Sermons on Rain:

"How In The World Did I End Up In This Mess?"

Contributed by Marcus Rosa on Sep 20, 2004

A look at the choices Lot made over his lifetime - resulting in him eventually sleeping with his daughters.

One of the most disgusting events that I’ve ever read is found in our passage of Scripture this morning. Read Genesis 19:30-38 How in the world did this family end up in such a mess? How in the world did they end up living in a cave in fear? How in the world did Lot have such a dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eat, Drink & Be Sorry

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 22, 2004

A sermon for the 17th sunday after Pentecost Series C Proper 21 A sermon about Dives and the rich man

17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Luke 16:19-31 "Eat, Drink & Be Sorry" ""There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Show Me The Joy! Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008

Sermon #4 in the Nehemiah series from chapters 8-9 focus on how responding properly to the word of God brings us great joy.

#4 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 8-9 Show me the JOY! CHCC: May 25, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah is not the best known book of the Bible by any means. One of the reasons we’re studying it right now is that it’s one of the parts of the Bible I never preached from in the 36 years ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 9

THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT (2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-6) Everything that could go wrong went wrong for Will Smith’s character in “The Pursuit of Happyness.” He invested his money into buying and selling bone-density scanners. One of his $250 scanners was stolen by a hippie and another by a lunatic. The lack of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cargo-Less Lifestyle

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011

When the storm came during the apostle Paul's journey, they started to throw things overboard: first the cargo, then... etc.... and the whole journey is as spiritual picture of our life and a lesson how to live a cargo-less lifestyle.

19th of June 2011 Text: Acts 27:9-44 Cargo-less lifestyle Dear friends in Christ. Our reading journey through the New Testament brought us to the end of the 5th book of the New Testament, Acts of the Apostles chapter 27. Today we shall look into the story from the last journey of apostle Paul - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011

Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Patience In Its Work Clothes

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

Patience is something that brings to mind the idea of doing nothing under difficult or trying circumstances. But the idea that the Bible gives us of patience is the thought of patience in its work clothes!

Bunbury Sun am 31/07/2011 “Patience in its work clothes” Intro: *** Walking along practically any street in any city you’ll see people in what we call their high viz gear – bright orange / yellow shirts / pants / vests / jackets. When I was flying in & out of Perth 2/3/4 x ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2011

Moses’ meeting with the Lord speaks to us: 1. About sprinkling of the blood (vs. 1-8). 2. About supper with the Savior (vs. 9-11). 3. About serving the Lord together (vs. 12-14). 4. About steadfastly waiting on the Lord (vs. 15-18).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 6 Exodus 24:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 7, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *The LORD God of the Old Testament who appeared to men was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. We are studying these appearances because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Cost Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011

EOLS: Christian life is at odds with the world and the disciple will face opposition to his walk.

The Cross Cost Mat 5:10-12 (10) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. (12) Rejoice and be glad, for your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

Praying Through Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

People, prayer is power. Much prayer is much power...little prayer is little power...no prayer is no power. We're nothing more than a religious country club until we know something of the posture of prayer.

PRAYING THROUGH JAMES 5:13 20 Read 5:13 20 We've come to the last section in the book of James which deals with prayer and care. And once again we can see a pattern that James developed right from the beginning. In chapter 1, when he insisted that life's trials are the God appointed way to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Looking At 9/11

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 6, 2011

Looking back at 9/11 and what it was that help get us through and what we need in order to continue on!

For me, serving as a soldier during 9/11 was one of the most difficult moments of my life. At the time of the attacks I was serving the United States Army at Schofield barracks, Hawaii. I can remember getting called out to P.T. earlier than normal. We had a mass formation with the post Commander. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Other

What Should We Do When Disaster Strikes? A Righteous Response To Disasters

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 3, 2012

Hurricane Sandy did not affect us, but it devestated millions of others. How should we respond? What should we think? What should we do? Jesus answers these questions from Luke 13:1-5

Here in South Jersey, we rode Hurricane Sandy Monday and Tuesday,. W were thankful that very few in our area were affected. Phone calls and visits on Tuesday revealed that this time, we did not have the damage and devastation like we did during July’s devestating dorecho storm that knocked out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8, Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasuring God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 7, 2012

Some things are so surprising they simply shock us. The early church has many such surprises and shocks, one of the biggest of which concerned the generosity of two of her members.

“Treasuring God’s Holiness” Acts 5:1-11 Some things are so surprising they just simply shock us. The team with the huge lead falls apart in the closing moments and loses. The golfer with only an easy, short birdie putt between himself and the championship, winds up with a double ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If I Fall? (How To Face Failure And Recover From It)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 9, 2012

Normally, Training Institutions and tons of books taught us how to win. But this time, the greatest teacher of all is instructing his students how to face failure and recover from its devastating effect. When every body is talking positively about winning

WHAT IF I FALL? How To Face Failure And Recover From It Matthew 26:31-35 INTRODUCTION: First of all, I want to make it clear that this message is not for perfect people. If you are already perfect in your Christian life then you can stop reading this sermon. Because this message is for anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Story

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 19, 2012

The Christmas Story as seen through Joseph's eyes.

( Parts of this sermon were taken directly from Joseph’s tenacious love by Brian Bill, sermon central.) Joseph’s Story Good Morning, my name is Joseph. I know I look much like the person you call your pastor but my name is Joseph. You don’t hear a lot about me in your Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist