Sermons on Sickening:

Struggling Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008

How can I make sound Christian decisions?

21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

I've Been Married To Your Sister For Over 48 Years

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2009

A sermon on the Devil/ Satan (Outline taken from Pastor Ranjan Samuel)

Sermon for 10/11/2009 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Emphasis on vs. 12) Introduction: A few minutes before the services started, the church people were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earn This

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

Paul says to "Earn This!" He says “Live A Life WORTHY” of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

“EARN THIS!” Lighthouse Worship Center July 6, 2008, 4TH of July Weekend INTRODUCTION: “FREEDOM” is & has been, bought & paid for by the “BLOOD OF PATRIOTS” who many times fought & will FIGHT & SPILL their “LIFE’S BLOOD on FOREIGN SOILS FOR THE CAUSE OF “LIBERTY, LIFE & THE PURSUIT OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Betrayal

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 15, 2021

Even you, Brutus?

Betrayal Psalm 41:9 If you have never been betrayed, jump up and down and thank GOD, pray it never happens to you. When you are betrayed, it is a dark, sickening feeling. Like you are spiraling down an endless tube with no grip, you are tumbling and sliding down uncontrollably. You can’t call ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:9

The Importance Of Tetelestai

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2021

Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. Each of us has earned a penalty of death because of our sins, however, Jesus willingly went to the cross to suffer a death that we deserved.

The Importance of “Tetelestai” Easter Sunday 2021 Introduction Today, Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus His victory over the grave is why we celebrate and have hope in this place Truth is, if it wasn’t for Jesus … we’d be hopeless We’d be alone in a world that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bearing Witness To The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2020

We must illumine the darkness of the world by bearing witness to the light of Jesus so that others may come to faith.

AMERICANS SEEM TO BE FASICNATED WITH LAW AND JUSTICE. ONE ONLY NEEDS TO LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF DETECTIVE AND COURT-ROOM PROGRAMS ON TELEVISION TO SEE WE ENJOY THE SUSPENSE OF SEEING THE TRUTH FINALLY REVEALED. WE FOLLOW THE STORYLINES OF OUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS AS EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED, TESTIMONIES ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Most Important Things

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

Love is the highest priority in our life because God is love. We must remember that it is God that defines and demonstrates what true, godly love looks like

I have been spending a lot of time lately reflecting on the nature of love. There are those that define love in so many ways. There was a time when I would have automatically thought of unbelievers as being the ones who have all of these various ways of defining love. But I have come to realize ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel. Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 18, 2019

By our faith the world sees a tangible evidence of the One who has done all the work for us, & saved us.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health 5 - I am not ashamed of the Gospel - We’ve now made it to the fifth part of trying to strengthen our spiritual health. - We all can probably identify with the phrase, take two aspirin & call me in the morning. - There’s a prescription ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:38, 2 Timothy 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 3, 2014

How God tells you to live is infinitely more important than how others think you should live! This is what Pharisees couldn't grasp. The challenge for us also is: Do not get a big head about it and become arrogant and/or unteachable.

Sin … It’s a Heart Problem! Mark 7:8-23, 1 John 1:8-10 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:8-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Posture Of Hope

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 18, 2015

The original meaning of gospel hope is strongly united with Grace. In other words, when someone was in a posture of hope they were solely depending on the Lord's grace. “God, Your grace is bigger than…”

A Posture Of Hope Second Chronicles 20:1-4NLT The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he could see his own church worship service on Sunday morning. But there was something very strange happening. The choir was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

General Survey On The Foundations

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 5, 2016

The single most important part of any building is the foundation. If the foundation is inferior, then the entire building will not last. It will crumble!

INTRODUCTION: The single most important part of any building is the foundation. If the foundation is inferior, then the entire building will not last. It will crumble! Psalms 11 was written by King David during the time when his estranged son, Absalom, led an armed revolt against him, in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Racism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter said it was unlawful and against his conscience to enter into fellowship with Gentiles, but God broke through the barriers of both law and conscience to show him that all men were to be accepted as equals in the church.

George W. Gradleck, a German psychiatrist, said that it is truer that our lives live us than that we live our lives. What he meant was that repression, early loyalties and prejudices can get such a grip on one’s life that they compel one to be what he is. Once the attitude of racism, for example, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:28

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2017

Is the Reformation over?

In Christ Alone “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6) I returned last week from a Keith and Kristyn Getty worship conference in Nashville. Perhaps their best known song is “In Christ Alone.” As we come to the 500th anniversary of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God In The Rearview Mirror Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 13, 2019

How we have witnessed God work in the past can be the assurance we need that God, once again, will be with us and working everything for good.

I THINK WE’VE ALL HEARD THE PHRASE: “HINDSIGHT IS 20/20” MEANING WE DON’T REALLY SEE ALL THE DETAILS VERY CLEARLY UP FRONT AS THE EVENTS UNFOLD IN OUR LIVES. IT IS NOT UNTIL WE LOOK BACK AT EVERYTHING AFTER IT IS OVER THAT WE ACTUALLY SEE HOW ALL THE PIECES UNIQUELY FIT TOGETHER. THE DISCIPLES ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

The King's Highway

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 20, 2023

Let us prepare our hearts to become a highway for our God.

Over thirty percent of the bridges in this country are classified as needing major structural repairs. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re taking your life in your hands the minute you start to cross a bridge, but it does mean that, as a whole, our transportation system is wearing out. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed