Sermons on Misplaced Hope:

My Weakness Transformed Series

Contributed by James Hays on May 5, 2020

Can Jesus use my brokenness for any good?

• Suffering halts us too often. We hurt so we stop – not just physically, but emotionally and worse yet, spiritually. • We struggle to see how we can continue to contribute to the work of God any longer. How does the work of God relate to the suffering soul? • Paul shares his testimony of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggling But Surviving (Depression) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 13, 2020

Psalm 42 - 'Struggling But Surviving Depression' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Reason for Psalmists depression: • Separation (vs 6) • Attack (vs 3&10) • Grief (vs 3,5 &7) Remedies to the Psalmists depression: • He prays (vs 9) • He affirms (vs 8) • He sings (vs 8) • He preaches (vs 5&11) • He remembers (vs 4) • He thirsts (vs 1-2). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Godswill Habiganuchi on Jun 1, 2020

Jesus was anointed with the Holy Ghost to fulfil his work here on earth

John 20:21-22, Acts 10:38 Jesus was anointed with the Holy Ghost to fulfil his work here on earth and the same way He breathed the Holy Ghost into his disciples to fulfill their work here on earth, The same way we the church or the Christians should know the Holy Ghost is what is released to us to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

The Journey To Restoration

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 15, 2020

The journey to restoration begins with an acknowledgement of your present situation. Have you come to yourself yet? Then acknowledge your return is based on the goodness and mercy for a loving Father, not a repentant speech of a son.

The Journey to Recovery Lu 15:11-24 And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And His Baptism Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 18, 2021

Some people want to ignore the baptism of Jesus but it was God's plan that He be baptized and so should we be baptize.

Why was Jesus Christ baptized? Even the one who was adminstering the baptism was confused why he was coming to him, John the Baptist. Why Jesus? John was preaching the good news that Jesus was coming and the people had to be ready for Him by coming in repentance. Jesus, being sinless, did NOT need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Have Faith That Can Stand Under Pressure

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 9, 2021

In fact, growing numbers of people are saying that worry and stress related to coronavirus have negatively impacted their mental health. Regardless of where you think you are going or how you are feeling, James has a word for all those who find themselves in the midst of great trials.

In this short book of James, 108 verses, James the brother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Pastor of the first church at Jerusalem address the subject of Christianity from a very practical view. He does not try to debate philosophy and teach doctrinal theology. He simply states in chapter one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Genesis 29:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 20, 2021

God expects: “Faith in action” that Believers Must Respond with: 1) Hope (1 Peter. 1:13), 2) Holiness (1 Peter 1:14-16), and 3) Honor (1 Peter 1:17).

1 Peter 1:13-17 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Other

An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023

This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Future's So Bright You Need To Wear Shades Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 31, 2023

Haggai encourages the weary Jewish people that, even though things look hopeless, God has an amazing plan for their future.

Haggai: The Best is Yet to Come Haggai 2:20-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-29-23 Intro As a professor at Moody Bible Institute, I often talk to students who are completely overwhelmed. They are taking classes, writing papers, reading books, and working (sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Be Blessed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 14, 2023

To be blessed is to have been brought contentment or good fortune. So what is "to be blessed" to us?

Undoubtedly everyone has heard the story of Jabez. There have been countless sermons, articles, opinions stated, and books covering the topic of the prayer of Jabez. I did not intend to add to that list, but as I was researching for a sermon out of the book of First Chronicles, I landed upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Season To Remember

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 23, 2023

We are encouraged to Remember Zion! Remember your past joys! Where does the beginning of the holiday season find you? There is reason to hope!

Subject: A Season to Remember Text: Psalm 137:1-6 “Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. We put away our harps, hanging them on the branches of poplar trees. For our captors demanded a song from us. Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn: “Sing us one of those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6, Psalm 27:1-5, Revelation 3:3, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Christmas Plan

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Dec 9, 2023

Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

God’s Christmas Plan 10 Dec.23 Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) “I Been Thinking” Thanksgiving has come and gone. And we are in the Season of Advent. Advent is what we call the Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. And it is also the season of waiting and expectation for Christmas celebrating the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Live In Proof Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2023

This is the 13th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#13] LIVE IN PROOF 2 Peter 1:8-11 Introduction: While I was at my brother’s house in Borger for Thanksgiving, I was talking to my cousin about a concern that he has at his Church- His Pastor, (“out of the blue”) has preached 5 sermons about giving. He is pushing money in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

7 Candles Bring The Gift Of Life.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2023

i USE 7 CANDLES TO ILLUSTRATE GOD'S GIFTS.

7 CANDLES: GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) You need 7 candles to light. --- 2 light purple candles, 1 dark purple candle, 1 pink candle, 1 white candle, 1 gold candle. Lighter to light the candles. EMMANUEL: GOD WITH US. WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, John 8:12, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"have Faith!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2023

Today would be an amazing day to start your own journey of faith. People may ask, why believe. But why not? We have all the evidence we need. Claim it today!

“Have Faith!” Hebrews 11 So, what’s Christmas really all about? It is about learning to wait. The prophets spoke of the coming of Christ yet there was a very long waiting period. Seven hundred years after the prophets spoke – Jesus was born. Most of us don’t want to even wait 7 minutes for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist