Sermons on Nurturers:

Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Let's Get Physical

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 29, 2008

This week we will address the physical area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. Basically, it means giving God our bodies to use for His glory

7UP: Let’s Get Physical Romans 12:1 September 28, 2008 This week we are taking a look at the physical area of the seven areas that we are to give up to God (7UP to God). If we are to follow Jesus holistically, that is completely set apart for his use, in a community of holistic people, then we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

bearing one another’s burdens... the early church was united, generous, and powerful witnesses

The Safest Place On Earth Experiencing Biblical Community: Acts 4:23-35 Intro: For the last several weeks I’ve been talking about our need for community – for a place to love as Jesus loved, and to be loved for who we are. I’ve shared that I’ve been feeling lonely, like there is no one outside ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Gold Thread Of A Mother's Love

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 12, 2007

There is a small thread that holds the family and society together, it is the love of a Mother.

THE THREAD OF LIFE -- A MOTHER’S LOVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. I. THE GOLD THREAD OF A MOTHER’S LOVE TAKES MANY FORMS. IT MAY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Samson's Mum Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 3, 2008

The are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned, but they are there for a reason, and we can still learn from their lives.

Little Known Characters #2 – Samson’s Mum 2nd March 2008 am Who can tell me who Samson’s mother was? There are many characters in the Bible whose name is not even mentioned. However, we have already seen that there are no mistakes in the Bible and even though their name is not mentioned, their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Leader And Many Followers Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

All pastors are temporary. There is only one permanent pastor, the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Mark 1:14-20 E3B 1/25/09 Hope Lutheran, Plainwell Pr. Dale B. Krueger One Leader and Many Followers 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How You Can Live The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Johnathan Hester on Jun 13, 2008

Through meditating ,The Holy Spirit Has Revealed too Me That ,,,,,{amen} The Lord’s Prayer is much more than just a model of how best to pray. It’s a statement of how to get to know God’s heart. And when you live out those words, God will transform you

How You Can Live the Lord’s Prayer Through meditating ,The Holy Spirit Has Revealed too Me That ,,,,,{amen} The Lord’s Prayer is much more than just a model of how best to pray. It’s a statement of how to get to know God’s heart. And when you live out those words, God will transform you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

2011, A Better Year Ahead

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 25, 2010

The enemy has affected some of us through this battle of the mind with small thinking and inferior self esteem even convincing us that we just don’t measure up to doing anything significant for Jesus Christ.

2011, A Better Year Ahead Philippians 4:6-8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

A Message For People Like Me Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

We are overloaded!!! Americans are living their lives at a break-neck pace, pushing the limits to live up to the expectations put on them by society. When compared to lives fifty years ago we see that there is something conspicuously missing. Our lives have very little time and space; if any. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Real-Life Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2011

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 with reference to Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam. Putnam has developed a spiritual growth wheel diagram that he explains in his book and which is used in this sermon to explain growth to spiritual maturity.

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 13, 2011 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 “Real-Life Discipleship” New faces are popping up weekly at children’s play groups and on neighborhood park benches, although not in the weather we’re having today! These new faces carefully watch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Perils Of A Fruitless Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010

When we abide in Christ, we will produce fruit that will glorify God and help enlarge his Kingdom.

Perils of a Fruitless Life Luke 13:6-9 INTRODUCTION A. Disappointments and unmet expectations are a regular part of life. 1. Women who just cannot get pregnant. 2. Continue to have miscarriages. 3. Bright children whose parents don’t have money to send them to college (child has great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Announcement

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013

Only Mary was there to hear the greatest of announcements.

The Great Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Introduction There have been some great announcements in history. I can remember being at Yankees stadium as a child enjoying my birthday present when the game was interrupted. The loudspeaker rang out that the first men had safely landed on the moon. I can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Curses The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

Jesus curses a fig tree as an acted out parable of the Jerusalem church leadership

Jesus curses the fig tree The Setting –Jesus enters Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, the first day of the week. He is met with great celebration. Last week we talked about the crowds cutting down branches to lay along the road like a red carpet, others even put their coats on the path ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing God In Your Life

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jun 8, 2021

Last week we talked about going through the spiritual wilderness experience, were you feel God is silent in your life, and you don’t sense His presence. However, we concluded that God is never silent, and He is always present in our lives.

Last week we talked about going through the spiritual wilderness experience, were you feel God is silent in your life, and you don’t sense His presence. However, we concluded that God is never silent, and He is always present in our lives. As Christians, we are to know that God is at work in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 16:8, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational