Sermons on Physical Abuse:

Faithfulness Yields Fruitfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 23, 2007

End Time 3 (A) - Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never abuse God’s gifts.

FAITHFULNESS YIELDS FRUITFULNESS (Outline) November 18, 2007 - END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jesus uses another parable to teach us about the seriousness of his judgment on the Last Day. Last week the parable of the ten virgins taught us to be prepared by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022

The name of God and his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is so often abused in our culture, that we must in this new year treat that Name with respect and honor.

On January 1, Moses tells the people how Aaron and his following high priests should bless them. The strange phrase, “so shall they place my name upon the people of Israel” is part of the direction. In Hebrew, the word “name” (hashem) stands for the person and the person’s power and authority. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 67:4, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023

Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Born In Sin…born Not To Sin

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

We live in a society that knows a great deal about the PHYSICAL BIRTH, but very little about the SPIRITUAL BIRTH!

Illus: A mother was watching a PBS special showing the birth of a baby. The mom thought it would be a good starting point for answering questions about the facts of life. • As her five-year-old studied the baby coming out of the birth canal, he asked, "Mom, does that hurt?" • Recalling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"The Raising Of Lazarus"

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002

The message deals with the Power & Authority of Jesus over physical death as well as spiritual death.

This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Volviendo A Ver

Contributed by Javier Chavez on May 23, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to show that spiritual blindness can be more dangerous than physical blindness.

VOLVIENDO A VER Juan 9:1-12 Introduccion Una de las enfermedades mas complicadas y la que trae mas problemas de adaptacion es la ceguera. La ceguera produce que la persona no pueda percibir ocularmente lo que suecede a su alrededor. El ciego podra aprender a leer pero nunca podra ver lo que lee, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Fooled By A Feeling

Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 3, 2002

Making decisions based on the physical senses, rather than the Spiritual, will always deceive us.

Fooled By A Feeling Genesis 27:21-22 (KJV) 21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. 22 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Caring For God's Temple Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

God has given you a unique physical body. Are you taking care of it?

Caring For God’s TempleStewardship…A Matter of The Heart – Part V 1 Corinthians 6:12 – 20 1 Corinthians 6:12 – 20 (NIV) “Everything is permissible for me” – but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me” – but I will not be mastered by anything. “Food for the stomach and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healthy Heart

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Mar 6, 2004

As the physical heart is to our bodies so is our spiritual heart to our leadership ability

THE HEALTHY HEART (An Outline Study) “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Oliver Wendell Holmes 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR HEART “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues.” Pro. 4:23 1. A healthy heart is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage, Opposition And Prayer Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2002

How prayer is the right response to opposition of any type -- spiritual, financial, physical, etc.

November 3, 2002 The job to which God called Nehemiah was to leave being a comfortable captive in the service of Persian king (Artaxerxes), and travel to the home of his ancestors, Jerusalem; it was there the work of rebuilding the crumbling walls of a defeated people was to take place. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

Discussion about spiritual, physical and eternal death in relation to the salvation recieved through Christ.

Dead or Alive Ephesians 2:1-5 The book of Ephesians was written by Paul. He was the man that wrote fourteen books out of twenty-seven books in the New Testament. They are referred to as the Pauline Epistles. At one point, Paul stayed with the Ephesians for three years. Though he did not write ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 21, 2004

As the bread of life, Jesus’ highest concern is our spiritual nourishment, not our physical appetites.

Who Is This Jesus? 6. The Bread of Life John 6:25-60 October 16/17, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: As the bread of life, Jesus’ highest concern is our spiritual nourishment, not our physical appetites. Background: Jesus taught a large crowd of people on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ants And Slugs

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 3, 2006

This is a sermon instructing us to never be idle both in our physical activity and spiritual activity.

Ants and Slugs Text: Pro. 6:6-11 Intro: Reading this verse of scripture today we find two contrasting personalities, there is the ant or the wise and diligent and the sluggard which is sleepy and unconcerned. The latter I would like to discuss first. The Sluggard: The word sluggard = ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testimonies Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008

The testimonies are not physical but spiritual... the Spirit and the water and the blood. This sermon talks about the spiritual testimonies.

I think today is the day that we all need to get our eyes checked. If I look a little overweight you need to get your eyes checked because I am in shape; that shape just happens to be round. Optometrists say that you should get them checked once a year as general maintenance and even more so the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 16, 2009

It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow.

The Growing Christian Series The Necessity of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction It is a tragedy both on the physical level and the spiritual level for one to fail to grow or neglect to grow. When we were children, most of us had the fear that we would never grow up to adulthood. We could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist