Sermons on Handling Failure:

What Is Your "Shibboleth”?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 19, 2006

If the Ephraimites had known in advance what the password was, they would have rehearsed it until they could pronounce it correctly.

WHAT IS YOUR “SHIBBOLETH”? “The Gileadites seized the fords of the Jordan before the Ephraimites arrived. And when any Ephraimite who escaped said, "Let me cross over," the men of Gilead would say to him, "Are you an Ephraimite?" If he said, "No," then they would say to him, "Then say, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Debt Of Love

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 22, 2006

If you can write out your love for the Lord in a nice, neat little paragraph, you probably don’t understand your love for the Lord. The difficulty with love is the inability to express adequately in words how you feel.

If you had to describe your love for the Lord, how would you do it? Could you find in the proper words to express your passion and appreciation for the Lord? If you can write out your love for the Lord in a nice, neat little paragraph, you probably don’t understand your love for the Lord. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Landmine Of Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

Have you ever considered how your emotions affect your life? Love, for example, influences your feelings, behavior, and even your looks. The same is true of fear. It can affect your thoughts, conduct, and even your physical health. Apprehensions have th

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 4: The Landmine of Fear Summary: Have you ever considered how your emotions affect your life? Love, for example, influences your feelings, behavior, and even your looks. The same is true of fear. It can affect your thoughts, conduct, and even your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-14, Isaiah 64:4, Isaiah 41:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Love Compels

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

We need to be compelled in our love for others and God in Christ is for us.

Red Moon Rising (book) Dubi Czech Republic pp. 46-47 sex trade. Author and wife decide to show love to the prostitutes. Awkward, but felt called by the Lord to do so. Monroe, Michigan Girl on the East Side cussed out by her man, children near her, we just walked by (Vickie and I). Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Armor Of God/ Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2008

This is part of a sermon series on the Armor of God. This looking at the breastplate of righteousness.

Armor of God Breastplate of righteousness Ephesians 6:10-18 Intro- Before we had our centennial service last week, we had been looking at the pieces of armor. Explained to us in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Diggin Your Own Grave

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

How are we using what God has given us to build His kingdom. We are either life givers or grave diggers.

Digging Your own Grave Matt 25:15-30 Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going into another country, who called together his servants and loaned them money to invest for him while he was gone. He gave $5,000 to one, $2,000 to another, and $1,000 to the last-- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Up! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 17, 2008

Saul was knocked down by the power of God. Sometimes we need a spiritual knockout, but we also need to get up.

Get Up! A Spiritual Knockout: How getting knocked down can change your whole life. Nov. 16, 2008 Review: Acts 1-8 The Church is in a great transition: from inward (Jews) to outward (Gentiles) C. S. Lewis said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our consciences; but shouts in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favor To Face Life's Pressures Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 11, 2015

What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Find out in this sermon from the book of Daniel.

Intro: What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Everything that we see in the book of Daniel is Daniel trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Being carried off to captivity 900 miles from where he was born and raised. Placed in a foreign country and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Exchange Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

I. Introduction There are a lot of things that I love about Christmas. The music. The get togethers. The excitement over giving gifts. Haven't you noticed the older you get how much more exciting it is to give the unexpected gift than it is to receive the unexpected gift? The lights. The jog ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bridge Builders (January 14, 2018 Second Sunday After Epiphany)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

What is a priest? One way to think about what a priest does is to compare them to being a bridge builder. Why that analogy? A bridge connects pieces of land that are geographically separated, much like a priest helps people connect with God.

BRIDGE BUILDERS (January 14, 2018 Second Sunday after Epiphany) Text: I Samuel 3:1-10 1 Samuel 3:1-10  Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.  (2)  At that time Eli, whose eyesight had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Jesus Message For The Guilty Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 20, 2023

This is the Jesus Message to the Guilty. If you’ve ever felt guilty - you’ve asked that same question. The Bible is full of examples of men and women who disregarded God in order to follow their own willful ways. They were captive to feelings of guilt and remorse.

The Jesus Message for the Guilty      Acts 2 Introduction The Day of Pentecost is one of the most important events in Bible. -It is the birthday of the church. -It is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. - It presents the promise and hope for an ongoing presence of God in the life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Depressions We Face Series

Contributed by Rick Evans on Jun 4, 2016

“Depression is the common cold of our emotions” Eventually it touches everyone -- even God's people.

Opening Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 (NKJV) Elijah Escapes from Jezebel 19 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon On An Outlook On Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 29, 2024

An outlook on life is defined as a person’s way of understanding and thinking about their individual existence.

Betty White, an American actress and comedian once remarked: "It's your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don't take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver." 1 John 3:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, 1 John 5:19, Ephesians 1:21, Job 8:21