Sermons on Mourning:

Ashes

Contributed by James May on Jul 17, 2007

This message was pertaining to the dedication of our New building. It is adaptable to any format. God has given us beauty for ashes.

Ashes Church Dedication Message Sunday, July 15, 2007 – 2 PM By Pastor Jim May Isaiah 61:1-4, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unveiling Of The Kingdom Of God In The Beatitudes (1) Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

The Beatitudes proclaimed on the Jesus' famous "Sermon on the Mount" are often misunderstood. This message examines the first four "happy sayings" as well as the explosion of miracles which preceded this meg- meeting on the mount.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom of God in the Beatitudes (1) Matthew 4:23- 5:1-6 Matthew 4:23 “Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. 24 The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Will Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

It begins with God, who created. Humanity, who rebelled. Jesus, who came. And us, who respond with repentance. And then we live lives of hope – hope that “our present troubles are small and won’t last very long.

The Day Will Come Zech 12-13 Nov 9, 2008 Intro: "Hope" is the thing with feathers— That perches in the soul— And sings the tune without the words— And never stops—at all— And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard— And sore must be the storm— That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm— I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount / The Second Three Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 5, 2022

In the fourth, fifth and sixth Beatitudes, Jesus continues to describe the child of God. He or she hungers and thirsts for righteousness, shows mercy and offers God a pure heart. We consider what Jesus is asking for.

INTRODUCTION Last week we started a new series on the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount starts with nine statements that Jesus made which begin, ‘Blessed are.’ ‘Blessed’ means ‘happy’ or ‘fortunate’. We often call these statements ‘the Beatitudes.’ If we asked people in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

'walk Humbly With Your God"

Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005

This sermon takes a look at the beatitudes and tries to show what they are about.

"Matthew 5:1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:" (ESV). In Micah 6 we read: "8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

A verse-by-verse treatise on part of Matthew, chapter five.

We have read, many times, the passage labeled “The Beatitudes”. A. They have been cited in preaching and used in teaching. 1. I do not believe, however, that we have seen the tremendous importance of these verses.... nor has it been impressed upon us, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless You!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 28, 2020

In the Beatitudes, Jesus shows the way of the believer. As we follow Christ daily, we will be blest. Our focus should be on the blessing, not the circumstance, and we should share the blessing with others.

Matthew 5:1-12 Bless You! Today is a sermon on a sermon, perhaps the most famous sermon of all: the Beatitudes, part of Jesus’ longer Sermon on the Mount. The word “beatitude” means “blessed” in Latin. The Beatitudes are all about finding blessings in unexpected places. Who would expect to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 6:14-15, Luke 12:48, Matthew 24:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get God's Attention

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 5, 2004

A brief devotional type sermon from Malachi 3

Malachi 3:13-18 In this running “dialogue” between God and the People, Malachi pictures God as saying that the people had spoken harshly toward God. I particularly like the King James wording “stout” because it conveys that the words were not only harsh, but also strong words. The Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of God

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God can give us a joy that lasts forever

Two weeks ago I finally gave in and started getting a subscription to the Boston Globe. I was tired of repeatedly feeling dumb because people would tell me about stuff that was going on in the world and I hadn’t even heard about it. Some people kept telling me, just go online or watch the news, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is My Beauty?

Contributed by Godwin Tam Brisibe on Aug 19, 2011

There are times when we ask questions becuase the promises of God has not been fultilled in our lives, and there is nothing wrong in asking questions.

Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted , to proclaim liberty to the captives , and the opening of the prison to them that are bound ; 2 To proclaim the acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort From Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021

This is a funeral Sermon for a middle-aged nonchristian woman who died with cancer

MESSAGE: “Comfort from Jesus” INTRODUCTION: 1.) In John chapter eleven the scene opens that a friend of Jesus was quite sick. A.) Lazarus would have been a good friend of Jesus. B.) Whenever Jesus came to Bethany he would always drop by for a meal, or to spend the night with this man and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proper Timing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2015

Through the ebb and flow of life God is with us.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 “Proper Timing” INTRODUCTION Video Clip Ecclesiastes 3, especially verses 1-8, is one of the best known passages of scripture. This probably due, in part, to the popularity of the 1965 release of the song, “Turn, Turn, Turn,” by the Byrds. Most of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Apr 10, 2012

This message is a reminder that even though there are times when it seems that all hope is lost hope is alive in the Person of Jesus Christ.

Title: Hope Is Alive Text: Mark 16:1-8 Date: April 8, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. A Man Named Jesus A. A multitude of Prophecies fulfilled in His peculiar birth 1. He was conceived by the Spirit 2. Born of a Virgin 3. The location and angelic announcements B. His life as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom In Adversity Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2010

A wise person is able to turn a bad day into a good day.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE CROOKEDNESS OF LIFE Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked? In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Apr 3, 2025

Life can sometimes feel like we are trapped in the past, weighed down by painful memories or regrets. We often find ourselves unable to move forward from past hurts. The Good News is that God offers us a new beginning in Christ.

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens paints the picture of a woman, Miss Havisham, whose life was shattered on her wedding day. Left at the altar, jilted, humiliated, and heartbroken, Miss Havisham’s life stopped. The clocks in her house ceased ticking, the wedding cake became covered in cobwebs, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14