Sermons on Hugs:

Jesus Christ: The Alpha & Omega - The Same Yesterday, Today & Forever

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 18, 2024

Jesus The Christ is the ground of our being, our hope, our Anchor.

It’s been over 12 years now since Barbara and I travelled to the UK in August of 2012 for our 25th anniversary. We did something that I will never do again: we decided to travel to 10 different cities in Ireland, Scotland, England and finally Wales, in 21 days. I still can’t quite believe we did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprise In Disguise: Giving

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 27, 2021

I want my life to an altar. Let's us consider giving. Love loves to give. Giving can be a good measure of spiritual maturity.

SURPRISE IN DISGUISE… GIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. I was told that Mary and Joseph had a little trouble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:3-4, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prodigal Savior Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The reckless extravagance of love, especially God’s love.

Portraits of Jesus The Prodigal Savior Mark 14:1-9 Has it ever occurred to you that one of the characteristics of love is wastefulness? Maybe wastefulness isn’t such a good word; perhaps extravagance is a better word. Has it ever occurred to you that Jesus displayed some of the traits of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Witness To The Light

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 14, 2002

When the light of God works within us, the darkness outside cannot have any influence on our mission of goodness.

Francesca’s husband Franz went on a business journey. She had no idea when he would return after his business. Two days later, she had a knock on the door in the night. She did not know who it was and what the person wanted. Anxiety, fear and suspicion surfaced. She gripped the revolver, which she ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Catholic

A Lesson On Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men.

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as "FATHER'S DAY." a. We want to honor FATHERS today. b. Biblical basis ..................... Eph. 6:1-4. c. Typical Father's Day sermon: 1) Directed toward Fathers and designed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

The Angel's Message To The Shepherds: He's For You!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

YOUR Savior...YOUR King...YOUR Christ...YOUR gift. A short Christmas Eve devotion about the personal nature of God’s Christmas gift.

CHRISTMAS EVE 1999 INTRODUCTION The greeting on one certain Christmas card goes like this: “Christmas is just plain weird. What other time of year do you sit around staring at a dead tree in your living room and eat candy out of your socks.” There are some things about Christmas that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only Children Go To Heaven

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord.

Only Children Go To Heaven Text: Matthew 18.1-4 Thesis: To note the attitude necessary to be great in the eyes of the Lord. Introduction: (1) Here is a story I came across: I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lose The Blues

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006

For God’s sake, find a new song to sing.

1 John 1:1-4 I want to talk about Cheering UP Everything we do, We should do out of THANKSGIVING The church seems to have forgotten---- JESUS HAS PAID IT ALL You owe God nothing--- But you should give him everything—He paid it all Not only has Jesus, Paid your debt, set you free, Given You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

God called an ordinary girl to be the Mother of God. Mary’s call emphasizes the truth that God uses the ordinary to accomplish extraordinary things.

Luke 1:26-38 “The Miracle of the Ordinary” INTRODUCTION As Christians, other Christians sometimes intimidate us. So often we are challenged to emulate extraordinary Christians. “Be more like St. Paul the first missionary to the gentiles and firebrand Christian,” we are told. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Ways To Enrich Your Marriage

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2008

This word was well received by all, and everyone seemed to enjoy!

Ways to Enrich Your Marriage Text: Romans 15:1-7 1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please us. 2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Love?

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008

You must know the meaning of love to operate in it

WHAT IS LOVE? Text: I Corinthians 13:4-8 1 Cor 13:4 8 4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Sermon On Mars Hill

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To examine Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill to the philosophers of his day

Paul’s Sermon on Mars’ Hill, Originally preached on 2/23/03 7 pm worship service FBC Hull Scripture reference:Acts 17:18-34 Primary Purpose: To see how Paul addressed the philosophers of his day with the truth of God’s Word After Paul was led by night to go to Berea. After establishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

Love Expressed

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

A message for a Valentine’s Day celebration.

LOVE EXPRESSED John 21:15-25 INTRO: Do you know who St. Valentine was? St. Valentine, according to tradition, was a priest who lived in Rome about AD 200. He cared. He cared about Christians who were being persecuted. He helped them to the extent that he became imprisoned by the Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dunamis Flowing –theory And Experience

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on May 5, 2006

This is an interesting gift that the Lord has given to me which I sometimes call, " Heat At The Interface". It usually works during prayer for people.

On October 29, 2002 we were having a prayer meeting in my flat/ apartment. At that time I could feel heat emitting from my right hand when I placed it about 1 inch from someone’ s body. When I did this with a certain lady called J she fell backwards on to a sofa, started to yawn and cry out. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope We Have In Christ

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

The hope we have in Christ sustains us in the face of death.

Paul says that those of us who know Christ, "do not sorrow as those who have no hope," Though we face times of sorrow, Paul tells us, we will face them differently because of the hope we have in Christ. While the world thinks of hope in terms of "wishful thinking," the Bible speaks of hope as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist