Sermons on Godly Connection:

Unforgivenss & Bitterness Go Hand In Hand

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Sep 26, 2017

When we fail to forgive we hurt ourselves. This sermon offers practical information on signs we have not truly forgiven, what forgiving actually means, the relationship between unforgiveness and bitterness, and how to overcome bitterness with forgiveness.

Scriptures: Matthew 18:21-22; Luke 6:36-37; 23:34; Romans 6:10; 14:10; Ephesians 4:32; Hebrew 12:15; Genesis 50:19-21 Introduction: Forgiveness is an easy word to say but a difficult action to carry out. However, the Bible repeatedly speaks of forgiveness so we cannot ignore its importance. Nor ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking A Look At Family

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012

There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Monday - Cursing Fig Trees And Cleansing Temples Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2022

On Monday of Jesus' final week of earthly life, he cursed the fig tree and cleansed the temple. Both activities symbolized God's judgment on the fruitless religion of Israel. As disciple of Christ, we must be faithful and fruitful, and not cause others to stumble.

A. Years ago, I decided to “edjumacate” myself by reading all the classic novels. 1. I decided to start with Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby Dick. 2. I didn’t get very far, because I just couldn’t take long chapter after long chapter describing the whaling harpoon – you can only say so much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19, Mark 9:42, Titus 1:10-11, Romans 16:17-18, John 15:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You See What I Hear? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The Gospel rarely appears so lovely, as when it is most oppressed. God’s work is never on such perfect display as it when it is under the greatest trials.

Everyone loves a story. Stories are remarkably powerful things. They stir-up our imaginations and excite our affections. They instruct us and inspire us. They intoxicate and influence us. They linger with us, often becoming more precious and poignant and powerful over time. During His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

7) Worthy Of Fame

Contributed by James Lyons on Jun 7, 2023

Part VII in a Series on Ruth

We left off in Ruth 4 where Boaz has contracted to marry Ruth in order to continue her departed husband’s lineage, and to redeem Elimelech’s property for Naomi. We saw that a nearer kinsman had been willing to redeem the property when he thought there was some profit in it for him. But when ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

After The Attack

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2001

Let’s make sense of how we are to face the present and the future after suffering such evil-motivated attacks on our way of life.

Job 1.1-22, 1 Timothy 1.7 September 16, 2001 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 This is the new face of war…the invisible enemy can attack anywhere…without warning…safety is a thing of the past. I…looked over at the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Honoring God's Name--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

According to the Prophet Malachi, to honor God’s name requires recognizing his Lordship over our worship, our words, our marriages, and our money.

Hallowed Be Thy Name (Honoring God’s Name--Part 2) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the midst of a study of the Lord’s Prayer and the principles that we can learn about our praying from the prayer that Jesus taught his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Fully Armed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

7th in a series on Spiritual Warfare

Chico Alliance Church September 10, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 7 I. Be Aware II.Be Alert III. Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10 All the armament in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Praying In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

When we realize how fully present God is with us through His Holy Spirit, our prayers can take on a new dimension of power and effectiveness.

Praying in the Spirit Ephesians 6:13-18 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Passionately Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010

Sermon 2 based on Kerry & Chris Shook's book One Month To Live.

Live Passionately, Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction In the second section of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book “One Month to Live,” Pastor Shook draws a comparison between the brevity and fast paced reality of our lives to a ride on a particular roller coaster. Interestingly it is a roller ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Disputing Disputable Matters

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016

We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Good News Of Bread Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015

Fourth in a series on Elisha. Often, God invites us to proclaim WHAT he will do, even if we have no idea HOW he will accomplish it. God's intervention in history ultimately causes a ripple of good effects for His people.

> SCENE ONE King and a Woman
 Famine - Not a natural one. Caused by Syrian seige.

 Donkey’s (unclean, undesirable) head for 2 Lbs of silver…who has that?
 “Dove’s Dung” … Ramen Noodles of the ancient world. (Wild Onions? Seed pods?). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonders Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 20, 2021

The mercy of God is needed by all to be successful in life. It can not be earned, but given to men according to the will of God. There are things can position us in the direction of the mercy of God.

THE WONDERS OF GOD’S MERCY Study Text: Romans 9: 9 - 16 Introduction: - Naturally, the journey of life is too cumbersome and very difficult to predict. Sometimes, certain unwholesome events happen when they are least expected. Most certainly, it is not the strongest of human beings ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The True Vine (You Are The Branches) - John 15 V 1-11 This Is Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Abiding in Christ is as simple as the branches abiding in the Vine. Yet what causes some branches to become less productive? In the Part 2 of "I am the Vine, you are the branches," we look at what it means to abide, and at service. Fruit brings glory to Christ and magnifies His Name.

I AM THE TRUE VINE (You are the branches) - John 15 v 1-11 THIS IS PART 2 Welcome to the last Part in this series of messages on the “I AMs” of John’s gospel. We are continuing the thoughts in “I am the Vine” that has much to do with bearing fruit and abiding or remaining. Last time in PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14, Psalm 119:9, Ephesians 5:26-27, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, Matthew 25:23, John 14:15, John 14:21, 1 John 3:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Sin Gets Us To Bite The Hook Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2020

Paul tells us that Satan can appear as an angel of light. That is a clear picture of the way that Satan and temptation works. What can we learn from it?

[Have a fishing pole with a hooked worm.] SATAN APPEARS AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT: Sin takes what is good and twists it just enough. - 2 Corinthians 11:14. - Genesis 3:1. - What does it mean that Satan appears as an angel of light? It means that Satan in tempting us often comes to us in the form of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Baptist