Sermons on Seasonal Affective Disorder:

An Overall View Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013

Seeing our Lord as a bridegroom who is seeking the attention/affection of His bride helps us better understand the principles to get to know Him better - grow into spiritual maturity.

Secret of the Stairs Part 2 “An Overall View” 8/7/13 A Seeing our Lord as a bridegroom who is seeking the attention/affection of His bride helps us better understand the principles to get to know Him better - grow into spiritual maturity. 1 We’ll know/better understand His voice, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Walk Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2012

Paul challenges his readers to "walk by faith. What does Paul mean when he uses this phrase. How does walking by faith affect our daily lives.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 "Faith Walk" INTRODUCTION This past week I posted on Desert Streams' Facebook page the question, "What does it mean to you to walk by faith?" I didn't get any responses, but I hope that I at least started people thinking about this perspective of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Like You Mean It!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009

Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Council Of Chalcedon Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 30, 2014

Considered by many to be the last Ecumenical Council, how did the Council of Chalcedon affect the history of the early church and begin the rift which would ultimately become the Great Schism in 1054.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Council of Chalcedon So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020

Joy in the Lord and gentleness in dealing with others affect our quality of life. When we are thinking right about God and our relationship with Him, joy and gentleness naturally flows.

Intro In Philippians 4:1 we are given the directive to “stand fast in the Lord.” i That is followed by a series of exhortations that tell us how to do that. The exhortation in verses 2-3 is about maintaining unity in the congregation. That is not always easy to do, is it? That’s why Ephesians 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6, Luke 10:20, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 37:5-7, Acts 16:25, Numbers 20:2-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, James 3:17, 1 Samuel 30:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Concerns And Comfort Within Psalm 46 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jan 26, 2021

Psalm 46:6-11 points out concerns for the unconverted, but also provides comforting words for the Christian. The way it affects you will primarily be determined on the basis of your relationship with God!

Text: Psalm 46 (KJV) 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth. 9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:6-11

Journey Of Aging With Grace And Purpose. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 20, 2024

I want to write about a topic that affects many of us is contentment with ourselves. Many people go to great lengths to hide their age, from cosmetic procedures to fashion choices.

We struggle to be happy with the way we are, the way we look, and the way we are aging. We live in a world that constantly bombards us with messages telling us we need to be younger, prettier, stronger, and more successful. In today’s society, there is a prevalent trend of attempting to reverse ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 16:31

From Famine To Feasting

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 8, 2014

For many Christians, there is a famine for God's Word that can easily affect their ability to face their problems. But it is possible to have spiritual feasting in the insurmountable riches of Christ. Let us learn from these characters from Genesis.

FROM FAMINE TO FEASTING Text: GENESIS 43:1, 16, 31 Genesis 43: 1 "Now the famine was still severe in the land." Genesis 43: 16 When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Staying Spiritually Alert Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

In this end-time season, spiritual alertness is no longer optional—it is essential. The world is full of distractions, temptations, and unseen spiritual battles that require believers to be vigilant at all times.

STAYING SPIRITUALLY ALERT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:40-41, Romans 13:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 3:2-3 INTRODUCTION: In this end-time season, spiritual alertness is no longer optional—it is essential. The world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Truth On The Last Sunday Of The Church's Year The Feast Of Christ The King

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2024

As we come to the end of the Church's year, we are left to consider Who is Jesus Not just who was Jesus but who is Jesus Is the Resurrection real and if so how does it affect the way we live

What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 Christ the King is the last Sunday of the season of pre-Advent and of the end of the church’s year. The Church’s year begins next week with the preparation for the birth of Jesus in Advent. And so the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Anglican

Defend Your Faith

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body.

I don’t know how many f you have been paying attention to recent events, but things are going from bad to worst in a hurry. As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body. Since the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They That Wait Upon The Lord: The Rewards For Waiting

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Waiting Is A Problem For Most Of Us. The world has a problem with waiting but the Christian should be different. In this very fast-paced world, things are set up for maximum speed and efficiency, but we must wait on God & His Timing. Why? Because God always has a due season...

THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD: THE REWARDS FOR WAITING Isaiah 40:25-31: 25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Charismatic

His Workmanship-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2015

1 of 2. The apostle Paul related that the intent of Jesus’ sacrifice was to release man to affect God’s purposes. Christians are the purposeful workmanship of God. But How/Why? Christian workmanship entails a hallmark...

HIS WORKMANSHIP-I—Eph. 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Attention: We use the phrase ‘He/She’s a real piece o work!’ to describe someone who is a loose cannon, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Anything-Love=nothing!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003

We can do a lot of things for a lot of reasons...but if what we do is not "seasoned" with a measure of love, genuine love, it is for nothing.

1 Cor. 13:1-3 ?If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. [2] And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Other

God's Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

People like to give gifts to others during the holiday season. Have you considered, however, the gift that God has given you?

Introduction: 1. We have just passed the time of year where people are scurrying about trying to find just the right gift for someone else. a. That desire is often motivated by love, and other times it is driven by a duty. b. In some instances people are foolishly adding to their debt in order ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ