Sermons on Pushing And Pulling:

When You Feel Overwhelmed

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

Jesus' mom teaches us 3 things that we need to do when we are feeling overwhelmed.

When You Feel Overwhelmed Mother’s Day 2022 I want to start off today’s conversation, ‘When You Feel Overwhelmed,’ with some words to a song that David sang to the Lord after He had delivered David from all of his enemies including from the hand of Saul. We find it in 2 Samuel 22 (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Iron Sharpens Iron

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 14, 2009

Shows our obligation to a healthy relationship

“Iron Sharpens Iron” Proverbs 27: 17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. This particular text expressly speaks of fundamentals on relationship; moreover, shows how people are redeemed and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

State Of Denial - Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 3, 2020

Last time we saw that Peter’s overconfidence and pride kept him from trusting the Lord. His pride began to cut away at his faith...

Last time we saw that Peter’s overconfidence and pride kept him from trusting the Lord. His pride began to cut away at his faith. His weak faith in Jesus began to give way to fear. Denying the Lord Jesus was a natural consequence of this fear. Someone has said, “The conclusion of a dying faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never The Same Again

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2018

In Luke 5 we meet a crippled guy who was lowered through a roof by his four friends so that they could get Him to Jesus. In this encounter we see how Jesus helps us to get off our own mat so that we will never be the same again.

Never The Same Again Sermon Spice – VIDEO ‘The Truth’ You have a great future ahead I would be lying to you if I said that You can’t hope for your life to change If you turn things upside down This is the truth I love that video! It’s awesome. AND – I am sure that if you have never seen it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Saved...now What? (1 Peter 1:22-2:3) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

I’m Saved…Now What? Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Act Like A Man

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

Paul says to men: If you want to be a real man, “stand firm in the faith!” Men are to stand firm in both holding and defending the truths of the Gospel.

On an Internet discussion board I found the following comments: Designer duds, hair gel, waxing appointments, manicures, and facials -- once upon a time, these terms were only associated with women, but nowadays, it seems, men are spending more time and money on looking good. Do the men you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The Golden Rule is a command that not only tells you what to do, but the very command has a way of moving your heart to want to do it.

Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. The Golden Rule After a year and a half of preaching through the Sermon on the Mount we come this morning to what is probably the most famous line in this Sermon – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Just Like Your Father

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Let’s take one more look at the subject of love. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. The Magnificence of God’s Love. 2. The Mediocrity of Man’s Love. 3. The Maturity of Christian Love.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I’m convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is love. In fact, so important is love that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

Somebody said, "Grandparents are the biggest hypocrites in the world. There is just no way that the grandparents of my children could be the same parents who raised me, because they are so very different."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have A Friend Who Struggles With Anger Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001

This message seeks to provide practical insights concerning anger in a person’s life.

I Have a Friend Who Struggles With Anger Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA. email: stevenscreek@aol.com www.stevenscreek.net October 28, 2001 When was the last time you were overcome with anger? What made you mad? Did someone try to trick you? Cheat you? Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas: A Day For Others

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 7, 2001

Christmas is really a day to remind ourselves not to be selfish but to serve others because of Jesus’ incredible love and His example as a servant for us.

Christmas: A Day for Others Dec.16, 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver Here are the top ten things that you tell u CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST here 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the turkey and ham. 8) It’s A Wonderful Life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Ripples Of Sin

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it.

INTRO. Infidelity, adultery is such a commonplace thing any more that we pay little attention to it. A week or two ago, we were watching a video and Carol remarked on how there was so much adultery in it - everyone seemed to have a lover. Marriage was not always treated so casually. Henry Ford, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Consider The Miracle Of The Loaves Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 19, 2001

That’s the lesson, don’t ignore problems and don’t take the easy way out, face your problems with God’s help realizing He knows what He is doing.

John 6:1-14 Mark 6:52 "For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened." Craig Randall drives a garbage truck in Peabody, Massachusetts. In a garbage container one day, he noticed a Wendy’s soft drink cup bearing a contest sticker. Having won a chicken sandwich ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, Mark 6:52

Denomination: Baptist

He's Alive! So What?

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

The Resurrection is not just an event. It is a transformation event that has consequences for a believers life.

He’s Alive! So What? Consequences of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, 58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. As I approach these women, I hear them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Temptation

  1st Sunday of Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "Temptation" What is a sinner? Let me repeat that question, what is a sinner? Pascal says: "There are only two kinds of people, the righteous who believe themselves a sinner and the sinner who believes themselves righteous". Mary Wilson Little put it this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran