Sermons on Holiday Stress:

Coping With The Coronavirus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 30, 2020

In the midst of our problems, let’s pause, pivot and praise God!

Coping with the Coronavirus Psalm 46 Rev. Brian Bill March 28-29, 2020 In the sermon I preached in the days right after 9/11, I referenced a question from former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark after the towers tumbled and parts of the Pentagon were pulverized. Here’s what he asked: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Jaded With The Church? How To Resist Jadedness In Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it.

Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it. I was hoping to find a burgeoning vibrant Christianity rallying unified, as one, carrying the gospel like intrepid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:37-43, Matthew 13:24-30, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Carry Each Others Burdens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2021

We show we care when we bear one another’s burdens.

How many of you remember the TV commercial from the late 80s and early 90s which showed an elderly woman lying on the floor shouting, “Help me, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up?” That catchphrase has become part of our vocabulary but it’s not very funny for those who have faltered, fallen, and feel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Your Name: Martha Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Martha Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/21/2016 For the last few of weeks, we’ve been talking about how you might respond if God called your name—not just once, but twice. As I mentioned before, God calls plenty of people in the Bible often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't Worry About Tomorrow

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 19, 2025

Worrying about tomorrow does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow but it robs today of its strength.

Don’t Worry About Tomorrow By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Matthew 6:34 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof”. OPENING:- Now I have stated for a long time about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Apostolic

God Is Still On His Throne

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 16, 2003

to stress the sovereign nature of God

God Is Still On His Throne Ezekiel 1:1-4,26-28 Primary Purpose: To stress the sovereignty of God This book opens during a time when Ezekiel has been in Ezekiel for 5 years after King Jehoiachin’s surrender. This is a particularly bleak time in Israel’s history. In 2 Kings 24:10-16 it tells us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:4-28

Denomination: Baptist

There's Just Something About That Name Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To stress the importance of revering God.

The 10 Commandments #3: There’s Just Something About That Name Text: Exodus 20:7 – “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.” Thesis: To stress the importance of revering ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2006

Finding hope in these stressful times.

Psalm 130 “Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?” By Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Anyone who has been around a t-v lately has got to wonder: “My gosh are we ever going to get out of this quagmire that the world is in?” I mean, what a mess! I’ve spoken to folks recently who have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Everybody Counts

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 4, 2015

To stress that everyone matters to God!

I think it is time that we settle this issue once and for all. I mean we have talked about it and visited this conversation many times before and it is time we clear the air and move on. Everybody and I do mean everybody counts! Your neighbors may not know your name, and you may have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-30

Denomination: Other

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How to overcome fear, stress.

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR PT 2 EPH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

God's Guidelines For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 17, 2011

While many think that thanksgiving is an American holiday, God Iniated thanksgiving in the deserts of the middle east. There He gave instructions as to how we are to celebrate this holiday.

GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR THANKSGIVING Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Intro: One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ferocious mountain lion only 20 yards away. Bill quickly raised his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You Notes

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Dec 3, 2016

Every year the Thanksgiving holiday seems to be more and more squeezed out by Halloween and Christmas. But for Christians, Thanksgiving should be one of the most important holidays of the year.

I really can’t believe that Thanksgiving is this week. Anybody else feel like Thanksgiving kind of snuck up on you this year? Part of the problem may be that our culture seems to be squeezing out the Thanksgiving holiday. For years retailers have been trying to get people to do their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Don't worry be happy, the culture tries to ignore life, what things steal our joy....According to Paul nothing should.

A matter of the heart, thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Taking what we have learned from Paul as we have looked at this letter it is clear that this encouragement is absolutely counter to his situation. From what I read about Paul maybe he is able to do it. From the letter he seems to have it all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

A Baby Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Nov 23, 2016

Christmas Series from Isaiah

Series: Immanuel Week: One Passage: Isaiah 7:1-14 Title: A Baby Changes Everything Interesting Statement: Christmas is a busy time of year. The parking lots, stores and internet are full and busy with people on a hurried mission, dealing with the holiday stress. Introduction (1-13): The same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational