Sermons on Shame And Guilt:

Phantom Pain

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

God is all about progression and moving forward, He desires for us to keep moving forward, so that we could progress. All through scripture God was pushing man forward to reach to obtain their destiny, miracle, etc.

(12) And the men said unto Lot, Hast thou here any besides? son in law, and thy sons, and thy daughters, and whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring them out of this place: (13) For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-15

Footwear Of Peace: Forgive And Cut Them Out Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 1, 2023

Falling into this scheme of Satan means our feet are taken out from beneath us because we are settling for false peace… lack of conflict… rather than Godly peace which is right relationship.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Forgive and Cut Them Out Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… A Most Dangerous Pastime (p) Sprained ankles and wrists. Skinned knees and elbows. There is also the possibility of breaking wrists or ankles along with an arm or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Cartons Of Milk

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 25, 2025

Listening is a posture of presence that communicates care; hearing words is not enough—true listening keeps hearts open and relationships alive.

Let me start with something familiar. Have you ever been in a conversation where you were doing everything right on the outside—nodding at the right moments, making eye contact, even saying “yeah” or “uh-huh”—and then suddenly you realized you had absolutely no idea what the other person had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Revelation 2:11, Mark 4:23, Psalm 40:1, Psalm 34:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003

Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Tears

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001

Everyone will cry now or later

TEARS TEXT: MATTHEW 24:43-51 V.51 AND SHALL CUT HIM ASUNDER AND APPOINT HIM HIS PORTION WITH THE HYPOCRITES: THERE SHALL BE WEEPING AND GNASHING OF TEETH. THERE ARE ONLY A FEW THINGS IN LIFE THAT I AM REALLY SURE ABOUT: ONE OF THOSE THINGS AND THE MOST IMPORTANT IS MY SALVATION. I SPENT SOME ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:43-51, Luke 19:41

Denomination: Baptist

How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1)

How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1) Illustration:Why did only one cleansed leper return to thank Jesus? The following are nine suggested reasons why the nine did not return: One waited to see if the cure was real. One waited to see if it would last. One said he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Looking At ? Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 20, 2006

2nd in a series of 2. Rather than focus on the problems of life, we should look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

What are you looking at? Hebrews 12:1-3 Continue dialogue from Zaccheus. He rose above the rest of the crowd, and made the extra effort to see Jesus passing through. We talked about getting into position to receive the blessings from God, and how the timing in life is everything. (Marvin & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Thank God For Salvation

Contributed by Philip Trent on Dec 1, 2006

A Thanksgving Sermon encouraging people to recognize what they should truly be thankful for!

“THANK GOD FOR SALVATION!” Luke 9:23-27 Well, this week marks the 31st Thanksgiving that I’ve celebrated. Probably the 26th or 27th time I’ve been able to actually verbalize what I’m thankful for. And that list should be so long for each of us. Especially for us because we are American, and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sign Of The Manger Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

The Manger is a Sign that God often does big things in a small way.

Luke 2:1-14 December 24, 2006 The Sign of the Manger The sign of the manger – a sign of the Kingdom of God – a sign of the economy of God The manger is a sign At it’s basic level, the manger was a sign to the shepherds so that they would know that they had the right baby – there are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Reality Of Easter

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006

The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

“The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Rez And The Life

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Apr 15, 2006

This message is an Easter sermon about Jesus as the REz and the Life. How not only was He risen from the dead but He raised Lazarus from the dead to show us who He is and what He wants to do in our lives, even now!

Who is this Jesus? John 11:17-44 Intro.: A. As we celebrate Easter there is a lot of things that come to mind: Eggs, Spring time, kids, candy, and of course we also think about Jesus.! B. Today’s passage is one that we learn a lot about Jesus. It is an account where Jesus is learns about the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Adventist

"Church Bones”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

spiriyual death and or Spiritual suicide. No matter your spirit died GOD can Give it life again.

Biblical Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 This is one of the most familiar texts in the Black Church. Pastors and preachers across the country have preached and re-preached from this chosen text. So there isn’t much else we can teach you on the subject of Ezekiel and the dry bones, right? WRONG. I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Crosses

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 14, 2004

To examine the different responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. Good Friday sermon

Three Crosses Matthew 27:33-50 Primary Purpose: To examine the difference responses to Jesus on the cross and the reason for the cross. When we come to this time of holy week, we are all thinking about the cross and the fact that this was the day in which Jesus was crucified. One of the things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 8, 2005

Every body has a Jordan to cross, it is something that stands between you and the inheritance God has promised you. The Children of Israel made it across and so can we.

Moses had died and Joshua is in charge, They are at a critical point, they have been here before. (This is where you either breakdown or you breakthrough) This is where you decide if the dream is worth it. It’s one thing to dream it’s another thing to take possession of that dream. Every dreamer ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day After Christmas

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards.

Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17 Sermon Title: The Day After Christmas Theme: We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards. What is it that we are doing in Jesus’ name? How many of us got up and opened presents on Christmas day? How many ate a good meal? How many thought about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist