Sermons on Friction:

Revival: Do You Want It?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

REVIVAL IS A CALL TO BE WELL!

REVIVAL: DO YOU WANT IT? JOHN 5: 1-15 OCTOBER 17, 2004 MT. WESLEY WESLEYAN CHURCH HIDENITE INTRODUCTION: TRAGIC DEATH OF KEN CAMINITI/ CHRISTOPHER REEVE THE SAME DAY, SUNDAY OCTOBER 10, 2004 41 AND 52 YEARS OF AGE RESPECTIVELY. TRANSITION THOUGHT: Both of these story teach us the reality of pain ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Series

Contributed by Amy Dubois on May 27, 2015

This is part two of a retreat message for our students.

Becoming God’s Original Masterpiece! Undoing the mess I’ve made of Me Last night we talked about some of the lies we see about our identity. Tonight we are going to work on becoming the Masterpiece that God intends for us to be. What makes a masterpiece? • The most outstanding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Contentment, Powerful Stuff! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 1, 2012

What a beautiful letter from Paul to the Philippians! Chapter four points to the peace of God from the God of peace and the power of contentment through the strength of Christ. A must read for all Christians looking for joy and encouragement in Christ!

(Read the entire letter of Philippians as if hearing it’s loving message for the first time). What a message from God! Notice the ending of peace and contentment and having all our needs supplied through God’s glorious riches in Christ Jesus! Contentment... what is that? A poet once wrote: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go In Faith, By Grace: Following God’s Call In Your Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

God calls all of us. Be sure you are listening, follow him in faith; his grace will provide all that you need to fulfill his purpose in your life.

A distinguished preacher once said, “There is a definite, proper end and issue for every man's existence; an end which God intended for him. That which man is privileged to become, called to become, ought to become; that which God will assist him to become, and which he cannot miss except by his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Other

Churches Without Love

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

Reihold Niebuhr compared the church to Noah’s Ark, “If it were not for the storm on the outside, you could not stand the stink on the inside.

As Paul peeped through the window of the church at Corinth, he saw quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. And it broke his heart. You might expect to hear of. 1. Places of employment without love. a. Just a number b. Just a tool to accomplish a task c. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20

Denomination: Baptist

Live Free Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019

The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On The Finish Line Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 8, 2022

I imagine that all of us have at some time run out of gas - or come close!

Introduction I imagine that all of us have at some time run out of gas - or came close! Ezra Dyer writes for Car and Driver. He wrote about the time he was driving a Lamborghini Huracan. “The first time I fired up the Huracán, the gauge cluster flashed a warning to fill up. But the fuel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Guideline #6: Maintain Right Relationships” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 11, 2017

How can we address conflict in a Christ honoring way?

Relationships are what make life worth living. After all, as we have pointed out in this series, it's through our relationship with God that we learn how to live life to the fullest. Since God is the author of all life, it's right to conclude if I'm going to live life as I ought, I need to have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Where Are We Now?

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 6, 2025

“Where are we now?” befriends the present. It focuses on the identity of the here and now which is a key concept in mindfulness and a way of being.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American philosopher once remarked: “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” Galatians 2:20 reminds us: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Revelation 3:20

Baggage - Cast Your Cares Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of letting go of personal anxieties and burdens by entrusting them to Jesus, as part of the final week of the Baggage Series.

Welcome to the final week of our Baggage Series. As a brief recap of our first 2 weeks I would like to share this one sentence. Let go of the baggage in your life and travel freely into a life filled with expectation and anticipation of all that God can do in and through you. That sounds like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Topics: Anxiety, Trust In Jesus, Letting Go

Sermon Series: Baggage

Bringing Brothers Together - Philippians 4:1-3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul models peacemaking by expressing his love, which involves family warmth, heartfelt affection, desire, joy, and satisfaction.

Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Jesus Is Coming: To Shake Things Up Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming…To Shake Things Up December 4th, 2005 Intro: Last week we began a series called Jesus is coming and this week and in the coming weeks we are going to look at the Christmas story and what it meant to different people and how it affected their lives both at that time and their ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Renewed Strength Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

Lord forbid our conregation get tired and loose the Honeymoon feeling of their salvation! This sermon encourages renewed strength for weary warriors.

Statistics from Born Again Christians: (1) Searching for purpose: 48% (2) In Too Much Debt: 40% (3) Needing New Friends: 50% (4) Stressed Out: 31% (5) Too Busy: 49% Illustrate the busy of life and how youths even grow weary. We’re tired and weary, and yet most of us still want to do things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love For A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to love in marriage in a way that sees the marriage through each of the Seasons of a Marriage....

Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Matthew 19:3-6 Good morning friends! Two little guys were sitting in a wedding, watching what was going on, when one asked the other, "So, how many marriages can you have?" His friend whispered, "16, I think." 16?" "I think so." "How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-6

Denomination: *other

The Beauty Of Reconcilliation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God

The Beauty of Reconciliation Matthew 5:9 blessed (makarious): supremely happy. peace (eirene): more than just the lack of conflict; it is a state of being bound together; being properly related. Where does this peace come from? God Colossians 1:19-20 How is this peace given? Through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist