Sermons on Short Term Relief:

Healing The Pain Of Our Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and freedom in John 8:2-11, emphasizing that our salvation is not based on the strength of our faith, but on the object of our faith - Jesus Christ.

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into a passage in John 8, verses 2-11, casting light on the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and freedom. Each of these themes is interconnected, each one a gift from God that we're offered, but also a choice we must make. As Charles Spurgeon once ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Topics: Decision

Prayer Moves God's Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of prayer, the victory found in devotion, and the healing that comes through confession, as guided by God's will.

Hey there, friends! It's so good to be with you today. I hope you're ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word of God. We're going to be looking at a passage from the book of James today, specifically James 5:13-16. It's a passage that speaks volumes about the power of prayer, the victory in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Topics: Victory, Devotion

Even Great Faith Struggles With Despair

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How do I turn to Christ in times of despair?

Even Great Faith Struggles with Despair Job 3:1-26 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your source of peace, you must turn to him in times of despair. I. EMBRACE GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL WILL FOR YOUR LIFE. Job’s curse of the day of his birth! v. 1-13 A. Grieving shows your humanity. (1-7) 1. ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Awful, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Defining sexual sin

Three weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30 above. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

"We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

A Ruckus In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Christians, and perhaps particularly evangelicals in particular, are undergoing what seems to me to be a bit of an identity crisis. What word fits us? o “Christian” – Unfortunately, that’s a loose term, a bit of a “catch-all” which is used to encompass anyone professing allegiance to Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Last Days And The Restoration.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 9, 2024

A glimmer of hope for the faithful remnant.

THE LAST DAYS AND THE RESTORATION. Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7. I). “In the Last Days” (Micah 4:1-5). So far in the book of Micah it has been a message of doom and gloom for the recalcitrant people of God, with just a glimmer of hope for the faithful remnant. But as the dark clouds gather over ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-4, Micah 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Guide For People With Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Christmas: Salvation Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

During a time of great pressure during Ahaz reign over Judah God promised a sign of deliverance. That sign has its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Christmas promise. Immanuel, God with us.

Intro: God has a promise for every pain, pressure, and problem we face. Ahaz and the southern nation of Judah was in a very pressing situation in this passage. The northern kingdom of Israel ( Ephraim) and the kingdom of Syria (Aram) had formed an alliance to resist Assyria to the northeast. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Wayne Schuller

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2016

Brief sermon based on Romans 8:35, 37-39. Nothing, even alzheimer's and dementia can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Funeral Sermon for Wayne Schuller, by Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, based on Romans 8:35, 37-39, Weber Funeral Chapel, Camrose, February 23, 2016, two o’clock. For Wayne and his family members, the last few years have been challenging. Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a cruel disease. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Adopted Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

God is seeking take us out of our slavery to fear and adopt us as his children.

In April 1998, a series of tornadoes ripped through the southern part of the United States. A day after one of the Storms had hit the NPR program All Things Considered aired a story about a congregation called the Church of the Open Door. Their church had been destroyed the day previous. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4, Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

What In Hell Do You Want?

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

What’s so great about Hell that has you acting such a fool? How come nobody told you that Hell is bad?

I came to talk about Hell today. Because I think we have a misunderstanding of this concept. Its not just a word but some of us think of it that way. You can walk down the street any given day and hear it tossed about loosely with reckless abandon. One minute you’ll hear somebody say its cold ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

What Do You Do When You Are Caught In A Dilemma

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

This sermon is meant to give you strength and courage when you are facing a dilemma in your life.

Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “What Do You Do..... When You Are Caught In A Dilemma” Philippians 1:21-26 [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search And Rescue Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 15, 2005

When Jesus commissioned his disciples to make disciples of all nations, he sent his church into the search and rescue business.

Search and Rescue Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of the great legacies of the 9-11 disaster four years ago today is a greater appreciation for the debt we all owe to the “first responders.” I don’t remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Demons Don't Serve"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2021

Faith is to be put into action.

“The Demons Don’t Serve” James 2:1-10, 14-19 When I was a freshman in college I became friends with a really awesome guy named Tim. The first thing Tim asked me when we met, threw me off a little bit. He asked, “Are you a Christian?” I don’t know that I had ever had anyone ask me that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist