Sermons on Psychological Issues:

The Healing Power Of Gratitude

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Don’t forget to attain wholeness by giving thanks to God.

Please read the scripture first: Luke 17:11-19 A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked about God’s healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the preacher was done, the businessman said, “Preacher, if God heals me, I’ll give the church a million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

How do we stay true to our identity as God's people, in a culture that does not support godly values or faithfulness to Christ? Jacob faced that in Egypt. Don't be too easily...impressed...influenced...satisfied.

Living in a Strange Land—Genesis 46:31—47:31 If you have kids, you know the feeling. Saying goodbye on the first day of kindergarten. Dropping them off at college, and then finally forcing yourself to leave the campus. Praying for them as they move into their first job, or their own home. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light And Darkness, Jesus Is Our Light And Our Darkness.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 27, 2016

All Christians can say easily that Christ is the Light of their world, and they even mean it. But what is this light of the world, and if they knew, they would not say it so readily. Find out what this light truly is.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd January 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Taking Your Faith Through The Roof

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2022

Often we face obstructions which hinder us from getting what we need from the Lord. Unusual steps may have to be taken, but the Lord will answer faith with help & healing! Don't limit God or the way He may work!

TAKING YOUR FAITH THROUGH THE ROOF Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An atheist had an old tree in his back yard. During a storm, the tree fell on his neighbor’s house. The atheist called his insurance company to see if it was covered. 2. The insurance agent was a Christian and knew that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Cripple Folk Come To Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

Healing

WHEN CRIPPLE FOLK COME TO CHURCH TEXT: ACTS 3: 1-8 INTRODUCTION: TO BE CRIPPLED IS TO HAVE A CONDITION THAT IMPEDES ONES LIFE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS THEM FROM FUNCTIONING IN WHAT SOCIETY HAS CLASSIFIED AS A NORMAL CAPACITY. THESE CRIPPLING CONDITIONS MAY BE VISIBLE OR INVISIBLE. THEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I'm On My Way To Victory!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 9, 2005

If you desire the victory over the difficulties and the obstacles you face in the pursuit of your purpose and destiny, then follow God’s plan for your life.

Due to the brevity of time we have together this morning, I am unable to explain this text in an unreserved and methodical way for you to receive the richness of its essence. However, I will not rob you this morning of our text central campaign or preface of Israel’s first conquest of Jericho. For ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering By Faith

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002

Just as it takes faith to overcome, it takes faith to suffer.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Created 11/11/01 revised 8/15/02 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Suffering By Faith 8/16/02 Gal 3:3 Are ye so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In Barreness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 28, 2001

A message of encouragement for Christians going through a time of spiritual barreness

GOD’S PURPOSE IN BARRENESS 1 SAM 1:1-11,20,27-28 I. BARRENESS A. A common physical problem among women B. Barren - unfruitfull, unproductive, childless, C. Barren women in scripture -Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Minoa’s wife, Hanna, Elizabeth D. The disgrace of a woman being barren -It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11-28

Denomination: Church Of God

No Ordinary Building

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006

This was no ordinary building project. It is an illustration of humankind’s tendency to focus our unity on building monuments to our own greatness instead of using it to follow God’s plan.

No Ordinary Building Babylonian tablets confirm the story of the tower of Babel Tower built several generations after the flood Westward movement of man to Mesopotamia See what you notice . . . when you read verses 3,4 (“Us” syndrome). The people were only concerned about themselves and not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Killer Instinct (Anger) Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 7, 2005

Anger is a powerful sin that destroys relationships and adversely affects our relationshipo with God. God invites us not only to control our anger, but to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19-21 “Killer Instinct” (Anger) INTRODUCTION Many of the seven deadly sins appear to be harmless at first glance. Pride can be downgraded to simply having an “attitude.” Envy is such a common “sin,” that can’t be all that bad, besides it is what fuels our economy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus Can Be Brutal

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!¡¨ (Luke 13:33)

Background: Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, In Luke 14:24-35 Jesus¡¦ life was set on going to Jerusalem, where he had determined to die. As he had explicitly said, ¡§In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day ¡X for surely no prophet can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006

Blessed are those who fear the Lord

1 John 4:13-18 This morning discussing the Fear of The Lord The Blessings of Those Who Fear God Psalm 112:1-10 The fear of the Lord is a healthy Thing---- If you’ve been here, You know I don’t tell you that God is mean, HE ISN’T\ HE DISCIPLINES, HE CHALLENGES, HE TESTS, HE WAITS----HE”S ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Maintain Friendship

Contributed by Delbert Evans on Mar 2, 2009

A text describing the functions of friendship.

How to Maintain Friendships by Dr. Delbert Evans Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Introduction: A life without friends is a life less than God intended for us. Since we are created in His image, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Holiness

God's Super Glue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011

The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 8 - Matthew 12:22-28 - I’m An Atheist And I Intend To Stay That Way! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 9, 2010

His recovery was amazing. An answer to prayer! I introduced myself. He looked at me, recognised who I was immediately, and said vehemently, "I’m an ATHEIST and I intend to stay that way!" His response to Christ as he had faced the possibility of death was

Part 8 - Matthew 12:22-28 - I’M AN ATHEIST AND I INTEND TO STAY THAT WAY! He was wide eyed but unable to speak properly. The nurses told me that he did not have long to live. Brian (not his real name) was experiencing spasms of pain and shortness of breath. He was groaning, and looked weak, drawn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational