Sermons on Hugs:

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

Dads Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Dad, you might not feel like your presence is very important. You might not feel like you are making a difference, but you are. Fatherless kids are more likely to...

It was a quick trip to the park on a Saturday evening. Nothing major, just a few minutes with the family to get out the hyper-activity. I didn’t notice it right away, but once it sank in, there was not stopping the waves of sadness, frustration, and anger. It might not be a big deal to you, but it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kids In Worship...really?

Contributed by Sarah Keith on Oct 10, 2009

Worship must be included among the basic disciplines of childhood in order to help them understand the honor and respect that is due our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Can you imagine never teaching children the alphabet, and then expecting them to read as adults? Or expecting to have emotionally healthy children, but never giving them hugs or expressing your love to them? If these basic things are so important, then isn’t it equally important to teach children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Church

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

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

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

Called To Action

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jan 14, 2007

What are we do with sinners?

We have been called to action Matthew 9:10-13 (NIV) 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

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

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

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

Who Is The Prodigal? Getting Lost, Getting Scared, Coming Home...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 17, 2010

We are all prodigals and we all need to come home to our Father.

Who is the Prodigal? Getting lost, getting scared, and coming home: How can we get back home to our Father? Luke 15:11-32 September 12, 2010 Background: Jesus made of point of hanging out with people on the wrong side of religion and that upset the religious people. Jesus is telling stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:15-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Cry Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 17, 2014

Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life.

Title: Don't Cry!! by Robert F Collins Bible Reading: Luke 7:11-17 Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life! Two crowds. One entering the city and one leaving. They couldn’t be more diverse. The group arriving buzzes with laughter and conversation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sharing The Father's Embrace In Preaching Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 26, 2015

The two sources of the scribe versed in the kingdom of God are Moses and Jesus

Thursday of 17th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “Every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.” We need to see the revolutionary idea in this short and familiar quotation of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Catholic

Your Mission To Your Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 7, 2014

We are sent to be a gift, a blessing, to every human being we encounter, especially in our family.

Thursday of the 10th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei One of the beautiful things we lost with the new liturgical calendar is the Octave of Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church, the day when evangelization of the nations began in earnest and in the Holy Spirit, so it deserves to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Helping Others

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 22, 2015

Jesus expects us to help others even when we don’t want to help them. He expects us to love others just like he loves us.

Boys and girls, can you tell me about some times when you’ve had to help other people, especially when you didn’t want to or when you’ve been in a bad mood? Well, that’s what Jesus expects us to do. He expects us to help others even when we don’t want to help them. He ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Anglican