Sermons on Mother Teresa:

My Hope Is Built On…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

Many times folks will go to the doctor because they know something is wrong, but they do not know what the problem is.

So they make an appointment with the doctor, and the first thing the doctor asks them is, “What’s wrong?” The reason they made an appointment to visit his office was to find out what was wrong, and here he is, asking them what is wrong. Illus: A man told his doctor that he did not know what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Beloved Disciple Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 25, 2022

The New Testament writings associated with John the Beloved present him as both a teacher and a model for our discipleship.

Tom lowe 1/25/2022 The Beloved Disciple There are many theories about who the beloved disciple was, and though none are conclusive, all are interesting. Now, I must reveal something to you; 'I have to know (must know) the identity of the person Jesus loves. The shadowy figure known as ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference In Our Generation Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 11, 2020

How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

Making a Difference in Our Generation The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 5, 2012 (Revised August 11, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight we begin a verse by verse study of Matthew, and John Phillips gave this background: "The Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mary - A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day: Four Responsibilities Of Husbands And Fathers

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Responsibility #1: The Bible commands you to love your wife Responsibility #2: Do not provoke your children to anger. Responsibility #3: Discipline Your Children Responsibility #4: Instruct Your Children

Today, I want to speak on this subject, “Four Responsibilities of Fathers and Husbands.” David Brooks talks about the difference between résumé virtues and eulogy virtues. Résumé virtues are the kind of achievements you list on your résumé, skills that make you more ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Two Dreamers

Contributed by Jw Worcester on Feb 15, 2021

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer.

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer. One had great rewards and the other has no mention in the Bible beyond the fulfilling of his dreams. One saw the full fruition of his dreams and the other didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-8, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 6:1-4

Double Dealing

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 27, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 20: 17 – 28

Matthew 20: 17 – 28 Double Dealing 17 Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them, 18 “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, 19 and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Words From The Cross

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2018

Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us?

WORDS FROM THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us? 1) Jesus' words ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, Matthew 27:45-46, Matthew 27:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage Part 3: When Two Becomes One Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

Part three of this five part series on marriage focuses on how the two individuals becomes one, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

Marriage Part 3: When Two Becomes One Scripture: Genesis 2:24; First Corinthians 11:8-9, 11-12 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part three of my marriage series and today’s title is “When Two Becomes One.” So far in this series I have shared with you what God’s word says about the roles ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 11:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Growing Up? Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

5th in First John Series

ARE YOU GROWING UP? 1 John 2:12-14 INTRO: We are going to talk about Christian growth today and the stages of progress and development in the Christian life. But there is one spiritual reality that is true about every member of the family of God. Your sins have been forgiven. The word forgiven ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Prayer Of Jabez"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Still Holding On

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 20, 2002

No matter what happens, I’m still holding on to God

Still Holding On Intro: Flying at 4000 feet, the flight seemed normal. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. Flying at 200 mph. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 26, 2005

We really need to consider the true value that the word of God has on our lives

The Value of God Scripture Reference: Acts 3:1-6 (KJV) Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A White Christmas

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 2, 2017

the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus washes us whiter than snow

A WHITE CHRISTMAS This morning I am dreaming of a white Christmas for all of you today, not so much the snow on the ground or the snowflakes falling down but a white Christmas where the red sin stains are replaced with glistening whiteness of DIVINE REDEMPTION. I am dreaming of a white ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Charismatic

The Girl Who Was The Product Of Her Environment Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Fourth in a series on the characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. The sermon focus on Salome the daughter of Herodius.

The Girl Who Was the Product of Her Environment Mark 6:14-19 By now we are familiar with this gruesome story found in Mark 6. Over the past several weeks we have looked at the passage from the vantage point of the three primary characters. John the Baptist taught us the need for and the potential ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist