Sermons on Sores:

Nehemiah 2: A Silent Prayer Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 13, 2024

There are times when we as believers simply cannot utter a spoken or verbal prayer. Nehemiah faced a similar situation when he could only pray silently. The LORD heard that prayer and answered.

Introduction: The first chapter of Nehemiah has the record of how he, a Jew in service of the Persian king, heard news about Jerusalem. It wasn’t good news and it drove Nehemiah to his knees, figuratively speaking, and he recorded one of the greatest prayers in the Old Testament. The news was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Satan’s Warfare Against God’s Plan” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2022

Acts 12 has 4 major themes: All of human life in one chapter. Sovereignty of God, Spiritual warfare, Power of Prayer, & The Judgement of God. Opening quote from James Dobsen's book "When God Doesn't Make Sense"

In Jesus Holy Name September 11, 2022 Text: Acts 12:1,2,5 Redeemer Lutheran “Satan’s Warfare Against God’s Plan” Acts chapter 12 is all of life's experiences in one chapter. There are 4 possible sermons: The Sovereignty of God; Spiritual Warfare; Power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11, Acts 12:13-17, Revelation 12:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Consider The Ant

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2022

What positive lessons can we learn from ants? (Adapted from a chapter in Bob Russell's book, When Life is a Zoo, God Still Love You)

HoHum: Ants are a nuisance. Ever had ants get in the kitchen or dining area? See just a few of them and the next time we see a steady stream, whole horde of ants. Have to do something so go to the hardware store and get ant poison. Put drops of that stuff here and there and the ants take that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11, Proverbs 15:19, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disappearing Act

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2024

What is the message of the undisturbed grave clothes? (Outline came from here: https://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/John%2020_1-10.htm; Material adapted from William Nicholson's book "The Six Miracles of Calvary," chapter on the undisturbed grave clothes of Jesus)

HoHum: Harry Houdini's "Chinese water torture cell" trick is considered one of the most iconic and influential escapes in the history of magic performance. The trick involved Houdini being suspended upside-down in a glass and steel tank filled with water, with his feet locked in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10, John 11:43-44, Luke 24:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Maker PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the joy and wisdom found in Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material abundance.

Beloved members of our faith community, how wonderful it is to gather together again in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word! We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound understanding, on the cusp of a spiritual awakening as we turn our ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: Blessed, He

"is God's Church For Everyone?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2023

A sermon about God's inclusion in this period of polarization and division.

“Is God’s Church for Everyone?” Acts 8:26-40 When I was a brand-new Christian a friend of mine and I were doing some street witnessing. What I mean by that is we were meeting strangers on the street and asking them if they knew Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We were 18 years old and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

What’s It All About Anyway? Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Taking our Christmas Celebration beyond the tree and presents

Advent # 1 What’s it all about anyway? Rumors not withstanding, I really do like the Christmas season! Bev started getting out the decorations this week. On Saturday, we’ll head out to get a tree. I’ve already got most of the gifts for which I am responsible. Three of our four kids will make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Eating You Alive? Worry, Anxiety

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2025

We have a common enemy... What I worry can come upon us. . Worry, fear and anxiety can destroy Christian faith. Watch out!

WHAT IS EATING YOU ALIVE? WORRY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes LET US LOOK AT FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY IN A BALANCED SENSE. HIDDEN TRAPS? HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE LESSON OF THE SICK, OLD LION Years ago I read the story of a very old and sickly ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David's Faith (1 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2025

What kind of faith does it take for a young man to do what hardened soldiers were afraid to do? Let's look at 1 Samuel 17.

How did a young man come to so much faith? How did he conquer a giant problem that had all of Israel cowering? Do we have that kind of faith? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 17. Was the Philistine threat a seemingly insurmountable problem? The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Plan For Mankind: Curse God And Die

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2025

The answer to the taunt of Satan to curse God and die is to bless God and live.

Satan's Plan for Mankind: Curse God and Die Job 2:7–10 NKJV bb So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Explores the Beatitudes as a call to character transformation, guiding Christians to embody Jesus' teachings in their daily lives amidst imperfections and trials.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! We gather here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the Beatitudes. These potent words spoken by our Savior, Jesus Christ, are not just mere moral guidelines; they are a radical call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Jesus' Ideals

I Want To Leave You With Something PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the divine promise of Jesus' enduring peace, contrasting it with the fleeting peace of the world, and encourages living in this peace daily.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather here today, in this sacred space, to bask in the glory of God's love and to find solace in His eternal Word. We are here to be fed, to be nurtured, to be comforted, and to be challenged by the truth of the Gospel. We are here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Topics: Peace

Sacrifices Jesus Made For You And Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023

This sermon explores the meaning of Christ's sacrifice, the grace that comes through suffering, and the comfort of God's eternal embrace.

Good morning, my dear friends. Today, we gather here with hearts full of hope. Hearts full of faith. Hearts ready to listen. To learn. To love. We turn to the book of Hebrews, chapter 10, verse 5. The words ring clear. They ring true. "Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: 'Sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5

Topics: Living Sacrifices

The Hand Of The Lord Is With Us! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 30, 2017

The Hand of the Lord is with us! 1. When we suffer. 2. When we are saved. 3. When we are separated. 4. When we are sent to new places in life. 5. When we spread the gospel.

The Hand of the Lord Is with Us! Acts 11:19-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 BACKGROUND: *The Bible often talks about the Hand of the Lord. In the KJV, the phrase "hand of the Lord" is found 39 times, with 36 times in the Old Testament, and 3 in the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Teaching Series Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2014

This is an in depth study of the characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit of JOY.

Fruit of the Spirit—JOY (3 lessons) Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh February 2, 9, 16; March 16, 23; April 6, 13, 2014 (Note to readers: This study borrows from sources I no longer have or remember who they were. If you know to whom I can attribute some of the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist