Sermons on Softly:

Willing Waiters

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 12, 2009

: The CAUSE of Conflict

A guide at Blarney Castle in Ireland was explaining to some visitors that his job was not always as pleasant as it seemed. He told them about a group of disgruntled tourists he had taken to the castle earlier in the week. "These people were complaining about everything," he said. "They didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Not A Three Hour Tour Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 14, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 27: 1 – 44

Acts 27: 1 – 44 Not a three hour tour 27 And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment. 2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Get The Point? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 28, 2011

A study of chapter 4 of the book of Judges verses 1 through 24

Judges 4: 1 – 24 You Get The Point? 1 When Ehud was dead, the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 So the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who dwelt in Harosheth Hagoyim. 3 And the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

So You Call Yourself A Christian

Contributed by Ian Biss on Dec 12, 2001

Do men know you as Christ has commanded you to be known?

So, You call Yourself a Christian? By Ian Biss 9/26/01 Intro... I read about a young man who was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to even talk to him anymore. He decided that the way to her heart was through the mail, so he began writing her love letters. He wrote a love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Hometown Anti-Heroes

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

How do you respond to Jesus’ offer of salvation?

Last week we saw Jesus give us his mission. He stood up in his home synagogue, read from Isaiah of being anointed to preach good news to the poor, freedom to prisoners, sight for the blind, release for the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. Then Jesus told his hometown folks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The Life Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Jan 6, 2003

New life is found in Jesus the Christ, which is one of the major themes of John’s wonderful Gospel.

Jesus, The Life December 8, 2002 Rev. William Huegel Sermon taken from John 1:1-4 and John 14:1-6 “In Him was life and the Life was the Light of Men.” John 1:4 “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Listen

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Jan 7, 2003

Illustrated sermon on the parable of the sower

It’s time to listen ILL: I read about a lady who had a hearing problem. One day she and her husband were driving from Tennessee to Little Rock, Arkansas. They were pulled over by a state trooper who asked if the husband knew how fast he was driving. The wife asked, "What did he say?” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8, Luke 8:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worthy Is The Lamb!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002

I think that for a majority of Christians the Book of Revelation is one of the most neglected books in all the Bible. It has a message for Christians today, & yet many never even open it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TX I am going to read the 5th chapter of Revelation in its entirety. It is short, & yet it is such a majestic chapter that there is no place conveniently to stop. (READ Rev. 5.) A. I think that for the great majority of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Words

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Aug 18, 2002

“Christianity is more than something said, it is something that is marked by miraculous power”

"More than Words" Text: 2 Cor 4:20 Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “More than Words…” Illus: A woman went to the doctors office, where she was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out, screaming as she ran ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Low Can You Get?

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 28, 2000

Can you out-sin God's Grace and Love?

How Low Can You Get? Luke 23:33-43 “One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" But the other one rebuked him, saying, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?" [23:39-40] Luke, who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17, Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out? Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Nov 30, 2000

Sermon dealing with our feelings of hopelessness and depression

Eden Wesleyan Church PREACHING THROUGH JOHN WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE WINE RUNS OUT? John 2:1-11 The first miracle of our Lord took place in a town called, Cana of Galilee. The event was a wedding. Cana was a inconspicuous little town that lay outside of Nazareth. Cana had no social prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do You Do With Good News

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000

Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Start The Year Off Right Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Jan 10, 2001

There are three "C’s" to assure we start the year off right.

START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT By: Chuck Hendrix I’m sure you are well aware the way you begin anything greatly affects the way you end. Starting off right is so important. You have heard of things getting off to a rocky start. Though it is not impossible to have a good ending when you start off on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Win, Win Situation Series

Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Apr 26, 2001

A decision to live for Christ is a win, win situation, we cannot lose...anything!

A WIN, WIN SITUATION... Philippians 1:21-27 April 23, 2000 – INTRODUCTION A. MAKE MISTAKES, HERE’S COUPLE. 1. Francie Davidson worked as a naval nurse when a young recruit was brought in with a severe injury. a. he routinely prepped him for surgery and gave him a release form to complete. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judgement At Jezreel

Contributed by Jim Meadows on May 5, 2001

Jugement on the house of Ahab and Jezebel.

JUDGMENT AT JEZREEL I KINGS 21:1-4 Int. In the land of Israel lies a broad valley, that separates the mountains of Galilee, to the north from those of Samaria to the south. It has been given many names over the Years. 1. Valley of Esdraelon 2. Valley of Jezreel 3. Valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist