Sermons on Religiously Comfortable:

Refuge For A Weary Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

God is the refuge of our soul.

Psalms 46:1-3 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Death Climbs Through A Window Series

Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 14, 2013

Since every person must face death, this message helps death with the death of someone we love when death has climbed through their windown.

WHEN DEATH CLIMBS THROUGH A WINDOW Dr. David L. Lane TEXT: Jer. 9:21  (NIV) 21 Death has climbed in through our windows and has entered our fortresses; it has removed the children from the streets and the young men from the public squares.  (CEV) 21 ’We were in our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Picture Of History

Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 4, 2015

This passage wasn't written to scare us, it was written to comfort us.

REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HISTORY Revelation 6:1-17 This is one of those passages in the book of Revelation that scare most people; I can’t really blame them because there are some frightening things here: Four horsemen bringing war, famine, disease, depression and death; Images ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Stands Between Us And Our Circumstances

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012

God will deliever.....

When God stands between us and our circumstance!! Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Dance Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 22, 2017

A message on the Holy Spirit and His role in our lives

Learning to Dance Theme: Showing the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Text: John 16:7 – 14 Opening Illustration and notes from Max Lucado. A Gentle Thunder - Hearing God Through the Storm (Kindle Locations 731-754). Kindle Edition. Let’s imagine that you want to learn to dance. Being ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Need For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Othniel Andrew on Jan 9, 2018

There is a great need for encouragement these days as we see so many disturbances, trials and tribulations in the lives of God's people all over the world. Everybody needs encouragement. Here are 7 ways you can find encouragement from 2 Corinthians 7.

Cultivate Biblical Convictions-84 The Need for Encouragement ********************************** 2 Cor.7:4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles. 5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4-13

Denomination: Independent Bible

Consolation In Christ

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 1, 2022

Paul’s point is that our own sufferings enable us to identify with those who suffer—and enable them to identify with us. Then they will sense the reality of the comfort we have received from God and find their own comfort in Him. The principle is important. Ministry requires vulnerability.

Consolation – Relief or Support. As nouns the difference between consolation and comfort is that consolation is the act of consoling while comfort is the state of ease. Bless Him because He is God! You find this phrase “blessed be God” in two other places in the New Testament, in Ephesians 1:3 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2023

Paul wanted the church in Thessalonica to be thoroughly educated about the Second Coming of Jesus so they wouldn’t be afraid or confused.

INTRODUCTION • Today, we will begin a new series through part of the book of 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians entitled "Faith In Uncertain Times." • We live in uncertain times, and every generation faces the same feeling. • Big Idea of the Series: In a world filled with death, war, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Signs Of The Times Part 2

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 6, 2023

Jesus warned the Disciples about trials that would come before the end of the age

The Signs of the Times Pt. 2 Mark 13:9-13 Dr. Tony Evans said, “Your expectations always affect your behavior. If you found out that you were terminally ill and only had one year to live, I can guarantee it will affect your behavior. All of a sudden with only twelve months to live, certain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of His Saints Series

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 18, 2021

Today we come together to celebrate Margaret Shealy’s home going to that GREAT AND GLORIOUS PLACE called heaven!

It is important upfront that we establish why she has gone to that PLACE: • It is not because she attended church regularly. • It is not because she joined the church. • It is not because she tithed. • It is not because she was baptized. • It is not because of the good deeds she has done, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"three Reasons To Praise God!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 16, 2022

To be sure, there are so many reasons we can and should praise our Lord God. In this verse, the apostle Paul reminds us of 3 important reasons to praise to God.

To be sure, there are so many reasons we can and should praise our Lord God. In this verse, the apostle Paul reminds of 3 important reasons to praise to God. First, he tells us to…. 1. Praise God because He is the Father of JESUS. -The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3

Relationships That Satisfy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 5, 2022

There are many husbands and wives who are dissatisfied with each other and often wish that they had married someone else. Sometimes they may be married for many long years and still will in conflict say that they had made a wrong choice.

We read in Psalm 91:16, “You will be satisfied with a full life and with all that I do for you. For you will enjoy the fullness of my salvation!” (TPT) As we continue our study on the last verse of Psalm 91, we understand that the promise of God to one who has made Him his refuge, is that He will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:16

Denomination: Other

Jesus And Our Shepherd! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Mar 18, 2021

There are so many names to describe Jesus and the best one is what He says . . . THE GOOD SHEPHERD!

Jesus is our Shepherd in the Old Testament and New Testament. There are five shepherds in the OT that also describes the type of shepherd Jesus is. 1. Abel brought a lamb to sacrificed to the Lord, thus he was a shepherd. Abel was killed by his brother because of Cain's jealousy. He hated ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resting In Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you read something new in God’s Word? Familiar with new eyes? Something you didn’t understand and reach out to someone help you understand? It’s been several weeks since we have played Scriptural Gymnastics, so I figured we are due!

Today’s key verse found in Matthew 11:28-30, and we’ll get there eventually! The title of today’s message is RESTING IN JESUS. We first see the English word rest in Genesis 2:2: • And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

How Do We Go On 2?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2023

Funeral message for a friend

Funeral for Jim Fles Funeral - How do we go on? Welcome & Greeting Today we gather to celebrate and remember the life of Jim Fles. Funerals are never fun, especially when it’s for someone who has meant so much to so many. We remember that Jesus Himself was heartbroken over the death of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist