Sermons on Medical Illness:

Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2015

What is godliness? What is contentment? Why is it great gain?

1 Timothy 6:6 “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Before we start taking a look at this verse let’s see what the surrounding verses have to say; 1 Timothy 6:1-10 “Let all who are under a yoke as slaves regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Nazarene

We Shall Behold Him!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 8, 2021

Moses faced three great obstacles – feelings of inadequacy, difficult people, & his own stubborn will. And yet God helped him through it all.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Matthew 25:21; 2 Timothy 4:7; Matthew 7:20-23 ILL. Several years ago in KY a man walked into a Dairy Queen, placed his order & paid for it with a $200 bill. The cashier gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20-23, 2 Timothy 4:7, Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Over Life And Death Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus’s power to resurrect the ruler’s daughter announces God’s limitless power over life and death.

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the things we fear most in life? • Can you share a few things that “OTHER” people fear? • I read through various lists that included public speaking, spiders, snakes, heights, darkness, rats, dentists in a variety of orders, to name a few. • One thing that was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Heals A Paralytic Man Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 17, 2003

The healing of the paralytic man illustrates how Jesus heals and respects the faithfulness of others too in the healing process.

Sermon for 7 Epiphany Yr B, 23/02/2003 Based on Mk. 2:1-12 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “What is your favorite Bible story, papa?” the little girl asked her father as he tucked her under the sheets. “Let me see,” he said as he sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Song Worth Singing Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2002

We rejoice in a God who surprises.

A SONG WORTH SINGING Luke 1:46-55 S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO SURPRISES. ?: What? What was she surprised by? KW: Decisions TS: We will find in Mary’s psalm (known as the Magnificat) three decisions by God that reflect an element of surprise. The ____ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Olive Trees

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 23, 2014

Most important the roots of the Olive tree go deep down to about 20 feet and that’s the reason they are able to bear fruits for as long as 100 years. Amen.

Olive Trees! Psalm 52:8”But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God. I trust in the steadfast love of God forever and ever.” What I enjoy about my kitchen is not the latest gadgets that I bought or the dishes that I make, but the time I spend with my maid Sameena, a muslim ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Snobbery

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We must live under grace, not legalism.

Spiritual Snobbery January 6, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live under grace, not legalism. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 23:2-3 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.8 Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Summary Of New Testament So Far...

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 3, 2020

In the previous seven 'Reflections' I've looked at what the New Testament, excluding Revelation, says about 'End Times'. In this Reflection I try to draw the threads together and show how they are relevant to our question.

Today is a milestone – the end of the second stage of my study. At the end of March, I decided to try to answer the question, ‘Could God be behind coronavirus?’ I knew that people were asking the question and it seemed like a good question. I decided to split the task into three parts. I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25, 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles? How Can I Believe That?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 20, 2024

Why are there any miracles at all?

Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose the most frequent question I’ve been asked since my ordination, and even before that, is “why after the years of prayer doesn’t God heal my physical problem?” Or it could be the sickness or injury of a friend or relative that is getting the prayer. “There’s so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Leviticus 13:1-46

Denomination: Catholic

Reaching Across The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2009

Why are missions so important?

OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son, who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chalam' To Dream Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 21, 2022

Did you know that you’ll spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping? Yes, we all spend massive amounts of time, in the night usually, passed out, face smashed against a pillow, unconscious.

Did you know that you’ll spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping? Yes, we all spend massive amounts of time, in the night usually, passed out, face smashed against a pillow, unconscious. And eventually when we reach REM sleep, we begin to experience dreams. Some of us will remember many of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:15-16, Genesis 28:10-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Discipleship: Rest

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that God wants us to rest ourselves from our labors on occasion.

-This morning, it’s ok to sleep during the sermon -Tomorrow is Labor Day -A day off from work for many filled with picnics, BBQ’s, shopping, recreation, telethons and other activities -Labor Day History -It’s whole purpose is to pay tribute to the contributions American workers have made for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon On The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 8, 2020

God's love is given freely and in abundance

Dieter. F. Uchtdorf the German aviator, airline executive and religious leader once stated: “Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God's love encompasses us completely. ... He loves every ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Good Mourning! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

Grief is actually a servant for our good. The nest thing it does is to bring us into the presence of God.

Good Mourning Greetings, Patriots, this is Perry Greene with God-N-America. I have a little bit of a new approach to today’s podcast. It is entitled, “Good Mourning.” M-O-U-R-N-I-N-G. A few weeks ago I was talking with a Funeral Director in preparation for a funeral service we would be doing. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ