Sermons on Sadness:

What Do You See?

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 30, 2017

The eyes are very essential in our walk with God. If your eyes see according to God's leading, you will always move forward

WHAT DO YOU SEE? MAIN TEXT: PROVERBS 29:18 “Where there is no vision (no redemptive revelation of God) the people perish, but he who keeps the law (of God which includes that of man), blessed (happy, fortunate and enviable) is he”. HABAKKUK 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Play With The Ribbons

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 20, 2020

Admiring the box more so than the gift is cute if you are two. At some point, it will be a dishonor to the gift giver because you do not truly value the gift.

The sad thing is that pagan astrologers went to great lengths to find the Messiah while among His own people neither king nor priest would travel six miles to see Him. The priest knew the place by his theological study, but could not be bothered to investigate the fulfillment of prophecy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2022

The Crucifixion of Jesus is at the centre of the Message of the Gospel.

The first Easter morning 2000 years ago must have begun with sadness. I can imagine the followers of Jesus waking up and remembering what had happened, recalling the horror of Friday, remembering that their friend was dead and thinking their dreams were shattered. But then a shout, He’s alive, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Out Of A Slump Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 14, 2005

In this message I will share what God taught me in the midst of a recent slump, if you are in one I pray it helps. It helped alot of people at Central (I Am Jesus 22).

Breaking Out Of A Slump I Am Jesus – part 22 HEY – are there any sports fan out there? OKAY – on a count of three just shout out your favorite sport…. NOW – my favorite sport to watch is the NFL. AND – let me tell you, I can’t wait for the season to kick off again. This year Anthony & I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self-Humbling - Matthew 6:16-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2024

Fasting is never commanded in the NT, yet all the godliest people in the Bible did it. If it is important, why isn't it discussed in the epistles? If it is not important, why did Jesus do it? And why did he promise reward if we do it?

Matthew 6:16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Nose Prints On The Glass - 1 Peter 1:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 27, 2024

The kind of joy Scripture calls us to seems unrealistic, especially in times of sorrow. But human emotion is complex. This message shows the path to supernatural happiness.

1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith--of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire--may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

In this message we will talk about how those who live in Jesus' Kingdom: mourn in their loss, mourn for their own sin and mourn for this lost world.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 OKAY – I would like to read a few passages of Scripture that will set the stage for our conversation this morning. AND REMEMBER – to lean in, because what you are about to hear is God breathed! The first passage is from John 11… Jesus good friend Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Exercises - Philippians 1: 7-11 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 10, 2022

I know you're asking the question, “Okay, how do I exercise love?” I'm going to show you in a moment how we exercise love. But first let me show you what happens when you do it to your heart.

Open your Bibles or your workbooks to Philippians 1:7-11. That's where we're going to be today. If you do not have a workbook, they are free. They're back on the back table there. We have extras and we'd love for you to have one so that you can take notes. Not only so you can take ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed And Broken

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Relates the broken bread in communion to the way God works in our lives.

Blessed & Broken June 2015 Have you heard the 4 Great Religious Truths Muslims don't recognize Judaism as a religion. 2. Jews don't recognize Jesus as the Messiah. 3. Protestants don't recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith. 4. Baptists don't recognize each other at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peoples Needs Trump Rules, Regulations, And Traditions

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

Our love for God is shown in our love of each other.

Title: Flipped Text: Mark 3:1-6 Bottom Line: Our love for God is shown in our love of each other. Intro Good morning Real Life… My name is Curtis and I’m the connections director here. It’s great to be here with you all on this holiday weekend. Just a reminder this is our LAST Sunday meeting at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the value of "rest" and the benefits to the believers who practice it.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, you will want to open up to Genesis 2:2-3. That will be our reading for today. Before we actually discuss that verse, what I would like to do is go back to Genesis 1:1 and read through the first chapter just to give you a little background on this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:10, Mark 2:27-28, Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Cry Of The Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

The Spirit of the Lord is crying unto us this day, that is why the Bible says, “He that has ears let him hear what the Spirit is saying.” It means that the fact that we have something representing ears does not mean that we hear. It is only those who have

THE CRY OF THE SPIRIT Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, do a deep work in our spirits this week, touch us at the points of our needs. Let our lives no longer remain the same, in Jesus’ name. This week, we are looking at what I call, “The Cry of the Spirit.” Hebrew 12: 25 – 27: “See that ye refuse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

It�s Not About The Gifts

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 14, 2009

Gifts, even good gifts such as family and Christmas traditions, are only a shadow of the Giver.

Christmas � It�s Not About the Gifts TCF Sermon December 13, 2009 When we think of Christmas, it brings to mind many different things perhaps different things for each of us. Of course, the good, Christian answer to the question, what do you think of when you think of Christmas, is that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greed

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

We face price tag moments all the time in everyday life, we’re constantly doing cost-benefit analysis, always asking the question: “is it worth it?”. Because we live in a consumer world and we’re being constantly bombarded: buy this, buy that. And we weig

Greed Luke 12: 16-21 Introduction You’re in Parks Mall or Irving Mall, shopping away, your going from store to store browsing at stuff. Finally something really catches your eye. You’re excited about it, you hold it, you want it. Only one final hurdle remains—the price. So you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing Jesus To Rejuvenate My Life Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 17, 2007

How to let Jesus illuminate the dark times in my life.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” John 8:12 [See also: John 9:1-7; 12:34-36, 44-46.] We’ve been in this series “Jesus in Blue Jeans” to emphasize that Jesus came to help us with our every day problems. He doesn’t just love people who bask in the limelight. He loves them but He loves ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist