Sermons on Hurting:

Following Christ: The Most Important Things, Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

In part 2 of a message on Mark 1:16-18 Pastor Jonathan talks about the mission statement of Thomas Road Baptist Church, specifically the fourth value: connection with community.

Lord, today we thank you that you are all we need. We thank you that in the midst of our brokenness and heartache, in the midst of the challenges we all face, we stand here humbled by your grace and your love and your mercy. We don’t deserve it, God, but you give it, and you give it freely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

The Parable of the Soils

Responding to Jesus Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 25, 2012 *** READ Mark 4:1-3a Jesus is teaching by the lake again. Because the crowds are so large, his pulpit is a boat, while the crowd stands and sits at the water’s edge. Not only is he safe from being crushed, but the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Women Wish Men Knew About Them Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This sermon is based on the "5 Love Needs of Men and Women" by Gary and Barb Rosberg

What Women Wish Men Knew About Women Ephesians 5:25-28 In the story of the creation of Adam and Eve, we find 3 things are evident.
First of all, men and women are different! It’s no mistake. God created men and women to be different. We think differently. We do things differently And we look ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Methodist

How Do You Forgiveness Yourself Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 15, 2020

Many of understand that God has forgive us but have a hard time forgiving ourselves.

You Asked For It: How do you forgive Yourself John 18:14-18, 25-27, John 21:15-19 Pastor Jefferson M Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-15-2020 Even for That? I was the first person to notice her. We were gathered at her apartment to play games. She slid off the couch in slow motion and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:14-18, John 18:25-27, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Words Worth Dying For! "i Love You."

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 1, 2021

This sermon focuses attention on the kind of relationship that God desire each of us to aspire to in order to enjoy genuine relationships. It uses the story of the friendship between Jonathan and David to illustrate the type relationship God blesses.

Three simple words, words worth dying for! “I Love you.” Ernest T. Bass, a character from “The Andy Griffith Show” gives us a glimpse of a friendship moment: “Malcom, I ain’t gonna touch a hair on your head. You’re my friend, my true friend. I don’t care if you did take my job away from me and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Mom

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 4, 2021

God chose Mary to be Jesus' mom for some very specific reasons, and this reasons are a great guide and example for mothers today.

Jesus’ Mom NOW - we’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. ONE - is to honor our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ with our worship (and HE so deserves or praise and worship)... AND THE OTHER - is to honor our mothers. YOU KNOW – moms are amazing… I MEAN – when you really think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Decency

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 25, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 21: 1 – 36

Exodus 21: 1 – 36 Human Decency 21 “Now these are the judgments which you shall set before them: 2 If you buy a Hebrew servant, he shall serve six years; and in the seventh he shall go out free and pay nothing. 3 If he comes in by himself, he shall go out by himself; if he comes in married, then ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Love Grows Cold

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 16, 2024

This message is about the prophecy Jesus gave about the Church in these last days - that our love could grow cold if we are not actively fighting to keep it burning.

When Love Grows Cold Scripture: John 13:34-35; Matthew 24:12; Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Good morning, Strangers Rest! The title of my message this morning is “When Love Grows Cold.” Before I go any further, I want you to know that I will be driving on everybody’s street today so when I get to your ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lion In A Den Of Daniels Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

When you feel you are the only one who's wrong in the crowd of acceptable people, see how faith teaches us to find a shred of dignity in reaching out for help, and how complete faith gives us wholeness despite our past.

This message is dedicated to the memory of my deceased great-aunt, Adelia Miller. Aunt Dedie loved to tell how, when she was a little girl going to the Sunday School at the Cloverport Baptist Church in Breckenridge County, Kentucky, the pastor had all the children in Sunday School one day. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sandwich Generation Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This message looks at the need for honouring our aging parents.

A little bit of a change in direction here. Early in January we started this series on the Ten Commandments, and after the first four messages we are about to make an abrupt turn. The first four commandments dealt with our relationship with God. They were vertical commands, and now they have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

What If This Was Your Last Day On Earth?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What would you do if you knew today was to be the last day for you on earth?

Matthew 25:1-13 (READ) This morning I have a life changing thought I want to interject into your life. What would you do today, if you knew tomorrow was to be your last day? We often think of people coming to the end of life, but we really don’t think about it enough. When we think of it we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Of The Story Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

The last part of this series on the end times and it looks at the final judgment

Have you ever read one of those books that have multiple endings? You come to a place where you make a choice, if you turn left then you continue to read and get one ending or if you turn right then you skip to page 232 and get a completely different ending. It’s like the author couldn’t decide ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Forget The Bread

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 11, 2002

The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! Prelim thoughts, key concepts: “Leav

Don’t Forget The Bread A Lesson from, Mark 8:11-21 parallel in Matthew 16:1-12 The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12, Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiving The Unforgivable

Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Dec 13, 2002

As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what Jesus went thr

FORGIVING THE UNFORGIVABLE by Gary MacDonald INTRODUCTION: As Human Beings, one of the most important things we need to learn in life is how to forgive others. This is also more important to Christians. The Bible clearly tells us we must forgive. Forgiving others helps us to understand what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Mark 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Pruning Season Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

Sometimes God moves in our lives in such a way that it causes us pain, and our wounds are fresh and oozing. God is working a great work in our lives, even if we do not understand what is happening at the moment.

When Pruning Season Comes John 15:1-10 In the early morning, just as the sun begins to brighten the sky, a man moves silently through a vineyard. He has work to do, and he does it with determination and precision. He pauses to sharpen a pruning knife, because he knows that he will be most ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist