Sermons on Grieving Season:

Have Yourself A Selfish Little Christmas

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

Christmas has come to be the most self-centered holiday of the year - which is truly ironic considering the real meaning of Christmas - bringing God-centered life to the world. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[HAVE YOURSELF A SELFISH LITTLE CHRISTMAS] Slide graphics – Christmas Grinch. Slide Verses – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 The meaning of Christmas, I think you would agree, has changed over the years. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Examples Of Testing (Rewritten) Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 6, 2013

This is an update version of this sermon that I had written several years ago.

Seven Examples of Testing Do you recall the story of Job - how he went through many trials and tests? He was a wealthy man with many possessions - yet in a very short time he lost most of what he had. He lost his possessions, his health was gone, and his children died. Calamity after calamity ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Simeon, At Christmas?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 10, 2014

Even in Advent, the song of Simeon, does not appear as being festive; but it is necessary in the build-up to meet with Jesus; and I will warn you just now, it pushes our faith to the limit; but it does provide relieve.

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the first Sunday of Advent and the children this morning will be retiring to the hall to make our Advent wreath and they will bring it into the service after the Intercessions so that the first candle can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:2-40

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Preparation, Before The Storm

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 8, 2025

Storms are inevitable—physical, emotional, spiritual. Before they strike, there is often a moment of stillness. Revelation shows us this divine pause, reminding us that God prepares His people before the storm.

Before the Storm: God's Preparation Revelation 7:1-3 Introduction: A Storm Is Coming Storms are a part of life. Whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, we all face times of great turbulence. Imagine a family that has been warned about an impending hurricane. They board up their windows, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-3, Jeremiah 49:36, Daniel 7:2, Psalm 104:4, Revelation 7:2-3, Ezekiel 9:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Ephesians 1:13-14, John 10:28-29, Exodus 12:13, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Peter 3:20, Isaiah 43:1, Matthew 7:24-25, Genesis 50:20, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace From Galatians (8 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

One of the exciting things in the Christian life is to see someone come to know the Lord as their Savior. To know without a doubt that they have been gloriously saved from the bondage of sin.

However, one of the saddest things in the Christian life is to see someone who professes to know the Lord but lives their life in such a way as to cast doubt on their salvation. Illus: Evangelist Ding Teuling is often asked how many were converted in some of his meetings. He tells them he really ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 22 - Find Your Strength In God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2025

Through all the trial and hardships that came to David, he persevered because he found strength in the Lord and walked in His ways. If we too can recall God’s faithfulness and pray fervently, there will be nothing we need fear, because the Lord will stand by us to deliver us from all our troubles.

We read in Psalm 84:5, “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You; Your ways are in their hearts.” (LITV) We are blessed when God is our strength If one were to ask the question, ‘Who is a blessed person or one who is blessed by God?’ the answer can be found in the above mentioned verse. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5, Habakkuk 3:19, Esther 4:14, Psalm 84:5-6, Psalm 34:1, 1 Samuel 30:3-4, 1 Samuel 30:6, Psalm 31:15, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Dear Chosen Lady...walk This Way! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

3rd message in the series Letters from John. John is urging us to walk in TRUTH, LOVE and OBEDIENCE.

TEXT: 2nd John 1-13 TITLE: Dear Chosen Lady…”Walk THIS Way” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Walking in truth OCCASION: Hessville Christian Church, November 28, 2010 PROP.: John’s main purpose for writing this letter is to make sure we walk: In Truth, In Love and In ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 2, 2020

This is a sermon Grace - How to Start a New Year - A New Month and a New Life in Grace - Receiving and Giving Grace

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9; Ruth 2:1-17 Theme: 5 G’s for 2020 Title: Grace INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to a New Year! One of the interesting things that happens each year is that our dictionaries update and add new words. Words that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

3 of 3. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

WICKEDNESS INVITING REPERCUSSION-III—Genesis 6:1-8 Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Repercussion—An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, esp. an unwelcome one. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How/When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering, Reconnecting, And Rejoicing: Taking Charge Of Our Own Grief Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2009

We take charge of reducing our grief when we first trust ourselves, then trust others in redemptive relationships, and ultimately trust God, who raised Christ from the dead.

Granger Westberg, in his little book, Good Grief, says that when you have something worth grieving about, then go ahead and grieve, but grieve in a healthy way. Westberg agrees that the Bible says, "Do not grieve as those do who have no hope", but that does not mean we do not grieve. When you have ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Cleaning The Slate

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Starting fresh by first confession sin, both personal and corporate

Cleaning the Slate: Nehemiah 8-10 Steve Simala Grant, May 4/5, 2002 Intro: Do you believe in a clean slate? In new beginnings, in starting again, in new life? I do. With all my heart. I have seen God bring life out of death, hope out of despair, healing out of pain, beauty out of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Sediments Exactly (Ps 51 Version)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 28, 2008

We all know what regular maintenance in our Christian lives should look like. What makes it so hard?

SERMON: MY SEDIMENTS EXACTLY 1. Case Study: What caused the Johnstown flood? 2. What makes maintenance hard? a. Purging involves loss (hyssop) b. Washing involves vulnerability c. Acknowledgement means losing control 3. How do we do it? a. The Word (Eph 5:26) b. Prayer (What is this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Underestimating God's Power For Your Life

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2011

This is a Pentecost Day Sermon emphasizing the Holy Spirit is for us to do ministry and for us to be changed on the inside.

Stop Underestimating God’s Power For Your Life 6/12/2011 Pentecost Joel 2:28-32 Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 4:31-32 Has anyone here had to make some unexpected changes in their plans without knowing how the new is going to work out or even what the new plan is going to be. The temptation is going ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will Heaven Be Like? Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’ll see Jesus’ disciple John give us a glimpse into what Heaven will be like.

Intro: A Sunday School teacher was teaching his class about heaven. He asked the children, “If I sold my house and my car, had a huge yard sale, and gave all the money to the church, would that get me into heaven?” All the children answered, “NO!” “If everyday I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Singin' The Blues Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2021

Even the emotion of sadness is given to us by God for our good. But what should we do when sadness turns into despondency and depression? These three biblical examples show us what to do.

A. I came across this humorous list of truths children learn – let me share a few with you. 1. Truth #1: No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. 2. Truth #2: You can’t trust dogs to watch your food. 3. Truth #3: You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 4. Truth #4: The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4, Psalm 73:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ