Sermons on Open Arms:

Crawling Out Of The Brokenness Hole #5 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 10, 2002 John 15:1-8 “Crawling Out of the Brokenness Hole” Alan Nelson, the pastor of the Scottsdale Family Church chronicles a time in his life that is very familiar to me. His story is much like my own. Every church I have pastored has done well. We have always grown, not always ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 11, 2006

Will you believe the report of the Lord?

Believe it or not! Isaiah 53:1-5 December 6, 2006 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thorny Soil

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Nov 8, 2003

What to do when you find thorns choking the spiritual life out of you.

Mark 4:3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: 4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-7, Mark 4:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Impossible Thing - Ii Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 29, 2016

God provided the complete, unexpected victory over Goliath.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING - II I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 20, 2016 David had gone to the battle line; heard Goliath’s roaring challenge to Israel; volunteered to engage him; been outfitted in Saul’s gear and found them wanting; dressed in his homespun and went to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa Claus

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

Santa lives at the North Pole, but Jesus is everywhere!

“Why Jesus is Better Than Santa Claus!” TEXT: Galatians 1:11-12 (NIV) “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Move Forward Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 4, 2013

When God sets us free, we will not just walk out but we shall leap like calves! To leap is bouncing in the air with joy!

Move forward! Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall” When God sets us free, we will not just walk out but we shall leap like calves! To leap is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dull Hearts Or Resurrected Hearts? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2017

We are all called to be either on the playing field battling for good against the forces of evil, or coaching or cheerleading or passing out the water to the players.

Thursday of 16th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel One would think that with all the smoke and lightning, and the other marvels that manifest God’s presence to the people of Israel, the last thing they would do after the Sinai event is to let their hearts grow dull. But that’s human nature, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Accept What God Allows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This funeral sermon is aimed at comforting believers as they mourn the loss of a precious daughter.

On behalf of the family of _______ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today. Despite the immense difficulty of today, we have the promises found in the Scriptures to cling to. We gather here today under the loving gaze of our Creator. We are here to find comfort, to seek wisdom, and to ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Topics: Funeral

All This And Heaven Too

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 24, 2017

About heaven

All This & Heaven Too! Who do I have in heaven but you oh Lord? What a beautiful thought! What an amazing statement! We, get Jesus at the end of this life. At the end of the road, our Savior is waiting for with arms open wide and we spend eternity with him in his paradise. Heaven is a Place. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Your Feet Dirty? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Living a life of greatness by serving.

Are Your Feet Dirty? (John 13:1-17) Introduction: “A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be cleaned by the hall ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Brand Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

It is the cross of Christ which is the object at once of His shame and His glory. This classic sermon by A. B. Simpson looks first at the marks of the Lord Jesus, and then at their reproduction in His followers.

"From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus" (Gal. 6:17). The word marks in this text is translated by Rotherham, "brand marks." The world describes a mark that has been branded into the flesh, and suggests the idea of the cruel practice of certain ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: *other

Going All The Way! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 10, 2001

As we study the early part of the book of Joshua today - I want us each to consider what it means for us to cross over ‘our’ spiritual Jordan AND go ALL the way with God (Real People - True Stories - part six)

"Joshua, Going All The Way...." Real People - TRUE Stories Part 6 TEXT: JOSHUA 1-4 [1:1-9] I am sure that most of us have heard the expression that Almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades. To almost hit your target with a grenade or to almost get a ringer, sometimes is good ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christmas Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 9, 2008

Christmas tells of first that God loves us. Secondly, that He is preparing a place for us. He trusted us to go share that Good News.

“Christmas Love” December 14, 2008 “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 3, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon and service in the series "Christmas Brings". (Drama by Chris St.Clair II included).

Series: Christmas Brings…[#2] JOY Luke 1:26-38 Welcome “The Joy Of The Lord” Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Offering Hymn 100 “Angels We Have Heard On High” Children’s Choir “Ain’t No Rock” “You Are My All In All” Introduction: In school I learned about a type of word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Want Your Church? No Smoking Or Beware Of Flames?

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 31, 2007

A message to compel to seek for, and how we can have Revival in our lives and churches

Intro: There’s an old saying that goes”Where there is smoke there is fire.” Well how do you want church this morning do you want it “No Smoking” or do you want a sign that says “Caution: Beware of flames? Look what Strongs concordance says about fire. Fire, flames, supernatural fire, fire for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Pentecostal