Sermons on Far From Me:

Good Results From Bad Circumstances

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 5, 2006

Not everything that happens to us is always good, but if we love God and are obedient to His purpose for our lives, eventually He works out everything in our lives for His glory and for our good.

GOOD RESULTS FROM BAD CIRCUMSTANCES --Romans 8:28-30 During my quiet time a few days ago God revealed to me that I had never preached on Romans 8:28, my favorite verse of Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons Learned From Two Criminals

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight, I want to look at two people and the truths they teach us. They are the criminals that hung on the cross on each side of Jesus, the day Jesus was crucified.

Lessons learned from two Criminals Luke 23:32-43 Introduction I expect to learn things when I read the teachings of Jesus, after all, even the Jews who rejected Jesus saw Him as a Great Rabbi, a Great Teacher. I expect to learn things when I read the writings of the Apostles because these men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

God Raises Deliverers From Birth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Samson’s birth was not ordinary; it was the fulfilment of a divine plan. Long before Samson ever lifted his hand in battle, God had already marked his life for a mission.

GOD RAISES DELIVERERS FROM BIRTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 13:1-25 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, Galatians 1:15, Isaiah 49:1, Luke 1:13+17 INTRODUCTION: The book of Judges records a cycle of Israel’s repeated sin, oppression, repentance, and God’s deliverance. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Up From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2012

Easter celebration! Alot of people witnessed the empty tomb, but not all had a life changing experience from it. What does the empty tomb show you?

Up from the grave He arose Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction- Matthew 28:1-10- (Have them stand for the reading of the Word) We have all watched on TV the devastation of tornadoes in Texas. You see tractor trailers flying through the air like toys. You see it on TV, but have a hard time grasping the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Suffering From Poor I Sight

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Oct 16, 2006

When we suffer from poor i sight we are never grateful to God.

We suffer from poor I Sight. Not eyesight, a matter of distorted vision that lenses can correct, but I sight. Poor I sight blurs your view not of the world but of yourself. Some see self too hightly. Maybe it’s a PhD or predigree. A tattoo can do it, so can a new truck or the Noble Prize. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

"From Road Rage To Praise--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2013

A sermon about the Emmaus Road.

Luke 24:13-35 "From Road Rage to Praise" Mary had thought Jesus was a gardener, and now two other disciples think He is a stranger. As these two people--one was named Cleopas and he may have been Jesus' uncle--set out on the Road to Emmaus they were joined by Jesus. In his translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Gifts From A Child - Pt 1

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

Two gifts that kids give us are priorities and purpose.

(Overhead 1) Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby are right, “Kids do say the darnest things.” We never know what they are going to say and sometimes they say the most insightful, amazing, and even somewhat shocking things, especially this time of year when it comes to Jesus and the manger. In his book, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson's From Laodicea Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 6, 2024

Teaching about the last church mentioned in Revelation 3.

Lessons from Laodicea The Seven Churches of Revelation CCCAG 8-20-23 -Scripture- Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction- Today we are tackling the last church in our Seven Churches of Revelation series. When I was praying about doing this series, todays church is the one I didn’t want to have to talk ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 1:22, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Zero To Hero Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2006

The world has a twisted view today of what makes a hero. But God says the real heroes aren’t the ones that can fly or shoot webbing, the real heroes, the spiritual heroes are the ones that will give their lives to follow Him. These heroes have greater spi

FROM ZERO TO HERO HEROES TO MODEL YOUR LIFE AFTER(DAVID) I Samuel 17:1-11, 24-25, 32-33 ILL. Rudy the movie- small kid, no athletic ability, had a dream of playing football. Went to Notre Dame and wanted to make the football team. His family said he couldn’t do it, his friends said he couldn’t do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Breakthrough From The Grave - Good Friday Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 9, 2020

Breakthrough from the grave comes at the cost of killing God – remember Jesus is God in the flesh – yes it’s a conspiracy started shortly after Jesus birth and finds it fulfillment in the timing of God and Jesus on Good Friday.

Ashley Song: Series: Breakthrough 2020 Sermon: Breakthrough from the Grave! Good Friday! Thesis: Breakthrough from the grave comes at the cost of killing God – remember Jesus is God in the flesh – yes it’s a conspiracy started shortly after Jesus birth and finds it fulfillment in the timing of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3, John 8:59, John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020

Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Worthy Sheep To Smelly Feet

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002

Jesus takes the role of a servant and commands us to do likewise. It’s more than just smelly feet!

From Worthy Sheep to Smelly Feet John 13: 12-21 April 28, 2002 Last week we talked about worthy sheep – this week, we’re talking about smelly feet… Last week we talked about Jesus as the Good Shepherd – this week, we see Him as a humble servant, a foot washer… ILLUS: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Easter From Thee Soldiers Eyes

Contributed by Mike Weddington on Jun 18, 2017

This sermon was used as a drama, while dressed as a Roman soldier.

We could tell that day that pilate wanted to be done with this trial. He wanted to just punish Jesus and send him on his way. But that did not go over very well with the crowds or the chief priests. I remember him giving the crowds the choice of what to do that day. You see it was customary for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Deliver Us From The Evil One Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the last part of the Lord's prayer (Matt 6:13b)

Today we'll continue our sermon series on the "Lord's Prayer." We'll learn the last request and the closing of the prayer. Let's read Matthew 6:13b, "... But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Beginning To The End God Is There!

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

This is a sermon about the concept of giving glory to God and how that is like respecting ones mother. This is a Sermon that looks at the need for giving God/Jesus Glory as a act of faith.

November 24, 2013 [White or Gold]
Christ the King/Reign of Christ
(United Methodist Student Day)
Jeremiah 23:1-6
Luke 1:68-79 (UMH 208) 
Colossians 1:11-20 St Luke “From the Beginning to the End He’s there” First. I think everything belongs ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: United Methodist