Sermons on Hurting:

The Heart Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008

Being a godly leader, Habakkuk saw problems which others could not see. The same is true for leaders today.

The Heart of a Godly Leader Habakkuk 1:1-4 * Take a minute and look around you at the people in this room. Even though we think we know almost every person in this room, there is a good possibility that the person sitting on the same row with you has experienced or is experiencing deep hurt, deep ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Fourth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:4 A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Has A Great Sense Of Humor Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 18, 2006

Once you have reached your place of destiny, God wants to keep you there. This is one test you have to pass to remain in that position.

God’s Great Sense of Humor Genesis 41:39-41 Every test, every turning point in Joseph’s life has been leading up to this moment. · For Presidential candidates this is like the swearing in ceremony. After four years of running the race, visiting major cities in every state, fulfilling all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Weeps Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

This picture, much less this statement, surprises a lot of people. Some people think a deity ought to behave differently. Gods, so the popular image goes, sit far off, throw lightning bolts, or send angels. What kind of god would get so close to his su

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Jesus Wept John 11:25-27; 33-36 Just two little words. In fact it’s the shortest verse in the Bible. That alone gets our attention. Just two little words. But it’s not just the brevity of the statement that gets ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005

Loving others works in partnership with loving God.

The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Part 2 Matt. 22:39-40 Oct. 2, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Reorient audience to what an iPod is 1 In New York, many people are mugging iPod owners for these little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A Hopeless World Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 21, 2005

This is the third and final sermon in a series that explores the question, "What if Jesus had never been born?" It uses themes from the book of the same title by D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe. We also had an original drama each week and video clip

What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #3 – December 25 – “A world without Jesus would be a hopeless world” What would the world be like without Christmas?” Without Christmas . . . 1. The fruitcake market would completely collapse. 2. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ghost Of Christmas Past

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 6, 2009

God wants us to move on from our past and look to the now and to the future.

The Ghost of Christmas Past Matthew 1:18-24 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Handling Rejection Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 23, 2011

We will face rejection by people, how are we called to deal with it?

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • One of the most difficult dark emotions we can deal with can be the issue of rejection. • I bet every one of us has felt the sting of rejection at some point in our life. I would imagine there may be many here today who are dealing with the aftershocks of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Smyrna, Mail Call Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 24, 2012

One of seven sermons on the churches of Asia Minor to encourage believers.

Smyrna, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 29, 2016

We need to take a closer look at what other things the Lord have asked of us concerning loving our neighborders and bearing others burdens.

Love Your Neighbor Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Gal 6:2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. The law of Christ-Things the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Disguised Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

When we think about the Christmas account, those who are familiar with it, we think about bright stars, stables, shepherds, and angels singing. That is how we think about the story.

When we think about the Christmas account, those who are familiar with it, we think about bright stars, stables, shepherds, and angels singing. That is how we think about the story. However, the Matthew account is different. He doesn't go into a lot of details. Listen to how he describes this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "be"atittudes 06

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 14, 2023

THIS MESSAGE CONTINUES THE SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES AS PART OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES. THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT WHY AND HOW WE CAN BE MERCIFUL

THE “BE” ATTITUDES 06 MATTHEW 5:7 BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL, FOR THEY WILL BE SHOWN MERCY. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE NAMES UWE HOLMER OR ERICH HONECKER. THE LIVES OF THESE TWO MEN CROSSED IN 1990, AND BECAME A VIVID EXAMPLE OF GOD’S MERCY TO THE ENTIRE WORLD. UWE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Put On The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 4, 2018

Forgiveness, Love, Christ's Example

(Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Put On the Love of Christ June 22, 2025 Colossians 3:1 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Your Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

If your love for Christ and your relationship to Him were to be measured by the character and caliber of your worship, would God have to echo what He said to Israel through Malachi? Have you given Him your best?

GIVING YOUR BEST Colossians 3:12 INTRODUCTION: In the Old Testament the people claimed to be followers of God and to be his children and servants. However in addressing the priests of Israel, God said to the people in Malachi 1:6 … "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Church - A Hospital

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist