Sermons about Ministering Hurt

"Jephthah Was Not An Idiot!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 23, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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You will never understand Jephthah’s vow in Judges, Chapter 11, until you put this story in the context of Judges, Chapter 10. God cannot lie!

Title: “Jephthah was Not an Idiot” Text: (Judges 11:30-40) Intoduction: In my younger years as a minister, I have preached on this text. I entitled my message, “Jephthah’s Foolish Vow.” And so it seems at first glance. In the heat of the battle, Jephthah makes this vow to God, “If you help ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining God's Inheritance

Contributed by James May on Nov 9, 2003

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This sermon deals with what we must do to obtain the inheritance of the Lord rather than to fret and seek after what the world has to offer.

OBTAINING GOD’S INHERITANCE Psalms 37:3-9, "Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-9, Luke 12:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#7: We Cannot Do Anything About Last Year's Harvest Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lett

Here’s a poem that goes with the theme of what we’ve been studying: "If Turnip Seed Grow Turnips" If turnip seeds grow turnips, And greens grow spinach greens; If carrot seeds grow carrots, And bean seeds bring up beans; If lettuce seeds grow lettuce, And Brussel seeds grow sprouts; If pea ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christians Disagree

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014

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Disagreements aren’t so bad. It’s when people become disagreeable that things get bad!

AUG 4 2013PM When Christians Disagree Acts 15:36-41 Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? Silly question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. We live in a world of discontent, and I really believe that most of it is the devil’s fault. He is a liar, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Across Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 3, 2007

based on 13 ratings

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The What, Why, and How of Missions.

What’s going on? ---->When Hurricane Katrina left the Gold Coast in shatters, thousands of volunteers went to New Orleans and the outlying regions to help, and millions sent financial help to assist those displaced from their homes. The Red Cross set up and served hot meals to thousands, including ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

God's Chosen One

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006

based on 67 ratings

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God’s Chosen One: 1- God cherished 2- Spirit inhabited 3- Heart builder 4- Hope producer

INTRO.- ILL.- A Milwaukee teacher took her first-grade class to a dairy where a guide showed the children through the entire plant, explaining the whole process. The tour over, the guide asked if anyone had any questions. One little girl raised her hand and said, “Did you notice that I’ve got on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Community In Action

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 17, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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the church is a living organism not a stale organization. Community in action explains a church that is active for Christ

Catherine Lawes was told to stay away from the prisoners, but that didn’t stop Catherine When the first prison basketball game was held, she went…..walking into the gym with her three beautiful kids and she sat in the stands with the inmates. Her attitude was: “My husband and I are going to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Touching Judas' Feet

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

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Humility and service for the Christian has no limitations or choices of who we serve

Touching Judas’ Feet Jn 13:1-20 INTRO: A. Upper Room & Dark Hours of the Lord 1. Less than 24 hrs till He’ll be on the cross 2. Inside Disciples are meeting a. Outside there is grumblings 3. Inside the disciples arguing & fighting over superiority a. Outside there is plotting of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

#3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creating Your Roadmap To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 3, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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In the journey of life forgiveness must happen for us to live as Christians, but what a hard task. This sermon begins a process of understanding how we can truly forgive those who are our oppressors.

Creating Your Roadmap to Forgiveness Destination Forgiveness Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 5, 2003 Introduction: I. “Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular humanists and novelists, said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inexcusable Indifference

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 7, 2011

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A sermon loosely based on Proverbs 24:11-12 (Title, outline and some material taken from The Pulpit Commentary Homilies by Various Authors under Hebrews 4)

Introduction: In his book, The Yoke of Christ, Elton Trueblood quotes a letter from a school girl who probes the depth of her soul. She writes, "I’ve been thinking much this year about the importance of caring, of the passion of life. I’ve often realized that it takes courage to care. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Incredible Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Nov 7, 2015

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James gives four comparisons that define the tongue's destructive power.

THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF THE TONGUE James 3:8-10 Introduction: Pugnacious and courageous Winston Churchill never lifted a rifle in World War II. Yet, this British Prime Minister’s speeches roused the British to fight with the tenacity of bulldogs against Nazi aggression. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Brethren

Giving Your Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 9,845 views

If your love for Christ and your relationship to Him were to be measured by the character and caliber of your worship, would God have to echo what He said to Israel through Malachi? Have you given Him your best?

GIVING YOUR BEST Colossians 3:12 INTRODUCTION: In the Old Testament the people claimed to be followers of God and to be his children and servants. However in addressing the priests of Israel, God said to the people in Malachi 1:6 … "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Your Best

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 8, 2009

based on 25 ratings

| 14,481 views

If your love for Christ and your relationship to Him were to be measured by the character and caliber of your worship, would God have to echo what He said to Israel through Malachi? Have you given Him your best

GIVING YOUR BEST Colossians 3:12 INTRODUCTION: In the Old Testament the people claimed to be followers of God and to be his children and servants. However in addressing the priests of Israel, God said to the people in Malachi 1:6 … "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Rewards

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 7,712 views

God rewards His People

Intro: most of us have seen a reward sign posted somewhere for the return of a lost item or a missing person or pet. Sometimes the reward may be a small amount, in some cases there have been rewards of a million dollars for information leading to the arrest or capture of a terrorist. Would it shock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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