Sermons on Nurturers:

A Powerful Father's Blessing

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 2, 2014

As Dad's, we should never underestimate the power we have to bestow, with our lives, blessings upon our children

“A Powerful Father’s Blessing” (Father’s Day Message) Genesis 48: 1-22 INTRO: 1. After Joseph had been given the throne, second only to Pharaoh himself, he didn’t seek revenge—He sought his father. a. Sought after the one who had nurtured the faith in him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Begins Where The Will Of God Is Known. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 1, 2014

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Dwight L. Moody said “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.” Charles Spurgeon said “Faith obliterates time, annihilates distance, and brings future ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014

Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Return To Sender? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2013

At least part of this lesson is adapted from a Jerry Shirley lesson entitled, "A True Baby Dedication." This lesson reminds us of the need to dedicate/return our children to the God who has given them to us.

1. Our Baby Dedication brings to mind a practical question: Parents, have you considered returning your children to God? a. A Frustrated dad says, “I didn’t know that was possible. I thought He had a no return policy.” b. Bill Cosby’s routine in which he told his kids ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis: Confessions Of A Dying Church Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.

As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women & Wives Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 13, 2012

The Book of Proverbs places the responsibility for guiding the home according to the wisdom of God not only on the husband but also on the wife. A good wife makes the home a haven where development & devotion occur.

WOMEN & WIVES PROVERBS 19:13-14 The Book of Proverbs places the responsibility for guiding the home according to the wisdom of God not only on the husband but also on the wife. A good wife makes the home a haven where development and devotion occur. How good it is to have a loyal, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Character

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 2, 2013

Are you honoring your mother only today by a tiny token or am I honoring her by a lifestyle that warms her heart and provokes thanks to God rather than tears before Him

It is called Mother’s Day, not wife’s or wives’ day for the simple reason that it is the day children honor their mothers, not husbands honoring wives or fathers honoring mothers. It is a day when children reexamine what mothers mean to them. It is a day when children reexamine their relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passion

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

Love the Lord you God with all your heart, soul, and mind - God wants a passionate relationship with us. Because of sin, our relationship with God has been tarnished but God is constantly seeking you out, wanting to restore you to a passionate love of Him

Passion – A Sermon on Matt. 22:34-46 Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. When asked what the greatest commandment in the Law is, Jesus replied “Love the Lord you God with all your heart, with all your soul, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

True Love Is Priceless Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

True Love is priceless because within the confines of true love we can experience #1 Freedom, #2 Unity and #3 Peace.

Intro • I have had the blessed opportunity to sit down and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ so far with two of my three children. • I’m still praying for my youngest and I have faith that he will one day come to know Jesus as his Lord and Savior. • Not only have shared the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Resist Temptation

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 12, 2016

Jesus' temptation teaches how to handles life temptations.

Luke 4:1-13 How to Resist Temptation Welcome on this Valentine’s Day. It is ironic that this is also the First Sunday in Lent. Lent is generally that season of the year when people have chosen a favorite treat or some vice to give up for these six weeks. One man said his children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Incapable, Yet Faithful Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 28, 2017

When it comes to reaping a harvest, we are very limited in what we have control over. All we can do is plant the seed, share the Gospel, but the harvest rests in the Lord's hands. We are not called to produce life, but sow the seed that leads to life.

Incapable, yet Faithful Mark 4: 26-29 Our text today once again deals with sowing and harvest. While the sower must put forth sufficient effort in preparing the soil and sowing the seed, he has no control over the harvest. He can faithfully cultivate the ground, keeping the field free of weeds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 5, 2017

Jesus used the tiny mustard seed as a comparison to the Kingdom of God. Although it was small, it had potential to become great. The church would start very small, but soon make a significant and eternal impact on humanity.

Little is Much Mark 4: 30-34 As we continue in Mark, we come to the fourth and final parable Jesus revealed to His disciples during this moment of teaching. Due to the resistance and unbelief of many, Jesus chose to teach primarily in parables. Those who genuinely sought truth would receive it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

"The Resurrection And The Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus wants to be in relationship with us.

“The Resurrection and The Life” John 11:1-45 People need friends. We are social beings. It’s an innate trait, undeniable and inescapable. We crave human companionship. As much as our inner cowboy might like the idea of riding off alone into the sunset, real people cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

"Breaking The Cycle Of Abuse" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2017

there are 3 rules in every dysfunctional family. In this message, I will describe them and describe how families can change.

FAMILY MATTERS “Breaking the Cycle of Abuse” Numbers 14:18 and 2nd Corinthians 5:17 “The LORD is slow to anger and filled with unfailing love, forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. But he does not excuse the guilty. He lays the sins of the parents upon their children; the entire family is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Changes"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 30, 2017

How can we cooperate with God's work in our lives to transform us?

We come to the "V" in "recovery", which stands for "voluntarily." Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. 1. Where do our character defects come from? A. My Chromosomes - They are inherited. Your parents contributed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist