Sermons on Gripe:

Epidemic: Dying On The Vine, Encouragement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2017

In many places we see there is a lacking in the ministry of encouragement, refreshment of the family of God. Many arms are hanging down. Many face burn out. We must have compassion and make a difference.

EPIDEMIC: DYING ON THE VINE...THE LOST MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ARE SELLING MIRACLES IN A BOX? I was at the mall and I saw a large crowd gathered around a small booth. One person in the middle of the crowd was giving a sell's pitch. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But Lord!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Psalm 13 helps us to learn how to communicate with God on the deepest level. God is big enough to handle our tough questions. And He loves it when we talk to Him honestly.

Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today? What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

That Others Might Hear

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2011

God tells Israel as He works within them He expects them to conduct themselves in such a way that others will hear that God is with them. I believe what God told Israel is wise advice to us. If we follow these words we'll be a source of blessing.

That Others Might Hear Zechariah 8:15-23 Introduction: Do we want to be blessed by God and to be used by God to be a blessing to others? I believe that God wants to do good to us, to use us and prosper this church. However, I believe that for us to receive the fullness of His blessings and to have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Content

Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 16, 2022

One of the things that God likes to see in his people is contentment. He wants us to be content. So this morning we will look at how God sometimes works to help us to become more content.

HOW TO BE CONTENT One of the things that God likes to see in his people is contentment. He wants us to be content. So this morning we will look at how God sometimes works to help us to become more content. Prayer Often God will put us in a situation which is uncomfortable for us in order to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Luke 9:57-58, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Certainly I Will Be With You

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 27, 2023

Poor Moses. He served the same congregation for forty years. During all that time, Moses had no opportunity for advancement.

“Certainly, I will be with you” (God to Moses in Exodus 3:12). Poor Moses. He served the same congregation for forty years. During all that time, Moses had no opportunity for advancement. And instead of getting easier as the years came and went, the work seemed to never let up. One challenge ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Character Sermon Vi: The Lord Our Shepherd Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God's people have nothing to fear nor dread simply due to the watch care and keeping of His own by the Lord our Shepherd.

THE LORD OUR SHEPHERD “We all need somebody to lean on” is the popular line of a hit song you may be familiar with. It’s a sentiment with which most of us agree, as indicated by your responses on the little test on which you ...read more

Making An Impact For God Sermon Viii: From Fearfulness To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

Mature Christians believe that, with God, good things are possible, and that faithfulness to Him brings victory. With God on our side, how can we lose? Therefore, "As For Me and My House, We will Serve the Lord!"

WHAT THE LORD PROMISES HE DELIVERS NOTWITHSTANDING ENEMIES FROM WITHOUT “Fear must not win” reverberated across America this week as Christian ministers of all denominations voiced outrage, yes, but also courage in the name of the Lord, and on behalf of their congregations, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

A Living Hope

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 24, 2020

Regardless of troubles, we have much cause to rejoice. The Lord is going to be with us until we die, then we will move in the house with Him. This old world is not heaven, but there is a heaven, and if we are saved, we are as sure for heaven as if we were already there.

The book of 1 Peter was written around 64 a.d., when a man by the name of Nero become Emperor in Rome, and Rome pretty much ruled the civilized world. There are two things about Nero that stand out: He was crazy (there’s a better medical name for his condition, but his thinking was totally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Paul took very seriously the exalting of love to the supreme place in the Christian life. In all of his letters it is the supreme goal, for to be filled with agape love is to be filled with Christ.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul urges them to make love the primary goal of their ministry. He then gives the three means necessary to arrive at this goal. They are a pure heart, a good conscience, and a genuine faith.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5

Who Will Take The Responsibility?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2019

Seems we desire the fire but we will settle for smoke? Are we so good at offering excuses that we refuse to accept accountability and the responsibility for our actions, reactions or no action?

WHO WILL TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I love to start with a question. Will you answer this: ARE YOU THE PROBLEM? OR ARE YOU THE SOLUTION? IS THE BEST OFFERING YOU CAN GIVE TO GOD THE OFFERING OF MAKING EXCUSES? Luke 14:18 And they all with one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Galatians 6:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pursuit Of Purity

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 10, 2021

God says we are to keep ourselves pure. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that would defile us. We are to be like Him.

1 Timothy 4:12-Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 5:22-Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. Christian believers are called to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Captivator: Small: Hour Glass Of Time: Comparison

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021

I have a clock and a hourglass... what are the differences? Is this the hill on which I want to die? Small differences can destroy unity.

CAPTIVATOR: SMALL? THE HOUR GLASS OF TIME? COMPARISON. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A CLOCK AND A LARGE HOUR GLASS. Remember: There has been a soap opera or drama that has ran for 56 seasons, since 1965. This drama is set in the town of Salem in the Midwest. LIKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9, 1 John 4:20-21, Numbers 20:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Them Know: Love!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2024

This is an unhappy world. WE need to tell people about love --- we need to demonstrate love to others.

LET THEM KNOW… TRY UNDERSTANDING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Kings 3:9 (ESV) Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 10 It pleased the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20, 1 John 4:7-19, Proverbs 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sometimes It Takes A Worm

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Let's look at Jonah and his story and get a whole new take on it. I want you to see the story of Jonah as everything that comes into your lives – good and bad – as a means of seeing God’s provision.

SomeTimes It Takes A WORM! With Pastor Tim Porter Introduction: Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever messed up due to your on stupidity or disobdience? Has there ever been a time when you were rescued because of your disobiedance and you couldn't explain it? The ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational