Sermons on Shunned:

Joy Of Possibility, Property, And Piety.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Usually we only think of Job's sufferings, but he had many more years of great joy - both before and after his ordeal.

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. Near Antwerp a city of northern Belgium, on the Scheldt River, north of Brussels, is a convent of monks. These monks take a perpetual vow of silence; they dress in rough sackcloth; shave their ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom #1: Suffering - Triumph Over Tragedy (Book Of Job)

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 24, 2015

Even though we don’t always understand why sometimes bad things happen to good people, God is always good, and His love for us never fails.

THE WISDOM TRILOGY #1: SUFFERING – TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY (BOOK OF JOB) INTRO TO SERIES: For the next three weeks, we are going to look at three of the five wisdom books from the Old Testament: Job, Ecclesiastes, and Psalms. (We have done a whole month series in Proverbs and a two month series ...read more

Denomination: *other

She Left Her Waterpot

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 29, 2016

thoughts about why the woman at the well left her waterpot

“She Left Her Waterpot” John 4:28-31 David P. Nolte On His northward journey from Judea to Galilee, Jesus had to go through Samaria. Actually, He chose to go that way. Normally Jews would take a route that would bypass Samaria. But Jesus had an appointment there with a woman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Engage In Good Deeds Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 2, 2014

Being engaged in good deeds we will avoid foolish controversies & divisiveness and live a fruitful life. The only evidence the unsaved world has that we belong to God is our godly lives & the deeds God does through us.

TITUS 3: 8-15 ENGAGE IN GOOD DEEDS The result of the kindness, love, mercy and grace of God is hope. We draw on the riches of God in this life while looking for the blessed hope of Jesus’ return (v. 7). Those that have received these riches and hope in Jesus will live godly lives that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013

A look at the Christmas shepherds from Luke's Gospel.

The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

[insert Your Name Here] And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2014

Even though we don’t always understand why sometimes bad things happen to good people, God is always good, and His love for us never fails.

[INSERT YOUR NAME HERE] AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Journey Through The O.t. #6: Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2012

Even though the Christian life is primarily characterized by abundant life and joy, there are seasons where the Lord allows us to go through dark valleys. It is often during those seasons that we encounter God, and our faith is strengthened and deepened.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #6: PAIN AND SUFFERING OPENING TEXT: “After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. And Job spoke, and said: "May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which it was said, A male child is conceived.” (Job ...read more

Denomination: *other

Wow, What A Mom

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 8, 2011

A Mother's Day sermon to honor our mother's by looking at the divine disposition of a woman whom embodied the godly traits of a biblical mother.

What is a mom? Is she the one that gave birth to your life? Is she one who raised you with the warm embrace of her arms? Is she the woman who gives the all of life, so that yours could be prosperous and long? Many mothers are probably all theses, and many things more. Moms are often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

To Do Or Not To Do The Dubious

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2020

Ahhhh .... The "gray areas" of morality. So tempting. So easy to justify. Should we be going there? What do you think???

To Do or Not To Do the Dubious Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Proverbs 3:5-8, Romans 6:22-23, Romans 12:1-2, Titus 3:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

Beginning a new series on life lessons we can learn from Job. It is always better to learn the easy way rather than the hard way.

Lessons from Job Series # 1 Why bad things happen to good people Job chapter one Introduction- We begin a new sermon series today and I am excited to see what God will do in our lives. When I put together this series, I was praying and hoping that we would learn life lessons that can be ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Old Ways Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 31, 2007

The old ways of doing things are familiar and comfortable. The Christian must beware of their lure and their bondage.

Your Old Ways Galatians 4:8-20 Galatians 4:8-10 (NLT) Before you Gentiles knew God, you were slaves to so-called gods that do not even exist. [9] And now that you have found God (or should I say, now that God has found you), why do you want to go back again and become slaves once more to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Box Jesus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A day after Christmas sermon based on the faithfulness of Jospeh

What a weekend it has been? Can you believe it is all over for another year? All over for another year. No it is most certainly not!!! What do you think that’s it? Do you think that Jesus boils down to Christmas and Easter. BOXING DAY Boxing day has really lost its significance. Some say it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The “up’s” And “down’s” Of Living For God

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

staying consistant

THE “UP’S” AND “DOWN’S” OF LIVING FOR GOD 2/11/2010 Intro. Too many “up’s” and “down’s” in the church. Too many roller coaster ride Christians! In the medical field they have a name for that! And they realize the danger of it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Turning Point Moments"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 17, 2015

We have moments in our life that really make giant differences these are called Turning points. The sermon shares it is in those moment we make wise decisions, connect to God, take the opportunity, and be thankful.

It is a Turning Point Moment” Ephesians 5:15-20 One person said last Sunday Preacher I rededicated my life to God I told his father what his son said. The father said, “Preacher I did to” That is a turning point John Wesley had a turning Point moment at Aldersgate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Rewards With God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 25, 2013

Today enjoy a whole new world of rewards with GOD! Do you hear me please? What I am talking about is truth; the above scripture is no sales gimmick but true promises of God for those who obey His words carefully.

Rewards with God! • Leviticus 26:3 ' If you walk in My statutes and keep My commandments, and perform them, • then I will give you rain in its season, the land shall yield its produce, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.” A credit card advertisement goes like ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal