Sermons on Hosea 14 3a1:

The Crisis Of Biblical Illiteracy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Preachers are to give heed to the Word, and to preach the Word...

Verses : Hosea 4:6, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 2:15 God's people have always been destroyed by lack of knowledge - Hos 4:1-6. We confront a pressing issue in the Church of biblical illiteracy. Many of us are no longer familiar with the Word of God, and this has dire consequences for our faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 6:17, Joshua 1:8

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 23, 2004

This is the sixth sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit." The thesis is: "Disciples can make a difference in the lives of others by being kind."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS KINDNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; HOSEA 2:14-23; AND LUKE 6:27-36 As soon as I began preparations for today’s message, the Lord called to my mind the lyrics of Glen Campbell’s song “Try a Little Kindness”: If you see your brother standing by the road With a heavy load from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Let Us Examine Injustice In The World - And Then God’s Perspective On It Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2022

Where is the God of justice? This world is plagued with injustice, and it will only increase. This message looks at justice, righteousness, examples of injustice in the Old Testament and in our governments. There is also a section aimed at dealing with injustice.

LET US EXAMINE INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD - AND THEN GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON IT INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT In the KJV of the bible, {{1 John 1 v 9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” In the Holman version it says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Isaiah 10:1-2, Hosea 10:12-13, Micah 2:1-3, Malachi 2:17, 2 Timothy 3:13, Hebrews 13:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Serious About Spiritual Formation

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 27, 2025

Spiritual growth is a journey requiring patience, faith, and surrender. Jesus' parables remind us that becoming more like Him is a gradual process. This message explores the challenges of spiritual formation and how we can trust Christ to complete His work in us.

Scripture: Galatians 4:19 - "My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!" Introduction • Growth often requires patience, care, and persistence. Example: a garden, a dream, or a relationship. Growth requires attention and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19, Colossians 1:27, Hosea 11:8-9, Philippians 2:13, Philippians 1:6, Mark 4:19, Hebrews 12:11, John 15:2, Revelation 2:4, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Generosity Is A Form Of Worship. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 2, 2024

What do we own? A great question. It all belongs to God, who is generous to all. It is an act of worship tolive and give generously.

Generosity is a form of worship. As you will know if you’ve been here over the last few weeks, apart from last week when we focused on youth and children, we have been looking at Dr Harry Wendt’s material, “In Heavens Name Why on Earth.” This is the last week of the series, and the focus of this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:6-8, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Exodus 19:5, Haggai 2:8, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 5:45, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Hosea 6:6, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Redemption Paid Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 29, 2012

Presents the great value of the redemption we have.

Let’s review Peter’s letter. Remember, he is following the ancient letter form. In verses 1,2 he identifies himself, then his readers and adds a greeting. He next writes a thanksgiving covering verses 3-12. In verse 13, he begins the body of the letter, which goes through 5:11. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Misery Is God's Message Of Mercy

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Misery is God’s Message of Mercy 1) It awakens us from sin 2) It draws us to Him

There’s been a lot of cooing and cuddling going on in the Habben household this week. With Grandma, and an aunt and uncle here, baby Maya has sure received her fair share of love. Babies have it made don’t they? They’re adored by everyone. Wouldn’t it be great to be treated like that again? Doesn’t ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prophet, An Adulterous, An Idolator, A Tax Collector And You"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jun 15, 2002

How God blessed and continues to bless the not so ordinary, including You.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. It is always a blessing to be invited to preach in another church. I especially enjoy coming back to Peace Lutheran and seeing my friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, that I don’t get to see nearly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 25, 2025

In His encounter with Pharisees and Scribes, Jesus discusses the characteristics of hypocrisy. To His disciples He notes the promises of hypocrisy with a stern warning. And yet, in the gospel, we find great hope for hypocrites.

It seems like nearly every month (maybe even more frequently if we look hard enough), we receive news about some Christian leader who fails morally, gets caught, and is removed from ministry. Whether it’s pastors, professors, performers, or politicians - failure happens. We see hypocrisy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:20-21, Galatians 5:1, James 5:16, Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4, Proverbs 10:9, Revelation 20:11-14, Hosea 6:6, Psalm 32:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Segun Omole on Aug 19, 2010

The bible is filled with so many stories that would win the Oscar at any time. I know everybody loves a wonderful story. If not then why is Hollywood so rich? Why do people keep buying movies that have almost the same story lines? Little wonder that the b

Amazing Grace Text: Hosea 1: 1-3:5 The bible is filled with so many stories that would win the Oscar at any time. I know everybody loves a wonderful story. If not then why is Hollywood so rich? Why do people keep buying movies that have almost the same story lines? Little wonder that the bible ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Righteous Shall Persevere

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 10, 2020

The righteous man perseveres, notwithstanding all seeming discouragements from God, and real oppositions from men.

THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL PERSEVERE “The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble” (Proverbs 4:18) The righteous man perseveres, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1, Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Egypt, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 8, 2007

Sermon from Matthew 2 dealing with the four prophecies Matthew cites as being fulfilled in that chapter and through seeing God’s hand at work then, we can know He is at work in our lives today.

Sermon-1/7/07-Out of Egypt-Matt. 2:13-23 Read Matt. 2:13-23 OT over 330 prophecies concerning the coming Messiah. Chapter 2 matt. Focuses on 4, each is very specific and unique, so much so that the chances of one person fulfilling all 4 simply by chance are astronomical. They could have only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2009

Love people like Jesus does.

WHAT MATTERS TO GOD John 3.16-17 S: God’s love C: Evangelism Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: LOVE PEOPLE LIKE JESUS DOES. I. LOVE II. PEOPLE III. DANGER IV. LIFE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Know your mission. • Communicate good news. Version: ESV RMBC 31 May 09 AM ILL ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Medicine Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

Settling for answers other than God’s answers is like taking poisoned medicine for a headache.

Bad Medicine More than 25 years ago (1982), seven residents of the Greater Chicago area made an assumption that proved fatal. They all took a dose of Extra Strength Tylenol® that had been laced with potassium cyanide. What they thought was medicine proved to be poison. This crime, still being ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Sower Went Forth To Sow

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to evaluate his/her seed, where he/she is planting, and the harvest he/she is reaping.

Luke 8:4-8 (NKJV) And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable: 5.“A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6Some fell on rock; and as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene