Sermons on Mentally Handicapped:

Churches That Heal - Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2005

We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

Churches That Heal - Part 1 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture Text: John 5:1-17: 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martin Luther King - January 2005 Speech

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 14, 2005

... what are YOU going to do to address the challenges we still experience as it relates civil/human rights?

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUB, WATERVILLE, MAINE 17 JANUARY 2005 Mayor LePage, Muriel Scott, Deborah Silva, Debbie Halm, Rabbi Krinsky, Pastor Anderman, Wayne Theriault, Waterville Rotary Club, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble, Jody Rich, Distinguished guest, family and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 15, 2007

We influence friends and acquaintances through example; as we choose to grow in Christ others can take notice and be drawn to him.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #5 - Trust and Opportunity Mark 10:46-52 A sermon by Dr. Ken Pell (http://www.potsdam-naz.org/sermons/mark.10.46-52.htm) Sermon Objective: We influence friends and acquaintances through example. As we choose to follow Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Leah: The Unloved One

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

An examination of Leah

When you talk about marriage, you go back to the very beginning where it all started in the book of Genesis. In Genesis chapter two we read. “The Lord said, it is not good for the the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” (V. 18) Once that is done we are told in verse 24 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Face Up To Life And Death Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 18

FACE UP TO LIFE AND DEATH (PHILIPPIANS 1:20-26) A man was out of town on a trip and he asked his brother to take care of his cat for him while he was away. The cat was a beautiful Siamese and meant a great deal to the man, although the brother who was caring for the cat didn’t like cats at all. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011

A call to todays pastors for boldness

Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Face Up To Life And Death

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 5, 2008

Paul, Pt. 17

FACE UP TO LIFE AND DEATH (PHILIPPIANS 1:20-26) A man was out of town on a trip and he asked his brother to take care of his cat for him while he was away. The cat was a beautiful Siamese and meant a great deal to the man, although the brother who was caring for the cat didn’t like cats at all. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Least Of These Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

Sermon series intro. Concept is borrowed from a series by Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of "the least of these" and how the church can help them, accompanied by practical application for the whole church family to do together.

Intro: I know I keep saying this, but did you notice that in the Scripture we had read today, there are 2 groups? 2 – those who go into eternal life, and those who go into eternal punishment. There’s no 3rd group. And the main difference between these groups is the way they treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 18, 2019

Continuing the theme from last week (Fear), we talk about anxiety and how to be rid of it in our lives

Dealing with Anxiety The Storms of Life Anxiety CCCAG June 16th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Peter 5:6-11 (“Problem” on Whiteboard versus single sheet of paper) Intro: In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Storms Of Life- Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

Teaching about the causes of anxiety and the bible's solutions

Dealing with Anxiety The Storms of Life Anxiety CCCAG June 16th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Peter 5:6-11 (“Problem” on Whiteboard versus single sheet of paper) Intro: In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Rock Solid Faith In The God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

“Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.”

I remember growing up there were always students at school who were excluded. Some of them were excluded because they were different, they were handicapped, and others were excluded because they were considered different, were considered “losers” and sat at the “loser table.” What does it feel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40, Mark 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Church Is The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Oct 29, 2025

Week #2 in our series At the Core

They say that strengthening your core… that is your stomach muscles, your pelvic muscles, your back muscles can lead to a lot of incredible benefits. Improved Posture and Reduced Back Pain, Enhanced Balance and Stability, Improved Coordination and Agility, Reduced Risk of Falls, Enhanced Breathing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Kept From Falling

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

The strength of God’s grace can heal inner weaknesses that would otherwise cause you to crumble.

It was at 5:30 a.m. on March 13, 1933 that a giant, vigorous redwood tree crashed to the floor of a california forest. Its fall ended a life of more than 1200 years. A section of the stump was removed and studied through the science of tree ring chronology and the life of the tree was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

When We Are Weak We Are Strong

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 19, 2004

God’s remedy for toward weak members in the body and weakness in the individual.

When We Are Weak We Are Strong I Cor. 12:22, 23 & II Cor. 12:9, 10 INTRO.: Optometrists have always told me my right eye is considerably weaker than my left. It wouldn’t be so bad, except my right eye, they say, is my "dominant" eye. I don’t understand but maybe it has something to do with being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Rules Of The Road"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 24, 2004

Ahimaaz and Cushi would be running a "race." As Christians, we too, are running a race. There are some "rules of the road" that you need to know before you begin the race.

Monday Morning Greeting, May 24, 2004 Enough is enough. One thunder storm after another.... oh, well. I am looking forward to a quiet sky with something blue in it. We have had record rainfall... that’s the weather report. A lot of encouraging things at the Church yesterday. We had some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist