Sermons on Naamans Cure:

Diseased With An Issue

Contributed by Larry Goodwin on Feb 7, 2001

Don’t allow religious issues to keep you from getting to your only source of help.

As we make our way into the scripture this morning, we encounter a woman with an uncontrollable hemorrhage. She had been hemorrhaging for 12 years, and because of her condition no one could touch her or anything she touched. She was apparently hopeless. She felt ashamed, embarrassed, and unworthy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Carved His Own Pathway

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods.

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods. Jesus did not fit peoples’ idea of a "Jewish Messiah". Most Jews expected the Messiah to overthrow the government and set up a kingdom that would dominate all facets of religion, commerce and culture. When Jesus did not meet ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blind Man Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 3, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#5] A BLIND MAN John 9:1-7 Introduction: “The Puzzle” A father started to read a magazine but was being bothered by his little girl, Jessica. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small pieces, he ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Self-Determined Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Renews Your Purpose In Life

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007

The demon possessed man had totally lost his purpose in life. Jesus restored it. This sermon aims to encourage people to know the purpose God has for them.

A little camel asks mummy camel, “Mummy, why have I got such big flat feet?” She replies, “Well darling, in the desert you need big flat feet because the sand is soft and they help us to keep stable.” The little camel goes away but then comes back. “Mummy, why have I got such big eyelashes?” “Well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

7 Deadly Sins: Pride

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 27, 2008

The first of the seven deadly sins, considered the root of all others sins. It was this sin that caused Lucifer to fall from heaven.

The first of the seven deadly sins is pride. A simple definition of the word pride is an exaggerated opinion of one’s value and worth. It is the attitude of superiority over others. A biblical example of pride is the tower of Babel where the people said, we will make a name for ourselves. Tonight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (11:1-14:9) Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

In our survey of the book of Hosea we have proposed the theme as "God’s Redeeming Love"; this may have seemed strange... a. As we considered "God’s Indictment of Israel" in chapters 4-7 b. As we considered "God’s Punishment for Israel" in chap

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (11:1-14:9) INTRODUCTION 1. In our survey of the book of Hosea we have proposed the theme as "God’s Redeeming Love"; this may have seemed strange... a. As we considered "God’s Indictment of Israel" in chapters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Crying To Crying Out

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 23, 2014

Things change when we turn from crying about our circumstances to crying out to God about them.

Isaiah 30:18-26 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem; You shall weep no more. He will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happened To The Power?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 26, 2014

God is not short on power, so why is it that we do not have all of it that we should? Let us search for some possible answers.

What Happened to the Power? Mt. 17:14-21 14 ¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16 And I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Phone Number

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

prayer

GOD'S PHONE NUMBER Jeremiah 33:1-9 (text v. 3) I. The PERSON we entreat --"Call unto me…" (cf. v. 2). ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Big Shots? Really? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2017

No matter who we think we are, we are ultimately helpless, blubbering fools without God’s backing.

Big Shots? Really? (2 Kings 4:1-44) 1. A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Was The One Sign Jesus Would Give "the Sign Of Jonah"? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 30, 2013

A look at whether Jonah died in the whale as well as what the specific significance of the "sign of Jonah" is.

WHAT IS THE SIGN OF JONAH? Is the point that Jonah was in the whale or that Jonah was dead? - Matthew 12:38-40. - The point of the miracle is less the miracle of being in a whale or the specific time frame (“three days and three nights”) and more the miracle of resurrection. WHAT EXACTLY ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2021

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them.

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them. But now, Jesus is about to leave them, they will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Help Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 24, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week reflects on a woman who has suffered for 12 years with a bleeding ailment. She approaches Jesus "Seeking Help."

March 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 5:24b-34 Seeking Help Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As we continue the exploration of our Lenten theme of “Seekers,” tonight we consider one of the very frequent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Encounters - The Demoniac

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 1, 2018

Jesus finds us even when everyone has given up on us.

Encounters - Conversations with Jesus The Demoniac November 4, 2018 • This story is told in Matthew, Mark and Luke. (Synoptic Gospels) Luke 8:1b-3 NIV The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational