Sermons on Scripture Is Extremely Rigid:

Long Empty Prayers Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly in public. Too often people measure prayer by its fluency and length, thinking that length means devotion.

Introduction A. Brother Dave Said that some people believe that prayer ain’t nowhere and meditation is a stroke. But, beloved, prayer is asking for it and meditation is waiting. 1. Turn to Ecclesiastes 5:2 B. Among the religious there is often a tendency toward long prayers, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Biblical ideal of godliness is, in both the Old and New Testament, a life of joy.

Edna Ferber makes a character in one of her novels say, "I like people with a splash of splendor in their makeup." Many people would be surprised to know that this is what should characterize every believer in Jesus. The world often gets a perverted concept of Christ just because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Digging Out Of Depression Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2015

Is depression a mark of a lack of faith? Is it always a sinful attitude? Consider the story of a great man of God who struggled with this terrible emotion, and the ways in which God healed him.

OPEN: Over the past few weeks we’ve been dealing with emotions that can cripple Christians. Two weeks ago, our family minister dealt with the issue of Fear. Last week we dealt with Guilt. And this week we’re going to focus on a very real emotion that has crippled thousands: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitating God.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 11, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for your kindness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encounter Two. Simon Peter And The Rooster. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness.

ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS ENCOUNTER TWO SIMON PETER AND THE ROOSTER How will I introduce the message? Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness. It’s like the farmer: The Farmer marries back in the horse and buggy days. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15, Luke 22:62, Proverbs 29:25, Hebrews 12:14-15, 1 Peter 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Heal The Valley

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Feb 28, 2009

That is the one great thing we can do to heal the valley: hunt Jesus and ask him for help.

Simon’s mother-in-law - The first "pope" was married - Catholic family values - Mormon family values - Bible Study: every family is a mess - Heal us from rigid family ethics Why did Jesus go into the desert? - Retreat, sanctuary - To find healing for himself - Away from all the busyness - We may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Congregational

Hope, Riches & Power

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

God has come to give us HOPE to walk in vibrant vision. RICHES to make us aware of our glorious inheritance and POWER to live the kind of live that brings life out of the stronghold of death.

Hope, Riches and Power – Ephesians 1:18-20 Intro.: The Ephesians were hopeless, impoverished and weak. No Christian escapes these struggles entirely. We often grow cold and apathetic. Paul knew they had lost sight of God’s promise. They knew it in their minds, but they had lost sight of it in their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Balancing The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 23, 2006

Sixth in a series on the early church. This message focuses on balancing the five purposes of the church.

Balance is really important in our lives: • When we first learn to walk, the biggest hurdle we face is not usually that we don’t have enough strength; it’s that we have to figure out how to stay balanced • On our cars, it’s important to keep our tires balanced. Anyone who has ever tried to drive at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Angels, Prophets And Witnesses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Revelation. This message covers the events during the interlude in chapter 10.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Angels, Prophets & Witnesses” Rev 10-11 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stones And Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

A Wednesday night devotional look at 3 principles of Christian belief that can be misunderstood.

Stones and Stumbling Blocks Wednesday, July 27, 2005 UCLA alumni and fans made UCLA football coach Pepper Rodgers’s life miserable during a season when his Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody in Southern California would hang out with him. "My dog was my only true friend," Rodgers said of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004

Four tests to apply to what you want to watch.

Life in the Fast Lane Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Romans 6:12-20 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 28, 2004 Introduction Tonight as we continue on in our series titled Life in the Fast Lane, remember that each of these messages has dealt with some pressure that society or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus' miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana, and two applications gleaned from it for believers today.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the second chapter of John starting at verse one. While you are looking that up, I will ask a quick question. How many of you tend to watch some of those shows like Dateline or 60 Minutes? Mostly the older ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Losing Your Religion

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 12, 2021

As a Pharisee, Nicodemus believed that God’s law had to be strictly observed and that strict observance was necessary in order to obtain God’s blessing.

TITLE: LOSING YOUR RELIGION SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 3:1-10 The first appearance of Nicodemus we see are found in the scriptures as read in our text. Nicodemus went to seek out Jesus at night. He was afraid to be seen with Him in the day. When Nicodemus met Jesus, he said he believed Jesus came from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005

A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:29-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible