Sermons on Nurtures:

Why Women Reject Expensive, Materialistic, Self-Absorbed Men. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2024

In today’s society, there’s a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else.

In today's society, there's a growing trend of men who prioritize their physical appearance, material possessions, and financial status above all else. But is this really what women want? Do they need an "expensive" husband to be happy and fulfilled? The Unwanted Traits: - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

God's House Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God's House

Psalm 122 God's House 1. The Place of Gladness Here The Inspiration - 1 I was glad The Invitation - when they said unto me, The Integration - Let us The Inclination - go into The Installation - the house of the Lord. There is Grace, Goodness, Godliness, and Glory in ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Inheriting Eternal Life And Entering Heaven Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical requirements for inheriting eternal life and entering heaven.

As believers, we often wonder what it takes to inherit eternal life and enter heaven. The Bible provides clear guidance on this matter, emphasizing the importance of faith, repentance, and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical requirements for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Preach - Be Ready!

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 10, 2023

We should always be ready to Proclaim Christ

In the vast tapestry of Pauline epistles, 2 Timothy stands as a poignant letter from the aging apostle to his beloved disciple and fellow laborer, Timothy. Within the pages of this final communication, we find a charge that resonates through the corridors of time and speaks directly to those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Anglican

Trusting God's Plan For Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical promise that God will send you your spouse, and how you can trust in His divine matchmaking.

Are you tired of swiping through dating apps, attending singles' events, and wondering when you'll meet "the one"? As a child of God, you can rest assured that your Heavenly Father has a beautiful plan for your life, including your future spouse. In this sermon, we'll explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

The Power Of Woo

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 27, 2008

God prefers that we woo people rather than whop them.

Title: The Power of Woo Text: Colossians 4:5-6 The Big Idea: God prefers we woo people rather than whop them. Introduction: I’m reading a new book titled, unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons based on research from the Barna ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Positive Parent Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 26, 2007

Some of God’s guidelines on how to parent with positive attitudes and actions.

BECOMING A POSITIVE PARENT Part 3 of 6 in the series "When Relationships Disappoint You – How to Find Peace in the Pain" The national news recently revealed how Hollyweird actor Alec Baldwin royally chewed out his 12-year-old daughter by leaving her a very angry and belittling voicemail. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact momen

Sudden Impact Part III – “I AM” Series Thesis: The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-9, Luke 10:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2003

Mothers (or parents) communicate an atmosphere as much as they communicate specific ideas; we as children cannot rid ourselves of that atmosphere, good or bad. But faith in God can lift us to a new self-esteem.

Just about everybody has a story that involves Mom’s voice. Just about anyone can tell you something distinctive about the things Mother used to say. We can remember not only what she said, but also the way she said it, the tone of voice she used. It’s surprising how many of us can remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Journey In, Journey Out Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

The primary source of our failure to be externally focused Christians and an inside out church is found in the tension between the development of the inward life the saint and his outward life.

1. I have been talking about letting God turn us inside out. a. Most of my emphasis over these past few weeks has been about letting God use you, about getting your focus off of “your wants and desires” and paying attention to what God is doing and how He wants to change the world through you. b. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

Life Just Never Seams To Go As Planned.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014

Life never goes as planned: for example, have you ever invested years of your life in another person only to watch something go wrong: as something happens, and your investments all go wrong as they make one stupid mistake after another.

Title: Life just never seams to go as planned. Word Count: 2993 This sermon was delivered to both congregations in St John in Girvan, and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th December 2013: (both are Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

The Place For Us-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware of the the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. But how can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

The PLACE for US-I—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sloth Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

This sermon looks at the Deadly Sin of Sloth. Often when we think of sloth, we think of people who are lazy and aren’t doing anything with their lives. In a word, they’re lazy. When most of us picture the idea of sloth we picture someone like Frank. So wh

Sloth Matthew 25:24-25, 44-45 Frank is 32 years old, lives in his parent’s home and works part time at a restaurant. His parents pay all of his bills and provide all of his meals. Frank doesn’t have lots of friends and he doesn’t go out very much. He spends the majority of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Experience The Spirit's Life? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to correct the love for religion over relationship, we are told that the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all Believers.

The question I would like to start us thinking about is: “HOW do I experience the life of the Spirit?” Let’s explore that idea this morning in this message which is titled.... Choosing to live IN the Spirit Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parent-Child Relationship

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 28, 2009

Applying Paul’s admonition of "submit ourselves to one another" to the parent-child relationship and to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.

Parent - Child Relationships Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist