Sermons on Express Grief:

Having God On Our Side

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

I guess everyone at some time has thought how nice it would have been to have been born with a “Silver Spoon” in our mouth. This of course, is an expression of being born rich!

America is the land of envy, people from all over the world desire to live here. Other nations are jealous of the wealth God has blessed this nation with. Even the poorest people in this country are envied. Illus: The Census Bureau tells us that in 2003, a family of four is considered to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes For Revival: Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 13, 2023

"Blessed are those who mourn." How does this beatitude instruct us to position ourselves for revival? Is there a mindset here necessary for operating in a revival?

Intro How do we posture ourselves to be used by God? What attitudes of heart invite the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives? We find answers to these questions in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus began that sermon in Matthew 5 with the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes he shares eight attitudes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 23:37, Romans 8:18-25, Romans 8:28-29, Luke 6:21-25, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Psalm 126:5-6, Ecclesiastes 7:1-3, Ecclesiastes 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Sinner's Prayer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 6 of 7

THE SINNER’S PRAYER (LUKE 18:9-14) Famed Holocaust novelist Elie Wiesel tells the story of the great rabbi Haim-Gedalia of Upshpitzin, who interceded fervently with God for an innkeeper who was notorious for his many sins. “Very well, I forgive him,” said the Almighty. The rabbi was pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maranatha

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

This passage from Isaiah 64 gives us words to express our longing for God to come down and make the world right (and make us right).

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a new church year. Advent, as was said in the Lighting of the Candles, means coming. Advent signals the coming of Christmas. (Only 28 more shopping days left!) But even more so, Advent signals the coming of Christ. The season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of A Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 27, 2005

6th message in James series. James pleads for marks of Christ’s Lordship to be evident and shows that genuine faith must be expressed not only in confession, but in practice.

Danish theologian, Soren Kierkegaard, told of a make-believe country inhabited only by ducks. One Sunday morning the ducks all came to church, and waddled down the aisle into their pews. The duck preacher took his place behind the pulpit, opened the duck Bible and read, “Ducks! You can have wings, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Carpe Diem Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 11, 2010

Paul writes to his beloved church to express to them that our time is short and we ought to capturing every moment for the cause of Christ and advancement of His Kingdom!

“CARPE DIEM” 10/10/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN. Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 A new movie was released to the theaters Friday, October 8, 2010. The title of the movie is called “Secretariat”. It is a neat movie about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

A Deep Longing For God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2010

Do you have a heart that longs for God? Do you want to see Him, to be with Him, to enjoy Him forever? The psalmist expresses this blessing in 3 beatitudes.

A Deep Longing for God Psalm 84 1. We rejoiced to hear that the trapped Chilean miners were rescued this past week. An AP article summarizes matters: SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Say Thanks Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

The Word of God teaches clearly how we can say thanks to God, Christ and be enabled by the Holy Spirit to express gratitude to the blood purchased Body of Christ.

Turn your Bible to Colossians 2:7 Title: How to Say Thanks Theme: Expressing Thankfulness to the Body of Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Appreciation raises value. William James said, “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thankful In Tough Times Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

There are three powerful truths in today’s key text that will protect your relationship with Jesus Christ and enable you to express a life of thankfulness to God regardless of the circumstance.

Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:6-7 Title: Thankful in Tough Times Theme: Guarding Your Heart in This Life Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007

Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2009

Advent message. Jesus being the ultimate gift, based from John 3:16. It comes down to our expression of what we think of of His gift.

12/13/2009 The perfect Gift John 3:16-21 Introduction This morning, how do you follow last week’s service? People coming to Christ, several dedicating their lives back to the Lord. You can’t top that - that is my prayer every week. What you can ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Connecting With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

David praises God and acknowledges His role in his life. This psalm expresses in 7 different ways God’s role in our lives today.

David wrote a beautiful psalm – psalm 145. • It is an acrostic psalm, with each line starting with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, in alphabetical order. There should be 22 and the psalm has 21 because the second half of verse 13 is a new alphabet. • We have 8 psalms written ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

10-23-11 Romans 9 Thru 11 It's All About Gods Plan (Romans Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 23, 2011

In chapter 9 of Romans Paul expressed concerned about Gods people coming to Christ...many rejected Him and still believed in their own religion and that goes on today.

10-23-11 Romans 9 thru 11 It's all about Gods plan The next three chapters deal with Israel’s spiritual history: past (chap. 9), present (chap. 10), and future (chap. 11). Paul’s purpose is to explain how God could set aside His chosen people and save the Gentiles, and how He will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 24, 2014

Jesus is where Christians place all our hope. The letters to Smyrna and Philadelphia in Revelation 2 and 3 express this hope to us and encourages us to remain faithful.

HOPE OF THE CHURCH Revelation 2:8-11 & Revelation 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION… HOPE IN HYMNS #1 A Lamp In the Night #2 Great is Thy Faithfulness #3 My Only Hope is in the Lord #4 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less [transition] BACKGROUND OF THE CITIES We are continuing our look at the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not A Vending Machine Series

Contributed by Victor Castillo on Nov 22, 2013

Objective: To learn that tithes and offerings are an indicator, the disciple’s spiritual thermometer and an expression of worship that acknowledges God’s sovereignty over our lives

God is not a vending machine The difference between a financial vs. a spiritual transaction By Victor Castillo, victorhugocastillo73@gmail.com Objective: To learn that tithes and offerings are an indicator, the disciple’s spiritual thermometer and an expression of worship that acknowledges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational