Sermons on Feeling:

"I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Night God Didn’t Come Through

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 9, 2022

Have you gone through a situation where you feel God hasn’t come through to help you?

“6 And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison. 7 Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together Disciple Your Children Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

As Christians, we should feel the weight of this calling and the hope of raising up your children to know and love and follow Christ.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in Ephesians six today, looking at family relationships. Today’s message, Disciple your Children, is from 6:4. In 6:4, Paul tells us to nurture our children in the Lord, not by provoking them so they become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6, Proverbs 23:22, Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Or Nothing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

Ignorance of God’s character and law often renders our loving feelings toward our neighbors empty or misguided.

There used to be a terrific program on PBS called the Religion and Ethics Weekly. They covered everything from Pentecostals to the Pope. I’ve seen programs on Jews and Buddhists and Hindus and Islam. One time they reported on a rise in Hindu fundamentalism. I wasn’t paying as much attention as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

What is love, that we should know when we have it? Is love a feeling? a right? an instinct? What is love?

Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is like. But your heart rate goes up and your imagination goes into overdrive and, well, you know how it goes, right? Happily ever after is just around the corner. Is this love? On her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

False Reality May I Have A Word With You Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2022

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and my brothers, I know you possibly feel darkness

False Reality May I Have A Word With You by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 18, 2022) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and my ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Genesis 2:16, Genesis 2:17, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

"just The Way We Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 8, 2024

A sermon about how God chooses to love us and claim us no matter how we feel about ourselves.

“Just the Way We Are” Ephesians 1:3-14 Is there anyone here that struggles with shame? Do you ever feel as if you have let God down, to the point where you find it hard to believe that God could possibly love you? If this is the case, you probably also struggle with despair, which is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrate Repentance (Luke 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2025

Do we celebrate repentance or make the prodigal son feel unwelcome? Let's look at Luke 15.

Does heaven rejoice over repentant sinners? Do we welcome such people or make them feel unwelcome? Let’s look at Luke 15. What did Jesus teach the Pharisees and experts in old covenant law about sinners? All the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around Jesus to listen to him. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Balance

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

How do we order our lives to do the things that are really important, without always feeling rushed and overwhelmed?

How many of you here this morning consider yourselves to be unbalanced? No, I don’t mean mentally unbalanced. I’m talking about feeling that your life is out of balance, that you’re spending too much time, and money, and energy on some things, and not enough on other things. I’m talking about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8, Luke 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Was With Him

Contributed by Peter Parry on Sep 18, 2002

We need to have faith by believing that the Lord is with us when we don’t see or feel His presence.

The Lord Was With Him (Gen. 39:19-23; Acts 16:19-28) Did you hear the title of the sermon this morning in the last verse I just read: “….the keeper of the prison paid no heed to anything that was in Joseph’s care because the Lord was with him…" That’s the same statement that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:19-23

Denomination: Congregational

Nobodies

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006

In the vast universe, we may feel like nothing. Good -- we are insignificant! The wonder is that God still loves us!

There is a sad view in the world today that science and theology do not mix. Like oil and water, or cats and dogs, science and religion just don’t go together. That’s ridiculous. That’s absurd. I want to encourage our young people to take their science classes in school seriously – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come Out Of The Cave!

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001

A challenge to come out of the places we feel safe or hidden and tackle what God has planned for our lives.

Come out of the cave!! 1 Kings 19:9-12 1 - I give up! A - Living For God can make you feel alone - none left but me Lord. 1- right choices with friends (lost friends) 2 - right choices on job (may cost you acceptance) 3 - right choices in world ( may keep you from fitting in) B - God’s plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Focused In Discouragement Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2002

How to respond to discouragement when it feels like we’re spinning our wheels. Part of a giving campaign series.

The last few years motivational posters have gotten popular. You know what I mean: those posters with a photograph followed by an inspirational saying underneath the picture. We have a few of them in the green room for our musicians on our worship team. Many of you probably have them hanging in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Haggai 2:1, Haggai 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resignation Or Restoration?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Everybody feels like giving up sometimes. It’’s a very important time to consider your options carefully.

When You Feel Life Giving Up (1 Kings 19:1-18) Elijah’s predicament. 1.) Everyone has felt like giving up at some time or the other. 2.) Even giving up the spiritual battle when it waxes hot, frustrations build, and energies ebb. 3.) We must face the question, “What do I do when I feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist