Sermons on Sores:

You Don't Look Like What You Been Through

Contributed by James Thomas on Apr 19, 2008

Triumph in tough times victory from defeat

James A. Thomas Jr. 1970 Parker Road House Of Judah Ministries Sunday Jan, 2008 You don’t look like what you been through Gen 42:1-8 Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? 2 And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 31, 2008

This sermon draws some New Years resolutions from God’s rescue of Israel from the Egyptians at the Red Sea.

Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue Text: Ex.14: 13-15 Intro: Here we are facing the beginning of a new year. Who knows what 2009 will bring. It’s anyone’s guess, for no one can foresee the events of tomorrow. It is as the Scriptures tells us: Prov.27: 1 “Boast not thyself of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 3 – Money Matters What’s in your wallet? I have mentioned to you that what you have in your wallet reveals what is important to you. Last time we dealt with family and in particular our children. I told you that in order for us to protect our nest we must cover our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 22, 2008

We all need the healing kindness of God because it’s rare to find it in the world around us. However, when you see God’s loving kindness working through others, it causes you to stop and take notice because it provides a glimpse into heaven and makes the

Opening illustration: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver’s license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native’s luck ran out. On his way home from work as a dishwasher, he increased the volume on his radio. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shutting The Heavens To Release The Miraculous

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

A message that proves that God is present even in the "dry" times of life.

1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. I. THE TIMES SURROUNDING ELIJAH -1 Kings 17 begins with “and.” It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Highest Form Of Worship Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Sep 3, 2007

Worship in it’s highest form is giving your future to God in radical obedience. Learn from Abraham’s example in Genesis 22.

My goal for the message this morning is to see you worship God this day and place your future on the altar of sacrifice before God because, “Worship in it’s highest form is “giving your future to God in radical obedience”. There are steps you take to get to the place where you offer your life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-20

Revelation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009

The second of a two part series in Revelation.

Title- Revelation Part 2 Text- Revelation 12-22 Review I. More Tribulation- 12-18 a. The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon b. The Beast from the sea c. The beast from the earth d. The Bowl Judgments i. Painful Sores ii. The Sea turns to Blood iii. Waters turn to Blood iv. Scorching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The life of Saul exposed

"Spiritual Suicide" At the close of the book of I Samuel one of the saddest stories in the history of the nation of Israel is told. Saul, the once highly blessed of God, king of Israel, commits physical suicide atop mount Gilboa (I Samuel 31:4). The man that was anointed of God (I Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Traits Of Token Religion

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

Just because someone attaches the word "worship" to a religious service, doesn’t mean that the term fits. This was often the case with Israel’s religous rituals. Sadly, it is often true of many church services in our day.

The Traits Of Token Religion Text: Phil.1: 3-11 Intro: Today I want to focus on the thought mentioned in the second half of Philippians 1: 10. Paul tells the Philippians that he was praying that their love for Christ might continue to grow, resulting in knowledge, discernment, and sincerity. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Transformer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2009

This powerful sermon touched a number of suffering people who were struggling with doubts about their own faith and God’s faithfulness.

OPEN: Over the past couple of years there has been a popular pair of movies called “Transformers.” The plot of these movies is that there are two types of aliens which have invaded Earth. The one alien force is called the “Decepticons”. These are an evil group of machines whose whole goal is to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

Faith can come at a high cost, it may take everything from you.

Hebrews: Chapter 11 November 23rd, 2008 Faith Hall of Fame Heb 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Andrew was one of those guys that was just so happy all the time you almost wanted to smack him, you know? No matter what you said to him he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-35

Denomination: *other

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

You and I are about to enter the realm of mystery together. I know of nothing which challenges the mind and the imagination quite so much as the mystery of human suffering. Why men and women should have to suffer physically or emotionally – that has never been answered completely. In recent weeks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Defense Rests Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Church Problems: Thyatira Pt7 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

You cannot judge someone else for your own tolerance. What have you been tolerating? Isn't it about time to say, "ENOUGH!" Jesus thinks so. To overcome you must repent which means to do CHRIST’S WILL to the end. How?

Revelation 2:18-29: “Dealing With Church Problems” Problems. Does anyone here have problems? I asked a man recently which years of a marriage are the toughest. He told me that the first 30 years were the toughest in a marriage. I asked him, well how many years have you been married? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Trumpets Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

There’s a saying that we should have an “attitude of gratitude”. We all know that even in the worst of times we have at least some little thing to be grateful for, but our nature is to focus on the things that are wrong. I am telling you that when we choo

You’ll notice there’s no outline in your bulletin or on powerpoint today because I want you to be completely focussed on experiencing our passage today. This is meant to be an experiential passage of Scripture, and I want you to be able to really put yourself in the story today. So ...read more