Sermons on Nursing Home Message:

"Sweep The House"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 7, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the COIN was LOST, at HOME, where you don’t expect to FIND LOST THINGS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of God when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: Luke 15:1-7 (Parable of The Lost Sheep); Luke 15:8-10 (Parable of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

For God Took Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 18, 2006

This sermon is dedicated in memory of Mrs. Annie Pierre. It reminds every believer that at the end of his earthly pilgrimage, God will take him home.

In our text today, we are introduced to a man who’s unique-ness was unrivaled. He was not Moses, the lawgiver. He was not Elijah, the King of the prophets. He was not David, the most notorious of the Kings. He was not Abraham, the Father of the Jewish nation. He was not Nimrod, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:5-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Prescription For A Healthy Family

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

God has a prescription that you can take to heal the broken home. And that cure is found in our text of Colossians 3:17-21

Colossians 3:17-21 (NASB) Introduction: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 3: The Manger

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2010

God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at a relatives, near the temple, or at the home of the rich. However, He choose for Jesus to be born in a stable.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHY DID GOD CHOOSE A MANGER? 1. God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at relatives, near the Temple, the home of the rich. “In the fullness of time God sent” (Gal. 4:4). “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). God had a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of The Bell Rope Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2010

Uses a powerful illustration of a bell rope to drive home how we can forgive people who've sinned against us.

OPEN: I get a daily devotion from a website called “heartlight.org” Back in August, I read the following story by Patrick Odum. Apparently, in New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Surefire Ways To Ruin Your Family Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

God’s word gives clear examples of mistakes to be avoided for the sake of our homes Yes, this sermon has 10 points!

1 Corinthians 10:6-12 I’m the youngest of 5 boys and a girl. There’s something good about being the youngest: you get to learn from everyone else’s mistakes. And my youngest brother, Ken, made some! Now, Ken turned out just fine. He’s brilliant, my good friend, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Leave Your Glorious Perch!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 4, 2007

Don’t Leave Your Glorious Perch! 1) Mt. Sinai was just a stopping place. 2) Mt. Zion is your home.

Do you know what a “false” summit is? A false summit is a lesser peak on a mountain. It looms large from lower elevations giving hikers the impression that once they reach the top of that peak they will have conquered the mountain. Of course that’s not the case. The false summit just blocks the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From A Worm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 16, 2007

The Lord Jesus said "I am a worm". The humble worm has many important lessons for us. Handicap, honour, health, home.

Charles Darwin spent his life promoting the wicked theory of evolution. In his final years, however, all this changed. He turned his back on evolution and received Christ as his Saviour (evolutionists do not want people to know this). On one occasion Darwin was speaking about worms. This is what he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:6

Nobody Ever Spoke Like This Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2020

The viral pandemic is forcing us back into our homes, our families, so that we can give voice and action to our repentance.

Saturday of the Fourth Week in Lent 2020 “No Man Ever Spoke Like This Man” As I write these lines, our nation and the world is continuing in the grip of a health crisis that is unparalleled since the pandemic of 1918 and the year following, which was a flu that killed 50 million human beings ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53, Matthew 27:41-43, Psalm 7:2-12, Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

What To Do With Life's Burdens

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017

Sooner or later every home, every person, every one of us, finds our self with burdens that seem too heavy to bear.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:5,2; Psalm 55:22 ILL. After hearing & reading all the health warnings in the media, someone wrote the following:. Brace yourself. Somewhere, they’re plotting the scare of the week. Air is polluted; water is too. Fish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Galatians 6:5, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Homegoing Celebration

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

Home Going Celebration for a dear lady of our congregation. Comfort can be found in the scriptures. Here are some that were part of her life.

Home Going Celebration and Memorial for a dear elderly lady of our church. These words are for the comfort of those of us who remain behind. Psalm 23 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 8, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, for most of us, on the Earth, our first brush with the law happened at home

LAW by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 8, 2020) “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6: 23, King James Version [KJV]); “O, death, where is thy sting? O ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58, James 1:15, John 1:1, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 15:10-11, Genesis 2:16-18, Proverbs 6:23, Exodus 31:18, Deuteronomy 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

A Celebration Like No Other Series

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Oct 31, 2022

This is not our home! But there WILL be a homecoming for those of us who are in Christ Jesus… and there will be a HUGE and EXCITING celebration on that day when it comes! It will be a celebration like no other!

INTRODUCTION ILL: There’s a story about an old missionary couple who had been working in Africa for years and were returning to New York City to retire. They had no pension; their health was broken; they were defeated, discouraged, and afraid. They discovered they were booked on the same ship ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-44, Exodus 23:16, Psalm 118:25, Matthew 21:8-9, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, Matthew 13:36-43, Numbers 29:12-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Weapon - Genesis 16 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

When someone mistreats you at work, someone mistreats you at home, someone mistreats you at school or in any situation, this is the secret weapon.

Today I’m going to share with you a truth that you need in your life. Some of you are going to need this tool that I’m going to share right now in your hearts. The challenges you’re facing right now require this tool to be ready and available for you so you can put it into practice now. It’s a word ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Burlap Christmas

Contributed by Merv Birky on Dec 26, 2000

Christmas Service message/meditation.

MRB Beth-El 2000-12-24 Burlap Christmas – Luke 2:1-20 I. God appearing in human form not unique to Christianity. A. Whether eastern mystery religions, Greek mythologies, African nature religions, the “gods” often show up looking like humans. 1. Often as a trick rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite