Sermons on Lesson Learned:

A Big Ugly Family Confrontation: Lesson 4

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Confrontation is inevitable but necessary

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:1-33 1. What is a big ugly family confrontation? • When there’s money on the table, families fight • Dealing with kids; “My son” (Gen. 21:10), “My son” (21:11) • The house • Blame problems on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas As A Little Child

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 16, 2011

A Christmas sermon that looks at the meaning of Christmas and the deeper implication of the holiday by seeing how we can learn from the child, learn as a child, and witness about the child.

(Portions of this sermon are based on the sermon by Deffner, Donald L., “Christmas as a Little Child,” Sermons for Church Year Festivals, CPH, St. Louis, 1997, pg. 36- 40.) Introduction In the book Mrs. Miniver, the author, Jan Struther, described her family’s Christmas. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have Found The Messiah: An Exposition Of John 1:35-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

Do we find Him, or does He find us?

We Have Found the Messiah: An Exposition of John 1:35-42 The previous passage was accented by John’s verbal testimony of the Christ when he calls out: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John the Baptist not only used the sign of water baptism as a testimony, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Life Of Samson

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jul 26, 2017

Samson's motto for his life was to do what was right in his eyes. His life is a cautionary tale of the results of that pursuit. What strikes me is that that is many of our life mottos as well.

Life Lessons: Samson Text: Judges 13-16 Intro Good morning Real Life… My name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Pastor here. Before we get going I just want to give a shoot out to all who helped at VBS this past week! We had a great time learning about some sports, and about King David. We had a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nine Things To Learn From Trouble

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

The book of II Corinthians is about trouble, Paul’s physical weakness, and overcoming failure. Principles of this sermon are for those who are facing a new marriage, a new business, or a new venture.

NINE THINGS TO LEARN FROM TROUBLE By Jerry Falwell II Corinthians 4:8-18 (References are from the Old King James.) INTRODUCTION The book of II Corinthians is about trouble, Paul’s physical weakness, and overcoming failure. Principles of this sermon are for those who are facing a new marriage, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Deception: Truths I Have Learned Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002

Two major issues in Scripture, Deliverence, and Deception. In Joshua chapter nine we see a people affected by deception.

Some Truths about Deception Joshua 9: Two major issues in Scripture: 1.The issue of Deliverance, Redemption; and 2. The issue of Deception; Deception is a danger to us all and this danger is personified throughout the Bible; WHY IS IT SUCH A MAJOR ISSUE? THREE REASONS; The Minister of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What I Learned At Men's Retreat Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007

What I learned at men’s retreat is a reflection on the spiritual gift survey we did at a recent retreat.

WHAT I LEARNED AT MEN’S RETREAT Apparently there was something mentioned at Men’s Retreat last weekend about “What happens at Men’s Retreat stays at Men’s Retreat.” I, however, never agreed to such a covenant and am willing to share this morning. One of the things I learned at Men’s Retreat was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Lessons I Would Like To Teach! Lesson?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022

I love to teach... A teacher lives forever... I summarize a few of the lessons I would like to teach. I had to cut out over have of them. But here are a few lessons, hope someone listens...

LESSONS I WOULD LIKE TO TEACH: LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson) I have a GENIE BOTTLE: ARABIAN STYLED BOTTLE IN WHICH A GENIE RESIDES? Rub it and make your wish COME TRUE? A GENIE ‘S BOTTLE IS CALLED EDEN’S BOTTLE. LUCKY VS BLESSED: Did you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 135:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moses 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009

1. Moses Sowed to the Flesh and reaped the Flesh 2. Moses was a Great INTERCESSOR 3. Moses SAW but would never ENTER

The life of Moses Pt. 4 Whittier Foursquare Church Pastor Chuck La Porte 02/25/2009 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Back in January I started the character study of Moses 1-He forfeited luxury for longing (left life as Egyptian royalty to be with his oppressed people)… He did God’s work in man’s way (killed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Jonah Part 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008

this two part series looks at Jonahs life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

Life Lessons From The Life of Jonah… most of us know the story of Jonah and the whale… however most don’t realize that Jonah was a prophet of God who is mentioned well before the book of Jonah…. 2 Kings 14:24-25 One day Jonah was in his prayer closet when he became greatly disturbed at the new ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cave In

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 4, 2013

Throughout scripture we find ourselves many Godly people ending up living in Caves. What are these "cave experiences". This sermon shows the "blessings" found in caves!

CLIMBING OUT OF YOUR CAVE Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Listen to what David said in those verses. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? We all do from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Lesson I Have Learned Through Many Decades As A Born-Again Christian

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 27, 2020

I want to share with you the most important lesson I have learned that changed EVERYTHING since giving my heart to Jesus Christ and receiving Him as Lord and Savior.

Towards the end of one particular year in my life, things started getting a little rough….Here are some highlights! 1. The terrorist attack on 9/11 had just happened, and my family was left reeling from the financial effects of the stock market crash and the loss of so many loved ones. 2. I was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Hebrews 6:1-2, Romans 8:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 21, 2003

We’ve all been in a place where the "brook" dried up and God moved us on to another place. There are many lessons to be learned beside the brook.

A. INTRODUCTION “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, ‘As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.’ And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, ‘Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9, 1 Kings 17:24

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Like To Win Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 1, 2016

Win the big one win with Jesus.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN CHRIST Philippians 3: 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Judge And The Persistent Widow

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Jesus often taught in parables. Among his many listeners, some folks understood their meaning and some folks didn't.

And that is still true today, because we all tend to hear what we want to hear. The Lord used these parables to convey a truth to the listeners then, and to His listeners now, by taking a physical situation to teach a spiritual truth. Luke 18:1-8 is a parable about prayer. This is made clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist