Sermons on Mud:

"Thugs In Paradise” Word 2 Of The 7 Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2023

The seven last words are the seven last phrases recorded across the Gospels that Jesus said before finally dying on the cross. This is the 2 politically charged statement.

Luke 23:43, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Thugs in Paradise” Growing up I understood that I had a little more grit than some of the others. I realized that while some young men were going to stay out of trouble and get home on time and make good grades, I mean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: United Methodist

Prayer Of Healing Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

Healing still has a natural place in Christianity.

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, Acts 5:12, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fortress In The Storm

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 8, 2025

Even when the earth shakes and storms bring devastation, God's sovereignty is not found in preventing the tragedy, but in being our unshakeable, present refuge within it.

My friends, we come together today with heavy hearts. Our eyes have seen the images, our ears have heard the reports. We think of our brothers and sisters in the Philippines, in places like Cebu, who in the span of just a few short months have felt the very earth give way beneath them—first with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Begining Of The End

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 14, 2004

Most people look at prophecy as , For someone else, This year that idea will change forever. Calling the lost to come to Jesus.

The Begining of the End Most people look at prophecy as ,for someone else, but this year that idea will change forever. Isiah 10;5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival That Last

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Feb 16, 2004

This sermon teaches how to have a true revival.

Revival That Last 2nd Chronicles 7:12-14 12 And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.13 If I shut up heaven that their be no rain, or if I command ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Catch

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

Calling of the Disciples, Jesus as people for trivial things to be seen in the world.

In the past few Sabbath days we have tracked Jesus movements since John the Baptist. Last week he was run out of his home town because he expected people accept him for who he was He came home and he was no longer the carpenter’s son. He was God’s son. So either he was nuts or a sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Talking Stones

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 10, 2006

Sermon for an anniversary based upon the memorial stones laid at Gilgal by Joshua, inquiring what witness our generation will give to future generations

Not a word was said as they struggled and lifted the huge stones onto their shoulders. They were certainly heavy. Too heavy to waste their breath in idle gossip and chit-chat. It seemed that every muscle in their bodies strained as their burdens were lifted up onto their shoulders. The strain ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bound In The Grave Clothes Of Sin

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 22, 2007

JESUS SAID LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO. HE WHO WAS BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES CAME FORTH ALIVE. ARE YOU WRAPPED IN THE WEDDING GARMENT OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST OR BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN?

BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN TEXT: JOHN 11: 1--6 AND 38--44 INTRODUCTION: HERE IN THE MIDST OF UNBELIEF, WE FIND THE MIRACLE OF LAZARUS BEING RAISED FROM THE DEAD. JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES OUR FRIEND LAZARUS IS SLEEPING. THOMAS SAID IF HE SLEEPS HE DOES WELL. THEN JESUS TOLD THEM PLAINLY: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Retro Religion

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

We have hidden Jesus.

Retro Religion "As I watched, Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was snow bright, and the hair on his head as white as wool; His throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. A surging stream of fire flowed out from where he sat; Thousands upon ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-5

Denomination: Catholic

Washing In The Big Muddy

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

The Mississippi River is called the Big Muddy and rightly so. This is a message about another "Big Muddy" River.

WASHING IN THE BIG MUDDY 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: The Mississippi River is called the Big Muddy and rightly so. I first saw the river at Memphis. It looked like a mass of cocoa moving lazily toward the sea. At one time this mighty river was colored only by the tons of silt it carried downstream. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Far Too Easily Pleased

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

The sermon shows how we can exchange the temporal pleasures of this life for the eternal pleasures of God.

Far Too Easily Pleased Text: Psalm 36:5-8 I. Introduction Quote: C. S. Lewis - If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Grief Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 15, 2007

This funeral sermon looks at things that we can be thankful for - even during a time of grief. We can be thankful for 1. Memories 2. Relationships 3. Eternal Life.

Giving Thanks Even At A Time Of Death I would take nothing away from the grief we feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time, and our grief is a dark valley we have to trudge through before we feel all right again. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Abundance Of Rain

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007

When we walk in the sin of this world we become; devastated, dry, barren, desolate void of life. What we need is a spiritual down pour of the presence of God’s blessings in our life.

TITLE: AN ABUNDANCE OF RAIN TEXT: I KINGS 18:41-46 INTRO: The people had gathered, the altar repaired, the sacrifice laid out, the trench was dug, water applied and fire fell and consumed it all. But the day was far from over. Most evangelists today would have been satisfied with this display of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Easter Message

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 26, 2005

There are two defining images of Easter, death and resurrection

Easter is the longest of the Christian ‘sacred’ holidays. Although Christmas gives us two days off, one for Christmas and one for Boxing Day, Christmas day itself is the only ‘sacred’ holiday. For many people in Australia Easter means a four-day weekend. For Christians Easter is about two sacred ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

6th in series "Miracles in Matthew." The healing of the two blind men serves as an example of how to bring our needs to the Lord.

This miracle story is about as straightforward as it gets, so I’d like to use it as a guide for us this morning as we think about how to bring our requests before the Lord. We begin with… The Request itself 27As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God