Sermons on Irritation:

Oh Mom!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 15, 2010

The mother of Jesus is confident in the his ability to bring joy from tragedy.

John 2: 1 – 11 / Oh Mom! Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted highway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. He pulled over, rolled down his window and waited. When the officer arrived he spotted an empty bottle on the floor. “Sir, do ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Taught Us To Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2005

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned of

Why Jesus Taught That It Was OK To Disagree as Long As One Was Not Disagreeable in Manner John 8:48-8:52 There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With The Greatest Part 6 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Dec 4, 2014

Continuing to talk about what Love is

I. Love does not take account of a suffered wrong a. 1 Cor 13:5 NKJV is not provoked, thinks no evil b. I cor 13:5 (AMP) “Love (God’s love in us) is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong].” c. Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6-8

Denomination: *other

Knowing His Voice Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 15, 2014

The hearing problem is not with God. It is with us!

Scriptures – John 10: 1-5 Genesis 3 : 8-10 1 Samuel 3: 4-10 Acts 9 : 5, 10 “Whose Voice Do You Hear?” Those who had their name called out by God : Abraham, Samuel, Jacob, Elijah, Mary, Daniel, Moses, Saul (Paul) Eve listened to the voice of Satan instead of God, lost her ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray For Homilists Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2016

Please pray for us, to get to the point, stay positive, find a practical application of the Gospel and know when to shut up and get on with the real celebration.

Thursday of 14th Week in Course A few years ago I discovered a lot of he humor in the OT. Most of us missed that growing up because we were being taught how to be accepted in society, and some forms of humor were considered too gross to even recognize, let alone emulate. Here we have one we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Truth Will Squish Out Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2021

The Gospel of life is something concrete and personal, because it is a Person. It is Jesus, who is Life. Truth, Life and Resurrection are one in Jesus Christ.

Monday of 25th Week in Course It’s one thing for our movers and shakers throughout the world to work hard to destroy the next generation, and our human future, through contraception, abortion and infanticide. What should really irritate us is how hard they work to conceal the truth. But nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6, Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 8:16-18, Isaiah 45:1

Denomination: Catholic

Recognizing The Signs Of Demonic Dominance And The Grip Of Evil Spirits. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

We can confidently affirm that the Holy Spirit is a divine being because He possesses the attributes of personhood, including a mind, emotions, and a will.

As Christians, we are aware of the spiritual realm and its influence on our lives. However, sometimes we may fail to recognize the subtle signs of demonic dominance in ourselves or others. Scripture reveals that the Holy Spirit thinks and knows (1 Corinthians 2:10), can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-26, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Matthew 12:43-45

Soul-Searching Questions

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

These are questions that a person hungry for God should ask himself. These questions when answered honestly should stir your heart to seek a deeper walk with God. I trust they will prick the conscience and prod hearts to seek the Lord with renewed diligen

Questions to Ask Yourself When Seeking Personal Revival Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 I. Salvation A. Have I ever come to a place of repentance from sin? B. Have I surrendered every part of my life to Christ? C. Does the Holy Spirit presently bear witness with my spirit that I am a child of God? D. Is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Holiness

Serenity Or Desperation Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 18, 2007

A series on living in the 21st Century

Living in the 21st Century: Serenity or Desperation When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-16

Denomination: *other

The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007

The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

“The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding - 1 Corinthians 13

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

1 Corinthians 13 sets out clearly what love is and what it is not. It is important to have such a definition clear in your mind as you begin. This blueprint can be a guide for those days down the road when you feel anything but loving

Tammy Donahue / Terry Buziak 30 November 2001 1 Corinthians 13 We gather with you today Tammy and Terry to celebrate a beginning. We start before God and before all these people the celebration of your life together as husband and wife. Today you declare your love for each other before God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Wedding

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

It is good to start the day in worship declaring the love God has for you and you have for each other.

1 Corinthians 13 We gather with you today, _____ and _____, to celebrate a beginning. We start before God and before all these people the celebration of your life together as husband and wife. Today you declare your love for each other before God and all these people. Today you commit all of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Star Are You Chasing, Anway?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 11, 2011

The star that some should be following is not always the Star that leads wise men to the King of kings. Take a good long look at what you are following.

Starstruck, Stargazing, or Stardom? What star are you chasing? The Star in the East speaks of: 1.)God's Glory, 2.)His Guidance, and 3.)God's Gift Matthew 2:1,2,7-10 2 Peter 1:19 19 ¶ We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Not Your Heart

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011

Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It doesn’t make any difference how hard you try, it just seems that everything backfires on you? The harder you try, the worse it gets. I’m convinced that all of us have had days like t

So as the 14th chapter of John opens, we see Jesus & His apostles in the upper room where they have eaten the Passover meal together. Jesus knew exactly what the next few hours would bring. He knew that Judas would betray Him. He knew about the illegal trials of the night, & how troubled the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Day Advice To Couple

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Dec 4, 2009

Many couples use a lot of time and months to plan their wedding day but they never take time to plan their marriage. A quick advice that will keep couple together forever if they apply and live it daily.

Wedding advice to the couple – Mark 10: 7 - 9 Today is a significant day. It is a defining moment. It is one of the most defining days of your entire life. But as significant as today is, it is just the beginning of your marriage. Mark 10: 7 - 9 This is a new beginning in your life. As you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational