Sermons on My Support:

Why I’m Not A Hospital Chaplain

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 9, 2012

My colleague, Father Elias, began his sermon on the Sunday I was in hospital by saying.

My colleague, Father Elias, began his sermon on the Sunday I was in hospital by saying, “I think if it had appeared in the paper that a priest had threatened to beat up a fellow patient in a Sydney Hospital, the most common response would have been, ‘I didn’t know Dave was in hospital!’” I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Trust God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 6, 2007

The loss of my wife last week was tragic.....but I am learning, Lord.

JAMES 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Count it joy when you fall into trials? WOW! That’s a hard ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Your Hero Father's Day 2008

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

Everybody Wants and Needs a Hero. My Dad’s always been a Hero to Me!

“WHOSE YOUR HERO?” FATHER’S DAY 2008 June 15, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Webster’s Dictionary defines HERO as... “noble person, grand person, a champion, a man of distinguished valor, intrepid or enterprising in danger, a great illustrious or extraordinary person” A Hero is Heroic. Webster says of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lion Chasers - Facing Fears Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 17, 2008

This is my re-arrangement of Mark Batterson’s message from the Chase the Lion series.

Lion Chaser - How do you chase after those things that most people run from? Can you believe that God wants you to do some amazing things...if only instead of running - you’ll take chase. We’ve been looking at a guy named Beniah who had some pretty amazing feats - most notably he chased a lion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Evasion Of Exasperation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2008

54th in a series from Epehesians. How to avoid exasperating my children - and others.

This week, I ran across this article. Although it is attributed to a pamphlet put out by the Houston police department, the author is actually unknown and no one can produce a copy of any such pamphlet. Nevertheless, it gives us some good food for thought this morning: TWELVE RULES FOR RAISING ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Holy

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008

A message given to my homiletic class peers in seminary, on the why, how and where of holiness.

Wholly Holy Context: 1 Peter 1 Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 "Be holy, because I am holy." What does that statement mean to you? What does the word "holiness" bring to your mind? When I was growing up holiness meant not doing whatever the Baptist’s were doing. I’ve heard sermons on short-sleeved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Settle Down, Lord! Settle Down! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

Most of this sermon was ripped off from the pamplet "My Heart, Christ’s Home."

This morning’s sermon is going to be dramatically different from what I’ve presented so far. In just a few minutes I’m going to get you to use your imagination and go on a tour with Jesus Christ. I think you’ll be convicted, challenged, and encouraged, but to get there you’ll need to put aside ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Need Of Prayer

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Mar 28, 2013

We know how to make intercessions for others. But is it alright to pray for my needs as well.

Standing in the Need of Prayer Matthew 7:1-7 I. Pastor – parrot A. all would say, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” 1. Pastor tried to teach parrot to say other things but to no avail B. Pastor learned that a Deacon had a parrot 1. Deacon’s parrot would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Discipleship

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2014

The first part of my New Year message for 2014 focuses upon the meaning of discipleship

[A note to the reader: Please note this is not intended to be an expository sermon. I do use the Bible text in question but I relate this to a particular time at a particular church and what God is doing in our midst. If it helps you, great!] A few things that you’ll rarely, if ever, hear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Wealth Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

I want my audience to become very conscious of the effects of covetousness and to replace it with contentment

I was doing OK. Really, I was. Life was pretty good. But then, I heard that if I want to feel right, I need to get a Bowflex. I don’t have a Bowflex, so, I suddenly realize I’m not as healthy as I should be. I can’t be. That guy in the ad has better abs than I do – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2014

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).

THE FOUR CRAFTSMEN. Zechariah 1:18-21. The four horns (Zechariah 1:18) in this vision represent the nations which have scattered Israel (Zechariah 1:19; Zechariah 1:21). Horns are also used in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation. Animals use horns to thrust and to overpower. The four craftsmen ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 42 - Hope For The Downcast Soul Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

In my series where I am working through a rich experience of preaching the Psalms.

HOPE FOR THE DOWNCAST SOUL TEXT: Psalm 42:1-11 Psalms 42:1-11 KJV To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [2] My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Saved

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2014

This message is about salvation and the fact that it is free. It was inspired by a survy conducted within my Church.

I Am Saved Scriptures: John 3:1-7; Acts 16:31-34; Romans 3:22-24; 10:8-11 Introduction: This message this morning comes from my desire to confirm with every member here what it means to be saved, especially for our young people. This understanding is crucial to how we see ourselves as ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Am I....send Me! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 22, 2012

Missions: My calling, sending and being sent as God's messenger, outreach here and away.

MISSON POSSIBLE “Here Am I…..Send Me” Acts 13:1-3 (p781) August 26, 2012 INTRODUCTION Remember the theme verse for Mission Possible? Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where In The World Is Elwood

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

This sermon, using the call of Abraham, is the first sermon I preached at my new church.

It was about lunch time one day in early May, 1991. I was sitting in my office at Fondren and the Southwest Freeway in Houston. I was a programmer/analyst with the FDIC. I was working on some random computer program when the telephone rang. It was not the kind of call I generally got at work. Those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist