Sermons on Medical Illness:

God's Helmet Law

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2004

The State of Louisiana has reenacted a motorcycle helmet law that has riders upset. God has a "helmet law" also, but most people refuse to accept and obey it.

GOD’S HELMET LAW by Pastor Jim May A lot of people are upset this morning in the State of Louisiana. They are upset because someone cares more about their safety than their freedom. For the past number of years our former governor put aside the helmet laws for anyone riding on a motorcycle, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whats Right With Doubt

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 15, 2009

Just as Thomas doubted, we all must deal with doubt. Here are some specific steps to dealing with doubt.

“What’s Right With Doubt?” John 20:19-31 Introduction The sorcerer had fallen out of favor of the court, and the king sentenced him to death. On the day of the planned execution, the sorcerer told the king that if he would allow him to live for one year, the king could become famous around the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Marching For A Miracle

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

“Without God man cannot. Without man God will not.” God is a user of means, and men are His major means, and the marching of men is one of those means. It is one of the ways we cooperate with God to make a difference.

We don’t sing Onward Christian Soldiers marching as to war very much any more, for we seldom see the relevance of being soldiers of the cross fighting the forces of darkness. Marching seems irrelevant also, for even in the military world the real force is now in the air and on the sea. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Our Month Of Healing

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

With great delight I welcome you to the month of June, our Month of Healing. Any one that has survived these past four months of Coronavirus and global death must know for sure that it is not by power or by might but by the mercy of God generated and engineered by the Holy Ghost.

With great delight I welcome you to the month of June, our Month of Healing. Any one that has survived these past four months of Coronavirus and global death must know for sure that it is not by power or by might but by the mercy of God generated and engineered by the Holy Ghost. With the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Within The Story

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 21, 2024

Within the Story that John Mark shares in chapter two is the deeper story of the power of forgiveness – for healing and wholeness physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12; Psalm 103:2-4 Title: The Story within the Story Within the Story that John Mark shares in chapter two is the deeper story of the power of forgiveness – for healing and wholeness physically, emotionally and spiritually. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 103:2-4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Value Of One Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2001

Human life is full of dignity and worth because we are made in the image of God -- Jesus sees the value of every human being and calls us to do the same.

The Value of One Rev. Brian Bill 1/21/01 An elderly man was out walking along the beach early one morning when he noticed a teenager ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked him what he was doing. The student responded by saying that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Death Intrudes Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002

Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help Wanted Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 30, 2007

Our outreach suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. Here we find three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider our expectations of the pastor as well as our own level of involvement

Title: Help Wanted Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Theme: The outreach of many churches suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. In this passage, Jesus reveals three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

Are healings and miracles just for the times of the Apostles, or can we expect to see them today? This sermon attempts to answer that question.

Miracles I have been asked to speak on the subject of miracles. This subject leaves me with a dilemma. It is not what to say that is the problem, but what to leave out. It is a very large topic. I have decided to split the topic into four different areas. Firstly, what are miracles and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Idolatry Is The Issue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2018

In this introduction to the series, we discuss what idolatry is and how it is still a problem in our modern times.

A. Can you guess what is the number one problem in the Bible? 1. It is the problem that more than 1,000 verses speak of? a. It is the problem that more than 50 of the laws in the first five books of the Bible are directed against. b. In Judaism it was one of only four sins to which the death ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:21, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only One Way? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 27, 2008

Oprah says there are many way to God, what does the Bible say?

Only ONE WAY? Is Jesus the Only Way to Heaven? Debunking the Myths of Christianity John 14:1-14, Acts 4:12 Joke Jim Miller told about deer hunting preacher, doctor, lawyer. In one ear and out the other 1 "Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are Sickness And Suffering Caused By Satan And His Minions

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 5, 2021

Satan and his tribe of minions can certainly bring sickness and suffering. The devil uses the direct results of Adam and Eve's fall to cause sickness and suffering.

Satan and his tribe of minions can certainly bring sickness and suffering. The devil uses the direct results of Adam and Eve's fall to cause sickness and suffering. His tools are bacteria, viruses, poison, malnutrition, Alzheimer's, and premature birth for illness — while deploying ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Pro-Choice Is No Choice

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

5 Reasons why it’s not a choice, and 7 things Christians can do about it this year. Link included to more sermons, resources, and PowerPoints for Sanctity of Life Sunday.

PRO-CHOICE IS NO CHOICE Ps. 139 We come together to worship and celebrate…and yet today our hearts should be heavy at the fact: More babies have been killed since 1973 by abortion than the combined populations of NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Detroit, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Corporate Personality.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9

The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9 The Servant, a Light to the Nations 42 Here ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran