Sermons on Soothes:

Do Your Ears Itch?

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

It seems like so many people have been revamping God’s Word lately, to make it less offensive, or more inclusive, or less intrusive into our personal behavior. Many of these people are clergy, which is even more disheartening.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Do your ears itch? It seems like so many people have been revamping the Word of God lately, to ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In Christ, You Aren't Who You Were

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 23, 2007

God makes it possible for us to know and do His will.

Title: In Christ, You Aren’t Who You Were… Text: Colossians 1:9-14 (19-22) Thesis: God makes it possible for us to know and do the will of God. Introduction: On Monday evening, November 19th at about 8 p.m., a grain bin measuring 100 feet in diameter and standing 90 feet high collapsed in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 9, 2007

Because of Christmas we have peace with God, peace within, peace with others and we are told to spread the gospel of peace to others.

All I Want for Christmas Is…Peace Luke 2:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/9/07 I want to begin with a Christmas Quiz this morning. I used something similar several years ago but I’ve added some additional questions this time. There are seven of them and I’d like you to use your fingers and count how many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever You Do Is Fine! Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007

This sermon looks at the tragic consequence of our sin in the lives of others.

Whatever You do is Fine! Ruth 1 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: An audio version of this sermon is available at www.sanctuary-church.com This morning we are beginning a new - four week series looking at an OT Narrative… called Ruth. Grab a Bible... • Open to Ruth • Don’t be afraid to use the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Expedition Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by James Mcdonald on Sep 18, 2007

Solomon’s personal testimony of his empty expedition to find satisfaction without God.

The Empty Expedition of Enjoyment Illustration This past Tuesday, Stacy and I went up to Freeport to encourage a local homeschooling support group. The group had advertised the event in their area, seeking to increase attendance a bit. I received an email from a friend of mine, Bob, who attends a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, Where Are You Taking Me?

Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2011

Often following the perfect will of God means that we are out of step with the world and even with what's happening in the church. We must learn to follow the voice of the Great Shepherd.

God, Where Are You Taking Me? By Rev. James May As Jesus walked the shores of the Sea of Galilee, at the beginning of his earthly ministry, his first objective was to find men who would become his disciples. And while it is clear that Jesus already knew exactly which men he would choose; it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy New Year - Jacob's Way

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2008

Using the story of Jacob and Esau, we show that the only way to have a better life (or in this case a better New Year) is by facing God to find out who you really are in Him! And then turning your trust over to Him.

Someone once describe insanity as doing something the exact same way over and over again, but each time expecting to get a totally different result. Most people use that exact same method when it comes to wanting a better life; they continually live in the hope of things getting better, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: *other

Embracing Change: A Life Transforming Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 4, 2012

Although change is not always fun, it is something that Jesus wants his followers to embrace as we are being transformed in this likeness in character and behavior.

Title: Embracing Change: A Life Transforming Walk with Jesus Text: John 3:3; II Corinthians 5:17; and Philippians 1:6 Thesis: Although change is not always fun, it is something that Jesus wants his followers to embrace as we are being transformed into the likeness of Christ in character and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We cannot begin to appreciate just how precious it is to be a human being created in the image of God.

Intro: 1. Sailhamer, "The creation of humanity is set apart from the previous acts of creation...whereas throughout the previous account the making of each creature is described as "according to its own kind," the account of humankind’s creation specifies that the man and the woman were made ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Good Government Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Human Government at it's best.

Intro: 1. In the early nineties, the leaning Tower of Pisa began to lean too far. Seeing that the 180-foot-high tower would soon become dangerous, engineers designed a system to salvage the twelfth-century landmark by holding the lean constant. First the engineers injected supercold liquid ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Inspired Of God.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

The Bible inspired of God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 15 to 17 Ill: • A pastor was taking a group of parishioners on a tour of the Holy Land. • He had just read them the parable of the good shepherd; • He explained to them that, as they continued their tour, • They would see shepherds on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Brethren

Im Dreaming Of A White Christmas Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 17, 2013

Discovering a deeper meaning of Christmas through some popular melodies we hear played during the Christmas season.

Series Introduction What songs do you have stuck in your head this season? What Christmas songs do you find yourself humming each day? What is your favorite? Christmas seems to be a special time for music and song. In fact, for some people, the season doesn’t seem right until they hear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-18

Denomination: Christian Church

What Happened During Offering? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A sermon to help us restore some of the joy in giving - by taking a careful look at what happens when we give

Introduction : (Play pollination video silently as I speak) Hummingbirds, bees, bats, even butterflies - They fly around. Maybe they annoy or scare us. Unless we’re paying attention to them, they’re doing something really important we don’t realize at the time – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2014

If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church with a strong ministry, then we must know God, His hope, His wealth and His power.

A couple of hunters were out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whipped out a cell phone and dialed 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cried ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

“life Can Be Hard”

Contributed by John Hamby on May 5, 2014

Response to the 2014 Tornado.

“Life Can Be Hard” 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 First let me say, I feel like I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist