Sermons on Nothing To Do:

Why Do I Suffer? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

1st in a 3 part series that gives us significant answers to life through intimate encounters with Jesus.

WHY DO I SUFFER? Luke 8:40-46 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES: The 5th grade Bible School class was reading about the tremendous crowds that followed Jesus during his earthly ministry. “Why do you think so many people wanted to be around Jesus?” the teacher asked. One boys hand shot up- “Because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Do You Swim? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2019

This passage in James encourages us away from negative words and towards positive speech which is obviously the fresh water.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES WHERE DO YOU SWIM? JAMES 3:1-12 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION You know, I really hate preaching on things that I need sermons on. It makes me feel more like a hypocrite than I already feel most of the time. As Christians, we have a high bar set by Jesus Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Disappoint Jesus?

Contributed by Dennis King on Jan 31, 2023

The Bible is full of many godly and ungodly characters who disappointed God by disobeying Him. Have you ever thought that you were a disappointment to Jesus?

The Bible is full of many godly and ungodly characters who disappointed God by disobeying Him. Have you ever thought that you were a disappointment to Jesus? I have. Well, if you have those thoughts, don't feel alone. You can bet many people have had the same distressing thoughts. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:9, 1 Kings 16:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have Ears?

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

Communication is important and the most importnat communication is of the word of God. And when it comes to God’s word do we have ears?

“Do We Have Ears?” Luke Chapter 8 Last week we finished up a five week series on the Impact of the Cross. I don’t know about you – BUT I really was impacted by the cross this Easter season like never before.… I don’t want to be unmoved or distressed by the cross ever again – rather I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Black Lives Do Matter!

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 22, 2020

We are all made in God's image and have equal value and deserve equal justice.Our God is concerned about justice for the oppressed. The body of Christ must weep and suffer with those who weep and suffer, and do what we can to relieve their suffering.

A. Kent Hughes tells a story about John Reed, a man who drove a school bus in Australia. 1. The bus carried both whites and aborigines and the boys on the bus were constantly fussing and fighting about their racial differences. 2. Finally, John had heard all the bickering he could stand between ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:24-26, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 82:3-4, Proverbs 31:8-9, Micah 6:8, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do I Say?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025

God revives weary hearts with comfort, presence, and strength, transforming deserts into renewal and calling His people to rise, hope, and speak again.

INTRODUCTION — WHEN THE WORLD FEELS HEAVY There are seasons when a pastor, a parent, a believer, a friend, looks out at the world and quietly asks a question nobody hears but God: “Lord… what do I even say anymore?” What do I say when hearts are tired? What do I say when the world is ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Have Mercy Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 4, 2002

Mercy is not just you scratch my back I scratch yours. It is doing everything we can and expecting nothing in return

Have Mercy Matt. 5:7 Illustration: Millions of people were gathered before the Throne of God. Some of the groups near the front talked heatedly and were belligerent. “How can God judge us, they asked?” God is in heaven where all is beauty and light, what does He know about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#3divine Possibilities: Starving At A Feast? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

When people sit around and do nothing God’s people starve. God has a plan of deliverance and there is food a plenty!

SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: STARVING TO DEATH AT A FEAST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches forgiveness; 6. Rising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Neglect

Contributed by Lowell Williams on Jul 16, 2009

Neglect in any area of life is tragic, but in the spiritual realm, hearing the Gospel message and doing nothing about it is infinitely more tragic.

THE DANGER OF NEGLECT. (Hebrews 2:1-4) What if... What if God failed to take the time to bless us today because we neglected to take the time to thank Him yesterday? What if God decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we neglected to follow Him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

While there is nothing we can do on our own to be saved. Evidence of an active growing Christian life is seen in our works.

A pastor I learned under once pointed out that we never want to be back window Christians. I asked him what a back-window Christian was. He said it was an old southern term that pointed to people who attended church every Sunday and then threw their bibles in the back window of their cars and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Silent Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

“The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

What Could Jesus Do With Healing? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 28, 2003

Teaching regarding healing.

31Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. 32They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. 33In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an evil spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, 34"Ha! What do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44, Luke 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Which Jesus Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025

There's only one true Jesus, but there are many false concepts of Jesus whom people follow. Do you follow a religious Jesus who requires rituals and works for salvation. Then, think again.

As we mentioned in our bulletin this morning, we begin a new series of messages today entitled "Meet the Real Jesus?' And I'm going to begin this morning by asking each of you here, "Which Jesus do you follow?" Now, yes, I'm anticipating some questions or comments which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Isaiah 64:6, James 2:10, Romans 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Do Not Destroy (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 24, 2022

When those who rule are unjust, how shall the Christian respond? David provides a model for godly response in this 58th Psalm as he encourages the godly to look to the Lord for His deliverance.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID. Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods? Do you judge the children of man uprightly? No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth. The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 10, 2018

The Christian possesses knowledge that is not available to outsiders. Therefore, followers of the Christ must encourage their hearts that they know Christ, that they are secure in Him and they are to honour Him.

“We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” [1] “The trouble with world is not that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist