Sermons on Itchy Ears:

From Complaining Through Communication To Conviction And Commitment

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 8, 2006

Shows how the Psalmist in Psalm 73 moves from complaining through communicastion to conviction and commitment; and encourages Christians to listen to hurting people.

FROM COMPLAINING THROUGH COMMUNICATION TO CONVICTION AND COMMITMENT (Psa 73:1 NIV) A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. (Psa 73:2 NIV) But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. (Psa 73:3 NIV) For I envied the arrogant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Serving To The End Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #8

Serving to the End Malachi 3:13-18 A man stopped by a house with a sign out front that said, “Talking Dog For Sale.” The owner directed him to the backyard to see the dog. He was pretty skeptical and called out, “You talk?” “Yep,” the mutt replied. The man then said, “So, what’s your story?” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying In Faith (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

This message deals with the difference between “praying” verses just “saying prayers.” Faith is first and foremost a heart issue; but it is not complete until it is express in our actions.

Mark 11:22-24 01.03.16 Intro We have been talking about prayer. To be a real New Testament church, prayer is essential and foundational. Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer….”i This is the missing element in today’s church. People interact with people; but are they genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10, 1 Corinthians 2:6-12, Romans 10:14-17, Isaiah 56:7, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Arrest Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2018

Last weekend we focused on the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and learned that it was a place of support, sorrow, solitude, struggle, submission, and finally, strength. Today we have front-row seats to the arrest and most infamous trial in history.

Play a clip from Billy Graham’s last message to America…and the world. God loves you and is willing to forgive you for all your sins! This clip is from Billy Graham’s last message to America, delivered when he was 95 years old. Billy Graham preached the gospel live to nearly 215 million people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Baptist

The Denial Of Peter

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 27, 2020

Today we are going to look at a portion of the life of Peter, one of the disciples or followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. We will look at an event in his life that he would most surely include in his "hall of shame.”...

Most national sports leagues have a Hall of Fame where players with notable careers are inducted. There is even a Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of Fame. However, most Christians have what is called a “Hall of Shame.” Inducted in the Christian’s Hall of Shame are those things you would ...read more

Scripture: John 13:36-38, Mark 14:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Assignment Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 31, 2019

To establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is a sound and faithful leadership. That means the appointing of elders and deacons (along with their families), who are committed to their divine assignment of: lovingly watching over, caring for and shepherding, the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Remarks. 1. Today we will be discussing point two, of the lesson series: “Divine Call to Leadership.” This lesson deals with the leadership’s, divine assignment. Again, one of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Read A Children's Bible (Exodus 10:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

Teach your kids, that God is a Big God. Help them start from a higher place of faith and confidence, than you did.

A friend of mine asks brilliant questions. In his own words, he doesn't always have the right answer. But he often has the right question. And he asked me the other day, "How can we teach our kids and grandkids to understand that God is a Big God?" His question put a bug in my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 8:28-39

Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2024

This is the seventh and last Bible study in the series.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Colossians 4:12-16, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 2:4, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Voice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

There is no greater joy than hearing Jesus call, for there is no greater voice than His.

We often long for things to happen that would frighten us into wishing they would not have happened. One of these things is that God would talk to us directly in an audible voice. We have no conception of what this would be like to hear the voice of God. The people of Israel did hear it once and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living Water Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Jun 3, 2005

Some of us since we have been Christians have never learned how we can be free from things in life that have us in bondage. However, sometimes we classify and justify our sins to the point that we become unaware of the stronghold that they have on our liv

Text: John 4:1-30 (NASB) Introduction: This morning we will begin a series of messages entitled “How to Find Freedom from Sin?” Through this series of messages, we want to teach you how you can be completely free from anything sin in life that has you bound. Out of all of us, here this morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith, Where, When, How.

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 1, 2005

Where is faith, when is faith, and how does faith come.

Where faith comes from! Mt. 13:3. And he told them many things in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. 4. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1st Things 1st: "God Speaks Through His Word" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 19, 2005

The Bible is God’s introduction of himself to us. If God speaks, don’t you want to listen?

First Things First #5 “God Speaks Through His Word” Hebrews 1:1-4 Have you ever found yourself right in the middle of a problem, a storm of life and just the right Scripture pops into your head… at just the right time to comfort, to encourage, or to strengthen? • I love the account in Matthew of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ