Sermons on Riddles:

The Unforgiveable Sin

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

Here is a very controversial passage dealing with the unforgiveable sin. What is it, and can a believer commit it?

Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

Why am I the way I am? Why did this happen? Why did they do this to me? Why did God do this to me? Why? Why? Why?

Why R U? Jeremiah 1:5 (NLT) (Preached By Matthew Goldberg) This is the infamous question that riddles the minds of many, many people… Why am I the way I am? Why did this happen? Why did they do this to me? Why did God do this to me? Why? Why? Why? What is the question that people always ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Nobody's Fool I'm My Own Man

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

There are also a lot of popular proverbs in our culture today. Let’s see how well you know them.

Proverbs 1:1-10 (NASB) 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

From Downfall To Restoration (Samson) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 16, 2020

What should we learn from Samson's downfall and his restoration?

Today we will finish the story of Samson in Judges 16… as you open your Bibles there, let us remind ourselves of Samson. What can we say about Samson so far from Judges 13-15?? In the Book of Hebrews in the New Testament, Samson is listed as one of the heroes of faith for Christians…. Why? The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfort In

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2020

Sometimes we need to be comforted and sometimes we need to comfort.

1. A little boy stopped by the super market and asked the cashier where he could find a box of Tide… he said it was for washing his cat. The lady was quick to tell him that he shouldn’t wash his cat with Tide but she couldn’t change his mind. Later the boy came back to the store and told the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Food That Endures

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 5, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 4, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 6:24-35; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Food that Endures Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Bad Hair Day

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 5, 2013

a lesson from Samson in dropping our guard

They were an old couple who decided to go to the doctor as they were having more and more problems remembering things. The doctor gives them each a physical and says, "You're in great health for your age. You're just slowing down a bit, that's all. It's nothing serious. If you’re worried ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2021

What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – July 25, 2021

What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – July 25, 2021 Intro Today we are continuing our summer focus on the Parables of Jesus. As we’ve noted, parables are short stories or illustrations drawing upon what is familiar to capture great spiritual truth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Does The Pharisees Dishes Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The burden of righteousness that God lays on us is not cumbersome, but freeing, for it opens the door to restoring us to the places God created us for.

Introduction: I want to begin today by taking you back in time 2000 years ago to the common scene at the table of any Jewish Scribe or Pharisee. You will notice that here on the table are a few seemingly simple items, a jug of water and a small wash basin, but to the Pharisees, these items made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

My Prayer For You

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

My Prayer for You Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 9, 2009 Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Panim El Panim, Adonai - Face To Face, Lord

Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 10, 2010

A message to encourage intimacy with the Lord

It feels like a long time since I’ve stood up here, but every time I go abroad and come back to church the only thing I really feel like saying is, “it’s good to be home.” I’ve been visiting the Middle East as part of my job now for about 6 months – and it might surprise you to learn that when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilt And Grace In The Garden

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus accepting the Father’s will. (PowerPoint slides available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Guilt and Grace in the Garden Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53: Ill: Things I have learnt from gardening: • Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. • Your lawn is always slightly bigger than your desire to mow it. • Whichever garden tool you want is always at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Brethren

Israel's Inexcusable Unbelief Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2009

This sermons explains Israel’s inexcusable unbelief in the good news of the God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 10. Let’s read Romans 10:14-21: 14How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15And how are they to preach ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Like There's No Tomorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 7, 2011

This sermon addresses the need to live with a sense of urgency in light of the coming of Christ. We want to be found faithfully living and serving when Christ returns. I relied heavily on "Living With a Sense of Urgency," Sermon by Joey Nelson, SermonCe

Introduction: A. It’s Super Bowl Weekend, so I thought I might start with a Super Bowl riddle. 1. Question: How many Buffalo Bills does it take to win a Super Bowl? 2. Answer: No one knows, and we may never find out! 3. If you are a football fan then you know that the Bills went to four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trampled Champ (Part 1: God's Will Vs. Man's Will) Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Aug 14, 2005

A two-speakers’ sermon on Samson. Big idea: God’s purpose won’t ever fail, but we could fail ourselves if we don’t discipline ourselves according to his purpose.

Bumble: Good morning! It’s great to study the Word of God again with you today. Paul (aka Cau) is up here with me. For those who don’t know him, Paul is one of our favorite former gangsta-boys. He started coming to our college group at the end of 2000, and God worked through his life tremendously. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance