Sermons on Scarred:

"plucked From The River" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 12, 2021

Sermon based on Exodus 2:1-10 - Challenges hearers to stand strong against Satanic attacks on the family.

“PLUCKED FROM THE RIVER” Ex. 2:1-10 FBCF – 4/11/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Start this message w/ some questions: - How many of you struggle w/ unworthiness or feeling unqualified to do something? - How many of you wrestle w/ leadership issues? - How many of you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Anchor In The Midst Of Doubt”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 14, 2021

Woody Allen had no anchor for his soul. Fear dominated. On that first Easter fear dominated the disciples. The resurrection gave an anchor to their soul. The key... Jesus transferred the Holy Spirit to every disciple. with the result of Acts 4:1-13 (Leonard Sweet quote)

In Jesus Holy Name April 18, 2021 Text: Luke 24:36,38-39 Easter III Redeemer “The Anchor in the Midst of Doubt” Woody Allen could not sleep at night. He was a restless soul. He needed an anchor. Fears ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-39, Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 5, 2020

Peace is central to Christmas. Jesus came to heal the age-old fracture and bring us peace with God and he's the only one who can.

What does Christmas mean to you? What do you like best about Christmas? Spending time with family and friends? Christmas trees? Turkey roasts? Christmas puddings and brandy butter? Stockings? Santa? Presents? Carols? A season of goodwill when we put past hurts aside? I certainly like all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:27, Luke 2:29-30, Luke 2:14, Luke 12:50-52, John 16:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What We Shall Be

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 21, 2019

The more we feel battered on this earth or are tempted to look away from others who are broken, the more we need to remember what God can make us when we see him face to face in heaven.

This morning we are celebrating All Saints’ Sunday. You may know that the observance began many centuries ago to honor Christians who experienced the fierce persecutions of the Roman Empire, who were executed for their faith, and maintained their testimony of Christ through it all. Folks like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

"Real Life Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019

Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: From A Dead End To A Forever Future

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 14, 2020

In forgiving others, we reflect the divine grace we have received.

September 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: From a Dead End to a Forever Future Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A father is helping his young daughter with her homework. He picks up the paper she’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"How Long Is Eternity?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 9, 2020

How long with eternity be for the unbeliever and for the believer?

Ecclesiastes 3:11 says God “set eternity in the hearts of men.” Every human soul has a God-given awareness that there’s “something more” than this world. Yet we’e also told, “Yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” In other words, in his fallen state, man senses there ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Israel's Sin And The Servant's Obedience

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This study of Isaiah 50 compares the disobedience of Israel and the obedience of the humble servant who is the Lord's anointed one.

Isaiah 50: Israel’s sin and the Servant’s Obedience Intro: Isaiah 50 is the third “servant song” (the first two are Isaiah 42 and 49). This song shares some things in common with the previous chapter. There was an allusion to the disfigurement of the crucifixion when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

JAMES tells us to live out our faith. Faith is given to us that we might believe. But we must also live out our faith, faith must be...alive.

2010.03.21.SERMON.Living Faith James 2 Beware Of Personal Favoritism 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Things Jesus Took Back To Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016

Almost nothing can come with us from this world to the next. But the Bible records four things from this world that Jesus took back with Him to heaven. To this list you can always add souls!

4 THINGS JESUS TOOK BACK TO HEAVEN Jn. 20:27-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WORDS FROM THE WISE 1. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2. If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 3. Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Underdog

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

THE GREATEST EXAMPLE OF AN UNDERDOG IS THE LOST SINNER

Underdog (Luke 19:1-19:10 ) Illus “$25 For A Crippled Puppy” A farmer was sitting on the front porch one summer evening when a newspaper boy came to deliver his paper. The boy noticed a sign on the porch which read, “Puppies for Sale.” He got off his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lordship Of Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 7, 2013

Thomas uttered one of the most profound statement of faith when he saw the resurrected Lord. To acknowledge His Lordship, we need to let go of our agenda, choose to have faith and see Jesus as He truly is.

RECAP last week sermon – Joshua 14:6-15 A look at Caleb, who followed the Lord wholeheartedly - what stands out for such a man? (1) TRUST IN THE UNSEEN GOD - He Does Not Believe Everything He Sees (2) CLING TO THE PROMISE - He Does Not Despair Over Misfortunes (3) CRAVE FOR THE BLESSING ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“a Resurrection Pledge And Proclamation” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 26, 2014

The Resurrection is often quickly forgotten: This series spends 6 weeks viewing Jesus' Resurrection ministry.

“A Resurrection Pledge and Proclamation” John 20:19-23 Resurrection Sunday, the day that Jesus rose from the dead, is often quickly forgotten, and so are the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost. Over the next 6 weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Out From Behind Locked Doors Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 14, 2011

Opening Sermon to an Acts series, although this passage is not in Acts but in John, the passage bridges from Resurection to the begginnings of the Acts community. Main Passage is John 20:19-23

Well, we have come out of Easter having taken some time looking at some of the area’s where God is calling us to follow in his steps. And we have seen how God is inviting us to walk with him in resurrection power, so we are now moving beyond the resurrection to see. Into the bigger picture, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enough With Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2016

We have all we need with Jesus for our walk with God. We don't need works or traditions along with him, just Jesus.

1. Orange You Glad! ...the truth of the gospel, which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit. Colossians 1:5-6 As a young man, Anthony Rossi emigrated from Italy. He sailed into New York harbor, but his plans were to move to the South and become a farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ