Sermons on Gods Word:

When Scars Remain Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 31, 2022

David set in motion many troubles from his sin with Bathsheba. He is forgiven, but the consequences of sin play out. Not all problems are a result of sin and we don’t usually see such a one to one correlation between our past sin and our problems but it is explicitly clear in King David’s case.

Fairytales are so uplifting. Prince charming rescues the princes and of course they live happily ever after. A lot of traumatic things happened to the princes before prince charming rescued her. The fairytale ending whitewashes the harsh reality of the remaining scars. Everyone has struggles. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

2023 Lessons From A Child's Favorite Miracle Story

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 31, 2023

It is the healing and the extent to which his friends went to bring him to Jesus that drew me. Oh to have friends like that.

This true Bible story was one of my Sunday School favorites growing up. Maybe it was yours as well ranking right up there with David and Goliath. I was drawn to the story by the healing and the great lengths the friends went to - to bring him to Jesus! Oh to have friends like! Lying on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

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

The Church

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Understand how we are uniquely related to each other in the church.

The Church Cornwall September 25, 2005 In our first week together, as Grace Community Church, I spoke about who we are and what we want to be here as GCC. Then we focused on how God works with you personally, as we considered Zacchaeus and Jesus’ calling him by name. Last week, we looked at how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Turkeys And Other Ungrateful People

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

Thanksgiving is a matter of the heart.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, I felt that we should take some time today to consider our hearts. I’ve affectionately titled today’s message: "Thanksgiving Turkeys and Other Ungrateful People." As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Christians Suffer

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Crawled In But You're Walkin' Out

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005

Learn what it really menas to P R E S S your way into a miracle!

“You Crawled In, But You’re Walkin’ Out.” “Press Your Way Into A Miracle.” Matthew 9: 20-22 / Mark 5:25-34 / Luke 8:43-48 I) This is a season of blessings, favor and miracles a) I want to concentrate on miracles b) Story Chronology 1) Jesus is going to the house of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Athletic Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Feb 28, 2009

A Good Turn Daily is easier said than done - make sure you take care of your fitness and prayerlife first. Create for yourself a daily personal victory, because we need tons of perishable wreaths to feel good.

NIKE - Shoe - Goddess of victory - well known to the people of Corinth - A little odd for us at church, because typically we would prefer humbleness and such, Jesus teaching: many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. - 1John 5:4 What does our faith give us overcoming the world? - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Congregational

Things Not Yet Seen

Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on Jun 26, 2009

When it seems that you Yet can’t see those things ahead. Yet is the key..

THINGS NOT YET SEEN We can only see with eyes of faith… Text. Heb 11: 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. WHAT ARE THOSE THINGS? Bible speaks to us about some of those things Here in this particular passage_____ flood that was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Was Christ Lifted Up?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 15, 2009

No cross no life no Jesus no heaven

WHY WAS CHRIST LIFTED UP? Christ being lifted up on the cross was of his own will he became a substitution atonement for all who believe on his name John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Rose Colored Glasses Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

What do we have that is of “Great Worth” to us? I. “In this you greatly rejoice…” 1 Peter 1.6 A. Rejoice defined – verb, joy that springs up from the soul after careful thought B. The paradox of Christian Joy. C. Joy seen in the Bible: 1. It is a present joy 2. It is a joy from many sources 3. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Shameful Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 1 of 3.

Our topic will be “From a Hot Mess to a Holy Miracle” - A Scandalous Beginning - A Shameful Birth - A Startling Truth Last week we looked at the bloodline of Jesus to see that he was related to some notorious people: 1) Tamar – Played the prostitute 2) Rahab – A prostitute who helped the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Live It Up Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 18, 2007

4th in the series Living in the 21st Century

Learning to live it up Living in the 21st Century Philippians 3:12-21 I. Learn to live realistically. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Phil 3:12 (NKJV) II. Learn to live in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: *other

You May Need And Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2010

Life is to short for us to have a bad attitude all the time.

YOU MAY NEED AND ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT Matt. 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 101: Back To The Basics

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010

TRUE THANKSGIVING BEGINS WITH RENEWING A SPIRITUAL BASIS FOR THE HOLIDAY.

Thanksgiving 101: Back to the Basics November 21, 2010 Psalm 100 WASHINGTON’S PROCLAMATION Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance