Sermons on Exasperation:

Back To Church Sunday: Jesus Is Lord!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 25, 2009

A sermon for ’Back to Church Sunday’. Jesus is Lord of all creation. Jesus is Lord of the Church, and Jesus wants to be Lord of you.

Good Morning! Can I add my words of welcome to you this morning, welcoming you to National ‘Back to Church Sunday’? Whether you are here for the very first time, or whether you are returning to Church today, I would like to say two things: One, it is really good to see you. Two, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17-23

Denomination: Anglican

Auto Focus Or Out Of Focus

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

To have a life that is auto focus on God, we need to have our Devotion and Duty in perfect balance.

Luke 10:38 As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk. Luke 10:40 But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From "Ow!” To "Ooh!”; "Arrgh!” To "Aaah!” Groaning Will Give Way To Glory

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 7, 2008

The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.

I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Unrequited Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008

When we become passive, smug, or listless in our relationship to God, He does not take it lightly; God doesn’t just want what we DO, He wants US, heart and soul.

God’s Unrequited Love (Malachi 1:1-14) 1. We divide the OT prophets into two categories: the Pre-exhilic and the post-exhilic. The line of demarcation is 606 BC, when the Babylonian captivity began. In 586 BC, the temple was destroyed. The prophets who were active during this time or earlier ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Legacy Of The F.a.t.h.e.r.

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 15, 2007

This sermon is used to encourage fathers as their role changes throughout the years. The word FATHER is an acrostic for the message.

The Legacy of the F.A.T.H.E.R. (Father’s Day 2007) 1 Thes 2:10-12 Introduction Today is a special day in which we set aside this time to honor our Fathers Most Father’s Day messages “beat up” on Dads while mother’s day messages are warm and fuzzy Well, Dad’s, relax because this one is hopefully ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Lacked Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 6, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:17-31 about the demands of the gospel upon life and our inability to merit eternal life

Text: Mark 10:17-31, Title: The One Thing Lacked, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the “one thing” in the movie City Slickers, “The call to follow Jesus does not constitute an additional obligation in life, but rather judges, replaces, and subordinates all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Handle On Discouragement!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 13, 2010

Most of us would not choose discouragement is a leading deadly disease, but let me tell you why I believe that discouragement is just right up there with the top killers. First of all, it is more common than all the others combined It is universal –All of

HOW TO HANDLE DISCOURAGEMENT! INTRO: A gardener took great pride in caring for his lawn. But one year it grew full of dandelions. He tried every method and product to get rid of them, but nothing worked. Exasperated, he wrote the Department of Agriculture explaining all he had done. “What ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Make Me Like An Angel! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 21, 2011

Sermon on Third Petition of Lord's Prayer: “Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven”

How would you finish this sentence? “I want to be like…” When I was in junior high everyone on my basketball team would have said, “I want to be like Mike,” Michael Jordan that is. Perhaps you want to be like a famous singer, a celebrated author, or a successful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Gospels: Luke Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011

This message looks at what it means to "carry Christ into Christmas" by looking at the oft-neglected story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke’s Gospel.

“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” So cries an exasperated Charlie Brown in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Amid the commercialism, the materialism and the general confusion of the holiday, Charlie Brown seeks merely to understand. Understanding has been our goal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Take Them By The Hand And Lead Them"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 16, 2009

a Father’s day message. Stories remind fathers that they are important in leading their children to Jesus, enabling their sons and daughters to know God’s love from their example.

In Jesus Holy Name June 21, 2009 Text: Ephesians 6:2,5:16-18 (The Message) Father’s Day “Take Them by The Hand and Lead Them” Two weeks ago, the June 8th cover of Sports Illustrated placed on their cover a 16 year old Bryce Harper with this caption: “Baseball’s Chosen One”. According ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Familiarity Breeds Children

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 22, 2009

A sermon on raising children from Ephesians 6:4. Preached on Father’s Day (Outline and material taken from my files. It is not original with me but I don’t know who to give the credit to.)

Sermon for 6/21/2009 Father’s Day Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: A. Talked the past several weeks about marriage. “Familiarity breeds children.” B. Bill Cosby remarked that being a parent is the “most beautifully irrational act that two people in love can commit.” WBTU: A. Today is Father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fathers Day 2009

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 28, 2009

A Fathers Day sermon about the father loving the family, and the family, in turn, loving and appreciating the father. All based upon Godly principles.

TODAY IS THE ONE DAY EACH YEAR * We set aside to honor our fathers. * What a shame we don’t do this * Every day of the year A FAMILY WAS CELEBRATING FATHERS DAY * When the little girl * Started giving it a lot of thought. SHE ASKED HER MOM, * If Santa brings presents, * And if God gives us our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

Grace And God's Inextinguishable Love Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 11, 2011

We are eternally and presently safe in God’s care-nothing can separate us from his love.

Romans 8:31-39 Introduction: A. Love is often misunderstood and incorrectly defined. 1. Two preteens experiencing their first episode of puppy love will tell each other they love one another when they truly have no good understanding of what love means or entails. 2. Two adults in an illicit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Our Power For Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

This sermon deals with how to be filled / led by the Holy Spirit.

“Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. Main text: Ephesians 5:13-21 As we continue in our series, today we look at our third message entitled “Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. As our series has unfolded, we began with the first building block – “Our New Life.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Critical Element Of Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

The theme of these verses is found in 2:17. They were having faith problems, that due to lack of attention, had gotten out of hand. The sad thing is they were unaware of just how bad it was, what they were thinking and doing as a result of their weakene

“THE CRITICAL ELEMENT OF FAITH” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 2:17-3:6 The theme of these verses is found in 2:17. They were having faith problems, that due to lack of attention, had gotten out of hand. The sad thing is they were unaware of just how bad it was, what they were ...read more