Sermons on Experiencing:

Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral - Romans 8

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002

Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Evelyn Roske Romans 8:31-39 January 23, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Who shall separate us from the love of God? As Christians we declare that there is nothing in all creation which will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Those hopeful words from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of The New Birth Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 18, 2002

This message deals with the meaning of the new birth as recorded in John chapter 3.

TEXT: John 3:1-21 ETS: Jesus instructs Nicodemus about the “New Birth”. ESS: The Term, “Born Again” is rich in meaning. OSS: Those who have never been born again will choose to be. PQ: What does it mean to be “Born Again”? UW: Facts TITLE:# “The Meaning of the New Birth” Series: “BACK TO THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 22, 23 - What, You Mean God Is Interested In My Life? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

What these chapters say to me is that there is no part of my life that God is not interested in. He wants to guide my thinking and actions in terms of my relationships with others and with Him.

Exodus 22, 23 - God is interested in my life! My Mum suffered from corns on her foot. She was totally frustrated with this callused patch of hard, thickened skin and could not get relief. One day I invited her to Church and a woman spoke on healing. Invitations were given to come forward but my ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveyards, Grace And Great Adventures With Jesus

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

When you are on mission for Jesus, you go to unexpected places, meet untouched people and see his unequaled power.

Graveyards, Grace and Great Adventures with Jesus Mark 5:1-20 Introduction: Close your eyes and think with me for just a moment. If you could go anywhere in the world and participate in some adventure, where would you go and what would you do? Would you go to Africa on safari? Would you scale ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday Of Lent - Transfiguration

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 27, 2021

Suffering love is a kind of beauty that for Von Baltazar gives rise to a subjective experience of rapture: being transported beyond the boundaries of the self.

There was a group of mountain climbers and one guy was on his first high climb. The climb was strenuous but at last they reached the top. Once it was clear that the beginner climber was at the very top, he stood straight up with arms raised and yelled victoriously, "I did it!" At this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Signs God Does Not Want You To Be With Someone Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore biblical signs that may indicate God does not want you to be with someone.

As Christians, we seek God's guidance in all aspects of life, including relationships. However, determining whether God wants us to be with someone can be challenging. In this sermon, we'll explore biblical signs that may indicate God does not want you to be with someone. Unequal Yoking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, 1 John 2:3-6

Grieving With Hope

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2024

This brief homily was written for a non-church going woman who was a believer.

Homily for Elaine Beardsley Memorial Service - May 6, 2024 1 Thes 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of The Living

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 17, 2024

Our God is the God of the living. He Himself is the Life Force. That means that everything living flows forth from Him as the origin.

Babatunmishe Oke This might help somebody. I wrote this some time ago by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Mark 12 Marriage at the Resurrection 18 Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 19 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 12, 2023

Christmas 2023

THE WORD BECAME FLESH (JOHN 1:14) Unlike the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke that explain Jesus’ earthly origins, the gospel of John emphasizes Jesus’ heavenly origins: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) He is co-eternal (“in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Topics: Expectation, Miracles

Guided Steps: Learning From Moses SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Drawing lessons from Moses' life, we explore how to progress under God's direction.

The life of Moses provides clear examples of how to move forward under God's guidance. On August 24, 2003, during morning worship, we focused on Exodus 33:12-23. The sermon was titled "Where Do We Go From Here?" and explored the importance of hearing from God, waiting on Him, and experiencing His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Topics: Unity, Guidance

God Knows You Personally SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We all have names and are known by them. However, sometimes, our true selves are not reflected in these names. God, on the other hand, sees us for who we truly are. He calls us by our names, not as the world does. Zacchaeus was such a person, known by a name but seen differently by God.

We all have names by which people know us. Our names are a way for others to identify and recognize us. However, there are times when people fail to see us for who we truly are. But God sees us beyond our names; He sees our true selves. God calls us by our names, not as the world does. Zacchaeus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Personal Identity, God's Love

Finding Comfort In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

A comforting message for the bereaved, focusing on the assurance of salvation for the departed and the gospel message for the unsaved present.

As we gather here today to remember ______________'s life, we experience a mix of emotions. We feel sadness because we have lost a dear loved one, but we also feel joy knowing that ______________ is now in the presence of the Lord. Today is not a day of mourning but a day of celebration. We come ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Christian Funerals, Faith

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2010

Everyone is subject to depression. When depressed, how shall the child of God respond? Surely, there are answers given in the Word, and we now look to that divine Word.

Dr. Tim LaHaye claims to have asked over one hundred thousand people among his audiences if there were any who have never been depressed. Among one hundred thousand people so questioned not one has ever responded to his query by stating “I have never been depressed.” It would actually appear that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Baptist