Sermons on Pleading:

Conflict And Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016

Seven steps for resolving conflict (Material adapted from John Ortberg's book, Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, Chapter 7 Community is Worth Fighting For, pgs. 125-145)

HoHum: One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Points Us To The Prophet

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 1, 2015

God Points Us to THE Prophet 1) Jesus gives the ultimate revelation 2) Jesus provides ultimate mediation 3) Jesus deserves our ultimate attention

“The Prophet.” If that’s all I say, who do you suppose I’m talking about? Millions in the world, particularly in Arab countries as well as in places like Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia, would say that I am talking about Muhammad, the founder of Islam. They claim that he is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejecting Change Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 4, 2017

Change is hard for people and we need to think about how we deal with rejection.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our Great Complaints series by looking at a complaint on steroids! • There are many things in life that we can complain about, but one of the more difficult things we deal with is change. • It is amazing what we will do sometimes to avoid dealing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beggar(S)

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

When Martin Luther died, they found a piece of paper in his pocket that read: "This is true. We are beggars." He is right. Before God, we are beggars, like the Canaanite woman.

There is something about a sibling that can bring out the worst in us. We might not mind losing, but when it is to a brother or sister, then it’s an entirely different story. We might become more competitive than we normally are. Our patience can seem to be even less with them. They also seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep Your Focus Right Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 15, 2018

Hezekiah prays and sees God as the One who is enthroned and rules over all kingdoms. He trusts God and sees the deliverance of God.

Hezekiah has a real crisis at hand. Jerusalem was under siege and fighting for her life. • In chapter 18 they were confronted with a psychological warfare at the wall, bombarded by depressing words from the Assyrian field commander. • Hezekiah commanded his people at the wall not to answer the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Spirit Speaks Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

the Bible says the Holy Spirit will, if we will let Him, live within us.

My friends and I were hiking through the golden hills that surround San Francisco Bay on an uncommonly hot, stuffy afternoon. We regretted that we had chosen such a stifling day for a hike. After a half hour, our path meandered near an enormous coastal oak tree at the summit of a hill. We flopped ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Parables 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message 3 of 5 on the kindgom parables.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Part three Review Through the summer we have examined some of the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories made up out of practical everyday happenings that graphically illustrate some spiritual truth vital for kingdom living. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Imitators Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2018

A sermon about seeking to adopt the attitude of Jesus.

“Imitators of Christ” Philippians 2:1-10 A mother was making breakfast for her two little boys—Kevin and Ryan. The boys starting arguing over who was going to get the first pancake, and so their mom saw this as the perfect opportunity for a moral lesson. “Now boys, hold on a minute. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Let Us Give Thanks To God.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Sep 20, 2018

We need to give thanks to God based on what He did in Christ (Roma 1-11) by worshiping Him in offering our body as sacrifice and committing ourselves to the body of Christ.

“Let us give thanks to God” (Romans 12:1, 4-5) 1. And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 4 Just as our bodies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 12:4-5, Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Justice Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 5, 2012

Have faith in a just God. Justice flows from Him. Wait for the Lord. Delayed judgement is not injustice but the mercy of God. Don't take vengeance. Let go and let God do the judging.

Why do bad things happen to good people? And why do good things happen to bad people? • When the twin towers of World Trade Centre collapsed and killed nearly 3000 people, where was God? • When the tsunami hit Japan and destroyed thousands of homes, where was God? • When my wife ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Stronger Man Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 20, 2012

As humans we have been taken prisoner by a strong opponent who wants nothing but to destroy us. We see this captivity and torture revealed graphically as Jesus takes on not one but thousands of demons at once. It is a powerful picture of how our ultimate

Just prior to Chapter 5 Jesus calmed the wind and seas and the disciples said “Who then is this?” As the disciples approach land they find out in spades. In a way, all of chapter 5 involves people imprisoned and the ultimate action hero who comes to set them free. In verses 1 through 20 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Into The Chamber Of Death

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 1, 2012

When we come to Jesus, walk with Him, have faith in Him, and go with Him into the dead places in our life, He brings resurrection power and heals incurable wounds.

Come to Jesus. When we say, “Come to Jesus,” we speak not as the world understands. To those perishing, “Come to Jesus,” according UrbanDictionary (a profane resource, but one that shows the spirit of this age) is, “Getting called on the carpet, dressed down, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

No Longer Bound

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 1, 2010

A sermon series from the book of Galatians verse upon verse teaching and preaching. Paul explains the difference between a man’s duties, and a child’s reliance on their parents. The two have different responsibilities. The contrast is a believer’s life be

No Longer Bound Galatians 4:1-16 1 Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, 2 but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Garments For New Year 2013 Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012

I have actually given the recipe for a fun-filled, happy 2013! Read, do them and enjoy!

Garments for New Year 2013 Blessings start unfolding as we make changes in our life! Today we get to hear a lot of sermons on blessings, promises of God and so forth, but it is of paramount importance to also know how we could get them in our life. Is it not? I have actually given the recipe for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Days Of Your Youth

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 10, 2014

A sermon on Ecclesiastes 11:9- 12:7 on the importance of reaching youth and young adults

HoHum: Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. WBTU: From what I know Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes. Solomon was a man that in his childhood, in his youth, he loved the Lord. However, in Solomon’s time of manhood he forsook the Lord and followed his wives to other ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ