Sermons on Pleaded:

"Overwhelming Need?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 4, 2014

A sermon about the feeding of the 5,000 and how that relates to stress.

"Overwhelming Need?" Matthew 14:13-21 I don't know about you, but there are times when I can get so overwhelmed, that, at least for a brief period of time--life becomes almost more than I can bear or deal with. Perhaps I'm dealing with 1,2,3 or 15 stressors at work and then something is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Hall Of Fame For Momma's - Mother's Day 2016

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 10, 2016

2016 Mother's day

Mother’s day 2016 Proverbs 31:10-31 “Hall of fame for Momma’s” I don’t mind telling you I get wadded up tight when it comes to preaching special occasions I much prefer to do book studies and let God’s word dictate what I preach Mother’s day is one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ditto The Divine: "I Forgive You."

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 19, 2012

God's forgiveness to us moves us to be forgiving to others.

Have you ever overheard a conversation like this between mother and toddler? “I love chocolate ice cream,” declares the mom. “Me too!” echoes the child. “I don’t like rainy days,” observes Mom. “Me neither,” adds the child. “I wish I could ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

“it Means Focusing My Attention On Jesus” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 8, 2012

How do we keep our eyes on Jesus?

Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. We have been looking to this passage to see what we might learn about walking by faith. We have said that walking by faith means getting out of the boat, that we must be willing to stand up and step out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Precedence Of Prayer-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2012

2 of 3. Paul exhorted Timothy regarding the place of prayer in the Church. Prayer must take precedence in the Church. When is it obvious that it holds priority? Prayer takes precedence when...

The PRECEDENCE Of PRAYER-II—1Timothy 2:1-7 Attention: Communication is vital to every aspect of life. Maybe you are mute, or know someone who is mute. Maybe you are deaf, or know someone who is deaf. The challenges you/these people face every day are mountainous because of such physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus' Mission Statement"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2018

The first in a series of stewardship sermons with the theme of being Christ to our community.

“Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus’ Mission Statement” Luke 4:14-21 Two weeks ago yesterday, a number of us met here at the church at 9:30 in the morning in order to go out into our community—to the homes closest to this church building--knock on doors offer a homemade treat baked by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Witness: Shares #10 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

To be a success as a Christian witness is to do the will of God everyday and in every way regardless of the persecution or the outcome.

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most respected leaders of modern history. A Hindu, Gandhi nevertheless admired Jesus and often quoted from the Sermon on the Mount. Once when the missionary E. Stanley Jones met with Gandhi he asked him, “Mr. Gandhi, though you quote the words of Christ often, why is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:13-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018

A sermon for Advent.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Don’t Let God’s Blessings Become A Curse!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus warns against greed.

It’s such a blessing to live in a first world country. No one here had to walk to a well upon waking to fetch water for the morning bath and breakfast. No one had to gather sticks to make a fire for their eggs and bacon. Nor did anyone have to chase the Thanksgiving turkey through the bush. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Overwhelming Grace: The Prodigal Son, The Unjust Steward, And You!

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 19, 2019

This sermon examines the relationship between the prodigal son, unjust steward, and the hearer. It draws upon the parallels among all three to make a Gospel application. I am indebted to Dr. David Schmidt's observations on this text found on 1517.org for the idea.

A few weeks ago, I bought the movie Dunkirk on sale, which is about the evacuation of over 300,000 British troops after the Fall of France in World War II. I tried to watch this movie at night as I was going to bed. Between falling asleep, helping with Mia, or checking my phone, the movie took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-8, Luke 16:1-16, Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:12-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Sermon: From A Crown Of Thorns To A Kingly Crown

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 16, 2017

A message for Resurrection Sunday about the change that God brought about through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Easter Sermon: From a Crown of Thorns to a Kingly Crown A lot can happen in three days. A LOT can happen in 3 days. Many of us in this room could speak of a time in our lives when a great shift occurred, a great change that forever altered their entire lives. Sometimes that change included a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Take To Be An Incredible Dad?

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 12, 2019

Today, I want to preach on the Parable of the Prodigal Son looking at it from the position of the dad.

INTRODUCTION: I love the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s Gospel. It is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, I have preached this passage twice already at Bala Chitto. The first time I preached it, my focus was on the Prodigal Son. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

After The Tears

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2024

We all make mistakes, some bigger than others. But God has shown us what to do with them:

I don’t know anyone anywhere who hasn’t done something they were sorry for afterwards. What’s the most recent one for you? Maybe it’s something you said - thoughtless or angry words. Maybe it’s something you did - or something you didn’t do. Perhaps it was something that you fight against and keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:7-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon # 1 - God's Bountiful Heart Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2024

What is the secret to a life of overflowing abundance? There’s much we can learn from the life of David and Abraham. God can bless abundantly if only we can follow certain principles, and let go of thoughts and attitudes that displease God.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) This is Paul’s words to the church at Corinth and he wished them that they would be full and overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Psalm 23:1, Genesis 1:20, Genesis 2:9, Genesis 2:10, Psalm 34:10, Genesis 2:12, Genesis 15:2, Genesis 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

"are Your Prayers In The Dead-Letter Department?" Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2022

A sermon about persistent prayer and the justice of God.

“Are Your Prayers in the Dead-Letter Department?” Luke 18:1-8 Have you ever heard about the Postal Service’s “Dead Letter Department?” That’s the place where mail goes when it’s not clearly addressed or doesn’t have enough postage and the sender’s identity can’t be figured out. There the letter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist