Sermons on Soft Heart:

The Walking Dead, The Lepers Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2013

This is week one of our Walking Dead series. For seven weeks we will be looking at folks who died and lived again but his message is about the 10 Lepers who were in every sense of the phrase the Walking Dead

Well, here we are “The Walking Dead”. Some folks have been looking forward to this series with anticipation, others with dread and some with confusion. So why “The Walking Dead”? The title and theme come from a Television series of the same title that will begin its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Helping Jesus Turn Our World Right-Side Up

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2013

How can we help Jesus turn the world right side up? 1. Wake up. 2. Speak up. 3. Join up. 4. Stand up. 5. Look up.

Helping Jesus Turn Our World Right-side Up Acts 17:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 11, 2013 *Today is the twelfth anniversary of the savage, terrorist attacks on 9-11. It's hard to believe it's been that long. Just to put it in perspective, the kids in kindergarten on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

Words From The Cross

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2018

Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us?

WORDS FROM THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us? 1) Jesus' words ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30, Matthew 27:45-46, Matthew 27:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Warrior To Sorrier Then Back Again Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 23, 2017

There was an alter sacrifice and the prophets of Baal keep chanting "oh, Baal, answer us!" for many hours, but nothing happened. Then, Elijah offered up a short prayer and God consumed the sacrifice. But soon after things took a turn for the worst.

FROM A WARRIOR PRAYER TO A SORRIER PRAYER (THEN BACK AGAIN) INTRODUCTION: When I went through the Lord's Prayer a couple of weeks ago in regards to Jesus telling us to not pray as the pagans do I mentioned the account of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. There was an alter sacrifice and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-40, 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Antidote For Anxiety Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2017

Overcome anxiety when you remember that God is faithful and you are forgiven.

Just a few years ago, The Onion published a satirical story about a man who almost had fun: Marshall Platt, 34, came tantalizingly close to kicking back and having a good time while attending a friend's barbeque last night before remembering each and every one of his professional and personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Travelling With Paul: John Mark

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2018

Travelling with Paul : John Mark (Learning from failure) - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Mark the Man: • (1a). His Name. • (1b). His Family. • (1c). His Attitude. (2). Mark the Missionary: • (2a). He Had Church Support (vs 3). • (2b). He Had God's Blessing (vs 4). • (2c). He Had A Smooth Departure (vs 4b). • (2d). He Had An Idyllic Destination (vs 4b). • (2e). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13, Acts 15:26-39

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon: A Change In Expectation-God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025

Haggai’s prophecies gave clear direction from God to move the people from stagnation to renewal; a change in perspective from negative gloominess to glorious expectation and now, God promises a Turnaround.

Sermon: A Change in expectation-God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23, Zechariah 4:6-10, Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Sunday, Innocence Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2025

This is the third part of this series; the first two show how Jesus' guilt was established. This message proves his innocence.

David Milgaard Clayton Johnson Paul Morin Maria Shepherd Robert Baltovich Steven Truscott Perhaps some of those names sounded familiar to you. They are all Canadians who served prison time for crimes they were eventually exonerated for. Steven Truscott was 14 years old in 1959 when he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Should I Say Yes Or Should I Say No

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

Marriage negotiation can be a very risky venture because no one knows tomorrow. We can only as human make some subjective and objective projections and calculation which in the end may not be accurate.

SHOULD I SAY YES OR SHOULD I SAY NO? MARRIAGE SEMINAR FOR THE YOUTHS AND THE MARRIED. TEXT: LK. 14:28-30 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

# 2 - Letter To The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 28, 2025

This sermon deals with the letter to the Church at Smyrna

Letter # 2 – To the Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8 – “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:” The First and The Last In the letter to the church at Ephesus, Jesus begins by introducing Himself with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 1:8, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Matthew 5:11-12, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 2:17-24, Romans 8:18, Romans 8:38-39, Luke 22:31-32, Matthew 28:20, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Revelation 20:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Christians Should Attend Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 15, 2021

A Johns Hopkins University medical researcher has just discovered what the Presbyterian Ministers’ Life Insurance Fund has known for more than two centuries: ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.

IWHA IS THAT? ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH. Illus: Statistics reveal that the risk of fatal heart disease is almost twice as high for the non-churchgoer than for church-goers according to a study made by Dr. George W. Comstock of the university’s Department of Epidemiology. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021

“The Word was made flesh”—God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was made flesh and blood; He became a man. No greater message could ever be proclaimed to man.

John Series Part 4 John 1:14-18 Jesus the Word Made Flesh: The Third Witness of John the Apostle, 1:14–18 (1:14–18) Introduction: “The Word was made flesh”—God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, was made flesh and blood; He became a man. No greater message could ever be proclaimed to man. 1. Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Hunting - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 27, 2021

This sermon focuses on the greatest treasure that has ever be found – Humanity. Jesus found us, paid the price for us and now in Him we can enjoy the Abundant Life here on this earth and on the New Earth to come.

Scripture: Matthew 13:44; John 3:16-17; Luke 19:10 Theme: Dirt Sayings Title: Treasure Hunting – Jesus Style This sermon focuses on the greatest treasure that has ever be found – Humanity. Jesus found us, paid the price for us and now in Him we can enjoy the Abundant Life here on this earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44, John 3:16-17, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good Shepherd's Wine Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 9, 2025

A sermon on worship - on both connecting with the past, and on intimacy with God.

In the 1960s something beautiful happened in the Roman Catholic Church. It was called the Second Vatican Council In it they suddenly decided to do almost all the things we Anglicans had been begging them to do for 500 years. I talked to you last week about the Anglo-Catholic revival in the Church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Isaiah 1:18, John 13:1-12, Psalm 22:18, John 19:23-24, Matthew 27:51, John 10:22-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican