Sermons on Recovery:

Laodicea: Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the seventh message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Laodicea and the dangers of always seeking the middle ground.

In Luke 18:17 Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This refers to the fact that God desires us to have child-like attitudes of trust in Him. An attitude that shows our desire to trust Him even we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Wait Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

"Everything that is done in the world is done by hope."
- Martin Luther Cultural Hope is merely an optimistic desire that something will be fulfilled. This hope is not a guaranteed hope because it is subject to changeable people and circumstances.

I Will Wait Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV) Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Set Of Beatitudes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Olympic Glory

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 16, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 9 regarding running the Christian life race to win the prize. Do you run to win? Are you in the Christian life to spectate? Is your Christian life just flailing along in laziness, flabbiness, outta shape, and without clear p

Text: 1 Cor 9:23-27, Title: Olympic Glory, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/15/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Shoot for an “A” next time…British athletes 10,000 training for Olympics B. Background to passage: On the heels of his two chapter discussion on the willing limitation of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Judgment Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 26, 2009

How do we balance Righteous Encouragement with Righteous Judgment. Taken from two teachings by Mike Bickle, IHOP.

Introduction Two part series- based on two teaching- Mike Bickle. Helping Others Overcome by the Word of Our Testimony Righteous Judgment in a Culture of Honor We live in an age when the onslaught of the enemy against the people of God is growing more intense. If is important we understand- we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009

A sermon on Blessed are the Pure in Heart, focusing on guilt. (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #4)

Evening Sermon for 3/15/2009 Matthew 5: 8- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Introduction: Have you ever tried to outrun your past? A convention of Arkansas State troopers was asked to submit the best excuse they’d ever heard for someone trying to get out of a speeding ticket. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Rock: To Grip Or To Let Go Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 21, 2009

Jesus gave each person an opportunity to step towards God or step away from Him, depending upon what they did with the rock in their hand.

Your Rock: Gripping It or Letting Go John 7:53-8:11 (NKJV) (Have a basket of rocks available so everyone can take one during the service when offered.) * This passage stated not to be in the earliest texts. * Text and context even questions whether it was written by John. * Some translations and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 23, 2009

A sermon on "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst" focused on transformation (Taken from John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices on Choice #5)

Evening Service for 3/22/2009 (Mat 5:6 NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Introduction: Imagine that you’re in a boat and the autopilot is set for east, but you want to change directions and go west. You take hold of the wheel, and you push ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tune In - Pt. 1 - Dead Air Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 1 - Dead Air I. Introduction ?Silence. It is the most dreaded moment for television and radio stations. It is avoided at all costs. Dead air. Dead air isn’t the result of being tuned in to the wrong station. There is no issue with the reception. It doesn’t signify faulty equipment on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

"so, What Are We Going To Do About It?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2019

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord.

“So, What Do We Do About It?” Luke 9:28-43 Have you ever been in a group of people where someone told a joke and everyone laughed except you? And you’re thinking: “I don’t get it. I missed the point.” Or perhaps you are in a group of people where someone makes a point and everyone else nods ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

God Wants You To Know!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Nov 21, 2018

While many poeple may feel uncertain of what will happen to them when their life comes to an end, God wants us to know exactly what to expect. These words from 1 Thessalonians bring confidence and comfort to the Christian in the face of death.

“I don’t know.” Those can be some of the most difficult words for us to say. To say, “I don’t know” is to admit that we don’t have all the answers. And we like to have answers because it makes us feel more in control, more secure, more prepared. That’s probably one of the reasons that doctors ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Lutheran

No Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Easter

NO BETTER SACRIFICE (JOHN 10:11-18) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Come Clean"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 26, 2017

To find my freedom in Christ, I need to openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to someone I trust.

In this series, we're taking the word "Recovery" and using each letter to represent steps that help us get unstuck from the habits that overtake us, the hang-ups that overwhelm us, and the hurts that overshadow us. R - realize. Realize I'm powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Changes"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 30, 2017

How can we cooperate with God's work in our lives to transform us?

We come to the "V" in "recovery", which stands for "voluntarily." Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. 1. Where do our character defects come from? A. My Chromosomes - They are inherited. Your parents contributed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Church Revival Or Corporate Revival

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 26, 2015

We will study the sequencing of Jesus' message to the seven churches viz; commend, comfort, point of failures and reward. WE will also study the 3Rs of revival Viz; Repent, Return and Recover

Church Revival/ Corporate Revival (Main reference Rev 2:8-11) Do you know the definition of a good sermon? It should have a good beginning, it should have a good ending, and they should be as close as possible. So let us see how good my sermon is going to be today. We are meditating on the topic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Leviticus 7:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational