Sermons on Recovery:

Depression & Meaninglessness: Where Is God In The Depths Of Despair?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

There is a part of me that aches with meaninglessness. I cannot describe fully, how terrible it is. Who can manage it? Solomon the writer of Ecclesiastes describes the pain of wisdom. He described the meaninglessness of the daily life.

Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 (NIV) So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-13, Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021

No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"god's Designated Storehouse"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2021

A sermon for pledge Sunday.

“God’s Designated Storehouse” Malachi 3:6-12 Although Mosaic Law remained in effect for 15 centuries, from the time of Moses to the time of Christ’s death at Calvary, the people often ignored, defied, or buried it. When their spiritual life was low, their giving fell off and when their ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Redemption

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 9, 2020

Our redemption: Who paid the price and to whom was the ransom paid?.

When the Biblical subject of Redemption comes up, several questions come to mind. What is being redeemed? Redemption is from what? Redemption is for what? And Redemption is done by who? We are going to explore these questions and more this morning. But we need first to understand what the word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Still I Will Rejoice

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 28, 2020

We are instructed to rejoice! But is it really possible especially with what's happening in the world today?

STILL I WILL REJOICE "Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls— 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, Acts 16:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Drought (Covid-19)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

When life turns bitter we can become better if we quit blaming God, quit trying to isolate ourselves from people who really care, and finally get ready to embrace a new season of hope. There is be glory, after this! God’s word still has answers for a plagued world.

Often times, when we’re faced with a difficult situation, it requires us to take a step back. We don’t always have the tools to navigate an emotional roller coaster, especially if we’re dealing with something that we’ve never faced before. No one ever expect to go through another plague of virus ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7, Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Of Persecution` Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2019

We can overcome the fear of persecution by trusting God, trusting on our training, and equipping ourselves with his Word.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine another fear that can stop us in our tracks. • I am almost ashamed and almost decided not to cover this topic because of the fact as of now, in the United States, we have no clue what this looks like. • However, around the world, Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Hope It Flu Away

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 9, 2019

What is sickness meant to teach us? Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: https://www.gracegems.org/18/Ryle-%20Sickness.htm

HoHum: Note placed on workers desk after he came back from sick days: I heard you caught a cold; I hope it Flu away WBTU: The human body is a frail and complicated machine. From the sole of the foot to the crown of the head there is not a part of us which is not liable to disease. When I think ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sheep And The Goats

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Sep 6, 2019

During His time on earth Jesus spoke to the multitudes in stories to convey a spiritual truth about God and His Kingdom. Away from the crowds His disciples turn all their attention to Jesus. He explains to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure.

At a time before Jesus went to the cross He sat on the Mount of Olives with His disciples. In a private moment with them, they asked about the end of the age and how to inherit the kingdom. Consequently Jesus shared with them the things that will take place and the sign of His coming. He talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 4:18-19, Revelation 20:10-15

The Sound Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2019

The people gathered to praise and thank God for what He has accomplished through them. God gave them great joy.

The wall is built. The gates are restored. The people returned to God’s Word and renewed their covenant with God. • The city is now repopulated. It’s time to celebrate God’s goodness and give thanks. • Nehemiah organises a dedication service for this purpose. Let’s recap all that has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Replacing Sabbath Rules?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019

In the Gospel of John "signs" demonstrate that Jesus is "replacing" the Jewish rules of purficaiton, Sabbath rules

In Jesus Holy Name May 25, 2019 Text: John 5:16-18 Redeemer “Who’s Replacing Sabbath Rules?” Several years ago we replaced our wooden shake shingles on the roof of our home. We used better quality shingles. The old wooden shakes really looked nice but were not very ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-18, John 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2020

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today?

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today? What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? The holy men of God spoke and wrote as they were carried along or moved by the Holy Spirit. This is not dictation in every case, but inspiration. This should be a lesson for us. If a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Two Trees: Firewood/Fruit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2017

There are two types of trees: fire wood or fruit trees? Do we hold ourselves accountable? You can not keep doing the same things and expect a new outcome?

TWO KINDS OF TREES? WHICH ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF TREES ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE? WHICH ARE YOU? CONSIDER YOUR WAYS? Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rich People, Right Treatment

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Masters and Servants

RICH PEOPLE, RIGHT TREATMENT (JAMES 5:1-6) 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 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Will Guide You Always Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 23, 2017

First sermon of a series called: Revive! We often come to a fork in the road. Either we want to be revived or we don't. A toy compass was given out to everyone in attendance to remind them that the Lord leads us.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 15, 2017 – Series: Revive! Sermon #1 The Lord Will Guide You Always! Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church