Sermons on Misery:

The Lord And The Lepers

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008

Using the circumstances surrounding Christ’s encounter with 10 lepers, this message draws comparisons between the conditions of the lepers and those of the lost sinner.

The Lord And The Lepers Text: Luke 17: 17-19 Intro: Luke 17: 11-19 is a brief, but beautiful account of the compassion, concern, and power of Christ, demonstrated on behalf of the helpless and hurting of this world. In the account under consideration today, Jesus is approached by 10 lepers, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Boulevard Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2008

The Biblical word "peace" [Greek ~ Irene] signifies far more than merely the absence of war. It carries the idea of completeness and wholeness. It conveys a sense of inner-satisfaction and fulfillment. It communicates the idea of contentment and serenity.

Opening illustration: A four-year-old and a six-year-old presented their mom with a houseplant. They had used their own money to buy it and she was thrilled. The older of them said with a sad face, "There was a bouquet at the flower shop that we wanted to give you. It was real pretty but it was too ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity And Beauty Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 15, 2009

As David comes back into power, and returns to Jerusalem, Shimei seeks David’s forgiveness for the way he had offended David earlier. David graciously forgave him.

Introduction: A. In his book Lee: The Last Years, Charles Flood reports that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. 1. There she cried bitterly that is limbs and trunk had been destroyed by Union Artillery ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Dilemma Is Discouragement

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Discouragement is one of the devil's deadliest tools to use on the church.

Numbers 21:4 KJV And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. Numbers 21:4 Amplified . . . and the people became impatient (depressed, much discouraged), because [of the trials] of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Changing Questions From The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 23, 2014

1. Are you willing? (vs. 1-7). 2. Are you believing? (vs. 8-9). 3. Are you obeying? (vs. 8-14). 4. Are you telling? (vs. 15).

Life Changing Questions from the Lord John 5:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 5, 2014 *The Lord Jesus Christ likes to ask questions, questions that make you think, penetrating, personal questions. A great example was after the Lord rose from the dead and met His Apostles ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Motion Sickness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2014

Life isn't fair. Life isn't just. How can I avoid being defeated by the truth that "in this world I will experience trouble?"

OPEN: Tom had never gone deep-sea fishing before, and once he was out at sea he began to think it was the stupidest thing he'd ever done in his life. Who would ever have believed that seasickness could be this awful? With every pitch and roll, Tom wondered how he was going to survive the remaining ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planning And Packing Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

This is an introduction to Psalm 51.

I hope that you all know that today marks the first Sunday of Lent, which is the season of preparation for our greatest Christian celebration, that of the Resurrection of Jesus. I won’t be at all surprised if that comes as news to many of you, especially as the official beginning of Lent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time

Contributed by Jamie Hudson on Oct 6, 2014

It's time for God's people to look in several different directions (spiritually speaking) to get a proper understanding of where we are and what God requires of us in order for revival to take place

IT’S TIME HOOK (Explain what a Hessian was) – During the Revolutionary war, Colonel Rahl, A Hessian commander at Trenton, was playing cards when a courier brought a message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the letter in his pocket and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Better Off Dead Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is Good…All the time!” Am I Better Off Dead? Job 2:1-10; 3:11, 20-26 Am I Better Off Dead? Here’s the answer: YES and NO–it all depends. If you’re a Christian, yes, heaven is preferable to life, but you don’t get to set your departure time. If ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Effects Of Sin That Causes Conviction And Gives Forgiveness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 3, 2010

How conviction should bring us to God

THE EFFECTS OF SIN THAT CAUSES CONVICTION AND GIVES FORGIVENESS PS 32:1-2 Some years ago, two teenagers with a long history of crime and misbehavior robbed a YMCA on the lowest East Side of New York City. On the way out they saw a young man at the telephone switchboard. They were frightened and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hope: Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven (Part 3 Of 3)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 12, 2011

Christian Hope is one of life’s most liberating forces.

THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN: A BIBLICAL EXPLANATION OF HOPE {PART 3} REVELATION 14:1-14 Sermon Objective: Christian Hope is one of life’s most liberating forces. INTRO >>This sermon begins with a video titled “Hope.”<< There are three things that I have ...read more

Scripture: Jude 14:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

All Things Working Together Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 24, 2013

One of the most encouraging promises by GOd is that ALL things will work out for GOOD to them that LOVE GOD: Is that promise for me?

All Things Working Together Romans 8:28 Everyone likes encouragement and today we will look at one of the most encouraging and outstanding promises of God. The context of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

The Bible, the gospel, Christ, the church, the faith—all are one great battle cry against fear in the lives of human beings.

The Bible, the gospel, Christ, the church, the faith—all are one great battle cry against fear in the lives of human beings. Fear is, somehow or other, the archenemy itself. It crouches in people’s hearts. It hollows out their insides, until their resistance and strength are spent and they suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Drastic Change! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

Life has changed drastically since the Fall of mankind.

Intro: 1. I confess I like to watch old shows like the Twighlight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, etc. One episode was about a woman serving life in a prison. Through the years she had become friends with one of the prison guards. His job was to bury the prisoners that died. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Samuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2012

The Birth of Samuel - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE A divided home (vs 1-8). A devout prayer (vs 9-18). A distinguished son (vs 19-28). SERMONBODY: Ill: • David Cameron's new Cabinet were all dining together in a very posh London restaurant, • The waiter asked the P.M. what he wanted to eat, • David Cameron ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Brethren