Sermons on Inconvenience:

Showing Compassion

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at the example of the compassion that Christ showed and how we should imitate His example of compassion.

Confessions: I Struggle to Show Compassion Like Christ Did Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pace Of Provision

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We want provision right now! Send in the offering and expect the miracle, the new car, or the new house. However, there is a pace to provision that we must understand and in which we must participate.

The Pace of Provision We like to talk about provision. You can get shouted down when you begin to talk about provision. I may not get an “amen” when I preach about lust, gluttony, or anger, but when I get off on provision you can bet amens are coming. American Christianity is particular is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Not - Mary! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016

A series of Advent messages where we are told "Fear Not!"

FEAR NOT Luke 1:26-35, 37-38 December 6, 2015 Last week, through the prophet Isaiah, God told us FEAR NOT! We’re going to continue with that theme and for the next 3 weeks we’re looking at stories where 3 different times angels told people in the Christmas story . . . FEAR NOT! Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

This Church Is Going To The Dogs

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 7, 2012

This sermon teaches that all are loved by God and therefore the Church should reach out to everyone.

The Church is Going to the Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

I Will Not Quit, Because Of The Pit

Contributed by Michael Woods on Jul 7, 2005

This message will encourage you to hold on and not give up when life is giving you the pits!

Message By: Dr. Michael L. Woods, Sr. “When Life has you in the pits-I will not Quit Because of the Pit” Psalm 143:7-11 7Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. 8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Made A Room For Jesus?

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Story of the Shunamite woman and Elisha. The room she made for the MAN OF GOD (that’s Jesus, not me) was a room for dreams, miracles, supply.

For the Shunammite woman, it started with a single meal to the prophet. Then it became frequent meals, every time Elisha came by. Nothing wrong with giving meals to Jesus, especially if the relationship is growing. There is something captivating about Jesus. Many of us are feeding him from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

The Psalmist describes the character and behavior of a person who is blessed by God.

Blessed is the Man Psalm 1 I. A man is blessed when he does not (vs. 1) A. Listen to the counsel of the wicked. 1. Character of the wicked. (Ps. 10:7-11) 2. Nature of their counsel. a. Unreliable (Ps. 5:9) b. Unwise (Ps. 36:3) B. Walk with the sinners (Wicked) 1. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Doors

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Though your plans are good, they still require prayers

Paul, though presently in jail for preaching the gospel (Col. 4:2-4), continued to see a needy world to whom Jesus’s salvation must be preached and he sought for prayers in order to be able to reach the world for Christ. This is how we should be, praying for everything and the needs of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divided Highway Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 9, 2019

How many of us can remember the day of 55 mph. It seemed like forever to get to our destination. With the age of the Superhighway, all of us desire to get on it and go, but when it comes to the spiritual road, we need to stay on the narrow way.

In this modern age of rapid travel and wide high-speed highways, it is possible to travel across counties and even states without the inconvenience of two-way traffic, speed zones or stop signs. It is not like the narrow often rough, roads that we traveled a few short years ago. Speed was limited, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Punishing Rod Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 28, 2022

Here Habakkuk’s prayer is like a psalm in which he is asking for God to remember mercy in his wrath as he revives his works

Here Habakkuk’s prayer is like a psalm in which he is asking for God to remember mercy in his wrath as he revives his works. Habakkuk offers praise for the past deliverances of God when he brought salvation to his people and the wicked received judgment. Habakkuk gives his profession of faith. He ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Commandment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The greatest commandment Jesus gave us is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. This commandment summarizes all the teachings of the law and the prophets and shows us how we should live as His disciples.

Today we're going to talk about the most important thing Jesus ever told us to do: love God and love others. We're going to dive into this and figure out how to make it real in our lives. But first, let's pray and ask God to help us love others like He does and teach us how to love Him more. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Deuteronomy 6:1-19

Topics: Commandment Application, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Moral Principles

Do You Have A Heart Condition? Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 7, 2002

It is God’s kindness toward us that softened our hearts towards repentance, therefore the believer must be kind hearted to lead others to where God has taken us.

Do you have a heart condition? Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL March 7 2002 Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Kindness_ chray sto ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2004

Funeral for a saved man with years of service in the local church.

How to Face Death With Confidence Funeral Service (2 Timothy 4:6-8) We are gathered here this afternoon to celebrate the life of_____________. We also gather with the desire to comfort his family both by our words and by our presence. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Philip - The Evangelist

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death.

1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Coming Together

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009

Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ