Sermons on Nest Of A Rat:

Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2009

What will you tell people who ask, "Is Jesus really the ONLY way to heaven?"

We have been learning how to defend our Christian faith. The Christian faith believes in the reality of God, that the Bible is the Word of God, and Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life in heaven. Remember what God said through the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:2? “Preach the Word; be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Laughter Is Not The Best Medicine

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2010

James urges us to turn our laughter over sin into mourning.

“Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Sadie.” Sadie who? “Say de magic word and I’ll let you out!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Nobel.” Nobel who? “No bell so I knocked!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

#awesomelord Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 7, 2014

The Lord will be awesome in judgment so make use of his awesome grace now!

“Ottawa Obliterated! Vancouver Vaporized! Edmonton Eradicated!” Can you imagine waking up to news headlines like that? Sure, you’ve come to expect such language describing the previous night’s Oilers’ game. But what if those headlines were not about the hockey teams ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Struggling With Stress Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Stress is a common reality in life and learning how to cope with stress is essential to walking with Christ

Struggling with Stress Luke 8:22-25 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 5, 2013 Morning Service Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014

Are we allowing God to work through us and making sure that what we do is the best we have to offer and that God is getting the glory?

To God be the Glory 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction- Last several weeks we have looked at parables and passages of Scripture that has had us looking at our lives. We talked about emotional needs, attitudes, and last week we looked at change. No one likes changes because it involves change ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Mixed Emotions Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 15, 2010

Exposition of Ps 27 regarding David's confidence in God, as well as his dependence on God

Text: Psalm 27:1-14, Title: Mixed Emotions, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/14/10, AM A. Opening illustration: China 1984, Brother Yun had just been beaten, electrocuted, tortured, kicked, frozen, starved, and transported to the second prison of his first stent in the big house, and as he prepared for another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

#12 Undersatnding Love: Recognize There Are Pitfalls And Traps.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2016

This is the 12 installment on Understanding love. This is part of a series or this lesson can stand alone. We need to learn to identify the traps and pitfalls of love. Guard your heart ---

#12 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: RECOGNIZE THE THERE ARE PITFALLS AND TRAPS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. With this lesson I have cheese and a hidden trap... I eat some cheese and tell how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Who Want To Get Rich

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013

To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to get rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:9 (Amplified Bible) 6:9 But those who crave to be rich fall into temptation and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Soars! Fear Crawls.

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2022

Many Christians have settled for survival existence; they’re not expecting the abundance or the supernatural of God. They have been crippled by anxiety, disappointments, or fears. God commands us to wake up to faith.

FAITH SOARS! FEAR CRAWLS. 2 Tim 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things in our lives that cause us to worry. Rick Majerus, men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah, recently captured a common concern: “Everyone’s worried about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learnings From Peter: Rewards And Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 2, 2021

The issue of pain and suffering is much known. Yet, we struggle to make sense of it or react to it the right way. Let us learn from Peter on how not to, and how to, address this issue.

Learnings from Peter : Rewards and Suffering Past 15 or so months have been a series of struggles for many of us. It all started with the Wuhan virus and then it went through the cycle of restrictions to complete lockdowns to partial opening up to elections to the second wave to the complete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 16:21-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Peter 5:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020

Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The story begins with the folly of Noah drinking wine until he was drunk. All of the trouble began with alcohol. This was not much of a start for the new world

Violence is not limited to the destruction of life and property. If one destroys love, truth, and understanding, or any virtue or value, that is emotional, social or intellectual violence. As Christian we would certainly agree to deprive men of the Gospel is to do violence to their souls. To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-28

Being A Part Of God’s Story Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 28, 2023

The dreams of Joseph lay out the larger vision of what God will fulfill in His life. What can we learn from it about the way God works?

- Sermon series: “Character Amid Crisis.” - Joseph is not necessary the most important of the OT characters. That would probably go to Abraham or Moses or David. But I think Joseph stands as the greatest saint of the OT in his behavior. He doesn’t have the major lapses in his behavior like most of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath's Gift

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 3, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 9

June 2, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 The Sabbath’s Gift Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One Sunday morning a mother called up the stairs to her son. “Son, it’s time to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 17, 2025

There’s a difference between serving and being used up.

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled Sub-Title: Protect Your Peace, Guard Your Gifts, and Watch Your Heart Scripture Foundation: Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Matthew 7:6 – “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal