Sermons on Hurting:

Lesson # 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 16, 2018

It is hard to believe that anyone would oppose Paul, but there were believers in Rome doing just that. The churches there were divided. Some preached Christ sincerely, wanting to see people saved. Some preached Christ insincerely, wanting to make . . .

Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 4 Title: Even Opposition Has Provided Opportunity for Christ to be Preached Text: (Philippians 1:15-18) Scripture: (Philippians 1:15-18, NIV) 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Kindness Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 28, 2019

Ephesians 2:4-7

JUST BE KIND - The Kindness of God October 27, 2019 Ephesians 2:4-7 (p. 814) Introduction: Chapter 8 in Phillip Yancey’s book “Vanishing Grace” begins like this… A monologue has been floating around in cyberspace, sometimes credited to George Carlin, sometimes to a Columbine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 28, 2019

In the 1600s, the brilliant French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian, Blaise Pascal, wrote, “Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness." An article I read listed seven habits of chronically unhappy people....

In the 1600s, the brilliant French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian, Blaise Pascal, wrote, “Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness." An article I read listed seven habits of chronically unhappy people. *A default belief that life is hard. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"love Never Fails"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 30, 2019

A sermon about embodying God's Love.

“Love Never Fails” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 When I was a Junior in high school, some friends of mine and I were hanging out in a local park, smoking dope and drinking beer. And we started talking about the future--what we were going to do after high school. One of my friends, Jim, spoke and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Service For Gavin Xavier Sanford

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 7, 2019

I delivered this eulogy in 2014 at the memorial service of my nieces baby boy who died a few days after birth. Thought I’d share it. I hope it blesses you.

In times like these the first question we often ask is “Why?” And that’s a legitimate question that we’re going to answer here today. But first, let’s deal with what some people believe are the reasons why we are here today. During times like these, I’ve heard ministers say “God needed another ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, Psalm 103:10-12, Romans 5:12, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Welcome In This House

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 29, 2019

Being a welcoming church is more than an abstract principle.

“So warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has warmly welcomed you; then God will be glorified” Romans 15:7 TLB Introduction: Being a welcoming church is more than an abstract principle. It’s more than words on paper. And so, what does it mean for us to be a people or a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Looks Bad? We May Never Know.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 10, 2019

Things that may look good, could be dangerous? Things that may look bad today might be a blessing in disguise? Good can come out of bad?

LOOKS BAD? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? THIS OBSTACLE MAY BRING THE ANSWER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (MSG) That's why we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Judges 14:5, Genesis 35:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apostles' Creed: The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

God's forgiveness is 1) Truthful, 2) Just, and 3) Transformational

APOSTLES’ CREED: The Forgiveness of Sins “I believe in the forgiveness of sins.” Most people believe that forgiveness is a good thing. It may be therapeutic to forgive yourself, because guilt and shame sap energy, distort relationships, and poison life. Yet what is forgiveness? Some people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Kingdom Clothes Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 16 in our Colossians study continuing an exploration of the kind of "clothes" Christians should wear.

Chico Alliance Church “More Kingdom Clothes” Review On the basis a restored relationship with Christ, Paul calls for us to put away the habits and drives associated with the Old Kingdom and demonstrate attitudes and behavior that identifies us as citizens of the New Kingdom. We will be labeled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wait Training

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 12, 2013

We must learn the art of patience if we truly want to enjoy life. I think a good term might be "wait training" that is "W-A-I-T" training." :How are you with patience? Could you use some WAIT Training.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four readings prior to the Message. The Readings assigned for this day are: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10 and Matthew 11:2-11 A man in Los Angeles, California ..... was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon ..... after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming Holy Spirit Sensitive

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 30, 2016

to become aware of who is inside us.

Becoming Holy Spirit sensitive Over the past month or so we have been speaking on revival and that for revival to take place, the Holy Spirit is needed. So what or who is the Holy Spirit. SHOW VIDEO CLIP OF GHOST SHOWING UP Is that not how some of us think that the Holy Spirit is why I can tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Sharing God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

God's Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.

Sharing God’s Amazing Grace 2 Corinthians 6:3-6; 12 The last time we got together we talked about the transformation that God desires for our lives. Some we can do on our own and we are expected to want that. Some we can only do by the power of the Holy Spirit actively working in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Shorter List; 30 Vs 2 Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

In Romans 12:9-21, Paul gives us an overwhelming list of 30 encouragments. However, they can be slimmed down to just two overarching themes: self-sacrificial love and overcome evil with good. We also see how these things point us to Jesus.

Our text from Romans this morning is quite challenging. Paul writes to encourage God’s people to live in their in the calling, but his words are overwhelming to us. “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil. Hold fast to what is good. Love one another…be fervent in spirit…rejoice in hope, be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Genesis Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 13, 2017

This the first message in this series on grace. Today we look at the Genesis of Grace!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever done something to someone that you really wish you had not done? • Have you let someone down, caused them pain, hurt them in some way, or tore them down. • Maybe what happened was a quick flash of the temper, maybe that the time you were doing it, you were ok ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Greatest Of These Is..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 3, 2017

A sermon for All Saints Sunday

“The Greatest of These IS…” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 All the people we named and lit candles for earlier in this service, I had gotten to know pretty well. That’s one of the blessings of serving the same church for 9 years. Lynette Woods, Pat Murdock, Helen Westbrook, Mary Bates, Samie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist