Sermons on Short Hair:

Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004

Pride, prejudice and discrimination, three things that you would not expect to find in church but you do. Lets see how and what we can do about it.

James 2:1-13 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 raiment; (3) And ye have respect to him that weareth the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Fasting Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus calls his followers to a life of prayer and fasting

Love Expressed in Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

Faith is more than believeing. It is acting on what we believe and trusting that God will do what He says he will do, even in the area of our finances.

Trusting God Proverbs 3:1-10 The New Year has come and we made our resolutions. Promises to be better, promises to do things, promises, promises, promises. As for me and my house, we have resolved to Trust God more. When our son Matt was a toddler, washing his hair was always a problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections Of The High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2006

Four thoughts 1. The importance of prayer, 2. The goal of Jesus ministry, 3. The simplicity of his mission and 4. changed lifestyles

DC/NR 28-05-06 Jn 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 9, 2012

We can find lessons from the life of Samson. This true to life story portray that power without character is misleading, talent without proper management is useless and ability without humility is destructive

DON'T WASTE YOUR POTENTIAL STEPS THAT LED TO SAMSON'S TRAGIC END In the dark and cold prison of the Philistine. We found a lonely, wounded, and blinded man praying...."Lord GOD, remember me. God, please give me strength one more time. Let me do this one thing to punish these Philistines for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Daring Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

Today, we see two different people from completely different backgrounds. One is a very religious man and the other is an outcast of society. Each had had a very public encounter with Christ that would cause them to build a daring faith.

A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him into his study and said to the boy, “I’ll make a deal with you. If you bring up your grades, study ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Him!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 19, 2011

With her hands she was touching Him The Alpha, the Omega, the Beginning and the End And with her hands oh she was holding onto His And the source of life was right there in her hands

Matthew 26:6-13-And when Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, a woman came to Him having an alabaster flask of very costly fragrant oil, and she poured it on His head as He sat at the table. But when His disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? For this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Reconciliation (2 Samuel 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2025

Where does God stand on reconciliation? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 14.

Is reconciliation a good goal even if not always possible? To whom do we need to be reconciled? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 14. Did Joab plan to talk David into allowing Absalom to come home? Meanwhile, Zeruiah’s son Joab knew that the king’s attention was focused on Absalom, so he sent messengers to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knocked Down? Stay Down? Get Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2003

Ministry and working with real people can be so draining, we must ARISE and Go to the Father with joy, zeal, and enthusiasm to accomplish His Plan.

KNOCKED DOWN! STAY DOWN? OR GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15:18 I WILL ARISE AND GO to my Father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him, nor speak any more in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovery: Labels Lie Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 20, 2016

Our identity is found only through an understanding of the grace of Jesus Christ

Discovery: Labels Lie Luke 7:36-50 Where do you see yourself in this passage? 1. Too many times we see ourselves like Simon the Pharisee: labeling others 2. Too many times, we see ourselves like the woman: labeled by others 3. Too few times we see ourselves like Jesus: seeing self ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of A Mother

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 8, 2021

God's love is exceedingly reflected through the love of a mother. This love by God and mothers can be expressed in words, attitudes, and actions.

The Love of a Mother For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. - Mark 7:25 One day, a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eating Green Beans

Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 17, 2005

We are commanded to be thankful for any difficulties (green beans) that come our way.

Thanking God for Green Beans Luke 17.11-19 Six green beans sat on his daughter’s plate, untouched. Mike Benson says that sort of thing usually didn’t bother him, but that night it did. “Eat your green beans,” he told the eight-year-old. “Dad, I’m full to the top.” “You won’t pop,” he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 25, 2008

Step 10 focuses on the maintenance phase of the program.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 10 Scripture: James 1:21-25; 2 Timothy 2:1-8; 1 John 1:8-10 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Got You Covered - God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 29, 2020

Today we will continue our study on the Tabernacle and we will talk specifically about the types and symbols of being covered by God.

INTRODUCTION Today we will continue our study on the Tabernacle and we will talk specifically about the types and symbols of being covered by God. The Roof Coverings Four layers were used to cover the wooden structure from the howling winds of the desert, the sudden rains, and the intense heat and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7, John 10:9-10, Romans 10:14-15, Deuteronomy 29:5, Exodus 25:3-8, Galatians 3:13-14, Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Hebrews 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4-6, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Galatians 6:14, Isaiah 53:2-6, Genesis 22:13, Exodus 26:14, John 10:17-18, Psalm 103:12, Leviticus 16:19-22, Exodus 26:7, Ezekiel 1:4-11, Revelation 4:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Colossians 3:1-3, Psalm 27:4-5, Isaiah 4:5-6, Ephesians 4:11, Leviticus 8:22-24, Exodus 26:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God