Sermons on Lucado:

Commit To Lasting And Meaningful Relationships Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003

It is easier to slip into our post-modern patterns of relating rather than move toward involvement over isolation, longing for genuineness over guardedness. The only salvation today is Solomon’s wise counsel on relating: “Two are better than one, because

25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdeline. 26When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope: The Anchor Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 6, 2020

This is the first sermon in a series on hope, which is our anchor in times of trouble. God's promises are the anchor that helps us in the storms of life. God is a promise making and promise keeping God.

A. The story is told of a time when a storm was raging on the open sea, and a sea captain realized his ship was sinking fast. 1. He called out to his crew, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” 2. One crewman stepped forward, saying, “Aye, Captain, I know how to pray.” 3. “Good,” said the captain, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have A Savior Who Understands You And Can Help You, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 11, 2020

Because Jesus became human and lived among us, He can understand us. And because Jesus was fully divine, He has the power to help us. When we approach God looking for help, we can know that He understands us and will patiently help us.

A. One afternoon, a man came home from work to find two young girls from the neighborhood on the steps of his building. 1. Both girls were crying very loudly, and were shedding big tears. 2. Thinking they might be hurt, the man put down his briefcase and quickly went over to them, asking, “Are you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-19, John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why, God, Why?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Revelation 15:3-4, 2 Corinthians 1:4, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greenhouse Effect Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

7 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus was Pure in heart largely due to the fact that He guarded His heart. Our mind is like a greenhouse - what is planted there will grow - what are seeds are being sown in your mind?

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT Galatians 6:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV) 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Is Your Name Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

4th in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Holy Is Your Name Psalms 99:1-9, Luke 11:1-4 I’m interested in your opinions. What is it about the Lord’s Prayer that’s helped to solidify its position in modern day Christianity? Why is it so endearing? [responses] Today we’re taking a look at the first plea of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4, Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

My Bag Of Stones Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Message about the stones we carry

I have to give credit to Max Lucado’s book "He Moved the Stone" for inspiring this idea and thoughts. Title: Our Bags of Stones Theme: To help people remove the stones from their lives. Text: Introduction In my hand I carry a sack. You may ask, “A sack why do you need a sack?” Well I have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Transformed By Truth: The Value Of The Sparrow Luke 12:6-7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Luke 12:6-7 reminds us of our immense value to God and His meticulous care for us. Let's examine three transformative truths that can reshape our understanding of God’s love and our identity in Him.

Transformed by Truth: The Value of the Sparrow Luke 12:6-7 (NLT) - "What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Luke 12:6, Matthew 10:29-31, Luke 12:7, Psalm 139:1-4, Psalm 8:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Brave Adventurer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2014

God has called us to live our lives as Bold Adventurers. We are called to live a unique life, a bold life and life where we know who we are why we believe. How do we fulfill the adventure that God has set before us?

(We opened with a video by our children’s minister which integrated Stephen Curtis Chapman’s “The Great Adventure” with clips from the Indiana Jones movies - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4MXV8yqb4 till time stamp: 2:58) As Christians, God saved us to go on a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Willing To Stand In The Gap? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2021

Paul "stood in the gap." Heresy was threatening the churches in Galatia that was so powerful that even Peter and Barnabas were swayed by its influence. What Paul did can tell us a lot about the importance of standing firm against false teachings and standing up to protect God's people

OPEN: About 500 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a famous battle took place in mountain pass called Thermopylae in Greece. The Persians invaded Greece with approximately 150,000 soldiers, and King Leonidas of Sparta led a small force of soldiers to oppose them. The Spartan strategy was to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Past Is Past And It Sure Helps Us For The Future Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Sep 10, 2005

The faithfulness of God’s Word in the past provides confidence for us in the future

Taking The Highway-Route 66: 1 & 2 Chronicles What’s Past Is Past and it Sure Helps Us in the Future The faithfulness of God’s word in the past provides confidence for us in the future Introduction: I made reference to the present fear as a result of the hurricane Katrina catastrophe that had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Build Strong Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2005

Jesus teaches His followers about building relationships with other humans and with God.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:1-12 TITLE: “BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS” INTRODUCTION: A. Graduates, we’re glad that you’re with us this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Master Needs Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Last in series on Jesus’ priorities. It’s about giving our donkeys - really, ourselves - to the Master.

Luke 19:28-38 – What the Master Needs (NOTE: these are not original thoughts to me. Most of this cmoes from another sermon of the same name.) Christian author Philip Yancey, in his book The Jesus I Never Knew, described Palm Sunday this way: “The triumphal entry has about it an aura of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Best Laid Plans

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2013

Continuing a series in the letter of James I ask to what extent our plans match up with God's plans.

We come to the 10th episode of our series in the New Testament letter of James. His Hebrew name is Yaakov. He was a half-brother of Jesus, and he was one of the earliest leaders of the church in Jerusalem after the resurrection of Jesus. In this section James (4:13) addresses believers who have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Kinsman Redeemer (Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus is a pioneer whose suffering shows us God’s victory and gives us access to God.

THE KINSMEN REDEEMER Text: Hebrews 2:10 -18 Have you ever heard of the law of the kinsman redeemer? There are three things that have to happen for someone to be redeemed. The first rule is that the redeemer must be a relative to those in debt. The second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist