Sermons on Finding Yourself:

Family Systems

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 10, 2024

A sermon for the season of Pentecost B, Lectionary 10

June 9, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 3:20-35 Family Systems Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A carnival director interviewed a young man who was an aspiring magician. The director asked him, “So tell me, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Confirming The Covenant Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 15, 2024

God is bringing us back to the Garden, the new Jerusalem - the city which has foundations whose architect and builder is God - the place of deep fulfillment in every sense.

In this Genesis series, we can see that one of the themes running through the book is “blessing.” One of the meanings of the Hebrew word for blessing is “deep fulfillment.” When God created Adam and Eve they were in a blessed state - they were deeply fulfilled. However, as soon as they were exiled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does A Loving God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jun 21, 2024

We all have ask the question of how a God who loves and is omnipotent could allow certain events that result in suffering to occur. In this message, I try to answer that question and bring hope to people who may be suffering.

Biblical Answers to Life’s Tough Questions: Why Does a Loving God Allow Suffering? Romans 8:22 1 Peter 5:10 How many of you have ask this very question before? I know that I have. I have questioned why an omnipotent God doesn’t stop certain events from happening. We realize and have faith that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Romans 8:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Holiness: A Vision Of Heavenly Worship

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 29, 2024

The throne room of God, as revealed in Scripture, offers a breathtaking vision of His holiness, inspiring us to pursue a life of worship, dedication, and mission that reflects His glory.

The Throne of Holiness: A Vision of Heavenly Worship Revelation 4:2-3 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to immerse ourselves in a vision of heavenly worship, a vision that beckons us to behold the majesty and holiness of God's throne. Our scripture focus for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-3, Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 11:44, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 6:17, 1 John 1:7, Galatians 5:22-23, Hebrews 10:10, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mud Sitting

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024

I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 18:17-19, James 2:23, Proverbs 17:17-18, John 15:12-14, Exodus 33:11, Isaiah 41:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

My Top 7 Predictions For 2024

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2024

I outline 7 of the predictions of non-Christian prophets for 2024, and then, based on the Word of God, I predict 7 things I am certain will happen in 2024. This is very edifying!

MY TOP 7 PREDICTIONS FOR 2024 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Many times people will let their own cat out of the bag! 2. Alan Abercrombie was driving back to Virginia, when he saw flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror. “I handed the officer my license and made small talk while my wife dug ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:4, Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Methodist

True Worship! Compromising The Truth.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 28, 2024

Let us consider the trap of compromising the true worship. It is easy to worship the tools and items of worship and missing knowing God in the fullness.

FINDING TRUE WORSHIP VS INFATUATED WITH INFATUATION… MORE THAN MEETS THE EYES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) (2 Part) 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, 2 Kings 6:17, Numbers 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Baptism Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week six: One Baptism.

ONE BAPTISM Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/11/2018 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last six weeks exploring the often elusive ideal of Christian unity. As I’ve said every week throughout this series, Jesus passionately prayed that his church—everyone who would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

I Am The Door (John 9-10) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 3, 2024

Week 4 of "What's in a. Name-- The 'I Am' Statements of Jesus"

What’s In a Name? Week 5: I Am the Door Good morning! Please open your Bibles to John 10. Speaking of opening, since we are talking about Jesus being the door, in preparation for this I tried to count all the doors I’ve opened so far this morning. The first door I opened today was the cabinet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The End Time While Living In The Mean Time

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2024

We must look for the end times our blessed hope with earnest expectation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God, but we must live in the meantime.

“Looking for the End Time while Living in the Meantime”. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If we just look at what is going on in our world wars and rumors (threats) of war, nation against nation, false Christ, false prophets, and an apostate religious system where entertainment, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7, Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

The Eternal Davidic Covenant

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

David wants to build God a house. The LORD says “I will build thee an house” (I Chron. 17:10). He is promised his “house, kingdom & throne shall be established forever!” Are you trying to build God’s house? Then expect God’s blessing on your home.

THE ETERNAL DAVIDIC COVENANT: Initiated by The LORD (2 Samuel 7:12-16; I Chron. 17:7-15; Psalm 89:3-4, 28-37; Luke 1:31-33) In 2 Sam. 7:1-7 David is thinking of building God a house. He wants to be a blessing to God. The man who sincerely wants to build God’s house is told that “the LORD will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16, 1 Chronicles 17:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024

Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Miracle Of The Jordan Crossing

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 10, 2024

To see the Jordan water pile up behind an invisible dam for 20 miles with 808 million gallons & the river bed dry-up for 4 miles while 2.5 million crossed over - what a miracle!

MIRACLE OF THE JORDAN CROSSING Joshua 3:3-17; 4:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 10 Bible Questions 1. Which Bible character was super-fit? Absalom. 2. What did Adam say when he was asked his favorite holiday? "It's Christmas, Eve." 3. What do you call a Bible character who just ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Service, In Giving. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The second in a four part series on generous giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity," yip God owns it and how are we going to respond?

Today I’d like to start with a question before answering it. Who owns what, what can we give to God? The answer is this and it may come as a bit of a surprise, God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilities. As Christians people saved by the grace of God, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Ephesians 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army