Sermons on Sackcloth And Ashes:

Staying On Course Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 2, 2011

Make the effort to stay faithful (winning over complacency) and make the choice to obey God (winning over compromise).

It easy to make promises, but to keep them is another matter altogether. • You may be passionate and sincere when you make a stand, but to stay on course requires much, much more. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, say this: “It is in the nature of a fire to go out, you must keep it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Soul Loves

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 18, 2009

The Church and the people of the Church must be able to say with sincerity and depth of meaning: my soul loves - God!

Sunday, February 4, 2007 “My Soul Loves” Text: Song of Solomon 3: 1- 5 One of the most misunderstood books in the Old Testament is probably The Song of Solomon or called by some, The Song of Songs. One may wonder how is it possible that there can be a Book of the Bible that does not mention the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fair Weather Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship And A Wedding

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2009

A wedding homily.

Wedding Homily I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Never Let The Wine Dry Up

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 14, 2025

All of us are much like empty and broken pots. No matter how we plan or what we do, we always come up empty and short. Whether it is a marriage relationship or any other challenges, like Mary we need to seek the help of our Lord and believe before we can see.

This morning I have chosen the gospel reading to share a message entitled “Never let the wine run out.” But before I get into it, listen to this: A priest was driving erratically on a county road and got pulled over by a local cop. As the cop went up to the car he immediately got a strong smell of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

How Do You Overcome False Teachers In A Movement?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Every church movement, every denomination has false teachers that they have to deal with. As Jesus taught, the wheat and the tares are growing together. Ravenous wolves, he predicted would rush into the flock.

"But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves." -2 Peter 2:1 Every church movement, every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-21, 2 Peter 2:1, Proverbs 6:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Have A God Problem

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 1, 2024

This sermon will explore how, in the face of "God problems"—situations without human solutions—the key to experiencing safety, security, and peace that transcends all understanding lies in faith in the risen Savior.

I Have A God Problem Exodus 2:1-3:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Life is a journey that must be traveled, regardless of the condition of the roads. While a fortunate few may seem to glide through life with ease, most people encounter formidable challenges—whether ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Everything You Need. Ephesians 3:14-21

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 30, 2024

A message of hope about having a better relationship with the Lord our God. Looking at Ephesians 3:14-21 from a positive angle.

Please stand with me, lift your Bibles, and repeat after me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The indestructible, never-ending, living Word of God. I will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Holy Moment Reveals Why I Should Attend Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 31, 2023

I might need to re-think why I attend church

Introduction Holy Moments are those just God and me moments. They can occur in the privacy of your prayer closet or even in a room with a thousand people. It is that time that God gets your attention, and it is just God and you engaged in a conversation. The Bible is full of Holy Moments. We have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- The Tactics Of Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2023

C.S. Lewis made an astute observation in his masterful Screwtape Letters: the devil cannot manufacture real goods or pleasures; he’s stuck with the ones God has made and for which our natures have an inclination.

I saw this Cartoon of Satan tempting Jesus, saying: “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a medium rare ribeye steak with truffle butter.” [Jesus is thinking to himself, “He’s getting better at this.”] Note that Jesus did not say, “Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Transfigure Us

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023

maybe by transfiguring ourselves we can become what Jesus wants

Matthew 17:1-9 This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent; that makes this Sunday the last Sunday of Epiphany, the Sunday on which we celebrate the transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus' transfiguration marks the pivotal point in his story. Up to this moment, Jesus had gone about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal

March Madness Vs March Gladness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2023

Where are we spiritually? Can we easily get caught in the extremes and lose our sense of balance. Priorities and value system must make us realize THAT MARCH IS FOR GLADNESS... I WILL BE GLAD AND REJOICE... There is nothing wrong with sports. Put God 1st.

MARCH MADNESS OR MARCH GLADNESS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MADNESS: The state of being mentality ill, extremely foolish behavior, chaotic, frenzied, thinking that can be dangerous, folly, lacking insight, anxiety can lead to madness, * THERE ARE 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19, Psalm 100:1-2, Daniel 4:16-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awaiting The Eternal Kingdom

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2019

The hope we anticipate at Advent should energize us even in the midst of sinful humanity.

Awaiting the Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 2:1-5 The Book of Isaiah contains many rapturous songs of joy and hope. Its promises have sustained His people for thousands of years. We have this morning’s passage. We also have the Emmanuel prophecy which prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus, whose name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spring Training #1 - Wait Until Next Year Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Repentance is not a singular act but a daily one that brings us humility, connection and grace

Today we begin a new message series entitled, “Spring Training.” As you may know, Spring training is baseball’s equivalent to the preseason and it started sometime around 1870 when teams went out to California and Arizona to get ready for the real season. After a month of daily games, the team ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receive The Word

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 29, 2019

Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18.

Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18. Jesus is God John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist