Sermons on So Shall It Be:

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020

Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42-44, Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We All Have Bad Days Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

Elijah was a spiritual giant, and yet he had his days of disappointment and discouragement. God gently restores Elijah and, in doing so, we are reminded that God never fails us.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 19:1-21 “We All Have Bad Days” A little girl called Susie had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

That They May Be One (Memorial To Robb Elementary Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 28, 2022

So how does that prayer get answered through His disciples today until Jesus comes back? We need unity! We need peace! We need perseverance!

THAT THEY MAY BE ONE (Memorial to Robb Elementary version) Text : John 17:1 - 11 John 17:1-11  After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you,  (2)  since you have given him ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

People Pleaser?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The scripture is coming to fulfilment with the signs of end time visible around us. We are in the dispensation where immoral behaviour, evil, wickedness, perversion, debauchery, lies, deception and so on are the order of the day.

“3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 ON THE CONTRARY, WE SPEAK AS THOSE APPROVED BY GOD TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH THE GOSPEL. WE ARE NOT TRYING TO PLEASE PEOPLE BUT GOD, WHO TESTS OUR HEARTS. 5 You know we never used flattery, nor did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breathe On Me Jesus!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

BREATHE ON ME JESUS! John 20:19-22 When Jesus created Adam He breathed on him and he became a living Soul. Jesus was so close to the disciples that we are told He breathed on them and they received the Holy Spirit. When we are so close to Jesus… He … I. TURNS OUR FEAR INTO PEACE. V.19 A. Fear ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. “Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” There is the physical world and there is the spiritual world.

April 23 Where is Your Faith? Luke 8:22-25 A couple of insights about faith Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. Hebrews 11:1 Everyone has faith. The question of faith: Where is your faith in the ordinary routines of life? v.22 If faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Crave? What Does God Crave? (James 4:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 5, 2022

The verses make best sense through non-Western eyes, in a non-Western church. So talked about an African church plant. Also, on how/when to ask God for money.

Today's passage, James 4:1-10, was a real struggle for me at first. These verses, read as a whole, read as a response to a specific problem within the church, really don't make sense within the context of Western, white, evangelical Christianity. The way we tend to view the church, and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Living Up To The Name (Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 24, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 23, 2022

Paul reminds us that we are to be rooted and built up in Christ so that we live up to the name of what it means to be a Christian within and influential in our witness of Christ to others on the outside.

LIVING UP TO THE NAME Text: Colossians 2:6 – 19 Colossians 2:6-19? As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, ?(7)? rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. ? (8)? See to it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Our Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2023

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty?

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within the church, the church service, our Christian service in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Habakkuk: When God Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Habakkuk is told by God they were also coming to punish Judah for their wickedness, and this news greatly disturbed him. So Habakkuk has a back and forth conversation with God about his concerns.

A. If you could have a sit-down with God and converse with Him one-on-one, what would you talk about it? 1. Would you talk to Him about your FAMILY, your JOB, your HEALTH PROBLEMS, your NEIGHBOR down the street who has WILD PARTIES every Saturday night? 2. It could be that you’re hoping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No, It's Not Fair, But Bear With It In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2023

Forget the old song that asks “how can it be wrong when it feels so right?” That’s unmitigated baloney. Your mind must rule your emotions, not vice-versa.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Have you or anyone you know ever said that some fine or traffic ticket or concert ticket price or something else “isn’t fair”? I suspect that a show of hands would involve almost everyone who is here today. That cry, “it’s not fair!” is one of the most common ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 21:28-32, Psalm 25:4-9, Ezekiel 18:25-28

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Of July America Your Bone & Flesh

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 3, 2021

For the church in the USA, the Fourth of July is always problematic. While not a religious holy day, there is an expectation from many that at least some recognition of the day is required So this sermon looks at Freedom and ralationship.

Your Bone & Flesh SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B MARK 6:1-13 When I think of the term Flesh-n-Bone what comes to mind is the Rapper. Born Stanley Howse and known to his fans as Flesh-n-Bone, this Ohio-bred hip hop artist rose to fame as a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony this young man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Resurrection: It's Still Alive

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 17, 2022

Just as Jesus was resurrected so are we, not only at our baptism but also every time we gain forgiveness. The world needs to know that the the power that raised Christ is also available to us.

The Resurrection: It’s Still Alive By: Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction A. The Back Story 1. True story that happened in 1996 a. On Good Friday, a young man was killed in a tragic accident. b. His memorial service was held on Easter Sunday. c. It was evident that his father was a religious person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Romans 4:25, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Think About Such Things”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 25, 2022

Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negative.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a revised version of a message contributed earlier to Sermon Central) TEXT: Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18; Proverbs 23:7 This morning I want to talk about two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18, Proverbs 23:7, Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Careful What You Pray For

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

We have to remind many people to pray because the devil will see to it that our lives are filled with people and things so we do not have time to even think about praying.

But some of us do not have to be reminded because there are all kinds of emergencies that come up each day that remind us to pray. Illus: A mother and her five year old son were headed to McDonald's. On the way they passed a car accident. Whenever the mother saw something terrible like that, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist