Sermons on Soft:

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 30th Sunday B--Bartimaeus.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2021

We can all get stuck on the side of the road in different ways at different times in our lives.

The name, fame and shame of Bartimaeus. His name means Bar, meaning “the son of” Timaeus. Others point to the Aramaic or Hebrew word for "unclean" (‘bar-tem’), suggesting that BartimaeSus is "son of the unclean." In reality both names fit because Bartimaeus was a poor ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic

The Wilderness

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 13, 2021

Introduction: Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness. Wildernesses of fear, loneliness, anxiety. Etc. We can learn from Jesus' experiences, no matter what kind of Wilderness we are in.

The Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction: 0ur Sunday School lesson got me thinking about the Wilderness. Many find themselves in the wildness of temptation. I believe there are many other kinds of wilderness' we can experience. People have expressed being in the Wilderness of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Is It Possible To Be A Good Dad? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008

What are some of the qualities a man needs to be a good dad?

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is It Possible to Be a Good Dad? (Part 2) Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 24, 2008 Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on May 23, 2008

As Christians we should be standing on the promises of God.

Christianity 101: Standing on the Promises Romans 8:28-39 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, May 18, 2008 I begin today with a confession: there is something wrong with my brain. It does not allow me to multi-task. I can only do one thing at a time. This is often a curse, but let me say ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Mushy Minds

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

We can't just "feel" our faith - we have to think, and it's time to take our Christianity seriously and renew our minds

Mushy Minds TCF Sermon March 6, 2016 ---------------------------------- NOTE: the powerpoint for this sermon, which includes a video and visuals illustrating the message, is freely available at this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism 101 - Part 3 - Sowing Seed, Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended. Mat 13:1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Mat 13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter 2022

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 13, 2022

"What God has shared with you in the Light, do not forget in the darkness." The is the overall message from this Easter sermon. When we have hard times, do not forget what Jesus has already spoken into our lives.

Easter 2022 Scripture: John 8:12; Mark 10:32-34; 16:9-11; James 1:2-3 I want to thank Pastor Cynthia for her continuing to cover for me as I travel back and forth to Tennessee for the next several months. It is a blessing to have someone that you can depend on when you need them most. Thank ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Mark 10:32-34, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Valleys

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 26, 2017

God is the Creator of valleys because the Father knows best that we grow most in the green grass of low places in our lives. Take a deep drink of Psalm 23:4 as Dr. Larry Petton challenges us with the question: Can you trust the Shepherd?

Psalm 23 is the most popular chapter of the Bible. It has been shared at funerals, deathbeds, hospitals and in places of worship for over 2000 years. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of literature known to man. Harriet Ward Beecher once said, “Psalm 23 has charmed more griefs to rest than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Is Dead

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

The four-fold vision the Prophet Isaiah had "in the year that King Uzziah died".

READ: Isaiah 6:1-13 Not too long ago I watched part of a documentary on ABC Television which traced the history of the Royal Family - the House of Windsor. In that program they recounted the passing away of King George VI. In 1952 the sad word went forth from London . . . “THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clay People

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . and we were in our own sight as grasshoppe

CLAY PEOPLE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:19; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 28, 2000

First Sunday in Advent, year C

The Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent December 3rd, 2000 Thank you Lord Jesus for teaching us to use the measure of eternity; to see that disturbances are nothing to fear, rather they are really opportunities for redemption. Amen. Luke 21:25-36 Title: “Signs” After foretelling the end of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Too Blessed To See God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2001

The greatest spiritual discipline is to continually be focused on God, and His blessings are what make it difficult

1/28/2001 Golf immortal Arnold Palmer recalls a lesson about overconfidence: It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and I had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. I felt I was in pretty good shape. As I approached my ball, I saw an old friend standing at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Read The Instructions Series

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Dec 1, 2004

I want to answer two questions: Why study the Bible? And How to study the Bible?

Spiritual Disciplines Series: Read The Instructions - Bible Study INTRO: Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In God's Buffet Line Of Blessings

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 11, 2007

This sermon was preached at a revival and emphasized that God has many blessings to choose from.

Standing in God’s Blessing Buffet Line Text: Ephesians 1:3 (New Living Translation) How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ. Subject: Standing in God’s Blessing Buffet Line In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Move Life From Whatever To Wherever

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 7, 2005

1 Peter is written to Christians who suffer for their faith, yet have discovered a living hope that overcomes the whatEver attitude of our day to the I will go wherever God takes me.

Move Life from Whatever to Wherever 1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version) 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran