Sermons on Interruptions:

Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

Practical steps to praying as a church

Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Caller Id"

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 15, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Take The Opportunity To Reach The Lost

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2020

MAYBE WE CAN GET SO BUSY DOING OUR RELIGIOUS PROGRAM THAT WE FORGET THE LOST GOING TO HELL? We must love the lost.

OPPORTUNITIES? NEVER FORGET THE BURDEN FOR THE LOST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Genesis 48 is known as the BRIDAL SEARCH chapter. Psalms 51 is known as the REPENTANCE chapter. I Corinthians 13 is known as the LOVE CHAPTER. Hebrews 11 is known as the FAITH CHAPTER. Come let us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-8, Luke 14:9-10, Proverbs 4:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do I Know It's Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 5, 2014

Christmas, The Messiah, Understanding God's Plan

4 QUESTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Do I Know It’s Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 (p. 675) December 7, 2014 Introduction: I’ve discovered something about myself, maybe about human nature in general. I can take things for granted that seem to occur often and at regular times. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Me, Myself And I. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011

How do you lose your soul? It’s a slow progression.

Jesus had a lot to say but sometimes people wouldn’t listen. They say that preaching is the fine art of talking in someone else’s sleep. There was a man that was so preoccupied with other thoughts that he missed what Jesus had to say. I want you to hear what Jesus is saying! Jesus sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004

This is my version of Rick Warren’s Sermon for the 40 Days Of Purpose. It deals with all of us being prepared to do ministry.

Shaped For Serving God 11-7-2004 Purpose Driven Church Part 5 1 Samuel 17:32-40 John 13:1-17 There was a young man in his late teens, that was pretty much considered as a nobody by his family because he was the youngest of eight sons. He had the job of taking care of the sheep. No ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 5, 2005

The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

The main focus of this parable: It is about asking and receiving. “… how much more will your heavenly Father give” (v. 13).

A. INTRODUCTION (Luke 11:1, 5-13) After seeing Jesus in prayer, a disciple asked, “teach us to pray.” Jesus taught them what to pray (the Lord’s Prayer) then how to pray (the importunate/persist friend). Because a friend arrived late, a second friend tried to borrow bread from a third friend, yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Privilege, Life Is A Joy

Contributed by Kelechi Uwanuruochi on Feb 26, 2020

How you look at life is important. Our sermon today helps us to view life from the right perspective. A better understanding of life will lead to a better life.

1. Life becomes interesting when you see it as a privilege God has given you. It is a short opportunity For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14 2. Life is also a good opportunity. It is important we see life from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:9-10, James 4:14, 1 Timothy 6:2

Useful Or Useless? Your Choice! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message focuses on the wasted life of Judas and describes how we can make a difference in the lives of other people.

The Power of a Changed Life Useful or Useless? Your Choice! Acts 3:1-10 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 3:1-10. We come today to the 5th message in this preaching series titled The Power of Changed Life. Acts 3:1-10 One of the men God used in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. He was not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fairy Tales - Pt. 3 - Sleeping Beauty

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time there lived a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fairy Tales - Pt. 3 - Sleeping Beauty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time there lived a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trouble At Philippi.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2022

Diabolical opposition to the gospel.

TROUBLE AT PHILIPPI. Acts 16:16-34. One of the hazards of church planting is a problem of space: where and when to gather for worship. Of course, small groups can meet in our homes: but the very beginning of gospel work might, in suitable climates, take place outdoors (cf. Acts 16:13). But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reach Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015

What brings people to Jesus? People came to Jesus because He was involved in ministry. Jesus was exercising authority and compassion that brought healing & life to people.

MATTHEW 9: 18-26 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] THE REACH OF FAITH [THE INTERRUPTIONS OF LIFE ] [1 Thess. 4:13-18/ Mark 5:21-43/ Luke 8:40-56] After three non-miracle events Matthew returns with a flurry of miracle activity [in verses 18-34]. The raising of the dead and the healing of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Need

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In this lesson we meet two very different people who have two things in common, both are n deep need of help and both look to Jesus to meet their need.

Faith in Need 08/03/08 AM Text – Mark 5:21-42 Our lesson today deals with two of the very best examples of faith to be found in all the scriptures. We will meet two very different people who have two things in common, both are suffering tragedy, in deep need of help and both look to Jesus to meet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ