Sermons on Heartfelt Empathy:

Taking Us Back

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A Forgiveness sermon for the believer.

Taking Us Back Let me set the stage for you, Let’s go back and listen to these words as Max Lucado speaks of the very disciples of Jesus in the aftermath of the crucifixion: “The church of Jesus Christ began with a group of frightened men in a second-floor room in Jerusalem. Though trained and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:22

Denomination: Mennonite

S Is For Serve Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "serve" and also "steadfast"

Introduction 1. I shared this story before...but let me share it again to illustrate my sermon for this evening... In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. According to Leon Jaroff in Time,... the satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter,... photograph the planet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:19-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Something To Sing About Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

So lets begin to rediscover something to sing about by beginning where Paul began. From his declaration of God’s worthiness of our full-tilt, no holds barred worship, Paul includes three additional “to the praise of …” statements. Each statement is attach

Something To Sing About Ephesians 1:3-14 What makes you sing? Not a little whispered song, but a belt out the volume song. (Share your answer with someone seated next to you.) It doesn’t take much to make me sing. It might be a simple statement made in a personal conversation that rings a bell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons To Give

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Sep 30, 2007

Sermon outlines four reasons for Christians to give abundantly. Everyone can give something and the quality of our gift is based on the purity of our heart.

Reasons To Give We are all blessed in many ways beyond our comprehension. Even though we have lousy days, go through tough times, and face more than our share of challenges, we all receive countless blessings. The tendency is for people to tell you more about what is going wrong in their lives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Praise God

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 9, 2008

May this sermon help you to understand the purpose of praising God at all times.

PRAISE GOD Psalm 103:1-22 [1] Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: [3] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, [4] Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouraging Word Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 20, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23 about the sovereignty of God over all things and His will for the lives of individuals

Text: Haggai 2:20-23, Title: An Encouraging Word, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Word For The Overwhelmed

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 11, 2007

Our reaction and God’s interaction

"Word for the overwhelmed" -I would like to begin by telling a story about Pastor Craig (who is out of town today) that will help us open today’s topic. -We were high up on boom lift working and he is terrified of heights. He will not let me drive because he is afraid that I will go too fast. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Y Christian?

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rejoicing In God's Protection And Peace Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 19, 2004

Rejoicing in God’s protection and peace

Rejoicing in God’s protection and peace Psalm 4:1-2, “1 Answer me when I call, O God who declares me innocent. Take away my distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Vision

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Our vision reaches Up in Worship; Down in Discipleship; In with Fellowship; Out through Outreach

Spiritual Vision for our Church II Timothy 1:3-8 INTRODUCTION: About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of the newly discovered American continent. • The 1st year they established a town site • The next year they elected a town government • The 3rd year the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How (Questions In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Katrina)

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 30, 2005

How could God have let this happen? How can we speak to God of what has happened? How can we respond to the need before us?

Lamentations 2:11-13, 18-19; 3:19-23, 40-42, 46-57 The Lamentations were written by someone, probably Jeremiah, who observed the devastation of Jerusalem following the Babylonian invasion in 586 BC. Jerusalem was literally leveled. The temple was destroyed. Anybody who was anybody was carried ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Should We Worship God?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 23, 2003

Why we should worship

1 CO 6:12 "Everything is allowable for me"--but not everything is useful. "Everything is acceptable for me"--but I will not be enslaved by anything.” “You may say, ‘I am allowed to do anything.’ But I reply, ‘Not everything is good for you.’ And even though ‘I am allowed to do anything,’ I must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

In spite of difficulties, God has given us reasons to rejoice.

November 9, 2002 I. Introduction A. Theme for this month of November is Praise and Thanksgiving B. Fitting theme 1. In the month of October, we celebrated thanksgiving here in Canada 2. In the month of November, our neighbor south of the border is celebrating thanksgiving. 3. As we approach the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Adventist

A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An On The Mark Church Where Love Abounds Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2005

What is the difference between a church and a social club? A church family and a group of independent believers who converge in the same location? A church that hits God’s mark and one that misses it? Three principles nurture an “on the mark church wher

An On the Mark Church Where Love Abounds Romans 15:1-13 1. Our lives are constantly hanging by a thread. 2. The horrors of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis have shocked all of us. 3. When human lives are on the line, other things fade in insignificance. 4. And so we pray and give to help rescue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible