Sermons on Pretty Woman:

Jesus Touched A Leper

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

Nobody touched lepers in Jesus' day. Their disease was disgusting. People were afraid to catch it. Lepers were totally ostracized. When Jesus touched a leper, heads would turn. That just wasn't done. Who are the 'lepers' of our culture who need a loving touch from us?

A few weeks ago I heard a report on National Public Radio about a medical team that went to Kenya to meet the medical needs of those who had the least receive medical care available to them. They started out with a survey to see where the people were and where the doctors were. And in that survey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45

Desperation For God's Presence

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

To avoid the ruination of our faith, we should follow in the path of the Psalmists and ever be longing for God.

Opening illustration: Play video Introduction: Being desperate for God isn’t about acquiring His presence in our lives—we must already believe that God will always be with us and the Holy Spirit will accompany us everywhere. It’s about knowing He already exists in our lives—this desperate need for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 3, 2007

The Good News is best when accompanied by Good Deeds. This sermon examines that.

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence Shannon Lewis Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com 04/01/2007 Act 10:36-38 36As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),37you yourselves know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-38

The Answer

Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 3, 2007

What can we learn from the maniac of Gadara? We can learn about the depth of sin, the destination of all those involved in sin and we can learn of the Deliverer.

The Answer The world has got some problems. OK, the world has got a lot of problems. Many men and women today seem to feel that they have the answer to those problems. One political party blames another political party. This country blames that country. In all the years since the Civil ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

"No Person In This Church Deserves To Go To Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2010

It’s interesting, the greater understanding we have of our own sin, the better we are able to forgive the sins of others, and thus, the greater we understand God’s love for us and all people in Jesus Christ…and the more we love Him for it!!!

Luke 7:36-8:3 “No Person in this Church Deserves to Go to Heaven” This is some situation! Jesus is invited by a Pharisee to the Pharisee’s home to have dinner with him! “so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.” But Jesus ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Widow Of Nain

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 7, 2007

A sermon about this wonderful resurrection story in Scripture. Mainly focusing on the compassion of Jesus and how He cares for us. But also, how we should be moved by compassion to help those around us.

Introduction Read Text: Luke 7:11-17 Background Luke, the Physician, is always quick to show God’s compassion for human need. In Scripture, we have RECORDED where Jesus raised people from the dead. Lazarus is one that we are familiar with... And also Jairus’ daughter... I say “recorded” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Freedom Of The Moment Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 14, 2022

Look at the birds of the field and rejoice in the Lord. Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow and rejoice in the Lord. Look at what God is doing in your life right now and rejoice!

[This is the next part in a series based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer." Past sermons dealt "the serenity to accept the things I cannot change," "courage to change the things that I can," and "the wisdom to know the difference." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 10:4-7, Mark 10:17-22, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 6, 2006

Fourth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how we live together in a community of faith.

This week, I’d like to begin by sharing a couple of poems that I found this week. But there’s a twist. For now, I’m going to leave out the last verse of each poem and come back to them a little later on. The Perfect Church If you could find the perfect church Without one fault or smear For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unreasonable Worship Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Focusing On Your Buts Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 28, 2007

Pride by far is one of the most deadly sins. Pride acts as the gateway to just about every other sin, and Pride acts as a barrier between you and God, and your will and God’s will.

There were these 2 ducks and a frog that lived together in a pond on a farm. They were the best of friends. You could sit there and watch them all day as they would play together in that pond. However they began to have a drought like we have had and the pond was drying up and they knew that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

1 - In The Beginning

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 15, 2002

God created a beautiful World and beautiful creatures. What did he create, and where were we deceived as humans?

> In the Beginning < “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1 From out of nothing (the world was without form and void), God created the Heavens and the Earth! The creation all took place in 6 days, and God then rested on the 7th day (also known as the Sabbath). ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Desire To Depart

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

Paul imprisoned for his faith in Christ demonstrates a remarkable peace, and confidence while facing death.

Having A Desire To Depart” Phil. 1:21-24 In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, he becomes absorbed in a soul-disturbing conversation with himself. You remember his words....To be or not to be ? That is the question. Hamlet did not know whether it was more devastating to face the unavoidable afflictions of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 5, 2005

A pratical look at one of the hardest commandments

Last week we began to look at what Paul calls the greatest internal force in all creation; love. This week we need to make a rather specific and probably painful application of what we’ve been learning; we’re going to talk about loving our enemies. We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Mom

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at the widow at Zarephath in light of mother’s day

You ever been broke? I mean really broke? She was and she couldn’t believe her ears! She was at the end of her rope. Life was hard enough for a widow in that day and age, but the drought that they had been experienceing had been the straw that broke the camels back. Well she should have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Immorality Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 26, 2008

The ignorance of the Hebrews leads them to unfaithfulness. They are naive and think culture will not effect them spiritually. Let us overcome our ignorance and protect our faith.

The people of Israel are on the plains of Moab across the river Jordan about 10 miles southeast of Jericho, they are preparing to enter into the promise land. The Moabites want the Israelites to leave as they are afraid the people of Israel will desolate the land of produce, so their king, Balak, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational