Sermons on Mend:

How To Get Pass Your Pain

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on May 5, 2005

We often allow the pain of our past to continue to rule us in our present and predetermine our future. Where you are now is not where you have to stay.

There exist in this world in which we live a countless number of hurting, injured, abused and dysfunctional people that are living a virtual life of the “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. Those of you that are old enough may remember that movie that was released in 1968. The plot was based upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Undivided Heart

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

How we tend to have divided hearts, and how God wants us to be single-hearted for him.

The Undivided Heart (Bishopsgate, 10/99/00) 1. Introduction- discrimination; the Internet (my U6, search for ‘God’); saying ‘no’ to things- deselecting is harder than selecting; every choice you make, there are ten you don’t- imperative to get it right, then? How can we? How do we know what to say ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2009

God wants us to discover and develop our spiritual gifts. This teaching is an overview of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Cor. 12 with a focus on prophecy and tongues.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS #2: THE SUPERNATURAL GIFTS KEY TEXT: “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.” (1 Peter 4:10) • EVERY Christian receives at least ONE spiritual gift. THE BIG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: *other

Child Protection Services

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 25, 2008

Child protection agency workers visit homes to make sure that children are well taken care physically and mentally. But we still find lot of families in turmoil because of kids that are out of control. They might be in good standing according to the child

Child Protection Services Children born in United States mostly get excellent medical and parental care. Government mandates use of car seats to make sure that the child is well protected during transportation. Regular doctor visits ensure that appropriate vaccinations are taken and the growth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wade Deeper Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 13, 2007

To show that we must never give up in spiritual matters for the Lord will be there to guide us into the deep things of our spiritual lives and greater success than we could ever imagine on our own.

INTRODUCTION -There is an old saying that says, “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” -There is a great deal of truth in that statement -It is impossible to win when you quit -Boxer throwing in the towel -Runner stopping mid-race -Tennis player walking off the court -Basketball player ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Running From Your Baptism

Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002

Exploration of traditions of adult/infant baptism, and discussion of how we respond to our baptism. Do we run from it? Or do we turn toward God who is always turning toward us?

Baptism of our Lord (A), January 13, 2002 "Running from Your Baptism" Today we hear about Jesus’ baptism as an adult. This baptism was the beginning of his official ministry, sort of his inauguration or commissioning as it were. John was baptizing people at the Jordan River as a symbol of washing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Be A Doer Of The Word Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

New Creations

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 15, 2004

An encouraging and evangelistic sermon preached at a Baptismal service

New Creations. Baptism of Chris Andrews. 13th June 04 pm WBC 2 Cor 5:17-6:2 If anyone is in Christ¡K (PPT) Illustr: Real life event told by Fred of Kingsbridge: A local services man had gone to the local toilets as it was time to lock them up. As he was preparing to do so, in came two bikers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of True Thanksgiving

Contributed by Randall Bates on Nov 26, 2006

A Thanksgiving message pertaining to God’s desire for us to worship in spirit and in truth. Easily adaptable to non-holiday Sundays.

Some information taken from The Gospel of John by Arthur Pink When we come into this season, we begin to think a bit more about giving thanks. The season sort of dictates it. It is a day when our ancestors gathered around & gave thanks to God for all the blessings & bounty they received during ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have S.u.c.c.e.s.s.

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011

How to have Success

2 Samuel 23:5 (New Living Translation) says, “It is my family God has chosen! Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is eternal, final, sealed. He will constantly look after my safety and success.” What an amazing promise from God! There are over 7,000 promises ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:5

Denomination: *other

A Faithful Saying-5

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 26, 2012

You preachers only work one day a week....Lol

Faithful Saying-Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings. 1 Tim 3:1-7-This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

How many mothers here would gladly trade their concern for a child that they think is lost for an acknowledgment from that child that they have found God in their lives?

Mothers Day 2009 Luke 1:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called - Are you My Mother? It was written by P.D. Eastman and published in 1960 by Random House. Some of you may own a copy of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To The Virtuous Woman

Contributed by Dale Miller on May 5, 2010

I PREACHED THIS SERMON ON THE OCCASION OF MY MOTHERS 100TH BIRTHDAY. SHE IS TRULY A VIRTUOUS WOMAN.

HFL MOTHERS DAY, MAY 9, 2010 (ORIGINALLY PREACHED MARCH 2010) PROVERBS 31:9-31 A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:9-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About New Life (Study Romans)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 1, 2011

Before we get started in our lesson today, let's look at 2 words in the Bible and Justification and Sanctification. What are the meaning?

Romans 6:1-23.....It's All About New Life Before we get started in our lesson today, let's look at 2 words in the Bible and Justification and Sanctification. What are the meaning? Justification: is a act of God, by which he pardons all the sins of those who believe in Christ, and accounts, accepts, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist