Sermons on Languish:

How To Be A Champion With God

Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Sep 14, 2017

Men in general…and, Christian men in particular…have a need to look good. We need to appear to be in control. But, in truth we are very much like ducks gliding along on a pond…we look serene…and calm…but, underneath we are paddling like mad.

Father’s Day June 2016 How To Be A Champion With God Introduction: !. Thank people for the kind acceptance they have extended to us. 2. Father’s Day story about my Dad. (The time he confronted some street gang in church). A Foreword to what I am going to share with you: Men in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Winter Has Gone Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 10, 2020

Song of Songs indicates that while King Solomon reigned in the United Kingdom of Israel, and he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters of He, She, and others.

Text: Songs of Solomon 2:10-13 Theme: Blessing blossoms up Introduction to SS: Song of Songs also known as Song of Solomon indicates that while King Solomon reigned the united Kingdom of Israel approx. 1000 BC, he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Haughty Faces, Ichabod, And God’s Glow!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 31, 2015

The faces of people reflect their spirit and many are haughty. Many people are Godless fools proud of their wealth, position, and power. And sadly all that will be all gone one day and they will be in anguish because God “resists the proud"

Haughty Faces, Ichabod, And God’s Glow! Kelly Durant 11-1-15 Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 2. How many of you have travelled on an airplane lately? Let me tell you about my most recent ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Revive Us Who Love Your Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2014

The psalmist suffers affliction. He is dogged by the wicked, persecutors, enemies, & treacherous people. His crises cause him to beseech God to step in and renew him in the Spirit of the Lord (CIT)

PSALM 119: 153-160 [The Ministry of The Word Series] REVIVE US WHO LOVE YOUR WORD In this section [Resh the 20th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist draws still nearer to God in prayer, and gives reasons why the Lord should answer him. With boldness he pleads his intimate connection ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Baptist

Preventing Burnout Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 11 in our journey through Exodus exploring the counsel to Moses to prevent burnout.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Preventing Burnout” Exodus 18:1-27 I. God Provided Deliverance from Egypt 1-15 II. God prepared for the Development of trust 15-18 A. Bitter water made sweet by the tree 15:22-27 Consistently embrace the cross and brokenness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Struggling To Believe Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2021

We can believe God and struggle to believe at the same time. But Jesus will accept us, even in our struggle.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been desperate for something—like when you’re thirsty or hungry and are desperate for anything that will fill you? • Or if you’re in a lot of pain and will take anything to take the pain away? • Our doubt can come from disappointment, but doubt can also desperately ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Our Liberator Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

The answers that God will give to us, will be so astounding that it will be way beyond our human thinking and understanding. Irrespective of the kind of situations that we are challenged with, if the Lord is with us, we can come out victorious.

God our Liberator We read in Psalm 91:15,“When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on verse 15 in its entirety and thereby try to comprehend all that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

The Death Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Part 42 in our Genesis series

The Death of Abraham (Genesis pt. 42) Text: Genesis 25:1-11 By: Ken McKinley Well our look into the life of Abraham is about to come to an end. We’ve followed him as he has learned to walk with God. We’ve seen his faith falter, and we’ve seen his faith grow. Last week the focus of Genesis began ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Know?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 25, 2023

It doesn’t matter how much you care if you aren’t teaching your people what they need to know.

Education is a hot topic around the country this year. It’s no longer about testing and accountability, but about curriculum itself. Although there’s an additional level of complication with the disagreement over why different groups have different outcomes. We no longer know, if we ever did, what ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making The Jail House Rock

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 25, 2022

God needs to shake things up in the church and free us from our self-imprisonment.

Making the Jail House Rock Acts 16:16-34 The text we read this morning has been a popular one for Vacation Bible Schools for many years. The cardboard props of the wall of the jail house and the barred windows has “imprisoned” many a child or saint in the skit. someone pulls the string, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"god Is Faithful" (4th In The Series)

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 14, 2021

The Faithfulness of God...can become reality as a fruit of the Spirit in our lives if we keep in step with His Spirit. Illustration. Hosea demonstrated God's faithfulness. Abraham, Joseph, David experienced Gods' faithfulness. Faithfulness is a character trait that can grow.

In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2021 Text: Galatians 5:22-23 “God is Faithful” 4th in the series Let me tell you a true but sad story about faithfulness. His name is not important at the moment. He fell in love with a beautiful girl. They got married. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Law And Grace

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 2, 2025

Paul is calling the church members in Galatia to genuine spiritual maturity

One of the great things about being a follower of Jesus is that you quickly discover that you are a member of a vast international family that encircles the entire world. I am not a huge traveller, but it has been my privilege to worship with other believers in such faraway places as Australia, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal

Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024

Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message For The Dried Up

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 10, 2003

When we are dried up and burned out in life, it is the Holy Spirit who refreshes us and empowers us for life.

A Message for the Dried Up I just got my van back after $600 worth of repairs. Oh, what fun to deal with cars! Turns out it was the fuel pump. Apparently, the fuel tank was almost empty and the older fuel pumps in the tank use gas as a lubricant. The pump ran dry and burned out. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2003

This Psalm emotionally starts out in a deep valley of despair. Then begins to ascend the mountain of faith. Finally arrives at the summit of blessing!

July 20, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: “Are We There Yet?” Text: Psalms 13:1-6 Introduction When we were on vacation, one of the questions that we frequently received from our children was "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene