Sermons on Esteeming:

Words Of Affection Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 19, 2006

lessons learned from the words of affection uttered on the cross: sacred pattern; simple principle; solemn privilege

Words Of Affection John 19:17-27 The third word from the cross presents us with one of the tenderest scenes to be observed on the day Christ was crucified. Here are words of affection. Mary is at the cross where Jesus is being crucified. This was without question her most difficult moment as ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pain

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Pain can work in many different ways in our lives. It can protect, purify, etc. We can actually profit in pain. Christ prevailed over pain. In eternity, for the saint there will be no more pain; for the sinner there will be nothing but pain.

THE POWER OF PAIN SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:22 “For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.” INTRODUCTION: All nature suffers at the present time with the strong injuring the weak, the rich charming the poor, the wild animals destroying the weaker ones, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Book Of Rememberance

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 31, 2002

Do you ever become spiritually depleted when thinking of the state in which our country is in? What of the country? We only answer for ourselves... Read this sermon.

A BOOK OF REMEMBERANCE Malachi 3:13-18 (13) Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee? (14) Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Servant

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011

To encourage audience to be servants.

“Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Divorce Tears Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

A great marriage, not a painful divorce, is God’s desire for us

April 29 “Your divorce tears” Matthew 5:31-32 Malachi 2:16 Deuteronomy 24:1 Matthew 19:4-9 Because a great marriage, not a painful divorce, is God’s desire for us 1. Marriage is a covenant union between a man and a woman for life Man and woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers Part 7" Got Milk?' Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018

Part 7 of our 1st Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 7 “Got Milk” 1 Peter 2:1-3 Today is part 7 of our on-going study of 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers We have learned that Peter was writing to the believers who were scattered because of their faith And how we As believers in a hostile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Conformed To Unity - Philippians 2:1-4 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 19, 2016

With the exception of faithfulness to sound, biblical doctrine, nothing is more essential to the prosperity of the church than unity. In fact, sound doctrine without unity will profit little. When love is present, unity also will be.

Conformed to Unity Philippians 2: 1-4 As we move into chapter two, we quickly discover these verses are a continuation of the previous passage. Phil.1:27 – Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Pt. 1

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Think about how much you are valued by God.

COUNTING THE COST PT I LUKE 14 VS 25-35 Luke 14:25-35 (NKJV) 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Are We To Be Pitied?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

So what of you and your faith this Easter? Could you use some restoring today perhaps you could use a resurrection in your faith walk? Then look to Jesus in the scriptures.

Are we to be pitied? 1 Corinthians 15:1-27 – The Message Bible 1 Friends, let me go over the Message with you one final time - this Message that I proclaimed and that you made your own; this Message on which you took your stand 2 and by which your life has been saved. (I'm assuming, now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Ok, That's Ok

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 7, 2013

We are not perfect. We aren't OK. We have failings and weakness. We all make mistakes. So we are not OK. Yet Jesus went to the cross knowing what we would do right and do wrong. Knowing the good, bad and ugly of it all; He went all the way for all of us

Quotes: “Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.” -Anne Frank “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Let's Get This Party Started"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2011

A sermon about reaching out to the world in the name of Christ.

Matthew 8:1-4 “Let’s Get This Party Started” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org “Who’s in charge here?” The policeman suddenly appeared in the doorway, and everyone stood still. It had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

This Special Day! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 14, 2012

Which day is THE Special Day? Saturday or Sunday? The Old Testament Shabbat or the New Testament Lord's Day? What do you think?

Exodus 20:8-11 This Special Day! As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of God

Contributed by Justin Lauramore on Nov 14, 2012

Today we get confused about God’s faithfulness and His love towards us, but if we research scriptures, we will see that God has given us everything. We have no worries to face, because God has and will supply all of our needs.

Good evening everyone. I hope that tonight has found you well. In America, we have a constant war between what is right and what is wrong. We as Christians need to draw the line in the sand. We are not perfect but God has called us to be Holy as He is Holy. We are under constant attack and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Money Myths

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 4, 2011

There are a lot of myths about money people tend to live by. Do not be a statistic

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • That clip makes me laugh every time I see it. It is funny because I wonder if a lot of people do not get it. • When you look at some of the crazy things we do with our finances, it almost seems as we at times have been as clueless as Steve Martins character in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Seek God’s Will” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 7, 2019

Seeking god's will begins with our learning to think as God wants us to think. From Epaphras' prayer for the Colossians we learn how we need to go about renewing our minds in order to stand firm in all the will of God.

Paul shares with the Colossians that their brother in Christ, who was sent to minister to Paul in prison, Epaphras, was “wrestling in prayer” for them that they might “stand firm in all the will of God.” What did Paul mean by “all the will of God?” He was saying we should seek to be in God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist