Sermons on Sorrow:

"Dealing With Grief"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 3, 2004

Grief is something to go through, not hold on to. God’s comfort can bring us through difficult times and he certainly will do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 5, 2004 “Dealing with Grief” John 14:1-6 I Thess. 4:13, 14 Introduction: This week marks the third anniversary of 9/11, that horrible day when we saw unfolding before our very eyes on TV where terrorists brought death and destruction to the lives of 3000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 30, 2003

We can see in this passage an example of what believer’s should do in times of trouble.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 62 When Trouble Comes Luke 22:39-46 After finishing the Passover meal, Jesus left the upper room and led his disciples to the Mount of Olives where they had been spending the last few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfied Hunger-Part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? Jesus satisfies our hunger in the Right...

SATISFIED HUNGER-I—Luke 9:12-17 Need: Pushed to the limit? Removed from familiar & secure? Challenged with too much? Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? 8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Statements Of Relational Healing

Contributed by Jeff Davidson on Feb 2, 2006

From Paul’s message to the Corinthians, we find seven statements that can heal hurting relationships

The Seven Statements of Relational Healing 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 Intr.: There are no relationships that are free of conflict; when we are in a relationship that is in crisis, something must be done to correct it; it will not correct itself: A. In our text today Paul finds himself in a relational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian And Fasting Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019

Perhaps, the most misunderstood and most misapplied teaching in the Bible is the teaching of fasting.

The Christian and Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Perhaps, the most misunderstood and most misapplied teaching in the Bible is the teaching of fasting. Down through the ages, it has been a method of displaying something on the outside that was supposed to be prevalent on the inside. It supposedly used to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mothering Sunday

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 10, 2018

Mothering Sunday, the 4th Sunday in Lent focuses on 3 mothers - Mary the mother of Jesus, Mother Church and our own mothers.

Mothering Sunday A 102 year old lady was asked if she had any worries. Her reply, 'No not now I have got my youngest son in an old people's home'. I guess parents never stop worrying about their children. However, sometimes it's the children that worry about their parents and the things they ...read more

Hannah: Prayer Of Pledge Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

"Lord if You will...I will"

HANNAH THE PRAYER OF PLEDGE “Lord, if You will, I will” Date: March 30, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-18 Introduction Some one once said, “Behind every great man stands a great woman.” I can certainly testify to that statement. I am so thankful for the wonderful women in my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort From Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021

This is a funeral Sermon for a middle-aged nonchristian woman who died with cancer

MESSAGE: “Comfort from Jesus” INTRODUCTION: 1.) In John chapter eleven the scene opens that a friend of Jesus was quite sick. A.) Lazarus would have been a good friend of Jesus. B.) Whenever Jesus came to Bethany he would always drop by for a meal, or to spend the night with this man and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 25, 2019

Blessed are those who mourn is not the way of our society. -Sin separates us from God, and is dangerous to our well being in the present and eternity.

Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes #2 Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn” According to Wikipedia: no less than 1,354,664 died for America in war. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/civil-war-facts Memorial Day is a day of mourning: Ask a soilder and they will tell you Memorial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Values

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 16, 2020

Message on the importance of building the right foundation for the family.

Title: Unless the Lord Builds the House Theme: To show the importance of the Lord being in and of the house. Text: Psalms 127:1-5 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to Psalms 127. We are beginning a short series on the Modern Family. Raising great family/children in a crazy world. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002

Why did the soldiers place a crown of thorns on the head of Jesus? Could there be something more significant to it than we realize?

I am amazed at many of the details of the story of Jesus’ trials, His suffering, abuse, and mockery, and how that there is significance to each event, to each episode. This morning we took a graphic look at the torture He suffered in being scourged or flogged. The ripping apart of His flesh, the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing And The Believer

Contributed by Paul Rupe on Jul 13, 2002

Does the death burial and resurrection heal you physically as well as spiritually? This message uses Greek and Hebrew words to show believers that it is not God’s will for them to be sick in any area of their life.

Been sick lately? Did you know that the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ heals all your sickness as well as taking you to heaven one day? When Jesus died He took away our sins, but He also took our sickness and disease as well. In Isaiah 53:4 we are told Surely he hath borne our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 4, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE BLESSINGS OF THE GRACE OF GOD NAMELY 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR

THE GRACE OF GOD **************** OUTLINE 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR THE MESSAGE THE GRACE OF GOD **************** 1.SURVIVAL The mercy of God helps us to survive in this dangerous world . It is because of His mercies that we are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Campaigner And Peoples’ Attitude Towards Him

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 26, 2011

Jesus' desire to have a private and one-to-one chat with us

The Great Campaigner and Peoples’ Attitude towards Him Introduction I am sure many of you have met a campaigner or a promoter either out there in the community as you go about your private or official business or you may have come their way on the phone- chatting with you; in a bid to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Discipline

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 5, 2000

This text bring out some truths about God’s discipline

“God’s Discipline” Isaiah 40:1-3 Introduction: We all can think about times in our life when we went against God’s will. Probably the most memorable part of being out of God’s will is the discipline we encountered as a result of disobeying God. When it comes to being out of God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist