Sermons on Feeling Seen:

A Sermon For Losers

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Aug 8, 2015

Are you feeling like a loser? Are you feeling in over your head? Maybe God has something to say to you in Psalm 130

Reading of the Word: Psalm 130 130 From the depths of my despair I call to you, LORD. 2 Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to my call for help! 3 If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned? 4 But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you. 5 I wait eagerly for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns

Contributed by Paul Smith on Jan 8, 2023

We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns I. Introduction Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it can be difficult to cope with these changes. We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. II. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 41:10

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, people will go to great lengths to avoid situations that make them feel uncomfortable. Adopted from "Not a fan"

In life we like to be Comfortable • The temps in our houses • Ourselves • Financially • Relationships • Our Surroundings People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-27

Denomination: Christian Church

What A Blind Man Saw Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2026

He has never seen a sunrise. Has never seen his mother’s face. He was born blind. One day, Jesus walks by, and this man, whom no one notices, suddenly becomes the central figure in the ministry of Jesus.

What A Blind Man Saw John 9:1–41 Introduction He sits in complete darkness. He has never seen a sunrise. Has never seen his mother’s face. He has never seen the world around him. He was born blind. Every day he sits along the road, begging. People pass by, and some may toss coins his way. Most ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Antidote To Loneliness

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Oct 17, 2005

God’s answer to our loneliness and feelings of abandonment

Title: God’s Antidote To Loneliness Text: 1 Kings 19:1-4; 8-10; 13-14; 18 Introduction: Elijah great man of God, burst on the scene in 1 Kings 17, No rain, raise a dead boy, in 18 great victory for God. Everything was going his way, he was the man, he prays and the rain returns, he beats a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing The Glory Of God

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

People desire to see God’s glory, but what does it take for His glory to be seen?

Moses asked God in Exodus 33:18, "Now, show me your glory." God responded to the bold request of Moses in the next verses saying, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18, Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Are Still Very Large Areas Of Land To Be Taken Over

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

No matter how we feel... how old we feel... or whether we feel we can ’rest on our laurels’- God still has a job for us! Land for us to take! And- He can renew our youth to make it possible!

"There are still very large areas of land to be taken over" Joshua 11:16-12:1, 13:1 WBC 17 July 05am The Secret of longevity: (show picture in Pictures folder) A passer-by noticed an old lady sitting on her front step: "I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look! What is the secret for such a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

Four marks of a healthy church, as seen reflected in the lives of the believers soon after Pentecost.

What if somebody asked you, “Are you Pentecostal?” “Do you mean do I belong to the Pentecostal Church?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Are you asking if I am charismatic?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Do you want to know if I speak in tongues?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joash: Almost Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 17, 2002

2d in series "Revival in the Land" Looks at the Roadblocks to Revival seen in the story of Joash

In June of 1995, after years of planning and research costing multiple billions of dollars, the space shuttle Discovery was scheduled to launch for the first of seven missions which would rendevous with the Russian Space station Mir, in preparation for the launch of the International space station ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-18, 2 Chronicles 24:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remaining Hopeful About The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 30, 2005

Prescriptions for keeping your hope alive as seen in Christ’s miracle of raising Lazarus.

One of life’s toughest challenges is staying optimistic about the future. Adverse circumstances can cloud your vision of tomorrow and make it tough to maintain a positive attitude. You can be tempted to lose hope. The good news is - and we’ve been reaffirming this throughout this current series ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Baptist

He Washed Feet

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

The extreme willingness to serve, seen in Christ’s washing of feet, sets the example for us.

He Washed Feet Cornwall/Montreal March 19, 2005 Being servants is not a modern concept and is one that, frankly, we don’t appreciate all that much. We live in an age of ‘rights’ and when we try to fight for rights- when even students will go on strike to try to force a provincial government to do ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God - A Genial Old Buffer?

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 26, 2004

A discussion of the nature of the goodness of God, and how his mercy can be seen in his wrath.

Intro At the start of each session of parliament a motion is passed to receive the Queen’s speech. It has been said that the motion is proposed by a genial old buffer on the way our and seconded by an oily young man on the make. Genial old buffers appear frequently in English folklore, quiet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

Spiritual maturity of the person inside is being seen from the attitude outside-Arnorld Glascow

I. The test of maturity 1. his ability to instruct others v.12 2. his ability to discern the true and false in religious teachings v.13b, Eph.4:14 3. his ability to advance from elementary teachings v.6:1 II. The reason of maturity 1. he can easily understand the word of God v.11 2. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Rejoice For All The Glorious Things Done By Jesus"

Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 11, 2002

This sermon will produce rejoicing in people who have seen Jesus’ work in the lives of others.

Title: “People Rejoice for All the Glorious Things Jesus Does .” Luke 13 10   And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11   And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12   And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 2, 2002

No act of faith or obedience, whether great or small, whether seen or unseen, will go unrewarded.

This morning, I’d like to address a simple question: Is it worth it? Is the payoff worth the cost, is the potential reward worth the risk? We face that question all the time, for the simple reason that everything has a cost. Nothing is free. Even gifts usually come with some kind of strings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist