Sermons on Mess:

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2021

Peter, John and Mary Magdalene all saw the empty tomb... but they all came away with different conclusions. What can we learn from these first three witnesses of the risen Christ?

On May 4, 1865, after weeks of his body being on display in Washington D.C. and a few other cities, Abraham Lincoln was “laid to rest” in a cemetery near his home in Springfield, Illinois. But Lincoln didn’t "rest in peace." In 1876, there was a plot to raid his grave and steal his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And Divorce Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

The one thing that is clear in the Bible is that divorce is never the best way to go. Divorce is negative. Nobody ever rejoices that a divorce is a part of their life.

Dave Howell, The World Service Secretary Of The YMCA, was going to give a speech on his experience in Liberia. There were three speakers before him, and the first mentioned that Howell had come from Libya to be there, instead of Liberia. Howell whispered to the next speaker that he would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

Withstanding Life's Storms

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on May 26, 2004

There are three components to understand that will help us withstand life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms, Everyone has the same instructions, and Everyone who acts withstands.

Withstanding Life’s Storms There are three components to understand to help us withstanding life’s storms: Everyone is hit by storms 25, 27 Everyone has the same instructions 24, 26 Everyone who acts withstands 24, 26 Introduction: Children can be embarrassingly frank. A minister once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment

Contributed by John Gerald on Nov 5, 2004

The need and urgency of commitment

Commitment Rev. John W. Gerald 11-7-04 I. My Cause Committed to God Job 5:8 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause: 1. My Ministry I may desire to pastor a great and growing church, but God gave me a great prison ministry instead. I may like to serve God in the city, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Making A Resh Start Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Facing eternal questions at the start of a new century

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. This is self-evident when it comes to electrical wiring or high explosives. It may not be so clear with relationships such as family and friends. And I would suggest no one would believe it when it comes to discussions about philosophy, politics, or God. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Father

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 24, 2006

the love of a father

Father God 8/19/06 Romans 2:1-4 …Do you not know, that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentence. Our father is omniscient-all knowing. Omnipotent-all powerful, omnipresent-everywhere. To think of the Creator of the universe, being all of these things, it is awesome to think that he still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Frustrations Of Spiritual Leadership-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 4-part sermon. Jesus experienced frustration in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations in their various ministries. Where do these frustrations arise? Frustration for spiritual leaders arises out of...

FRUSTRATIONS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP-III—Luke 9:37-45 Jesus’ frustration with unbelief was manifest in His healing of a demon possessed boy. Spiritual Leaders face frustrations arising from unbelief. Ministry produces frustrations for the minister. Where do spiritual leaders encounter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Plugged In"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 9, 2003

To make it plain…nothing works unless it’s plugged in. When something is unplugged, it doesn’t work. It doesn’t do what it is intended to do.

"Plugged In” - John 15:5 - "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing" To make it plain…nothing works unless it’s plugged in. I know, I know what about batteries you swiftly say back??? They ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do With A Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

This is the seventh sermon in a series of messages entilted, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

For the last two months we’ve been looking for advice from the Bible on How to Build a Happy and Healthy Home. We’ve learned that a happy and healthy home has three building blocks: (1) a sincere relationship with God, (2) a strong marriage, (3) and a solid parent/child relationship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jekyll & Hyde

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

The internal struggles that we face.

One of my favorite stories is Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. The story is all about a Dr. Jekyll who is working on a potion that allows him to actually become the man of Edward Hyde. The two men couldn’t be more different, Dr. Jekyll is nice and well respected whereas Edward Hyde is malicious and a cold ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

Not Just Survivors But More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 7, 2001

As Christians in this dark world we are not just small survivors but more than conquerors in the power of Christ Jesus, our Lord who loves us. This sermon will help the audiance recognize their victory.

Question 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." Response 37No, in all these things we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in a series looking at the life of Joseph and how dreams come true. This message deals with the finishing touches on a life that is lived in God’s perfect plan.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 5 ¡V Finish Well Genesis 37:4-8 The Dream Genesis 41:46-54 The Climax Genesis 42:6 The Fulfillment Genesis 45:1-8 The Finish As we have progressed through this series over the last month ¡V let me take just a moment to recap 4 take home points with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: *other

Last Chance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ?" series. This Easter Sunday sermon is about the Passover and how Jesus is the Perfect Sacrifice.

Sunday Morning, March 31, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Who Is Jesus Christ?” [#6](Easter Sunday) LAST CHANCE Exodus 12 Introduction: 1. There are times in life that you get one last chance. Times like in an interview where if you do well you get the job if you don’t someone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14, Luke 22:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Our Community: How To Pray For Them Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Reaching out to new people demand that we pray for them first and foremost

During a recent church service in one of the “nicer” neighborhoods of Portland some visitors came to worship. They weren’t dressed like the rest of the folks. They had robes, neat but not spotless. The men wore beards and sandals and the women or headscarves. Their skin wasn’t milk white, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pieces Of The Puzzle

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007

Picking up the pieces…In many ways, and I know this won’t be rocket science so bare with me, our life is like a puzzle. Too me if you dump a jigsaw puzzle out I see a million pieces and have no idea where even to begin puzzle workers do., the start on th

(I began with Illustration 1) In many ways, and I know this won’t be rocket science so bare with me, our life is like a puzzle. Too me if you dump a jigsaw puzzle out I see a million pieces and have no idea where even to begin (Caleb does though). Puzzle workers do, the start on the outside and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ