Sermons on Refugee Crisis:

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Why Do You Cry? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 15, 2018

I think God wants to have soft hearts-the ability to grieve, to be hurt, to be wounded, and, thereby, to become a source of healing, just as Jesus bought our healing through the tearing of His flesh.

REVELATION CHAPTER 5 1. And I saw in the right hand of Him sitting on the Throne a book (biblion) written on the outside and inside, sealed with seven seals 2. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a big (mega) voice 3. “Who is worthy to take the book and loose its seals?” and no one was able ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-4

Denomination: *other

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 10, 2012

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

In the 9/20/11 issues of Sojourners magazine is an advertisement for the 2012 Gladdening Light Symposium featuring Jesus Seminar scholar John Dominic Crossan. Part of the ad copy reads, "Feed the soul, savor the beauty, and experience the communion love of Agape in the Gladdening Light of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankful In Good And Bad

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2019

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19.

How do we feel when we have helped people and they don’t bother to show thanks? Have we met people who are thankful under the most difficult circumstances? What’s their secret? Let’s learn the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. Let’s look at Jeremiah 29:1-7 and Luke 17:11-19. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Master The 4 Phases Of A Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

Getting a breakthrough from God is a process not an event. When God wants to give a person a breakthrough in any area of their life He takes them through four distinct phases. Learn what these phases are and how to master them.

The Breakthrough Series: Breaking The Status Quo Barrier I Chronicles 14:8-17 Main Ideas: • Breaking through the status quo barrier is a cyclical process not a one time event. • This process consists of 4 distinct but necessary phases God takes us through on the road to the next level in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're Waiting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2019

When you’ve been wronged, wait on the Lord’s return and do what’s right.

What to Do When You’re Waiting James 5:7-12 Rev. Brian Bill April 6-7, 2019 How many of you find it difficult to wait? Listen to these stats. • Each year we spend around 13 hours on hold. • The average person spends six months of their life waiting in lines. To bring it closer to home, we’re ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Us Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

When God Calls Us Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey – February 11, 2018

When God Calls Us Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey – February 11, 2018 Intro Conversations. Some are just polite exchanges. Some are practical exchanges. [1] But there are some that can be life altering. They can change our understanding of life…and ourselves. Some have an expansive ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sincere Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 16, 2009

Joseph’s confrontation with his brothers.

Sincere forgiveness Genesis 42:1-23 There was a Presbyterian, a Pentecostal and a Baptist who having coffee at Tim Horton’s when the subject of the conversation turned to the issue of the second coming and one of them said, “I was wondering what denomination Jesus would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Peace And The Iraqi War!"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 22, 2003

Do you have peace as you view the current world situations? Talk of weapons of mass destruction, E-Bombs, the MOAB, cruise missiles, 24 hour news coverage of the war in Iraq...

Peace and the Iraqi War! Text: Jer. 50:21-46 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – March 23, 2003 Introduction – current events Modern day Iraq is the cradle of civilization – Adam & Eve. Gen 2:10-14 speaks of the Garden of Eden and four rivers that flowed from it. Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:21-46

Denomination: Bible Church

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 7 of 15

THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS (1 SAMUEL 30) When my wife and I sold our old house, like most homebuyers, we had to sell our old house before we could afford a new one. At that time, interest rates were down and house prices were rising, so the time was right to buy and sell. Selling our old house was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

Trust is a theme that runs throughout the bible. It runs from cover to cover.

a. As I watched the headlines last week of a school being destroyed by a tornado, and numerous communities having been flattened, church building wrecked and countless homes ruined, the Lord took me to a place in my heart that said, “what would you say to your church if that was your community?” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Demonstration Of Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2007

1- Love is kind 2- Love is giving 3- Love is forgiving

INTRO.- According to this text we must be devoted to loving others and our love must be sincere or genuine. ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. One said, "I thought I was in love three times.” "How so?" his friend asked. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009

God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zephaniah - Chapter 2. Judgement Is Coming Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 7, 2016

In this section of Zephaniah chapter2. He preaches the Word of the Lord preaching a Judgement, to the earth the surrounding nations and upon Judah which is tempered with a a gracious offer and hope for a remnant

Introduction & Background God speaks through the Prophet Zephaniah, little is known of him apart from his name and pedigree. Zephaniah means - ‘Yaweh has hidden/protected’ this name given could indicate the families piety as they trusted in God during the godless reign of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Obadiah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

Today we will look at the Book of Obadiah.

Illus: In the year 2008, all 7,100 of the Starbuck’s Coffee shops closed for one day for employee training. The coffee chain said the in-store-training program would foster enthusiasm in its 135,000 U.S. employees and improve the quality of drinks made by Starbucks. Starbuck’s felt that to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist