Sermons on Relief:

Encounters

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 15, 2024

Encounters with God change us.

Encounters Ephesians 5:15-20 1. Encounters will help us to live with proper conduct as a Christian. • Verse 15 opens that we should pay attention to how we live our lives. Straight is the gate narrow the way • Some versions say be careful how you live. Jesus is wanting us to follow his ways he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Gethsemane Experience Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 5, 2024

The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

The Gethsemane Experience Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Introduction: The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Reflection The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

Preparing The Way: The Dawn Of God's Tender Mercy Luke 1:76-78 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024

Luke 1:76-78 is a prophecy given by Zechariah about his son, John the Baptist. This passage is rich with promises and truths that can transform our lives.

Preparing the Way: The Dawn of God's Tender Mercy Luke 1:76-78 Luke 1:76-78 (NLT): “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-78, Isaiah 40:3, Acts 13:38, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wings Of Jesus

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 13, 2024

Today we explore Malachi, the last of the 12 minor prophets in the Old Testament, meaning “my messenger.” This book exposes Israel's corruption but also offers hope, leading us to our topic: "The Wings of Jesus."

Praise be to the wonderful and amazing name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let us turn to The Book of Malachi, also called The Prophecy of Malachias, where God promises to redeem His people and send a Messiah to fulfill His covenant promises. The Intertestamental Period Between Malachi and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2, Mark 5:30-34, Mark 5:27, Leviticus 15:27, Matthew 14:34-36, Matthew 21:22  (view more)  (view less)

The Greatest Saint Meets The Greatest Criminal Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 14, 2025

We don’t know what was going through Judas’ mind as he took the bread and wine offered by Jesus as His Body and Blood, but we can be pretty certain that he didn’t think he was doing evil.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2025 Is it possible for the greatest criminal not to know he’s doing evil? Today we have a case study from Scripture on the greatest saint who ever lived, and the greatest sinner. The saint, of course, is Our Lord Jesus Christ. The sinner—and we are all sinners, after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Purpose Of Adversity

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

God gives us grace to face our adversities, not flee from them.

The word “adversity” is used for the 1st time and it is used in the context of God’s “delivering grace in our time of trials.” God gives us grace to face our problems, not flee from them. 1. Adversity is a part of life. 2. How we deal with our troubles by day, will determine how you will sleep by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Am With You To Deliver You! Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 29, 2023

This was written in the oracles of history, to show us that truth is always deliverance! Jesus told those who believed on Him that if they continue in His Word, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” The truth is always deliverance!

Jeremiah 1:4-8 (NKJV) “I am with You to Deliver You” 10/29/2023 I. The Times (v. 4) It was in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah to the 11th year of Zedekiah. Mattaniah was his birth name, and he was the last of King Josiah’s sons to sit on the throne in Judah (Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Funerl Douglass Smith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 20, 2025

Non church attender retired teacher, loved to travel, mentor students.

Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Douglass Smith”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Healing Touch: A Woman's Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Jesus heals a woman suffering from a long-term illness due to her strong faith

In the Old Testament, there are certain laws and regulations that may seem confusing to us. One such law is found in Leviticus 15:19, which states that when a woman has her regular flow of blood, anyone who touches her will be considered unclean until evening. Additionally, if a woman has a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-28

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Faith Healing

Anchor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series called "Anchor", emphasizing the idea that Jesus is our anchor and hope, providing steadfastness and security in all life's trials, based on Hebrews 6:19 and Matthew 14:25-31.

Welcome to church! It’s a great day to be here, since we’re starting a new 4-week series called Anchor. As we begin our series, you should know it’s built around a single Bible verse; Hebrews 6:19 which says; “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” An anchor is an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Hope, Steadfast Faith, Salvation

Sermon Series: Anchor

The Presence And Glory Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 6, 2023

Having asked the LORD to “show me now thy way,” Moses next waxed bold to ask, “I beseech thee, show me thy glory.”

THE PRESENCE AND GLORY OF THE LORD. Exodus 33:12-23. 1. Show Me Thy Way (Exodus 33:12-17). EXODUS 33:12. Earlier in the chapter the LORD had said: ‘Go up hence, thou and the people… unto the land which I sware unto Abraham… I will send an angel before thee (cf. Exodus 33:1-2). Yet Moses now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thumbs Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 2, 2002

Most of us live in fear, either of God, man, or life itself. The verdict on our life is that God is not mad at us...we can live "thumbs up".

May 5, 2002 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8.1 (KJV) I read a really wonderful statement by J. Vernon McGee about this chapter of the Bible: We enter this chapter with no condemnation, we close ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: United Methodist

#3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hidden Danger

Contributed by David Berthiaume on Nov 2, 2002

Music affects you more than you think, it affects your mind, your body and your spiritual life. Is the music you are listening to damaging your soul?

Music is a part of everyone¡¦s life. It is a language that is universal. It has the power to cheer us up, make us sad, make us laugh, and make us cry. Human emotions are a wonderful gift from God that can enhance the life of an individual. Unfortunately at times people in positions of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-19

Denomination: Adventist

A Test Of Will Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 10, 2004

Jonah exibits free will when he runs from God. God will not make you do anything, but he will encourage you.

A Test of Will For the past couple of weeks we have been taking some of the Bible stories that we normally think of as children’s stories. We looking are at them from an adult point of view. Today we are picking up with Jonah. What do we know about Jonah from this scripture? From all we can ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Congregational