Sermons on Family Healing And Help:

Learning From The Boy Jesus

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Jul 7, 2014

The twelve year old Jesus is a model for every young person. Things reported by Luke bring before us a good picture of the boy and the days that followed. The things that happened in his life are the things that should happen in the life of every child.

Learning from the Boy Jesus Luke 2:41-52 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Mother's Prayer

Contributed by Samuel Young on Apr 27, 2021

A mother's prayer is powerful. It ends with a powerful story of the dream of a mother that asks God to show her His love.

Luke 2:19 reads: “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.” - Luke 2:19 NET Mary What does it mean to treasure and ponder in her heart? What did Mary treasure in her heart? Let us answer the question what she treasures first, then we will answer what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:48-51, Luke 2:19, Ephesians 5:22-23, Ephesians 6:1-2, Romans 13:1-2, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

If You Struggle With Depression And Suicidal Thoughts There Is Hope

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Depression, suicide, discouragement... Are you disturbed, wrought with depression, and teetering on the brink of self harm? Hopelessness, well, I've known it well.

Depression, suicide, discouragement... Are you disturbed, wrought with depression, and teetering on the brink of self harm? Hopelessness, well, I've known it well. Depression, yes, it's been a constant companion on my life journey. So if you struggle with these very real problems, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sarah's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

The matriarch of the Hebrew family has much to teach the Christian disciple concerning faith. This sermon explores the power of faith lived out in this woman's life.

Let’s see…a guy preaching on putting women in their place. What could possibly go wrong? Wait! Don’t answer that question. I already know the answer. We talk about putting women in their place, and our minds, unfortunately, return to a less pleasant time in history. Culture even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Main Purpose Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 6, 2021

While Jesus healed the sick and delivered the demon-possessed at every opportunity, that was not his main purpose. His main purpose was to preach.

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-39 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas - The Voice Of Betrayal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

Explores the pain of betrayal, how to endure it, and finding God's grace and healing amidst the hurt, using Judas's betrayal as an example.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to learn and grow in His Word. We are not here by accident; we are here by divine appointment. God has something to say to us today, and it's my humble ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47

Topics: Betrayal

Desperate Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2023

In today's section of Mark, we see the desperation of two individuals who believed that Jesus could help them. Their faith in Jesus led them to humbly come to Him for help. Their faith was rewarded and our faith in Jesus will be rewarded as well.

Introduction: A. I read a story about a little girl named Tess went to her bedroom one day and pulled her glass jelly jar bank from its hiding place in the closet. 1, She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. a. After placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Fasting #3

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Close And Yet So Far Away

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on May 26, 2008

The invalid man by the pool of Bethesda was so close to the healing waters, but yet so far away from being healed. The Jews who heard Jesus were so close to Him, so far away from genuine faith. Many go to church, and are so close to eternal life, but so f

Let’s turn in our Bibles to John chapter 5: As you’re turning let me tell you a story I read recently....once upon a time there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan” who was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. Now one day Guitan heard that there was a treasure in a cave just ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shaping Up For God Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 6, 2005

This sermon will help you condition your heart to live a victorious life for God.

Shaping Up for God! Joshua 5 What kind of shape are you in? We use the phrase “in shape” to refer to a person’s physical condition. When a person improves their physical condition we will say they are shaping up. Near the end of every summer, football ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Win! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we as God’s family will follow Christ together, we can win in the life struggles we face.

Together We Win! Text: Acts 18:1-11 Intro: Patrick Henry once said, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This slogan proves true in politics, business, and many other areas. Even the animal kingdom understands the strength and safety in staying together. Predators generally go after the stragglers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Puzzled Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

Using puzzle pieces to look at the church; since we are all a piece of the puzzle.

Romans 12:3-8 Are you Puzzled? October 6, 2013 There are some people who are really, really patient. I’m not one of them! I’d like to think I am, but I’m not. I’m not just talking about waiting patiently in lines or waiting for others. I’m talking about doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Sheltering Tree Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

God’s face in crisis often is seen in the face of friends He sends to help us, or in our face as He directs us to help others.

2 Samuel 15; 17; 19 When the chips are down, it’s amazing how god sends us a sheltering tree. I. "I’m With You” (15:18-21) Ittai the Gittite A few will remain and be counted on no matter what II. “I’ll Do Whatever You Wish” (15:23-28) Zadok and Abiathar the Priests They were willing to give up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Carnal Christian

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 26, 2011

This sermon will help you determine if you, or someone else, is a carnal Christian; and will provide the solution to help you/them move out of carnality to spiritual maturity.

Carnal Christian 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Many Christians gain their identity more from their family background, work or human relationships than they from who they are in Christ.

Our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:13 Our Identity in Christ We live in a world that is full of people who are lost… where many believe that they simply don’t fit in. We live in a world were many people are searching for a sense of belonging to someone or something… We live in a time ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God