Sermons on Sleep:

The Parables Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

We treasure, or take care of, and make use of, only the things we value. In Jesus' discussion in this chapter, He talks about the value of sowing.

I. Introduction A. Illustration 1. Going into the Christmas-buying season of 2013, it was estimated that over $1 billion would go unredeemed, and there are always excuses: there’s a 5-year redemption limit (some businesses issuing these cards won’t even be solvent that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Are We The Problem Or The Solution... ???

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 23, 2021

Big problems? Will we sit here until we die? Will we accept that with God's help we can be part of the solution. Quit focusing on problems.

BE PART OF THE PROBLEM OR BE PART OF THE SOLUTION… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PLEASURE IS A GOOD DISGUISE? We tend to love materialism. WHY? WHY? WHY AM I IN THIS MESS? THIS MESS AND THIS BATTLE ARE GOING TO KILL ME? THE TRAP OF SELF-INDULGENCE. 1 Timothy 5:6 But she that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, 2 Kings 6:31, 2 Kings 7:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Zombies: Running On Empty.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 29, 2023

Do we realize how dangers running on empty can be? Avoid dryness, tiredness, weariness and being empty.

SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? … RUNNING ON EMPTY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Job said: I give up, I am tired of living, leave me alone. My life makes no sense? COME LET US REASON: THERE ARE 4 WORDS THAT HANG AROUND IN A GANG. THEY TRAVEL TOGETHER. *DRY: no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Deuteronomy 28:23, Ezekiel 37:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rev Heather Wilson

Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 11, 2018

The focus of the sermon is unloading exhaustion, depression, and fear.

Sermon: Exhausted, Depressed, and Afraid This morning (evening), we are going on a journey. First, we will pack a familiar case to all of us and then discover how it can be unpacked so that we can travel lighter. When I was travelling to see my mum in Canada, Hugh texted her and said about our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Two Promises

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on May 23, 2019

The last words that Jesus gives His disciples are a two-fold promise. You will have tribulations and He has overcome the world. As Christians, we know and experience these two promises. An illustration is weaved throughout to bring these points to life.

I love movies. I do, I really do. I always have and always will. I often fall asleep to them and literally seen some more times than I can count. I enjoy rewatching movies. Once I know the whole story, I love re-watching the movie to see how knowing the end changes how I see conversations, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-33, John 16:33

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2018

We, like John are called to prepare the way of the LORD, for His return.

Prepare Ye the Way of the LORD. Luke 3:1-6 About thirty years had passed since the flurry of excitement over the birth of John the Baptist and the strange reports from the shepherds of Bethlehem about another birth. The world soon forgets and returns to its normal drudge. Many of those who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Still Stops The Wind!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2017

The same Jesus Who muzzled the storm and quieted the waves is still available today to those who call upon Him. Faith is like a chain which, when slipped onto the crankshaft, connects the power of the Heaven to the mechanisms of Earth. It still works!

FAITH STILL STOPS THE WIND Mk. 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Gusty Chartrand and her daughter Barb were hired to conduct in-depth surveys. “After a day of reading questions and writing responses we were getting weary, but we decided to finish the last two people before calling it a day.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Eyes Of The Lord Is Upon Us

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 14, 2021

God sits on His throne watching us His children.

I was asking the Holy Spirit what was in the heart of God that He wanted to share with the body of Christ, every time that I write I ask Him this question first, knowing fully well that He is our teacher and helper and knows exactly what He wants to share with His body. When I heard in my spirit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's The Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Jesus was a real Man!

Who’s the Man Phillipans 2 Intro. A. When I was young I played an association game 1. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say..... B. Well what’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say Jesus? 1. Do you think of a baby? Galgotha? A 12 year old in a temple? The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Raising Of Jairus's Daughter.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 28, 2003

The delays of Jesus does not mean denial.

The raising of Jairus’s daughter. Mark 5:22 -- 24, 35—42 12/28/03 When Jesus walked this earth, He went around doing well. Everywhere he went he was an example of compassion on foot. He loved the ones that the world considered an outcast. He even loved the ones who would consider others outcast. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24, Mark 5:35-42, Mark 5:22-50

Denomination: Baptist

Brother's At Arms-The Story Of Joseph

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

The story of Joseph and how it relates to our attitudes and perspectives on our valleys in life.

Brother’s at arms I. How many of you have ever been in a fight with your brother or sister? A. I have a sister and a brother and we have had our fair share of run-ins. 1. Sylvia-Clown story 2. When she got older, we had some run-ins as well 3. Then you have Gates- Pond ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Christmas Plan

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001

God had a divine plan for the world and that plan became a reality with Christ and the first Christmas

A Christmas Plan Luke 1:35-38 Perry County Home Devotional December 2001 Introduction A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

In The King's Service

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

Are we a true servant to our King?

2 Samuel 15:30-34 In The King’s Service Disciples sleep through Christ’s prayer in the garden- Oftentimes we find ourselves asleep to the realities of our spiritual world. Rip Van Winkle- fell asleep for 20 years- awoke, had missed a revolution. ARE WE SLEEPING THROUGH A REVOLUTION? Here we see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000

How to fight the spirit of discouragement.

THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (A SPIRIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT) 2 COR 2:11 JEREMIAH 20:11-17 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK, BEGAN TO LOOK AT THE WRATH OF THE DEVIL AND WHAT IT MEANS TO GOD’S CHILDREN. A). REV 12:12 – “ THE DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Jeremiah 20:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking For A Place To Lay His Head

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

Jesus never had a residence here in his ministry. The foxes have holes, the birds nests, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head. Even today he is looking for a place to abide... will you provide him a dwelling?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Son of Man Hath No Place to Lay His Head Matthew 8:20 Intro: In this passage of Scripture a man has approached the Lord asking to go with him. He told Jesus he would follow him wherever he would go. Jesus explained to this man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20

Denomination: Baptist