Sermons on Sitting With Him:

Discouraged And Depressed Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon looks at how Elijah suffered from depression. It looks at the circumstances that made him more likely to suffer from depression and how God lifted him from that dark depression.

Tell me if you can identify with this song. “Gloom, Despair, and agony on me. Deep dark depression and endless misery. If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all, Gloom, despair, and agony on me.” I know that there are times in my past where that could’ve been the theme song of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Beyond The Numbers: Understanding God's Economy

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 17, 2023

Jesus’s parables and Old Testament stories reveal astonishing truths. They show that God’s economy isn’t about math, but the true expression of value.

Beyond the Numbers: Understanding God's Economy Introduction: - We live in a world that is obsessed with numbers. We measure everything by numbers: our income, our expenses, our achievements, our popularity, our success, and our happiness. We think that more is better, and that bigger is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 12:41-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Isaiah 55:8-9, Colossians 1:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Down To Nothing God Is Up To Something

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 24, 2012

This sermon examines how God's plan is carried out in our life even when we are facing trials and tribulations. We must simply trust Him and live for Him.

When you are down to nothing God is up to something Genesis 37:23-28; 39:21-23; 41:37-45 Prayer I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week this week. God’s blessings are too numerous to count even when we cannot see them. Have you ever felt that you have reached the end of your rope, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Is Needed

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 2, 2001

God promises us a new relatinship with Him

A CHANGE IS NEEDED Jeremiah 31:31-34 Jeremiah 31:31-34 “Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: *other

Leaving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

We CHOOSE to HEAR God or Reject HIM!

“LEAVING JESUS” JOHN 6: 60-71 OCTOBER 8, 2000 INTRODUCTION: A PRINCIPLES FRUSTRATION/ AMSTERDAM 2000 TRANSITION SENTENCE: Our text this day teaches us that there will be those who “Leave Jesus.” There will be those who cannot understand what Jesus is saying. THESIS SENTENCE: [We CHOOSE to HEAR ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Integrity

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Aug 26, 2002

“ A MAN IS A SLAVE TO WHATEVER HAS MASTERED HIM........”

Men’s Meeting 20 May 99 “ A MAN IS A SLAVE TO WHATEVER HAS MASTERED HIM........” Sexual Sin (First time really teaching on this subject, so bear with me) Many in this hour are spiritual slaves to the powers of lust,sex and perversions. 1. The powers of sex are totally taking over people in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will You Do With Christ?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Who is Jesus and what will you do with him

What Will You Do With Christ?" Matthew 16 10/5/97 Intro: Did you ever hear about the Sunday School teacher who wanted to find out about the level of Bible knowledge her children had. She started asking them different questions. She said, "Johnny, who knocked down the walls of Jericho?" Johnny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Alexander John on Aug 18, 2005

jesus’ restoration to enemies and who abandoned Him

The healing touch of Jesus Mark 14:47, Luke 22.50.51 John 21.15ff This is the last miracle Jesus had performed .this is recorded in 4 gospels, only Luke records the healing, john says it was peter Malchus, peter and Jesus are the characters Scene; garden of Gethsemane Roman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Encounters: The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 30, 2004

This is about Jesus’ encounter with the criminal next to him.

Read Luke 23:39-43 using Lectio Divina method. Can you see it? Can you visualize the scene? Can you see the blood and the agony? Can you hear the mockers? Experience the moment. There are some things we can take away from this.  REVILING the REDEEMER This reflects the words of Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

Come, Let Us Return To The Lord

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2004

God wants our love for Him exclusively.

Come, Let us return to the Lord Hosea 6.1-3 August 29, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Hosea was a prophet in the Northen Kingdom of Israel (753 BC to 715 BC) Map 142 A Elijah, Elisha, Amos were before him: Isaiah & Micah were his ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Toward Maturity Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004

God wants us to grow up in Him

Ephesians 1:15-23 Moving Toward Maturity Introduction A. One of the most critical situations in Christianity today is its lack of spiritual maturity. The vast majority of believers are babes who demand constant personal attention, are only looking for blessings or are obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Calling The Thirsty

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2005

Jesus calls the thirsty to come to him, and drink.

Calling The Thirsty John 7:37-39 Background : Jesus often used what was taking place around him as an opportunity to teach a spiritual lesson. Remember as he walked with his disciples, he told his disciples to look at the fields because they were white unto harvest. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Friend Going To Hell, What Am I Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Shawn Castle on Nov 11, 2002

We need to tell others about him.

- In Matthew we find that God says GO. - The word Go means to be sent, We are sent to tell others obout god and his love. - We need to tell others about God’s wonderful grace and how he died on the cross for us. -There are millions of people in this world who havnt heard about Jesus, and what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Service Plan

Contributed by Terry Owens on Oct 28, 2001

See what God is looking for in service to Him.

Every moment of every day you’re living out your commitment to Christ. Those around you that knows that you’re a Christian watches you to see if you’re really living the life. I think the world really wants to see a real Christian, but so often they see those who profess Christ, but they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Do You Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008

Central to worship is the “us” and “Him,” not the place and means.

Scripture Introduction God is seeking worshippers in spirit and truth. That does not mean that God seeks to make worshippers, as if there were people not worshipping whom he hopes to change. The issue is not whether we will worship, but whom and how. John Calvin (a pastor in the 1600s) ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed