Sermons on Mending:

The Bruised And Dim

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Where we are quick to speak and quick to react, God’s ways puzzle us. Where we might be too proud and too quick to consider aggressively taking charge, God in His infinite wisdom demonstrates His loving mercy, humility, a

THE BRUISED AND DIM Text: Isaiah 42: 1 - 7 Someone (Dr. Thomas Long) reiterates how this passage of scripture illustrates who God is as someone who will neither break a bruised reed, nor quench a dimly burning wick but will bring justice. Beside these metaphors of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Are There Weeds In Your Garden?

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

This sermon features truths from Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds

ARE THERE WEEDS IN YOUR GARDEN? Anyone who has ever gardened or landscaped knows the battle with weeds. You don’t plant them. You don’t encourage them. You don’t want them. But there they are. But, literally, they go with the territory And you have to deal with them. Weed and Feed product ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Really Blind Faith

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 5, 2012

A talk on God's sovereignty, and how He can use any situation to accomplish His will.

Text: Heb 11:20, Gen 27:1-40, Title: Really Blind Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/4/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Last Sun night we looked at Abraham’s life of faith with all its highs and lows, and the encouragement that it gives to the Christian. The next verse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 12, 2011

Don’t we in the midst of our brokenness sometimes need to have our heads examined?

Sermon for Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 When living in Jasper Indiana my family and I collected cats. That’s right cats. We lived on three acres surrounded by thousands of acres of farm land. Therefore we encountered quite a few varmints such as snakes and mice. Hence cats. At one time I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-54

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Message: A Woman’s Report

Contributed by Judith Hand on Apr 15, 2011

The scrpture’s account in John chapter 20 of when Mary Magdalene encountered the living Christ at the tomb that first Easter morning.

Easter Message Scripture passages: Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 A WOMAN’S REPORT John 20:1-18 Acts 10: 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Message From The Angel

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2011

The message from the Angel to the women serves as encouragment and help to all believers for all the ages.

The Message of the Angel Matthew 28:1-10 * (TEXT) Messages fill our days. We can get ‘messaged out!’ Between text messages, email messages, voice mail message, and phone calls to say nothing of the many messages receive in person, snail mail, & ‘body-language messages’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good Words For Bad Days Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009

Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 19, 2009

What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word alone: sacrifice.

The Good Shepherd Griffith Baptist Church – 3/22/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:11-18 Key verse: John 10:11 - I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Premise: What is it that distinguishes a mediocre shepherd from a really good shepherd? The answer is in one word ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jael's Extraordianry Day

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013

Sometimes the ordinary seems mundane, but occasionally it turns exraordinary. This is a narrative of an ordinary day turning into much more. Even a "nobody" can do something extraordinary in the hands of God.

Jael’s Extraordinary Day Judges 4:17-24 Jael’s life was nothing if not predictable. Living in the low mountains of Eastern Israel, bordering Canaan, among the scorpions and rocks and dust, Jael’s life was difficult at best, and monotonous at worst. Boredom and monotony were her ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shalom. Bring Down The Walls

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 15, 2015

There are walls which divide gender men and women. There are walls of social status that divide the affluent and the poor. Walls are all around us. And for many these walls bring a sense of comfort, and protection. Updated July 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: 2 Samuel 7:1-14; Psalm 89:20-37, Ephesians 2:11-22, and Mark 60:30-34, 53-56. Robert Frost's famous work, ...The "Mending Wall": ...is a wonderful poem ... full of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Esther Collins on Feb 8, 2023

Why do we find it so easy to trust in men, but find it so hard to trust in God? Read on to know what happens when we decide to trust in God.

Our world functions on trust, and without this aspect of trust we as a society will most probably come to a stand-still. Think about it… we trust the transport system, the medical community, the food industry, the educational institutions, and so many more all of which are run and are maintained by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:21-22, Romans 10:11

Let There Be Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

God is the creator of not only laws of nature, but also social, moral and spiritual laws. Just like He did at the outset of creation, God uses the moral and spiritual laws to take the formless voids of our lives and gives them shape and brigtness by His light.

Many critics argue that the Bible story of creation is "geo" centric (centered around the earth). This is because of the wrong understanding of the creation story that God created the earth and built the sun, moon and stars around it. It gives an impression that everything revolved around ...read more

Denomination: Other

How We Tell If Someone Is Spiritual

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jun 17, 2022

What is the sign of a truly spiritual person?

How can you tell if someone is spiritual? • When the Pope stands in his white vestments before thousands of people and kisses a cross – is that being spiritual? • When a charismatic raises his hands, closes his eyes, and mummers softly some prayer is that spiritual? • When an Orthodox Jew rocks ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

It Is A Heart Issue

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

The heart of the problem is a heart issue. it is a heart that is far from God and th solution is a heart back to God.

It is a Heart issue Ezekiel 36:20-37 Introduction- Good Morning church Happy you decided to join us as we gather together. I am hopeful that you have come with an open heart for Him to speak to you. If I said that this world is a mess and in chaos, not be too many people would disagree. If I try to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Undimmed By Human Tears

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2022

Let’s talk about the Lord's tears from Luke 19:41 (Material adapted from Walter A. Maier of sermon called "Tears Over America" at: https://www.newsforchristians.com/clser1/maier_001.html)

HoHum: July 4, tomorrow, we celebrate our nation’s independence. 246 years ago the Declaration of Independence was adopted where the founders of our country broke away from the rule of the British crown. We celebrate this day with fireworks, with parades, with backyard barbecues. It is a day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ