Sermons on Norman Cousins:

Mark The One Who Was Not A Failure Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 25, 2025

A message dealing with how we can fail bu not be a failure

Preaching Through Mark Bob Marcaurelle John Mark DEALING WITH FAILURE (2 TIM. 4:11) “Go tell His disciples, and Peter…..”Get Mark and bring him with you” (Mk. 16:7, 2 Tim. 4:11) A young man in the last century was born in poverty. His mother died when he was a baby. He had very little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

The early church celebrated this day long before they did Christmas. If we are unaware of this day it is due to the lack of understanding of the place of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church.

One of the oldest festival days in history is the Festival of Pentecost. It was one of the favorites of the Jews for centuries before Christ, and it has been a significant day in the church for two thousand years. It became the third great Christian feast after Christmas and Easter. It marks the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

A Simple Prayer For Complicated Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2020

In a culture that wants to hear and tell lies and are obsessed with who has what and how much they have, this prayer is a breath of fresh air. Our culture is very self-centered but Agur's prayer is God-centered.

Lessons From The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:7-9 Introduction: In recent years a lot of public attention has been focused on prayer. Our courts have banned prayer from public schools, public functions, and public display. And as we've seen in protest, regardless of opposition, it hasn't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

Clearing Up The Mess!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 19, 2021

Clearing up the mess! Luke chapter 2 verses 8-20 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Mess • Message • Messiah SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago (30/1/06). • A visitor to a British museum destroyed a set of priceless 300-year-old Chinese vases, • The accident happened when he tripped up on his shoelace, • The Daily Telegraph reports. • “The three Qing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Brethren

You May Never Know? Small Things

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021

One of my goals after 44 years of ministry is to FINISH WELL. Many of the seemingly small steps we take in ministry may seem to go unnoticed. Be faithful to your post of duty.

SMALL THINGS? YOU MAY NEVER SEE? YOU MAY NEVER KNOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A VICTIM SPIRIT WILL OFTEN SAY: LORD, I DON’T KNOW HOW I AM GOING TO DO THIS? WE NEED TO HAVE THE ATTITUDE TO SPEAK: LORD, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU ARE GOING TO HANDLE THIS! Can we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10, Zechariah 4:10, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Know God, Great Wisdom Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Sep 26, 2023

Knowledge and experience are wisdom. But no book can give Godly wisdom. Offering your body to God is wisdom. God perfects that which is His. When we know God, this is great wisdom

There are very clever people in this world. Some people have spent many hours studying to get degrees and other qualifications. We can read books and listen to lectures and speeches on various topics. It is possible to read manuals on how to fly an airline carrier. However, no matter how much you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-11, Luke 6:46-49, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

In Times Like These

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002

We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: United Methodist

An Intentional Witness Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Fifth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living an Intentional Life: Witness INTRODUCTION: President Clinton was down in the swamps where he slipped away from the Secret Service and was out jogging long the scenic paths that crisscross the country. As he was jogging, he accidentally tripped and fell off a narrow bridge into the black, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2003

Looks at the church and how it’s supposed to function as a family

Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and meditate but they are not going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #7 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because God desires that it grows but I may not want any of my family members who will take the spotlight away from me.

I received this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow – But Do I Want Anymore People #7 Philippians 2:1-8 For the last six weeks we have been looking at Church growth and some of the things that we do to sabotage that growth. I still believe that everyone here tonight ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now...not Later Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003

We must have the courage to act quickly.

NOW…NOT LATER Esther 4:1-17 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT QUICKLY. ?: Inductive KW: Portion TS: We will divide our study of Esther 4:1-17 into five sections demonstrating to us the urgency of courage. The _____ section is the… I. DISASTER (1-5) II. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Worship

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 14, 2003

IN THIS SERMON ON WORSHIP,WE SEE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORSHIP, THE INGREDIENTS OF WORSHIP, AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF WORSHIP.

THE WAY TO WORSHIP JOHN 4:19-26 I know something about everyone of you and then there are some things that I don’t know about you. But there is one thing I know for certain, and that is that there is a vacuum in your heart that won’t be satisfied unless God is worshiped in your life. The things of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Resurrection Of The Body And The Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2003

1. We were made for immortality. 2. What God is going to do cannot be duplicated. 3. God’s gift of immortality changes our life perspective.

A few year back, the newspapers carried the story a few years ago about a man who had been in a coma for several years, but suddenly and unexpectedly awoke. What happened was that the medical staff decided to work on his teeth while he was in the coma, and in preparation for the dental work gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:42-58

Denomination: Methodist

Defeating Disappointments

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2003

Looks at dealing with the disappointments in our lives.

Have you ever been disappointed? Really disappointed? Maybe you watched as your dreams crashed and burnt, or perhaps someone you loved and trusted let you down. My cousin’s 17 year old daughter has been planning her audition for Canadian Idol since it was first announced. She has an incredible ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keeping An Open Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Continue hearing what the Lord has to teach us about HOPE.

Introduction: Continue in hearing what the Lord has to teach us about hope. As a means of review and introduction…I want to begin by distinguishing three types of hope. Those based on… · Promises (of God) – “He will…” (Anchor) Began on Easter Sunday… the resurrection of Jesus Christ is our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational