Sermons on Hard Situations:

Rut, Rot, Or Revival

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

Like the widow woman 2kgs 4, many people find themselves in a rut, which can lead to rot, unless they undergo a revival.

Text: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 1A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” 2So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Superglue #2

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008

marriage relationship

Superglue #2 [2] Last week we talked about how we all want to have a marriage that holds together like superglue. We talked about how the Lord instituted marriage to be a permanent relationship between a man and a woman where the two would actually become one. [‘1’ and superglue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

It has always been at this point in people’s lives where faith seems to "fail" for them. For some unknown reason, they feel as if faith has "let them down" and not "done what it was suppose to do" for them.

The Faith Factor Part 5 : Having Authority in Faith It has always been at this point in people’s lives where faith seems to "fail" for them. For some unknown reason, they feel as if faith has "let them down" and not "done what it was suppose to do" for them. In this next message, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Even A Minnow! This Hurts.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2016

Have you ever gave your best effort and came away with nothing? The battle is in our attitudes. We must go back to the drawing board --- There is more. We must exert a greater effort ...

NOT EVEN A MINNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE TRIED AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR MY EFFORT? Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5-6, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"a New Way Forward"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2018

A sermon about loving people the way Jesus does.

“A New Way Forward” Mark 6:30-44 Jesus liked to eat. The disciples of John the Baptist noticed this enough to ask Jesus why He didn’t fast. Jesus’ enemies noticed this enough to ask the disciples why Jesus ate with tax collectors and sinners. They called Him a glutton and a drunk. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Problem Solved Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004

As we watch Jesus lead the disciples through the process of solving the problem of a hungry crowd we learn important truths about how God would lead us into solutions to our own problems.

Problem Solved Fortifying the Foundations # 14 John 6:1-15 8-10-03 Intro: We take our text this morning from John 6:1-15 6:1Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is,the Sea of Tiberias),John refers to the Sea of Galilee as the Sea of Tiberias because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, John 6:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Has Your Trust

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 28, 2018

Jeremiah 17:7

"Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him." Jeremiah 17:7 (NIV) Going through life there is no doubt that we will have troubles in our lives. Sometimes it may seem like trouble is on every side. We may even feel like we cannot even catch a break. However who do you ...read more

Denomination: *other

Room For Doubt And Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Feb 7, 2006

This is about John the Baptist and his doubts about who Jesus was. This sermon gives permission to doubt as long as the believer goes to look for answers.

Luke 7:18-23 – Room for Doubt and Room for Growth Today we are looking at a story not mentioned very much in sermons. The problem with the story is that it paints a hero of the faith with a quality that we aren’t comfortable with him having. The hero is John the Baptist, and that quality is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Fading Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 22, 2006

We can learn a lot from the letters to the seven churches in Revelation

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  How deep is your love for the church, I am not only talking about ACC, but I am also speaking about the church in general. Do you see the church as something that is meaningful and important?  I so love the church. I owe a lot to the church. It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want The Mountain!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

You are wonderfully made, you are my workmanship, my pride and joy! I have prepared this event for you and have well-equipped you to walk right in and seize the moment!

I want the mountain God has promised me Illus. A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One For Dads

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jun 17, 2007

A Father’s Day sermon written just 2 1/2 months after the passing of my Dad, but applies to all fathers.

This has been one of the most difficult sermons I have ever written and will be one of the more emotional ones I have presented, yet it is something I feel I need to do. Looking back over the past few months we have lost three fathers and one mother in this congregation. Special occasions, such ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Results Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008

It’s easy for us to point the finger at Adam and Eve as the origin of the problem of sin, but all us fall short of God’s glory. But thanks be to God, our Lord does not abandon us in our disobedience!

Put yourself in Adam & Eve’s shoes for a moment…  God places you in the produce section of the grocery store, and says, “Today there are 436 varieties of produce available, but I don’t want you to eat the persimmons.” How hard could it be? There’s 435 other delicious and varied items to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Good And Evil

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 16, 2008

Solomon shares some contrasts between good and evil.

Proverbs 15:1-4 Good and Evil 15 A asoft answer turns away wrath, But ba harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, cBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 dThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Element

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

“The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living With Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Message for 2013

Is anyone here familiar with the writings of Rudyard Kipling? He is best known for writing RikiTikiTavi and the Jungle Book. At one time Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the world. In fact, his writings were so popular that he was getting ten shillings per word. If you translate into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God