Sermons on Hitting A Wall:

On The Balcony Or On The Road?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003

The story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem is familiar that there is a danger that we become anethetised. It will only become a reality in our lives as we leave the balcony and let the rubber hit the road.

Stiffkey 07-12-03 The Journey to Bethlehem The Family Service team decided that they wanted me to speak on the familiar story of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. The story is two thousand years old. So we might be tempted to view simply as a nice story!! Or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Battle Of The Two "Kings Of The Jews"

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 4, 2015

This sermon starts with the comparison of two kings and ends with a very hard hitting drive into the great commission, showing us that we are serve, (with power), the lowest of the low. Read on and enjoy this one!!!

This sermon (2nd Sunday after Christmas) was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th January 2015 by Gordon McCulloch (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). ntroduction My sermon two weeks ago came to an abrupt end as there was just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Zephania: Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Zephaniah's message hits hard the ruling class of Judah for their part in leading the people down a path of immorality, corruption, and idolatry. (This sermon was preached during the Fourth of July)

ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville (TOKEVILLE), after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 31, 2025

Nobody will get through this life without taking a few hits. The Bible says that a just man falleth 7 times, but he riseth again. Somebody is making a come-back today.

Acts 14:19-21 ¶ And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Planned Non-Obsolescence Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

IN a world where things are made to be unfaithful, we have been given something that will never fail, nor be obsolete.. Jesus, love, mercy, grace

Planned Non-Obsolescence John 6:24-25Aug 20 Pentecost 11 † In the name of Jesus † Grace and peace for you, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ Cars, Computers, the Etch-a-Sketch, Chinese Food, McDonald Happy Meal toys Something that lasts like the writing in the snow? What do the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Choices Part Four Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

our prayer is to live the life that God intended for us and that comes from making good Godly decisions.

Life choices part four Matthew 5:1-5:12 Introduction- We have for several weeks been looking at life choices and today plan to finish this series. It has been in preparation of the launching of our new Recovery group next month. We have looked at John Bakers eight principals and they have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2017

there are 3 rules in every dysfunctional family. In this message, I will describe them and describe how families can change.

FAMILY MATTERS “Breaking the Cycle of Abuse” Numbers 14:18 and 2nd Corinthians 5:17 “The LORD is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he does not excuse the guilty. He lays the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't! I Can't! Will This Giant Define Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2021

It is easy to allow giants to define who we are. Problems must never define and cause us to react to problems. Faith knows this giant is an opportunity.

I CAN’T, I CAN’T… WILL THIS GIANT DEFINE ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. MY BELIEF IS SIMPLE: EVERY LIVING PERSON IS GOING TO FACE GIANTS THAT WILL TRY TO DEFINE OUR WORDS, DEEDS AND ATTITUDES. THERE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Numbers 13:32-33, Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did You Receive That Lie Into Your Spirit ? Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 1, 2019

Some people have a propensity to let bad things/words settle into their spirit. Be more resistant to negative words and more receptive to good or encouraging words. I include an experience I had with a demon possessed man.

Why Did You Receive That Lie Into Your Spirit ? PPT 1 Series Title: Words This is the fifth week of our series on words, one more next week and we will wrap it up. (I think) We have talked about the fact that words can hurt or heal, we can injure with our words or we can build people up, last week ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:2, Exodus 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of Those Days

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 9, 2010

Have you ever had "one of those days?" One of those days; when there was a hint that things were not going to go well? One of those days when one bad thing after another seems to hit you?

During our New Testament reading ... we heard a story concerning Paul's adventure ... in Greece. Paul and Silas were on a missionary journey ... in the area of Philippi ... and initially things seemed to be going ... pretty well. One day, however, ... things began to change. A certain woman, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Anglican

Laziness

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 26, 2007

Laziness is a rebellion and wickedness and it brings destruction of the temple/body od Christ. As living stones we are called to live, be active in the building and not sit in the wall.

Laziness Do you like to be called lazy? Of course not. Who would? But would you believe that the Holy word of God calls somebody lazy? Well, it does. So let’s start with pointing our fingers to someone who was described in the Bible as lazy - this is the safe start. Titus 1,12-13 : "Cretans are ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:12-13, Titus 1:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Conquering Jericho

Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2010

The pattern for conquering the Jerichos in your life are found in Israel's victory. God will bring down those walls that separate us from the abundant life.

Conquering Jericho Wednesday, February 10, 2010 By Pastor James May Joshua 6:1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. Joshua 6:2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What’s In Your Job Description?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Being too comfortable can lock us into our ways. We hide behind the walls all to often. But there are others ways of being visable.

What’s in Your Job description? Ephesians 4:11-16 There was once a farmer that frequently described his Christian faith by saying, “Well, I’m not making much progress, but I am well established!” One spring he was hauling some logs on a trailer. It has been especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Raise And Build The Kingdom Values Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2017

Nehemiah was led by the Lord to do self-examination, then examined the ground realities of the Field, then he build up the team before rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 2 Nehemiah(God Comforts) 2:1-5 Self –examination The first chapter narrated about a great personality known as Nehemiah. He was a cup bearer- advisor, servant, trust worthy official, privilege to choose the food and drinks for the Royal. His self examination lead to see his own heart ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Lent Homily

Contributed by Z. M. D. Mcgregor on Feb 23, 2015

The following is a 15 minute homily delivered on Feb. 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday at the Church Without Walls, Houston, TX, in the kickoff observance of Lent.

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Rom 12:1 NAU) I. Reflection: The Christ in Action Our symptoms revealed it. The diagnosis defined it. From vain thoughts to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist