Sermons on Hampered:

Doing My Part Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

The church consists of ordinary people doing extraordinary work in Christ

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"forgive And Forget" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

When Paul said that we are to "forgive others as God in Christ forgives us" (Ephesians 4:32), does God actually forget our sins that He forgave? God forgets nothing, but He will not hold our sins against us.

A. Ephesians 4:32- “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ILLUSTRATION: Charles Swindoll tells the story of a Jewish rabbi named Saul Rosenberg, who one day did something really STUPID that terribly UPSET his wife, Ethel. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 8, 2023

'Guard the Heart' - Proverbs chapter 4 verses 10-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Choice to Guard the Heart (vs 10-19) The Command to Guard the Heart (vs 23a) The cause and effect of a Guarded Heart (vs 23–27 SERMON BODY: iLL: • There is a myth that says the Great Wall of China. • Is the only man-made structure that can be seen on the moon. • But it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27

Denomination: Brethren

Props To Pops (Father's Day 2023) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 19, 2023

#24 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Props to Pops: Proverbs 4 Opening Video—Things Dads Say Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 4. Happy Father’s Day! We are celebrating dads today. Biological dads, adoptive dads, foster dads, new dads. Men who have been like a father to us even though they aren’t your actual dad. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002

This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Should We Spend The Tithe?

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Mar 10, 2023

Tithing and charity are cornerstones of our faith…but are we helping the right people?

Money and Tithing (Roughly 30 mins) Outline Challenge: we ask people to give money to the church arbitrarily Solution: consider the tithe a payment for good works Projection: if we are doing the work and reporting honestly, we will be supported. “Give money to the church”…why? What work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Leviticus 27:30-34, Deuteronomy 14:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Lifestyle, Or Stylife?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

"Laying down in a pig pen doesn't make you a pig; but you'll sure get up smelling like one" -Unknown

Looking back as we begin, at chapter 2 verse 28 of this letter, we see that John is exhorting his readers to “...abide in Him (Jesus); so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming”. I think it is very appropriate to begin a sermon about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Spiritual Warefare

Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002

We have an enemy who wants to stop us from serving teh Lord. What provisions has God made to help us stand firm. A look at teh armor of God and how are to use it will help us understand that we are equipped to stand firm and resist Satan.

Spiritual Warfare Eph 6:10-20 I want to talk with you about a very serious matter - I know we are all striving to find our place - In God’s community - We are all looking to follow Christ as best we can - But the very fact that we, this community of believers - Has caught a glimpse - Of what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

What A Character! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

You are known by the habits you keep.

WHAT A CHARACTER! Acts 4:36-37 S: Character Development Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: YOU ARE KNOWN BY THE HABITS YOU KEEP. ?: What? What habits should we be known by? What habits should we keep? KW: Habits TS: In our adventure of practicing Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Free!

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jul 6, 2002

Noah stood out in the crowd, Abram left the familiar, Moses stood in the face of adversity, and Paul was radically changed - What will do for our freedom in Christ?

Sermon Title: I Am Free! Scripture: Romans 6:17-23 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – July 7, 2002 Scripture Introduction: Some of you might just be interested as to why I would give an Independence Day message after the fact. First of all, the Spirit never directed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-23

Denomination: *other

Tackling Temptation Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7, 2002

In Matthew 5 Jesus gives us some steps we can take to root out sin in our life

Tackling Temptation Matthew 5:27-30 Thomas Costain’s history, The Three Edwards, describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Has A Reputation To Uphold

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 23, 2002

how the Lord wanted to introduce himself as the LORD and reputation is important

August 25, 2002 Exodus 6:2-8 God also said to Moses, "I am the LORD. 3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. 4 I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they lived as ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Go Down With The Ship

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 26, 2002

This message will show you how to "walk on water" in the midst of life’s storms.

DON’T GO DOWN WITH THE SHIP! Matthew 14:22-33 July 28, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Two hunters came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

God's Purpose

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004

1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Guide For Teachers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2003

For this reason we have not ceased to pray and make special request for you asking that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom (in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God) and in unde

Prayer Guide for Teachers - (Col. 1:9-11) Prayer Guide Teachers Quote: William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational