Sermons on Sadness:

God Surprising Work Through Mothers

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Things are so bad and prayer is so rare that the spiritually dull Eli, the priest, couldn’t identify when Hannah was praying. When the Bible says she “wept bitterly,” you should see Hannah in the worship center where her body convulses in tears.

Today is Mother’s Day when one-fifth of all floral purchases are made for holidays. In a day where over-programmed kids and hectic family schedules dominate, mothers are incredibly powerful not in the weightlifting sense of that word, but in the areas of trust, encouragement, hope, and courage. You ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

Thanksgiving is not a quiet game. It’s not us sitting on the sidelines. It’s not sitting on the back row. It’s actively participating.

Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! - 100:1 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 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Calling, Will You Answer?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

There are times when we know something is important.

For example: - YOU KNOW WHEN the telephone rings at three in the morning, more than likely someone has an emergency. - YOU KNOW WHEN the sheriff’s department calls, it is important because more than likely your wife was caught speeding again! - YOU KNOW WHEN the boss calls, more than likely it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Overlooked Importance Of Chastisement

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004

This life-changing message will surely guide us to understand the purpose of chastisement.

Sometimes we miss many important and profitable things in life when we overlook their values and the great advantages they offer to us. Chastisement is a very good example of what we are talking about. There is always the tendency for a believer to despise the chastening of the Lord. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Wife The Lord Wants His Wife To Be.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 5, 2003

THE WORD OF GOD SPEAKS OF THE CHURCH AS BEING THE BRIDE OF CHIRST AND IN REV.19-7 JESUS CALLS THE CHURCH HIS WIFE.

TITLE THE KIND OF WIFE THE LORD WANTS HIS WIFE TO BE. TEXT REV. 19-7 LET US BE GLAD AND REJOICE AND GIVE HONOUR TO HIM FOR THE MARRIAGE OF THE LAMB IS COME AND HIS WIFE HATH MADE HERSELF READY. KJV 1.THE LORD WANTS HIS WIFE TO LOVE HIM. A 1ST JOHN 4-19 JOHN 20-15 LOVE HIS HOUSE LOVE HIS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-7

Let's Exercise Our Rights As God's Children

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

As Americans we have certain rights that we through the blood shed of others we can excersise, (voting, freedom of speech, freedom of worship, etc,.

As Americans we have certain rights that we through the blood shed of others we can excersise, (voting, freedom of speech, freedom of worship, etc,. As God's children we are given rights that others in the world don't have, and the sad thing is, as God's adopted children we neglect to exercise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Could Not Stop Nehemiah

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jun 27, 2003

A Sermon to Encourage People to Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Things That Could Not Stop Nehemiah Nehemiah was a patriot. This man was not a preacher, but he was a firm believer in God. He was a man of great character and love for God and country. God put in his heart a work to do. Some of you here to day have been given a work by God to do for Him. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A lesson that can be learned even in death!

Isaiah 41:10 Prayer Song Job 19:25-27 Things that Job cared about were now gone his childern,livestock,land, servants, crops and his health and yet he is able to make this statement. He was certain about three things: 1-That there is a God! 2-And that he would stand before Him! 3-And he was ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

O Jerusalem

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Apr 28, 2008

Christ lamenting over Jerusalem.

TEXT "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" 1. A SOLEMN PARAGRAPH "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

The Excitement Of The Witnesses Of The Risen Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2010

Just as Mary Magdalene and the disciples, we too must recover our excitement about the Resurrection, so we can share it with others.

30 August 2010 Monday of 22nd week in Course You Will Be My Witnesses When I came to you, brethren, I did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God in lofty words or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Storing Up Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 6, 2016

God wants us to take care of things that he has given us, but he also wants us to take care of other people, especially the poor. Sometimes that means we have to sell what we have and give the money to the poor.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you have a favourite toy or piece of clothing? How do your treat it? Do you take care of it or are you rough with it? All of us have things that we have to take care of especially if we have received it as a gift. Do you know someone else who have given us things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

How Thirsty Will Your Children Be?

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

If your children follow your experience will they be spiritually Adept or spiritually dehydrated

How Thirsty Will Your Children Be? Jeremiah 14:1-6 Judges 2:10 Amos 8:11 Ecclesiastes 1:4 A sad story that the weeping prophet declares concerning a thirsty child. Looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Haven Of Rest!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 19, 2017

A place in Christ where we can have peace and rest and protection.

The Haven of Rest! John 14:27 (KJV) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. I love the words to the old hymn “Haven of Rest”! My soul in sad exile was out on life’s sea, So burdened with ...read more

Servanthood Series

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 20, 2013

Servanthood is the only godly leadership the Bible teaches. Leadership through domination, manipulation and control are considered the spirit of witchcraft, and of course, releases the wrong spirit.

Servanthood is the only godly leadership the Bible teaches. Leadership through domination, manipulation and control are considered the spirit of witchcraft, and of course, releases the wrong spirit. I. People will not go along with you until they get along with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

Hope Thou In God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Hope thou in God

Psalm 43 Hope thou in God 1. The Adversary Fought (1-2) i. His Desire - 1 Judge me, O God, and ...read more

Denomination: Holiness