Sermons on Long Hair:

Not Your Name; My Name - Mark 9:36-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 31, 2023

Do you long for a greater experience of the presence of God? In this passage Jesus teaches how to attain that while bringing honor to Jesus and accruing eternal reward.

Mark 9:33 They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, "What were you arguing about on the road?" 34 But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35 Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "If anyone wants to be first, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-41, Matthew 1:5, Luke 9:48-50

Why Are We Losing Our Young People

Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 16, 2007

Both the Church and parents face a growing problem of losing kids to "the world". Why is this happening and what can we do to prevent it?

Why Are We Losing Our Young People? (NIV) On April 20, 1999 in the small town of Littleton Colorado, two high school students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold enacted and all out assault on Columbine High School. The boys plan was to kill hundreds of their peers using guns, knives, and homemade ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truth

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 24, 2005

If Jesus is the answer - what effect will that have on your life

24-03-05 NR Good Friday What is Truth(Jn 18:33-40 and 19:19) I would like to meditate this afternoon on Pilate’s words in John 18:38: What is truth? And perhaps answer the question. Context: When Pontius Pilate interrogated Jesus before his crucifixion, Jesus proclaimed that "Everyone on the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Beginnings Of Life

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

This is a message on the Sanctity of Human Life.

THE BEGINNINGS OF LIFE Genesis 25:23 INTRO: When does human life begin? How often have you heard that question during discussions about abortion? Others look for a point midway during fetal development where the unborn child can be declared fully human. Some even say that life does not begin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Give God A Helping Hand Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001

What happens when you try to give God a helping hand.

Let’s give God a helping hand. In Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. we see how Abraham got hijacked from the Promised Land to Egypt. Indeed, it is probable that the slave girl Hagar was probably picked up in Egypt by Abraham. This week I want to look at What happens when you try to give God a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

My Mind's Made Up

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2001

A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. How long will we halt between two opinions?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tearing Down The Walls Between Christians And The World

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 8, 2001

For far to long believers have been barriers to unbelievers belonging to Christ. Find out what the barriers are.

What do you feel are the walls or barriers between Christians and the world? BARRIERS 1. Ungodly character Titus 2:11-12 (NLT) 11For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. 12And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-15

Denomination: Holiness

An Invitation To Life

Contributed by Will Cornwell on Apr 23, 2002

Jesus knows your hearts deepest longing. Come and join in on abundant life by responding to His open arms.

The text that I want to look at this morning is verses 35-39 of the first chapter of the gospel of John. In order to preface the chosen text I also read verses 1-18. I chose these scriptures as a preface for one reason. For the message I have prepared for you this morning, it is important for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Splatting

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2002

Long distance runners reach a point in every race which is called SPLATTING, to continue in the race takes discipline.

Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL, WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? SPLATTING (or falling towers and dashed dreams) 1. JESUS WAS A PEOPLE PERSON, NOT A PAPER PERSON. Problems are great opportunities. Peace is not the absence of problems, but rather the presence of the Almighty God. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Jesus After The Manger

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 28, 2002

Christmas 1: Jesus didn’t remain long in the manger. Where do we find Him today?

There are certain things that we like to be predictable. We want water to come out of the faucet when we turn the tap. We want the lights to come on when we flip the switch. We want the car engine to start when we turn the ignition switch. Even in this crazy age and time – we want certain things to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Perfect Tree

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Barrel Of Meal That Failed Not - Provision

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 27, 2004

It’s ok to live hand to mouth as long as it’s God’s hand and my mouth.

The Barrel of Meal that Failed Not God’s Provision Scripture: I Kings 17:8-16 Text: Phil. 4.19 My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Lesson Aim: God’s care for the widow and for His servant, and for all who trust Him. The same truth that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

If I Can Help Somebody As I Pass Along So My

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 13, 2007

This sermon is a sermon of enouragement to let the believers of Jesus the Christ know that as long as they work and suffer for the King, their living will not be in vain.

Introduction: For the Servants of Jesus the Christ those are present, living for Jesus the Christ is not easy. There are going to be times when you are going to have to walk this thing all by yourself. You can’t use the reputation or the coat tail of your mother, your father, sister, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

The Annointing Of David Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

God sees character not covers. David’s character was evident long before his family saw it.

The Annointing of David Sermon Looking at the Outside: Joke: A woman became very concerned about her husband, and went with him when he went to the doctor for a physical. The physician took the wife aside and whispered to her: "I don’t like the way your husband looks." "I don’t either," she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Oh To Be Great Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

This message explores the God given desire to be great. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

("Invincible" – Movie Clip from ScreenVue featuring the Philadelphia Eagles open try-out) Oh, to be great! Each and every morning, before the sun comes up, grown men punish their out of shape bodies on the basketball court at the YMCA in an effort to live out a dream of greatness. How many men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

Denomination: Wesleyan