Sermons on Physical Concerns:

0504 Easter Iv: The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 4, 2005

Today we hear about that most mysterious and misunderstood One of the Godhead, the "shy" member of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.

Sermon: The Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-15 Occasion: Easter IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Apr 24, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stop The Bleeding By Faith

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 18, 2018

Faith is a gift of God to which we yield. We need not do mental gymnastics to force ourselves to believing that a healing is going to occur.

13B The players (Gospel Drama Players in today’s first miracle account): Jesus: was not ashamed to be touched by the untouchable, or feel embarrassed to be publicly identified with outcasts. The lady was considered unclean. Just by being out in public, she is violating a social taboo. In fact, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Catholic

A Tale Of Two Women

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2018

A brief introduction to Revelation 17-21-the contrast between the Prostitute-Babylon, and the Bride, and the distinctions between them

CHAPTER 17 A brief introduction to Revelation 17-21: A Tale of Two Women Revelation 17 & 18 and 19-21 are a study in contrasts. The distinctions are clear. There is a prostitute (Chapter 17 & 18), and there is a virgin bride (I’ll call her the Lady). And there are many distinctions between ...read more

Denomination: *other

Wrestling With God Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001

This sermon embraces the uncomfortable ideas of wrestling with God, God self-limitation in the struggle, and change that occurs.

Genesis 32:22-32 Our Bible story needs a little prefacing this evening. Its kind of like the original Star Wars Triliogy - we’re coming in to the story at Episode VI. In recent days we’ve been taking a look at some Old Testament characters, and tonight we turn our attention towards Jacob - the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

No Worries

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 31, 2003

This sermon explores the effects of worry, the cure for worry, and the peace that can result.

Church signs spotted: "Tonight’s sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." "Seven days without prayer makes one weak." "Don’t let worry kill you, let the church help." Too often we forget that the Church is there to help. Not help to kill us, but to help us make it through life’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After He Rose

Contributed by Russell Jeffares on Apr 3, 2002

Easter sermon on why Jesus told Mary not to cling on to Him.

“After He Rose” John 20:10-18 I. Introduction a. Illustration: Noel and Jill seemed to have everything. They worked in ministry with youth in Germany. Noel gave up a promising basketball career to pursue full time ministry. After five years of marriage Jill was six months pregnant. She was very ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Need To Worry

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 21, 2010

As we experience an economic meltdown, we yet have the promises of God, that he would supply our needs.

No Need to Worry (Luke 12:22-34) 22 Then He said to His disciples, "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Deliverer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus Christ is the ultimate Deliverer, who brings freedom from every form of bondage, oppression, and captivity, restoring life, purpose, and hope to the oppressed.

JESUS THE DELIVERER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 4:18 Key Verse: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Cares About You Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006

God cares about, and makes provision for our every need.

God Cares About You Text: James 5:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 5:13-18 2. Illustration: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Now I Can See Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 17, 2023

“They called the man who had been blind and said to him, ‘Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.’ He answered, ‘whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see’”. (John 9:24-25)

Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “Now I can see”. Man is “fearfully and wonderfully made”. (Psalm 139:14) Man is a spirit being, he possesses a soul and lives in a body. The body relates to its physical surroundings through the five senses which include the sense of hearing and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 6:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Staying Replenished

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 1, 2014

Learn from Jesus, solitude with God rejuvenates. Communion with God nourishes our spirit. Times with God clarify our priorities.

Many things in life can drain us of energy – relationships, people, work and even ministries. • We are tired because there are so many things that needs our attention, and so little time. So much work to do and so few people doing them. • There are many expectations we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Regarding False Teachers Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul warns us that there are going to be those who pervert the truth of Christ and seek to spread a false teaching and that we must always be on guard for such teachers.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 7, 2001 Date Preached: February 7, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding False Teachers Text: Phil 3:2 “…Look out for the dogs, look out for the evilworkers, look ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Our Neighbor ?

Contributed by Noel Reid on Aug 2, 2005

WE ARE CALLED TO BARE THE TRUTH IN JESUS CHRIST AND THIS CAN NEVER BE DONE IF WE BARE FALSE WITNESS AGAINST OUR NEIHBOR!

FALSE WITNESS AGAINST YOUR NEIGHBOR! OPENING PRAYER IAM THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BE USED IN THIS WAY AND TO BE ABLE TO SHARE WITHIN THE RICHNESS OF HIS HOLY WORD. IT IS WITH GREAT JOY THAT I COME BEFORE YOU TO SPEAK TODAY CONCERNING THE 9TH COMMANDMENT WHICH IS "YOU SHALL NOT BARE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 10 from John reviewing the doctrine of healing and covering the claims of Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church “What Child Is this?” John affirms the power of Christ over the curse of disease, sickness and death in the last part of chapter 4 and the first part of chapter 5. Since Jesus came to earth to set in motion the necessary elements to reverse the curse of sin, it is not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Beyond The Fear Of Infection Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 15, 2003

The courage of solidarity leads us to stand above the fear of infection and touch the other in his suffering and to lift him out of exclusion, loss of relationship and death. Then we become witnesses to the power of God in the world.

The gospel passage Mark 1.40-45 shows how God relates himself to the human infirmities of body and mind. The story shows the possibility of human suffering under physical and mental infirmities. The story brings us clarity through the two opposing behaviours. God tries to bring healing into such a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic