Sermons on Scratch:

Can God Be Trusted?

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 25, 2005

In times of crisis I have often wondered why God doesn’t seem to be faithful to His promises. For example, haven’t you ever frowned doubtfully when reading, "Whatever you ask in prayer you will receive"? Or how about, "Ask and it will be given to you"? Or

Can God Be Trusted Lamentations When I was younger we moved all across the Untied States. I often say that I have seen some of the nicest and some of the worst Naval bases in the country. When you live in Dallas, San Francisco, and New Orleans it is usually hard to find the time to run back to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Family Matters Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 28, 2005

Good News: the church is like a family. Bad news: the church is like a family.

Church Family Matters 1 Timothy 3:15, 5:1-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I have some good news and some bad news today. Which do you want first? Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 12, 2005

As cool and good as the valley, it is a place where terrible animals are found.

PSALM 23:4 “ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and they staff, they comfort me.” Valley Deep hollow between mountains; a low land flanked on both sides by high lands. It always has deep waters, streams, and wells ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good And Better Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus having dinner with Mary and Martha

21. Who is Jesus? January 23rd, 2010 Good and Better Jesus primary ministry had been located in Galilee for some time. Now it has shifted south and His ministry is in full swing in Judea. His time here is limited as His mission is getting closer to completion. The shadow of the cross is growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Cleaning House

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 19, 2011

The Jesus of the Bible is consumed with passion and angry about injustices so he does something about them.

Cleaning House July 17, 2011 John 2:13-22 Intro: For those of you who grew up going to Sunday school, how many of you remember the beloved flannelgraph? For those of you who didn’t, the flannelgraph is old-school media in church… a simple board with a background picture, made ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In All Of Its Fullness

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

Faith is believing in God when there is no logical reason to believe in God. Faith does not mean you’re not afraid, it means even though you are afraid you still trust God for the outcome. Living by faith does not mean we are blindfolded to the problems a

“Faith in all of its Fullness” Hebrews 11:1-12 December 28, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: What is faith? Is faith the absence of fear? Do you have more faith than your neighbor? Faith is believing in God when there is no logical reason to believe in God. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Grace Condemns Condemnation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 20, 2008

God’s mercy rescues the greatest sinners.

Scripture Introduction Our text this morning engenders unique debate which would take hours to explain adequately all the issues involved. Since I preach only once per week, for about 30 minutes, I must strictly limit my comments. When God inspired men to write the Bible, their handwritten ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Need For Spiritual Transformation Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 27, 2008

Mark begins his book by revealing the start of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is about the transforming power of Jesus!

The Need for Spiritual Transformation THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the Prophets: "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You." "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ’Prepare the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Jesus' Healing

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 2, 2008

A teaching sermon relating to healing in the Christian context.

Healing When you hear the word healing in connection to Christian circles, what comes to mind? Do you feel comforted? Or do you feel a bit uneasy? Perhaps you are a bit weary? Maybe you think about a specific type of healing. Spiritual healing. Physical healing. Attitude healing. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Worship? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we worship.

Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Love

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

A discription of love

INTRO: Small children were asked, “What is love?” One little girl answered, “Love is when your mommy reads you a bedtime story. True love is when she doesn’t skip any pages.” Last week was Valentines Day. I felt the Lord put on my heart to speak on love. TITLE: What is Love TEXT: I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 7, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 5:16-18 about walking in under the control of the Spirit of God

Text: Galatians 5:16-18, Title: The Battle Within, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the woman who was an impulsive shopper. Husband confronts. She repents and is really trying to make a change. He tells her to tell Satan to get behind me. She buys another dress ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 26, 2011

Do you really believe that God can do all that His Word says He can do? Do you have enough faith to believe? If God told you to do something that seemed impossible would you have enough faith to do it?

Do you really believe that God can do all that His Word says He can do? Do you have enough faith to believe? If God told you to lay your hands on a person who just suffered a compound fracture of their tibia & fibula and declare that they are healed would you have any doubt in your mind? If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 5, 2011

The Scripture teaches that God loves you. If you have Christ in your life, you have become a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way.

Charlie Brown built a beautiful sandcastle. He worked on it for hours. Finally, he stood back and admired his masterpiece. Just as he is admiring his work of art, a rebellious 8 year old boy runs across the sandcastle, destroying it. And with extreme frustration, Charlie Brown says to himself, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creation Ordinances Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010

This is the 5th in a series of sermons over the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the ordinances given to us in the creation.

Genesis (Pt. 5) (Creation Ordinances) Text: Genesis 1:26 – 2:3 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well last week we looked at this text and we talked about what it means to be created in the image of God. We saw that mankind is not just “another animal” or even the “highest ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible