Sermons on Sadness:

A Joyful Worship Service

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 19, 2021

How would you describe our worship to the Lord? Worship is to be joyful and expressive. Make a joyful noise to the Lord; shout joyfully to the Lord.

A Joyful Worship Service How would you describe our worship to the Lord? Worship is to be joyful and expressive. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord; shout joyfully to the Lord.” As we come into this Thanksgiving week, we look at what is one of the most beloved and familiar psalms in the entire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building The Wall

Contributed by Mark Wines on Nov 21, 2021

Nehemiah rebuild the wall of Jerusalem as God restores us.

Nehemiah 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2?That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of ...read more

Passion To Be Right

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2022

Salvation is not obtain by following the Law but through faith in a risen Savior who was righteous and paid the price for our sins. We pray for the lost in hope that they might accept this gracious gift and in turn receive His robe and live forever in His presence.

Passion to be Right Romans 10:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Story is told of farmer Dale and farmer Pete. These were two neighbors. They really did love one another as neighbors and as fellow farmers, and these two would always compete with one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Peace

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2022

Peace is something everyone wants, yet few people really seem to find. It can be defined as “tranquility, harmony, security, prosperity or well-being”. Perfect peace is the condition of freedom from disturbance within the soul

God’s Perfect Peace By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When we look at the condition of the world today and we see Mass shootings, road rage, Covid, Monkey Pox, people killing people because someone got their order wrong at the drive thru window it is hard to envision peace. Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Exodus 22:4, Mark 4:39

Denomination: Apostolic

Lot Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 25, 2024

The wickedness of the city may have caused Lot pain, but instead of being an INFLUENCER, he had become the INFLUENCEE. He had squandered his knowledge of God. His very presence in the city and his own actions say – if nothing else - “acceptance” of the swamp he had chosen.

October 26, 2024 We don’t know much about Lot. He is mentioned just 26 times in Genesis, primarily in chapters 13 and 19. We know that his father was Haran and that he joined the household of his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai after the death of his father (interestingly, it was one of Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Ezekiel 18:23, Ezekiel 18:32, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"she Gave Her Whole Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 6, 2024

A Stewardship Sermon.

“She Gave Her Whole Life” Mark 12:38-44 What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to say to us: “Would you like to have the most satisfying life possible during your short stay on earth?” I think most all of us would say, “Yes, yes I would.” And if this “someone” asked us if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Unchecked Decay Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025

This is the 20th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#20] UNCHECKED DECAY Judges 21:1-25 Introduction: This last chapter of Judges is a really sad and troubling story. It shows what happens when people forget God and do whatever they want. Their community starts to fall apart. We see a whole Tribe, Benjamin, almost wiped ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Discerned: Gratitude Demonstrated

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

When we discern God’s grace, we will demonstrate gratitude to God.

We are looking at Psalm 116 this morning. The content and relationship described in this Psalm cause one to think that the psalm writer is King David. This psalm is a personal testimony of thanksgiving to God. Over 30 times, the writer uses "I," "me," and "my." The words contrast the difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: *other

The God Of The Impossible

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A lesson designed to show the power of God in our lives.

THE GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE Luke 18:18-27 INTRODUCTION: What would you say is the greatest danger facing the Church today? Liberalism, Humanism, Phariseeism, Feminism? Some say it is Christian Colleges, Post Modern Thinking, The NIV. I have my own personal convictions about those things, but I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving In A Land Of Plenty

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 18, 2001

How can we approach a spirit of thanksgiving when we already have everything?

The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me forty ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Building A House With No Roof?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

We consider choices, consequences,seems there will be a payday at the end of the road.

Building houses with no roof? EXCHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:37 Or what shall a man give in exchange of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Mark 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Home Alone

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 5, 2003

Advent 2: God doesn’t forget us! He sent Jesus to free us from captivity to sin and to prepare us for the trip home.

[Thoughts presented in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1 – Sermon helps for Advent 2 - are included in this message] The popular Christmas movie, “Home Alone” builds around a theme of a little boy who is forgotten by the family as they go off on a Christmas trip. Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Eyes Of A Prophet Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

1st in a series of Christmas/Advent sermons - looking at the advent story through the eyes of the prophets.

Through The Eyes of Christmas Pt 1 The Eyes of a Prophet Isaiah 53:1-12 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: *other

Get Right With God

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 9, 2005

To set your own house in order before the returning of the Lord

6/17/01AM Church of the Nazarene Sheridan, AR George Crumbly “GET RIGHT WITH GOD.” (2Kings20:1) (TURN TO II KINGS 20) INTRO: Jesus is coming back soon! There are folks today that will be GLAD when this day comes……There are folks that will be SAD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Methodist

Reaching People For Jesus Strategy

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005

Getting all of the church involved in God’s work

REACHING PEOPLE FOR JESUS STRATEGY by George E. Crumbly MATTHEW 28: 18-20 Reaching People for Jesus Strategy April 17, 2005 AM Sheridan, Arkansas George E. Crumbly MATTHEW 28 INTRO: I am so glad that I went to the REACH Conference Tuesday at Little Rock First Church. It gave me a “SECOND” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist