Sermons on Glass Ceiling:

Five Signs You Are Spiritually Alive

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 30, 2013

Are you spiritually alive or spiritually dead?

“Five Signs You Are Spiritually Alive” “Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. 15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Ephesians 2:5, Colossians 2:13, Jeremiah 33:3, Revelation 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining the reality of apostasy in our day.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT THYATIRA Revelation 2:18-29 Many people have a mistaken idea as to the definition of a “worldly church”. Often we paint with broad strokes and label any church that doesn’t look or operate like ours as being “worldly”. We are certainly considered “traditional” and there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting The Scandal Of Our Prejudices Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus came to buck the system and to reject the prejudices in all its forms. He goes against the grain of His culture and dares to love all people equally.

Billy Graham has preached the Gospel around the world to every race. In an interview with Diane Sawyer he was asked this question: "If you could wave your hand and make one problem in this world go away, what would it be?" Without hesitation he replied, "Racial division and ...read more

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Was God?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 13, 2001

Addresses the Attack on America, September 11, 2001

Introduction to Scripture Reading… A few weeks ago we started a series of sermons on Colossians. Today we were to begin to move into the second chapter of that book. But this week we have experienced a tragedy that eclipses anything we could have imagined. Among professors who teach seminary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pause Before You Act (Part 3b) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 29, 2011

Sermon 3B in series. Please see previous parts of the study. Often, we regret an action immediately, but too late to undo it. P - Pray before you act. A - Check your attitude before you act. U - Understand fully before you act. Three new Bible illustratio

PAUSE Before You Act Sermon 3B NOTE: This is part B of sermon three in the series, PAUSE Before You Act. While this sermon may be used independently, you may want to see the other sermons to give background and introduction. Handouts and keys for these studies are already prepared. Contact me if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Honey From The Rock

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 2, 2023

God prophesied our Promised Land would flow with milk and honey. We look at 1). Amazing facts about honey, 2). Who this promise was made to, 3). What this honey symbolizes, and 4). The origin of this honey.

HONEY FROM THE ROCK Psalms 81:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It happened in Saginaw, Texas on Sunday morning. The high school basketball coach was giving his testimony when water started dripping through the ceiling onto the choir. The air conditioning units were in the attic and the condensation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of Christmas

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Understanding the word "glory" provides meaning to some of our favorite Christmas songs and to the meaning of Christ’s coming.

THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS John 1:14-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Glory is one of those special words. Do you notice how much of a Christmas word it is? Many, if not most of our favorite Christmas carols use the word somewhere. Most often it is in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Exceptional Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-31

Denomination: Brethren

Breaking Up The Hinderances

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 14, 2007

Breaking down bearries to get to Jesus. Breaking through life’s problems and hang ups to victory.

“Breaking Up the Hindrances” TEXT: Mark 2:1-5 1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

National Treasure

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 6: 1 – 38

1 Kings 6: 1 – 38 National treasure 6 And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beware Of Warnings

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

God gives His people a watchman to protect their life. Brothers and sisters, in the weeks, months, and years that lie ahead, let us both, you and I, listen to the Word of God. And let us take heed to these warnings. So there will be life - eternal life.

Opening illustration: Americans are getting warned to death. Manufacturers are growing increasingly wary of being sued when their products are misused, so they are attaching warning labels to hundreds of items. For example, a Batman outfit bears this caveat: “Parents, please exercise ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Groovy With God

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 29, 2001

A five step method on how to become intimate with the Father

George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and inquired, "Aren’t you Moses?" The man ignored ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Psalm 51:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith For Rocky Waters

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023

A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Judgment On Our Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2004

For our Remembrance Sunday, when we recall church members deceased during the past year. Memories that are all positive or all positive leave judgment on our hearts. The gospel means that we learn and rejoice from them, but recognize that their lives we

The way in which we remember those who have gone before us can either empower us or it can disempower us. The way in which we grieve for those we have loved and lost can either enable us to greater things, or it can disable us and hold us back. It all depends on what we do with the judgment that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:29-30

Denomination: Baptist