Sermons on Flower Bed:

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2014

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christ is Christmas" Luke 2:1-10 Jesus Christ was born into the real world--our world--a world where women and children are brutalized, where people are machine-gunned into mass graves, where crucifixion still takes place, where babies are murdered and abducted. Jesus Christ was born into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Real Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 26, 2019

Real strength! I am not talking about muscle power, gym power, street smart, energy drink power, sharp acumen, I am talking about ‘strength’ that you receive from going through sufferings, agony, sickness and emotional strain.

Real strength 1 Chronicles 29:12 "Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone.” If you want to stay away from stress, strain and pain then you are missing out on real ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:12, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent: A New Beginning And A Glimmer Of Hope

Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016

Advent is a time where we can begin to remember that hope can be found in ANY circumstance. Let's not only be reminded of that, but be a part of spreading the light and hope of God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in.

A New Beginning: And a Glimmer of Hope "A Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it..." (John 1:5) "But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish...He shall make it glorious...and the people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, John 9:1-2

Denomination: *other

Prayer Program To Reverse The Effects Of Past Rape, Attempted Rape, Sexual

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 3, 2018

This is an excerpt from the Pastor's book on Rape and Molestation. The book can be found on www.deliveranceseries.com

This chapter is a mega-chapter and it is a do-it-yourself DELIVERANCE program to attack the issues of negative effects of rape and attempted rape, assault, and molestation. STEPS TO DELIVERANCE There are six basic steps to deliverance from rape situations; 1. Identify the issues that have come ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Your current situation may look hopeless, but when Jesus steps in, He changes the narrative and turns your condition into a testimony.

YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 40:1-3, Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving God Is As Easy As 1-2-3 Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 7, 2003

This passage teaches us how easy it easy to serve God in a way pleasing to him.

Serving God Scripture Reference: II Kings 4:8-17 (KJV) 8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Granted Or Gratitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2003

We can take God’s blessings for granted or with gratitude.

INTRO.- It’s Thanksgiving time! ILL.- Someone said, “Thanksgiving is when millions of Americans get together to drink, talk, eat, and go home again. It’s known as the four G’s: giggle, gabble, gobble, and git!” ILL.- Someone else said, “On Thanksgiving Day all over America, families sit down to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Restoration Of The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 13, 2006

How God restored the Shunammite woman not once but twice.

THE RESTORATION OF THE SHUNNAMITE WOMAN BY ABIMBOLA O. SALU 8” One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Delivered His People But....

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008

The Lord delivers people from their bondage, but sometimes people fall back into bondage. We’ve all probably done this but Jude lists some who did it and were punished. 1- Angels who left home behind 2- People who left morality behind

INTRO.- We all know the story of the crossing of the Red Sea, or do we? Here’s another version of that story. ILL.- It seems that Moses had led the children of Israel out of Egypt—and they now had Pharaoh and his armies in hot pursuit behind them and the Red Sea in front of them. They were ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 20, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESPEARATE PROBLEM ,THE DEJECTED PARALYTIC , AND THE DIVINE PHYSICAN .

HELPING THE HELPLESS John 5:1-9 I heard a story about a man who came home drunk with his drinking buddies late one night. He got his wife out of bed and told her to give them some supper. She went into the kitchen and put some covered dishes on the table. When he lifted the covers, the dishes ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith The Harlot Rahab Perished Not With Them That Believed Not. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

when the Jordan River heap-up, it¡¯s possible went back into the Sea of Galilee; there would most likely would have been ample room.

SS#20~Joshua ~pt.4 Heb.11:30-31 10-26-14 Today we'll continue in our study of Heb.11: -- the "hall of faith" chapter. Heb.11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 31By faith the harlot Rahab ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mental Health In The Psalms: 30 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2024

You and I need to seek the Lord in the middle of the night when dark thoughts and stress and tension are overwhelming because He is the only source of joy.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 30 PSALM 30:1-12 #mentalhealth [Gather kids up front first] INTRODUCTION 1… VeggieTales: God is Bigger than the Boogeyman… youtube.com/ watch?v=LK72_--ZsM4 CHILDREN’S SERMON INTRODUCTION 2 We are continuing today a series of three sermons (this is 2 of 3) where we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage

Contributed by Brian Yeager on Mar 1, 2003

A lesson outlining what God requires for scriptural marriages and includes information on the controversy of divorce.

Marriage By: Brian A. Yeager Introduction: A. Marriage is ordained [established] by God: 1. Genesis 2:18-25 2. I Corinthians 7:1-2 B. Marriage is a good thing (Proverbs 18:22). 1. Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honourable [as of great price, precious; held in honour, esteemed, especially dear] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hosanna!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2003

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

Mark 11:1-11 “Hosanna!” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our Lord’s arrival in Jerusalem Just five days before His crucifixion is one of the stories that is reported by all of the Gospel writers. Everybody remembers that day! It was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose.

Waiting Isaiah 40:31 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40: 26-31 Sermon Idea: The trials and storms we go through always have a purpose. There was a young father who was facing a battle in his life far beyond his abilities. His young wife was ill, then suddenly she was gone. She left the big burly young ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Holiness