Sermons on Sackcloth And Ashes:

"You Are Loved" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season: You are Loved… Psychiatry students were in their college class one day when their professor began a discussion to prove a point. “What we’re going to talk about today,” the professor said, “are the emotional extremes that many mentally disturbed people go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Funeral - Mature Man

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 13, 2006

A dear Christian Friend - Humble, wise prayer warrior.

Friends, we have gathered here to praise God -- and to witness to our faith, as we celebrate the life of ED. We come together in grief, and we acknowledge our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, and in death resurrection. Will you please pray ...read more

Scripture: John 13:6-10

Denomination: Congregational

Praying Against Wicked Plantation

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 23, 2006

As far as God is concerned, every destructive power is qualified for destructive prayers.

Brethren, this week’s message is a prayer message. I want you to believe the Lord is going to do something that will cause a turn around breakthrough in your life. Begin to thank the Lord and worship Him. Know that He is God and His power knows no limit. Talk to the Lord in specific terms, about ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith It Out 'til You Figure It Out!

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties

Title (reaffirm / remind congregation through out) : FAITH IT OUT ’TIL YOU FIGURE IT OUT! Theme: Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties (adversities) We all get times of difficulties, discouragement & disappointments – maybe you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Refection Of The Cradle Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This is our Christmas Eve service looking at the borrowed Cradle and Borrowed grave

Transitions, in all of our lives there are transitions. Times when our lives change and the lives of those around us change. You know what I’m talking about because there are events that you are thinking about even as I speak. Births, deaths, graduations, weddings, baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Church On Fire

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011

God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid A "Lot” Of Trouble: Take God Seriously

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2009

If take warning signs posted by local authorities about thin ice, it’s even more important for us to take God seriously when he warns about the coming judgment.

Every year people require rescuing after falling through thin ice. Some don’t make it. They drown before help can arrive. That’s why provinces spend tens of thousands of dollars warning people to stay off thin ice. People could avoid a lot of trouble for themselves and others if they just took ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Down But Not Out!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 3, 2018

When it comes to suffering, Paul calls us to forsake pity parties and glorify God. We can remember that Jesus shines through us, that our weaknesses glorify God, that we may be down but never out, and that our sufferings may bring eternal life to others.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Down but Not Out! A Christian need never suffer. At least that’s what some preachers might tell you. However, that is not the message of scripture. Jesus said, “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We should expect no better treatment than that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Fire In Your Bones?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2025

Jeremiah (like us) was told to speak God's message to the Israelites. He got a cold reception. He decided he wouldn't speak any more, but God's Word, bottled up inside, became like fire in his bones! My Question is: Do YOU have fire in your bones?

IS THERE FIRE IN YOUR BONES? Jer. 20:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: One-Liners 1. I accidentally went grocery shopping on an empty stomach and now I’m the proud owner of aisle 4. 2. You know you’re getting old when your knees offer a more accurate weather forecast than the guy on TV. 3. My ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rehoboam And Jeroboam Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 27, 2023

As the leader goes, so goes the nation...............

January 28, 2023 Solomon reigned over Israel for 40 years. He was successful in many areas of his life, but he also made choices that led to catastrophic failures and consequences that would lead to the division of the nation. Jeroboam worked for Solomon. A prophet of God told him that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:20-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 28, 2022

If Christ Had Not Come Then... (Outline and seed thought adapted from a book by Leslie Flynn called, "Christmas Messages,", chapter by the same title)

HoHum: Love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all- and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from the bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-25, Romans 3:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ecclesiastes 1:9, 1 Peter 2:21, Hebrews 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Lent

Contributed by Paul Andreasen on Feb 19, 2020

Using 1 Corinthians 13 we learn that Lent is a season of preparation to love God and our neighbor.

1 Corinthians 13 A husband and wife had been married for 60 years and had no secrets except for one: The woman kept in her closet a shoe box that she forbade her husband from ever opening. But when she was on her deathbed—and with her blessing—he opened the box and found a crocheted doll and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God's Judgement #2 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 9:1-7. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 9:1-7 “God’s Judgement #2” Pastor John Bright Exodus 9 “Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and tell him, ‘Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 2 For if you refuse to let them go, and still hold them, 3 behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Giants

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018

When opportunity collides with life, there will always be a battle. there will always be giants that have to be defeated and giants that will sidetrack your purpose. how do we deal with them?

Dealing with Giants 1 Samuel 17 Introduction- This morning I want to take a look at familiar passage of Scripture. David and Goliath! The fight of the big guy against the underdog. The fight of good against evil. It makes for a great story- but it is not so great when you are the little guy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Nazarene

God Needs Your Hands And Your Compassion

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019

Little boy Jesus said: I MUST BE ABOUT MY FATHER'S BUSNESS. Consider who Jesus could touch if HE HAD YOUR HEART, YOUR HANDS, AND YOUR COMPASSION?

GOD NEEDS YOUR HANDS AND YOUR HEART. COMPASSION? COMPASSION FATIQUE? MAKE TODAY COUNT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT) Today we hear a lot about “PAY IT FORWARD!” I love this idea. When I hear ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Matthew 25:35-40, Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God