Sermons on Rough:

We Are In A Battle

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019

The Word of God sheds light on the powers of darkness revealing that. There is a battle raging around us. It is spiritual in nature.

WE ARE IN A BATTLE I. THE REALITY OF LIFE A. The Word of God sheds light on the powers of darkness revealing that: 1. There is a battle raging around us. It is spiritual in nature. Spiritual warfare is that conflict being waged in the invisible, spiritual realm that is being manifest in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, John 12:31, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 6:12, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019

Joseph's life was filled with turmoil. He was an abandoned by his brothers, became a slave, accused of rape, and imprisoned. And yet, Joseph handled all of these situations with absolute faith that God was with him.

I want to ask you a question that can actually shape how you view all of life. Whether times are good, or times are bad, what would you do if you absolutely knew God was with you? When you are truly confident that God is with you, it changes everything. We are talking about what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-8, Genesis 41:25-32, Genesis 41:38-41

Denomination: Nazarene

The Famine Of Faith (1 Kings 17:8-24)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE FAMINE OF FAITH (1 KINGS 17:8-24)

THE FAMINE OF FAITH (1 KINGS 17:8-24) When the machine is operating on a busy road, traffic is halted and the cars lined up in opposite directions are allowed to proceed alternately. A veteran operator of one of those big machines decided one day to try to relieve the tension that inevitably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Flesh Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 6, 2019

We can be tempted to blame our failings on other people, but our own lack of self control, our slavery to 'the flesh' can be our worst enemy

Kathy and I have a Siamese cat, named Ling. For the purposes of being a pet, she’s really good. She’s quite affectionate, for a cat. She’ll come and sit in our laps several times a day, and if you scratch her in just the right spots, she really purrs. She plays amazing games with her balls and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 5:13-24

Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Come And See Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2019

The 5th sermon in our series from John's Gospel. We discuss principles of personal evangelism

Come and See (John Part Five) Text: John 1:35 – 42 In 2014 the Barna Study Group polled teenagers about lying, cheating, and illegally downloading music. 92% of teens admitted that they lied at least once a week, and out of that 92%, 90% of them said it was “no big deal”. 75% admitted to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need Hope

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Hope in Christ

One of the most difficult truths to have people believe is that God truly does love them, sometimes there are people that in their minds they have been used and violated and many times the question is God why? Why God if you love me could you allow these things to happen to me? If you are real, why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Making Of A Masterpiece Part 2 Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2014

God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus... accomplishing his will in us and through us.

Title: The Making of a Masterpiece Part 2 Text: Philippians 1:6 Thesis: God is at work in our lives so that we may become more and more like Jesus…accomplishing his will in us and through us. Series: Belonging, Believing and Becoming I invite you to journey with us as people who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trash To Treasure

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Nov 19, 2014

understand that God views each of us as a TREASURE!

Trash to Treasure 1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness Can you think of how many things you have thrown away and later resented discarding a certain item? Well every day we discard trash in our homes, at work, at school, and when we are just in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory In A Field Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory, through Jesus (God with us), is close and tangible and brings peace, not fear.

To avoid offending anybody, the school dropped religion altogether and started singing about the weather. At my son’s school, they now hold the winter program in February and sing increasingly nonmemorable songs such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Affliction

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 9, 2013

What is affliction and how are we as followers of Jesus supposed to react to those around us who are afflicted?

Today let’s talk about Affliction: 1) a state of pain, distress, grief or misery: 2) a cause of mental or bodily pain, as sickness, loss, calamity, or persecution. You know from your own life experiences what affliction is. If you have never experienced affliction you are a very rare ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gentile Bride Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

Asenath would have been raised in deep paganism and deep spiritual darkness.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Feb, 2nd 2014 Genesis 41:45-57 The Gentile Bride Intro: life/Joseph/amazing story/providence/power/Almighty God. • Favorite son/Jacob/Betrayed/brothers/sold into slavery. As a slave, Joseph demonstrates a godly testimony in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

It’s About Time…to Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

If you are growing as you should, you are closer to Him today than you were when you got saved.

Pastor Allan Kircher Genesis 43:1-10 Feb, 9 2014 It’s about time…to grow up! Intro: If you will remember the story: • Joseph’s brothers sold him in to Egyptian slavery • Told/father he was dead/they/concerned, Joseph was dead! They went on/their lives/though never ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 12, 2014

Mother's Day sermon on what God expects of mothers.

“A Godly Mother” Text: Isaiah 7:10-15 I. Welcome II. Introduction While we love our mothers or their memories, I think most preachers wrestle with sermons on this day. We just don’t want to preach on Hannah or Jochebed every second Sunday of May. And, I feel it may be a little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How True Faith Helps Those In Need Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 17, 2014

James writes to these troubled believers and reveals the manner in which Believers should respond to the NEEDY

James 1:26–27 "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. " "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational