Sermons on Homelessness:

Compassion Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

Over at the Compassion prayer station we have three options. Does a friend need a helping hand (a meal, someone to watch their children). Does a friend need a listening ear (someone to walk them through their thoughts and pain). Does someone need a sho

Read Job 4:1-8 Shadowlands Video Clip Let us look in humility at the path of Job’s 3 friends. They travel a great distance. They sit with their friend for 7 days. They desire for him to be restored. (have any of us done this) Eliphaz is the senior member of the group and is greatly respected. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus is a model of compassion

"The Compassion of Christ" Matthew 15: 21-39 9/28/97 Intro: Last week as we looked at the first half of this chapter, we see Jesus showing little patience or kindness with the Pharisees. These were the religious hypocrites of the day. Today, as we go on, we will see the great heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Statement That Is Was Not True Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 2, 2008

Sermon on current affairs

A statement that was not true. The Lord‘s wrath comes forth in the beginning of the night. A mighty righteous storm have suddenly overtaken us. The proof that something about America was not right. The proof that it was untrue, the statement, ‘In God we trust.’ The storm of our global sins has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-33

Denomination: *other

God Loves All The Little Children Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 12, 2007

Jesus shares several pieces of Good News. One is that God is with us in the midst of tragedies and scarcity. Another piece of Good News is that Happiness can be experienced in the midst of the struggles of life. Luke’s sermon on the plain tells us how.

Luke 6:17-23 “God Loves All the Little Children” INTRODUCTION “Work hard!” “Dream Big!” “The world is your oyster to crack and grab the pearl.” We grow up hearing these phrases and others like them. “America is the land of opportunity,” we are told. “Anyone can become president.” We hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Second Look At Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

A second look at an all-too-familiar story.

I) The Circumstances of Jesus’ Birth Christmas “cards stress sunny words like love, goodwill, cheer, happiness, and warmth…we honor a sacred holiday with such homey sentiments…. In contrast to what the cards would have us believe, Christmas did not sentimentally simplify life on planet earth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Willing Compassion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 15, 2008

Jesus was willing to show compassion to those in need.

“Willing Compassion” April 20, 2008 Me: Center for Student Ministries- Melanie and lady in nursing home; students moved to pass out their breakfast for someone else. You: When was the last time that your heart compassion for someone moved you to action? God: Today we are going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Divine Plan Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 31, 2008

Part of our Christian Stewardship of God’s word is learning to share our faith as commanded in Acts 1, in a permissive, pluralistic culture where people beleive in "God" but may not have the same understanding of "God" as do Christians.

In Jesus Holy Name February 3, 2008 Transfiguration Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 4th in the series: “Sharing the Divine Plan” There are those who leave their mark on the world by doing great deeds. They lead victorious armies, write classic novels. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Blizzards Of Winter

Contributed by Carl Finney on Dec 22, 2008

How to Face the emotional blizzards of life

What do you think of when you think of winter? usually people think of cold weather, sometimes bitter cold. In some places winter brings dangerous blizzards wet dreary days frequented with cold soaking rains, Ice Storms, sleet and snow. Sometimes snows so deep your trapped inside your house. Often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Mirror (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 19, 2009

Some people look at themselves, at their image, as though they were looking into a very tiny mirror. You know the mirror I'm talking about. Every woman seems to have one. I know my mother would always have one buried somewhere inside her purse. Updated January 2020.

The Mirror (Short Homily) James 1:16-27 What image do you see ... when you look in a mirror? Who is that person ... in the reflection? Paul speaks of looking into a darkened mirror: BIBLE "For now we see through a mirror, darkly; but then face to face (Pause) now I know in part; but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Anglican

Why Should I Go To Church?

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Benefits of church attendance.

Why Should I Go to Church? Text: Psalm 84:10-12 I. Go to church a. God’s people love church i. One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. (Psa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The (Extra) Ordinary Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Ruth Hind on Dec 19, 2007

Sermon for Midnight Communion

The birth of a baby is both ordinary and extra-ordinary. If you are a couple expecting a child, or a doting grandparent, auntie or uncle then the birth of that particular baby is incredibly special. Life as you know it will never be the same again. There will be a new addition to you family. But ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wvu Vs. Marshall

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011

The sermon is based upon the powers we need to win at life and these same powers will boost the Mountaineers or the Thundering Herd to win the game today. Go eers!

Hebrews 12:1-4 WVU vs. Marshall In order for either the Mountaineers or the Marshall thundering Herd to win the game today they need the following powers: 1. In order to win one must “Have Heart Power”. A. Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Cry For Justice Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 14, 2017

Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream is the Lord's cry through the prophet Amos. God desires that everyone experience the abundance of God's creation and the fullness of God's kingdom.

Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24. “The Cry for Justice” INTRODUCTION What makes a good worship service? We all have our opinions. Some would say that great worship is when we sing familiar hymns and the worship band rocks. Others would argue that they need a sermon that they can understand and is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran