Sermons on Intimate Care:

God Fought The Battle

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 25, 2000

A biographical narrative sermon challenging God's people in my care to believe He can fight whatever battle it takes to save anyone.

HER NAME WAS RAHAB AND HER OCCUPATION WAS “HOSTESS.” Lonely travelers could find a hot meal and a warm bed at her “Bed & Breakfast.” But they could find even more – if her guests longed for companionship she would provide that too. She was a prostitute. HER NAME WAS RAHAB AND HER PEOPLE WERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, Joshua 6:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Evaporation Condensation Precipitation

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2005

What goes up must come down. A message that shows how we need to be careful about what we are sending up.

Evaporation Condensation Precipitation Text: Job 36:27,28 For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof: Which the clouds do drop [and] distil upon man abundantly. The laws that govern rain are: Evaporation, condensation, precipitation. Evaporation ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah - Proof That Miracles Can Happen When Your Life Is Committed To God

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 21, 2005

Noah was careful who he used as role models. Noah refused to give up. Noah was sustained throughout the entire process by God.

Noah - Proof that Miracles Can Happen When Your Life is Committed to God Genesis Chapters 6 - 9 Introduction: First of all, in this story we have to ask the question can we ignore God without consequence? And second, if we do obey God, how will he work a miracle in our life? Noah, whose ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

296 – Dozen Reasons For Compassion

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

Why care? What was Christ’s ministry about? What were the pillars of the church concerned about? What was Paul eager to do?

Illustrate Humor: Homer, a handsome dude, walks into a sports bar around 9:58 PM. He sits down next to this blonde at the bar and stares up at the TV. The 10:00 news was on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building preparing to jump. The blonde looks at Homer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

His Own Special People Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008

Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Problem? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

If our church vanished tomorrow, would our community notice…or even care? This question is a question we need to ask ourselves!

1. Joke/Story/Multiple choice question (powerpoint) a. I would like you to raise your hand if you think this is the primary purpose of our church. You can vote more than once. i. Our church‟s purpose is conduct worship services that help our people experience God. ii. Our church‟s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The First Grinch, To Try And Steal Christmas

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 7, 2008

King Herod and Jesus are Kings, who is your king? does Herod influence your decisions more than you care to admit?

Did any of you see ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’ or read Charles Dicken’s “Christmas Carol” or see one of the many movies about Ebenezer Scrooge this year, or any other movie about how someone tried to steal Christmas, they’re all copy cats, King Herod of Judea is the first to try and steal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To Revive Or Not To Revive

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 4, 2004

Just like tht people of Israel, we need to be careful not to let the world distract us from God. We need to be revived.

To Revive or not to Revive? Exodus 32:19 In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pick Your Friends To Influence People Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO FULFILL GOD¡¦S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES WE MUST GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO HOW WE PICK OUR FRIENDS

How to Pick your Friends to Influence People Mark 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high school and college ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God, Are You There? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon is the first in a series dealing with tough questions. This one deals with God’s existence and whether or not He cares about our lives.

March 7, 2004 Hebrews 11:1,6 “God, are you there?” INTRODUCTION Two young brothers had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do. They finally decided to bring the boys to their pastor, one at a time, and see if he could help ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mark Of Christ"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 18, 2010

Christ marks you as His own with the Holy Spirit, consequently, we 1. Care, 2. We Bear, 3. We Share

“The Mark of Christ” August 22, 2010 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can We Bring To The Lord? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 17, 2012

God cares deeply about injustice toward people and is concerned that his people do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with him.

Title: What Can We Bring to the Lord? Text: Micah 6:1-8 Thesis: God cares deeply about injustice toward people and is concerned that his people do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with him. (Micah 6:8 is a call to action… compassion, mercy, justice and humility. A church generally falls ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness201

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 4, 2013

We look at part two of holiness series. Being careful not to abuse the Grace of God and not allowing a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts.

Holiness 201 Hebrews 12:14-24 Introduction- For several weeks, we have been looking at practical applications to God’s Word for our lives. We looked at holiness from 1 Peter. Where Peter tells us Verse (13) “Prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled, set your hopes fully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wart?

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2010

When we get a glimpse of the majesty of God and the marvel of his creation, is it any wonder that we are mystified that God would care for us?

Title: The Wart Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: When we get a glimpse of the majesty of God and the marvel of his creation is it any wonder that we are mystified that God should care for us? Introduction Great American humorist Mark Twain told a story about a California man who died and went to heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational