Sermons on Soft Heart:

Positively Not A Hireling

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 26, 2014

We are all commanded to learn to obey everything Jesus taught so that we can do our part in the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot do this if we feed our spirit distorted scripture and the wisdom of man.

Positively Not a Hireling Illustration Right after a young man graduated, with high honors, from a prestigious Bible College he was hired by a rather large church. His father, the pastor of a small rural church, was bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishment. “Son,” he said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 15, 2016

The text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; “Why does God permit such suffering to occur.”

“Why Does God Allow Suffering?” John 9:1-39 Our text brings us face to face with one of the questions that we all have asked at one time or another, either concerning ourselves or someone else; ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-9 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 15, 2016

9 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-IX—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: ?How many of you have any Regrets?... Wish you had a ‘Fresh Start’, a ‘Clean Slate’? Wish you could leave ‘this little podunk town’? or Wish you could leave the ‘Rat Race’ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2016

A study of the book of Job 12: 1 – 25

Job 12: 1 – 25 The Difference Of Knowledge And Wisdom 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you! 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, who does not know such things as these? 4 “I am one ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good For Nothing? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A message that examines the role of good works for those who are saved by grace

Are you good enough? You might want to think that through. You might want to because we’re talking about your eternity here. You also might want to because you never know when someone’s going to do a man on the street interview and ask you that question… (video about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A sermon that deals with the current identity confusion that's growing in our culture. A look at the who we are in Christ, and how that message can help confused people.

I still want to land on my feet! Where are we going to land, in a world that’s upside down? That largely depends on if we’ve studied and practiced. I’m pretty sure it’s something that takes effort and a plan. At birth, he was called Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016

1. Real hope is hungry to be holy (vs. 3, 5-7). 2. Real hope refuses to be satisfied with sin (vs. 4, 8). 3. Real hope is secure in the Savior (vs. 9). 4. Real hope is led by love (vs. 10).

The Life Changing Power of Godly Hope 1 John 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 24, 2016 (Revised December 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 30, 2016

If you want the joy of your relationship with Christ back, beware of the legalists and simply believe in Christ. Stop trying to live up to someone's performance standards and simply trust Christ with your life.

In our lawsuit-happy culture, American companies must go to great lengths to avoid lawsuits, and they do it by putting some of the strangest warning labels on their products. Every year, the Center for America sponsors the Wacky Warning Labels Contest, looking for what it calls “the most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016

What did Paul mean when he said he counted his former life with all of its accomplishments as dung for the knowledge of Christ and the power of the resurrection?

The Power of the Resurrection March 27, 2016, 10:00 a.m. (Philippians 3:7-11) Command Baptist Church But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2016

Why would Jesus have breakfast with Peter on the seashore? And why would He ask Peter 3 times if he loved Him?

OPEN: About 25 years ago I went my parents up to have a vacation in Canada at a place called Rice Lake. It was a great place. Beautiful lake, rustic cabin, and there was the fishing. (I showed a picture of myself baiting my hook with a very unexcited look on my face) This is me fishing. Do I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unforgivable Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 18, 2016

In short, the unforgivable sin is attributing the mighty miracle working power of Jesus to Satan.

The Unforgivable Sin Mark 3:20-30 Rev. Brian Bill April 16-17, 2016 A couple weeks ago when the pastoral team was out for our Tuesday lunch, I jokingly told Pastor Tim that I thought I was going to take a sick day today because our preaching text is a tough one. When I asked him if he would cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hotel Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

Why Bethlehem - it was God’s plan and arrangement – He set everything in motion for it to happen right there in that town, in those conditions – it was in God’s eyes a perfect birth for the King of Kings. It was not a mistake or bad luck on the part of Ma

Message: Hotel Bethlehem Scripture Text: “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 KJV). Opening Introduction: It’s obvious from researching the times of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Little Further

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

The need to go a little further will make us better men and women for God.

Matthew 26:39 KJV And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Luke 22:41 KJV And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Victorious Sword

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

One of David's seven swords that used him to advance in God's purpose.

1 Samuel 17:49-51 KJV And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. [50] So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:49-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fireproof Way For Marriages.

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012

The majority of arguments between husbands and wives  Have to do with disagreements over who is in charge of what in the relationship.

A Fireproof way for marriages? Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist church Ephesians 5:21-5:33 Introduction: In Successful Marriages, Spouses give up their rights for one another  wives give respect to their husbands  husbands give love their wives  spouses give Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist