Sermons on Pitiful:

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2021

As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Let’s focus on our mission. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Prelude As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Purpose: Let’s focus on our mission. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. 1 Tell & Rest Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah, Jesus And Ourselves, Shepherding The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 16, 2024

They were united in peace, because the true peace is Jesus, whose sacrifice on the cross is the event that attracts all humans in need of rescue from sin.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2024 If you know your biblical history, it’s pretty easy to understand why the prophet Jeremiah is often portrayed in art as super-sad. He was active in his prophetic mission during a time that was economically prosperous, at least for the Jewish rich, but spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 2:13-18, Psalm 23:1-6, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Marriage, Divorce, And Celibacy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2024

"From the beginning it was not so." Matthew 19:8.

MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND CELIBACY. Matthew 19:1-12. The Pharisees’ question about divorce was cynical in that it, like many of their questions addressed to Jesus, was asked with the intention of “tempting” Jesus into saying something that would cause offence (MATTHEW 19:3). I assert this on two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"helpers Save And Rescue"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 4, 2021

God gave us help in-order to get through life.

Helpers Save and Rescue Genesis 2:18-22 1. Our text tells us: “It is not good that the man should be alone” (Genesis 2:18). He needs Help • In the garden of Eden, God realizes that the first man will not be able to thrive on his own, so God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Fool Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Fool

Psalm 53 The Fool 1. His Contempt - 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. i. His Description - The fool ii. His Declaration - hath said in his heart iii. His Denunciation - There is no God. GOD IS DEAD - Nietzsche Friedrich Nietzsche (1883) Nietzsche is Dead ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

O God Our Help Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

O God Our Help

Psalm 90 O God Our Help Hymn 70 - Isaac Watts hymn on Schism Act 1714 - I. THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE (1–6) Of - A. The Sovereignty of God ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Our God Reigns Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Our God Reigns

Psalm 106:32 - 48 Our God Reigns 1. The Provocation of God's People How Great their Sin - 32 They angered him also at the waters of strife How Grevious - so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: How Grave - 33 because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:32-48

Denomination: Holiness

David's Plea Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

David's Plea

Psalm 119:153 - 160 - Resh - "head" or "beginning." 1. David's Plea - A Plea For Restoration - 153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. A Plea - For God’s Pity to be Received - 153 Consider mine affliction, For God’s Power to be Revealed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Holiness

The Rich Man & Lazarus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Explanation & application of this uncomfortable parable (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Rich Man And Lazarus Reading: Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 Quote • J.D. Rockerfeller’s advice on how to get rich: • (1). Go to work early. • (2). Stay at work late. • (3). Find oil! This chapter starts off with The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. • A parable about money; • In which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-31

Denomination: Brethren

People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bullies Of The Bible

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015

To list the bullies of the bible and what to learn from each of them.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you encountered a bully? Yes.2 Timothy 3:12 2 Timothy 3:12 (Amplified Bible) Indeed all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and godly life in Christ Jesus will meet with persecution [will be made to suffer because of their religious stand]. It's part of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Year-End Sermon - Remember. Forget.

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 31, 2023

Even as we come the end of this year, let me remind two important things you need to do before you close this year. 1. Remember and be thankful 2. Forget your past and move on

We are in the last day and the last Sunday of the year 2023. Do you know this year started on a Sunday and is also ending on a Sunday. Jan 1 was a Sunday and Jan 31st is a Sunday. "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8) Normally at the end of the year we have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18, Deuteronomy 8:2, Luke 17:11-20, James 1:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Daniel 6:10, Luke 18:10-12, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 18:23-30, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2022

1. We should cry out to the Lord. 2. We should come to the Lord. 3. We should count on the Lord. 4. We should continue with the Lord.

Jesus Is Here! -- What Should We Do? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 9, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 20:29. Here Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins, and He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Drifter's Beware

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003

For "Christians" who drift through life.

Drifter’s Beware Hebrews 2:1 Introduction: We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrew 2:1 There is nothing more pitiful to see than a drifter. Just drifting along – aimlessly, thoughtlessly, hopelessly just drifts along from day to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church- Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2003

This sermon looks at 3 principles that Jesus used to earn the right to present the gospel to people

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines? • Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ