Sermons on Relief:

Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For The Biggest Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001

This is the third installment in a ongoing series based on the Prayer of Jabez

ASK FOR THE BIGGEST I Chronicles 4:10b INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who had very little money and lived in a rundown house, but despite her situation she was always giving praise to the Lord. Her only problem was with the old man who lived next door. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Evangelism Of Animistic Peoples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Evangelism to those who have an animistic worldview or set of assumptions or perspectives

STEPS TO BRINGING ANIMISTS TO CONVERSION AND BEYOND Guidelines - 1. Pray specifically that the Spirit of God would open their eyes to turn from darkness to light and the from the dominion of Satan to God. Paul prayed this prayer of Acts 26:18 to help people find Christ as the only One who can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Cheers From Jesus!

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Aug 30, 2001

A word of encouragement in a troubled world.

Title: Three cheers from Jesus! Text: Matthew 9:2 Introduction: It’s been said that attitude will determine your altitude. I mention that this morning because I believe in many places in the body of Christ we have let the attitude of the world creep into the church! I believe we could agree ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 7 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Feeding of the 5,000 is the picture of Jesus as the Bread of Life, and how the maturing Christian feeds on the Bread of Life.

Picture # 7: Jesus is the Bread of Life John 6:1-15. See Matthew 14:13-21 See Mark 6:30-44 See Luke 9:10-17 Up to 26 million people in the United States, and over 800 million people in developing and underdeveloped countries go without adequate food on a regular basis. Every single minute, at ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

See Gods Deliverance

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Aug 28, 2006

Be faithful during times of trouble and you will see His deliverance.

SEE GODS DELIVERANCE DELIVERANCE COMES AFTER THE TROUBLE Before there can be deliverance there has to be trouble. We want deliverance but we don’t want the trouble. Let’s look at Exodus 5:1 – 6:1. God had told Moses earlier that he had seen the misery of His people and he was concerned about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will They Say?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

The way you live your life will determine what they will say about you at your funeral.

As you know I am preparing to attend my 35th high school reunion. This week I dug through the storage unit to find my Little Rock Central High School annual for 1967, my senior year. Couldn’t wait to get home to see those pictures. Lord, I was a dork! Looked like I was almost 12! And that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Methodist

Thanks But No Thanks Series

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

To teach our children to not just say thanks but to be thankful is not just for them but also for us,

Thanks, BUT No Thanks Luke 18:9-14 Rev. R.B.Hughes Luke 18:14 “… for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Needvsgreed

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

The importance of providing for the needs of the congregation instead of self

“The Parable Of The Spoons” “A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.” The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Exchanged Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 13, 2007

Like the Wise Men of old, we come to the Savior and present ourselves to Christ and leave with inner treasures that will last throughout eternity.

THE EXCHANGED LIFE Matthew 2:1-12 ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WE GENERALLY ASSOCIATE WITH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON is the exchanging of gifts. When I was a boy we celebrated Christmas twice---once with my immediate family of six and the other at my paternal grandparent’s home. The exchanging of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 30, 2007

I remember the shock I felt as a teenager when the minister confessed to our small town church that he had broken all ten of the Ten Commandments.

I remember the shock I felt as a teenager when the minister confessed to our small town church that he had broken all ten of the Ten Commandments. He had my complete attention when he told us he planned to use the morning sermon time to tell us how he had broken all of the Ten Commandments. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Christ Follower Do In A Recession?

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2008

What does the Christ Follower do in a recession? What does the Christ follower do when things go south? What does the Christ follower do when things don’t look so good?

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. What does the Christ Follower do in a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strive Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007

gifts, zeal, faith in action

Epiphany 5 Strive? Feb. 4 1 Cor. 14:12b-20 † In Jesus Name † Grace and Peace be yours, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ! Knowing versus Being a Father The lessons of fatherhood have begun, and I have to admit, some of them are not… pleasant. One of the lessons, one of the harder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cana Miracle Is Filled With Humor And Grace

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 13, 2007

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Series C.

2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 14, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Epiphany, as we focus on the various ways in which your word and grace was manifest in the life ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

His Plan Revealed

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 16, 2007

Jesus has chosen to introduce the entire world to His Father.

"His Plan Revealed” Matthew 11:25-30 11:25-26, the arrogant and know-it-all are the ones that will suffer. They refuse to open their minds to something new and a different way of seeing God. The laws/life of the day was overwhelming to the people just like all the things we have to do with today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Can The Church Afford Five Loaves And Two Fish?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 4, 2008

A short communion sermon challenging the Church to feed the hungry in body and spirit, by looking at what we are doing for the hungry of the world.

While attending seminary, each month the student body would gather for a general meeting, much like assembly at high school. We would have guest speakers presenting different areas of ministry for us to consider. On one particular Saturday we had a representative from one of the organizations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist