Sermons on Norman Cousins:

Unless

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 7, 2012

We all need some help from time-to-time. It is a “fact” of life and living. And more times than not we are doomed as-it-were Unless God stepped in.

Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” John Wooden “Let no feeling of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon I: Season's Greetings! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

As Christmas approaches and folks say to one and all, "Season's Greetings", let Christians turn the greeting into a gift by adding Isaiah's message: "for unto us the Prince of Peace has come!"

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON I: SEASON’S GREETINGS Norman Rockwell was one of America’s all-time favorite painters of scenes typical of the warmth associated with the story-book kind of life we all longed for as we grew up. His paintings depict stories that give me a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16

Frustration’s Shrapnel And Friendship’s Blessings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2019

Wise people anticipate and adjust to the foolishness around them and seek out constructive, spiritual relationships

Frustration’s Shrapnel and Friendship’s Blessings (Proverbs 27:14-17) 1. Life can be frustrating. 2.A boy asks his father to explain the differences among irritation, aggravation, and frustration. Dad picks up the phone and dials a number at random. When the phone is answered he asks, "Can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So, What's Wrong With Avis?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003

There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marys Journey

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 4, 2007

For Mary and Joseph their suffering for Jesus came before He was even born. It continued as they accepted the gift of being his earthly parents.

Mary s Journey Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matt 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14 Dan 9:21 This second week of Advent I want to look at Mary and her journey to Bethlehem. Last week we learned that Jesus traveled the furthest to be in Bethlehem for He left heaven to descend to earth in bodily form. But what of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unexpected Messiah

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 24, 2006

Those who were expecting God’s deliverer, the Messiah, were confused when Jesus came on the scene offering a Kingdom, not of this world as they expected, but a Kingdom to Come of Peace and Trusting Service.

I Corinthians 4:1-5 St. Matthew 11:2-10 Unexpected Messiah During the Advent Season we sang hymns and read lessons about the promised Christ, the Messiah who would deliver the Children of Israel from bondage. Many First Century followers of St. John the Baptist as well as followers of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-10

Denomination: Anglican

Depth Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

What does it mean to grow deep in small groups?

Last week we started a new series called Growth Through Groups and we began to take a look at three different areas that we will grow through groups- community, depth, and accountability. We looked at community, and how we need to do life together with other like minded people. People with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2011

Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2 What rewards to get when you are being tried on your loyalty to God?

Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2 Esther 3:2 All the royal officials at the king's gate knelt down and paid honor to Haman, for the king had commanded this concerning him. But Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor. (NIV) Esther 3:2 And all the king's servants, that were in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014

Prayer intensifies with fasting, the fire of our spirit draws us closer to Christ Jesus and closer to God Almighty. Praying for what you want "is yours for the asking".

LORD Teach Me To Pray Intensify by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (St. John 10:10, King James Version, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42

Denomination: Friends

In Christ Alone: "I Did Not Recognize Him"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Not once but twice, John the Baptist said: "I did not recognize Him"

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 27, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “I Did Not Recognize Him” [Part Three] John 1:29-34 Previously in part one of this sermon series entitled, “In Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Traditions: Preparation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

An important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart.We make the best kind of preparation for Christmas when we fulfill our calling in Jesus, preach & live a compelling message, & understand our relationship with Him

Traditions: Preparation Mark 1:1-8 The most important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart John fulfilled his calling. John preached and lived a compelling message. John had an accurate perspective of himself. How do we make the best kind of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Esther

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006

FOR THIS COURSE, I was born, and FOR THIS COURSE I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth

Sermon Title: Esther Long time ago, there was a girl called Hadassah. She is a very beautiful girl and was a Jewish. Her parents died at her young age. So her cousin name Mordecai decided to take care of her. One day King Xerxes, the king of Persia gave a notice to all cities ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

An Investment In Hope

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 5, 2020

In a world which is increasingly unstable, what should the follower of Christ do? How shall we invest our lives to ensure that we accomplish something of eternal worth?

“The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the guard that was in the palace of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 16, 2006

This is the survivor based message for the third Purpose "You Were Created to Become Like Christ"

Week 4 Discipleship Winning Your Immunity Challenge Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. You might say that it was His “Forty Days of Purpose”. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan