Sermons on Obsessions:

Grace For Les Miserables

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 31, 2012

Sermon related to Les Miserables. Originally written to relate to musical being presented at our high school, it uses clips from the 1998 movie. Content would be applicable to the 2012 movie

GRACE for LES MISERABLES—selected Les Miz is remarkable story of people living in misery of sin: personal, social, government Finale: “They will live again in freedom in the garden of the Lord.” How will that happen? Revolution? Love? Grace and redemption This is what Jesus said he was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Derailed By Distractions

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2019

Today it seems we have so many distraction because we are so busy. Distractions can become spiritual death What can be hindering real growth? Be accountable!.

DERAILED BY DISTRACTIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:5 (MSG) Those who think they can do it on their own end up obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiving, Trusting, Forgetting Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2020

What is the relationship between forgiving and trusting? Forgiving and forgetting? What should be our primary motive in forgiving?

Forgiving, Trusting, Forgetting 1. Once upon a time in their marriage, Saul Rosenberg did something really stupid. Ethel Rosenberg chewed him out for it. He apologized, they made up. However, from time to time, Ethel would mention what he had done. "Honey," Saul finally said one day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-9, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11, Jeremiah 31:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Quality Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 16, 2021

Life is made up of many factors which contribute to the overall quality.

Craig D. Lounsbrough a licensed Professional Counsellor in the State of Colorado and ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance once remarked: “Our egos are utterly convinced that ‘quality of life’ is found in the ‘domineering of life.’ And a very simple way to effectively destroy the whole of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22-27, Proverbs 28:20

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 16, 2021

May God help us to see the darkness of lust for the deadly sin it is, and to reclaim our innocence as the children of light, in all goodness, righteousness and truth.

Ephesians 5:1-12 A national conference of church youth leaders was held at a hotel in the Midwest several years ago. At first the hotel manager was impressed by the friendly Christian witness of his guests, and he interacted very openly with the conference organizers as they shared their faith ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

Clothe Yourselves With Compassion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 28, 2022

I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest.

CLOTHE YOURSELVES WITH COMPASSION Introduction I’m grateful that we are having Compassion Sunday, because of all of the qualities a Christian should have, compassion for others is one of the greatest. One of the things I love about Forsythe Church is the consistent compassion that is evident here. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Luke 6:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abide In Me, Living The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 1, 2021

We are practicing this abiding in Christ as we worship together with the hope that it will continue after the benediction is pronounced and the postlude ends.

Like the good shepherd of last week’s text, this week’s image of the vine is another extended metaphor, which also borrows from and adapts Old Testament imagery for Israel. Whereas the Synoptic parable of the vineyard is a story of violence and greed (Mark 12:1-12), this image of the vine is one ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Tame That Temper Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 10, 2021

This is the 9th message in the series, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

Anger is an emotion that most of us as human beings deal with. However, if we do not manage this emotion the right way, it will certainly hamper our relationships with people. Why do we get angry? There are several reasons why we could get angry. Let me mention a few. We may get angry if someone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:5-6, John 2:13-22, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 5:21-22, Proverbs 14:29, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Ehud Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 2, 2022

The Left-handed Deliverer

September 03, 2022 The book of Judges diverges dramatically from the relative faithfulness of the people in the book of Joshua. Through obedience and trust in the power of God, Canaan was mostly – but not completely – conquered. • Joshua 13:1 - Now Joshua was old and advanced in years, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Heart Is A Heavy Weight: Learning To Grieve Well Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the fourth talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

Grief. it is not a thing we like to think about, it is not something that we very commonly talk about, even with those that are closest to us. And that is because grief is so incredibly difficult. It is an agonizing emotion to deal with. to deal with loss of any kind. Grief is the anguish ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of money as a tool to serve God's purposes, rather than a master to be served, drawing on biblical scripture and a real-life example of a coal mine fire in Centralia, Pennsylvania.

In May 1962, a coal mine fire started in a small town called Centralia, Pennsylvania. It spread to mine tunnels, and because of the high carbon monoxide levels, all the local mines closed. Numerous attempts were made to put the fire out, but the narrow tunnels in multiple directions made it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Mark 10:17-27

Topics: Financial Freedom, Eternal Impact, Servitude

Sermon Series: Simple Money, Rich Life

Causes Of Backsliding And How To Overcome Them Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Backsliding is a gradual process that happens when a believer neglects spiritual disciplines, compromises with sin, or allows distractions to take the place of God. However, God’s mercy is always available to restore those who repent.

CAUSES OF BACKSLIDING AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 2:19 "Your own wickedness will correct you, and your backslidings will rebuke you. Know therefore and see that it is an evil and bitter thing that you have forsaken the Lord your God, and the fear of Me ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:19, Proverbs 14:14, Hebrews 10:38-39, Matthew 24:12, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Did These Weeds Come From?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 24, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 16

July 23, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Where Did These Weeds Come From? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Sunday we heard the parable of the sower who sows seed. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Scholars And Apostasy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 13, 2024

You can be highly educated and still spiritually ignorant.

Scholars and Apostasy Question: MY FIRST QUESTION IS ABOUT YOU ACTUALLY. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU ARE CONSIDERED A BIBLE SCHOLAR. I SEEN YOU HAVE A DOCTORS DEGREE IN BIBLE OR THEOLOGY, ARE YOU A SCHOLAR? MY NEXT QUESTION IS HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT DR. ______ LEAVING THE FAITH. HE WAS ONE OF THE TOP ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord’s Prayer 12: As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 3, 2024

How often do we say this phrase everyday when we say the Lord's Prayer - AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US? Do we stop and think what we are saying and really mean it? Should we expect God our Father to forgive us if we can't forgive those who wrong us?

Lord’s Prayer 12: AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US As a young priest, John Wesley spent a short time in Georgia, USA serving as a missionary in Savannah whilst his brother Charles served as chaplain to the governor. On hearing the general say, 'Sir, I never forgive', John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 13:5