Sermons on Hofor The Hopeless:

Sowing In Tears --Reaping In Joy

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 3, 2006

There are times when it seems that everything around us is against us ---- but we can always look upward to God in hope and trust and know that if we hang on in faith --- God will bring a great reward and He will turn our tears into rejoicing.

Subject: Sowing in Tears --- Reaping With Joy Scripture Text: Psalm 126: Introduction: Let’s take special note to these last two verses of this psalm. ’They that sew in tears, shall reap in joy, He that goeth forth weepth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again, rejoicing, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

The Joyful Christian

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A call to be joyful in our walk with the Lord

The Joyful Christian Psalm 100 Introduction: Several years ago, the #1 song on the pop charts was titled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It had a snappy, tropical sort of beat, and left people with the feeling that everything was okay. It left them feeling relaxed and good about themselves and their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Cure Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 9, 2002

First sermon in series on how Jesus changed lives by His touch.

There are many miracles of Jesus recorded in the gospels whereby Christ conquers the day by simply speaking the words of victory. Often, however, we see Jesus actually extending a physical touch to those in need of His grace, love and power. Here in today’s scripture is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Preachers Kid And You

Contributed by Tim Bartee on Sep 14, 2002

How does the congregation relate to the PK? As a pastor do you ever stop and put yourself in your kid’s shoes? This message has specifics that answer bith these questions.

The PK (Preacher’s Kid) and You Have you ever had one of those days where it seemed that nothing goes your way? Recently I was having one of those kind of days until I heard the testimony of a pastor who shared the story of his daughter and son. His daughter, at the age of six, was struck by an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

When The Vision Seems Dead

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Nov 7, 2003

When you have dreamed a vision and it seems it’s going no where, God wants us to know that He is the one to accomplish the vision.

Title: When the Vision Seems Dead Text: Zechariah 4:6-10 Intro: 70 years earlier, Babylon had over run Israel, destroying their cities tearing down their walls and in Jerusalem the temple was completely gone. The Persians took over Babylon and King Cyrus called for Zerubbabel. The King told him to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justified Before God - In God's Sight, Part Ii Series

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon is the second in a series of sermons about justification before God. It is centered around the the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican.

3 August 2003 Pentecost/Season After Pentecost Luke 18.9-14 Justified before God- In God’s Sight, Part II I. Place & Position II. Posture III. Plea The Pharisee came with a full hand, with a hand that couldn’t miss, a hand that was a sure winner. The Pharisee didn’t have a poker face. At ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Not Ok You're Not Ok

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

We may look good on the outside, but inside we may be a mess. Either that or we are fooling ourselves.

I’m not OK, you’re not OK 1 John 1:4; Matt 23:31-46 4 We write this to make our joy complete. Happiness comes and goes, but JOY lasts a lifetime. Jesus Over You. Every one of us has experienced happiness. The world has Happy Hour, it is from 5-7 everyday and I am sure there are people go ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4, Matthew 23:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Beloved

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The baptism of Jesus

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Fire But Not Anointed Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 29, 2007

Apollos knew about John’s declaration that Jesus was the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world, I believe he knew about Jesus’ death and resurrection and I also believe that he knew about Jesus as Savior but he didn’t know anything about the

As we look at our text this morning we are dealing with a very familiar text about Apollos and his encounter with Priscilla and Aquilla who would literally change his life. Often times God allows us to cross paths with people that we often don’t know who happen to be in our lives for a season……and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mora Than Conquerors

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007

Christians should live victoriously in Christ who loved us.

MORE THAN CONQUERORS Romans 8:28-39 Romans 8:28-39 will tell us that Christians should live victoriously through Christ who loved us. Paul said that we are more than conquerors through Christ who loved us. When we say that we should live victoriously, we are not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start With God

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 17, 2008

A fresh start in one’s life is a brand new day to begin anew trusting God every step of the way.

At some point in time, most of us have been through one trial or the other in our lives and have been able to overcome them by the grace of God. However, there are some of us who are still passing through tough times and are wondering when it is going to end. I am here to tell you today that no ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Dead Ends

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008

Four steps to aid in handling dead ends

How to Handle Dead Ends Romans 4:16-21 Oftentimes things do not always go as planned! At times, life is filled with dead ends. There are occupational dead-ends, financial dead-ends, relationship dead-ends, legal dead-ends – many and various dead-ends. How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming People Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

We think that we can approach forgiveness with some half-measures that look pretty good to us. Jesus sets a standard that is incredibly high, but one that He has already met.

Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: Few things we can do will have such a powerful impact on our lives. 1. this is an area where the battle will rage with great force, because of what is at stake. 2. there is something about holding grudges that fills a great need in us. 3. there are few thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Accusation Or Conviction Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

TO DEAL WITH THE NASTY THREE LETTER WORD IN OUR LIVES WE MUST DECIDE IF WE WILL EMBRACE ACCUSATION OR CONVICTION

Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word Accusation or Conviction INTRODUCTION Construction worker Patrick Lawler thought he had a toothache. For almost a week, he tried painkillers and ice packs to reduce the swelling. When nothing he did brought relief, he finally went to the dental office where his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Baby Changes Everything

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 23, 2009

Christmas Eve service. The theme "A baby changes everything" with someone singing Faith Hill’s song a baby changes everything.

12/24/2009 A Baby changes everything Christmas Eve 2009 Introduction: Kevin has read our text this evening with the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-7 We have talked for several weeks on perfect gifts. How people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene