Sermons on Stomach Made Bitter:

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A Sermon On Philippians 3 Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 4, 2017

In Philippians 3, Paul describes our Christian life twice by using a race analogy. It is an effective analogy. For like in a race, we have a reason to run (or cause). We keep our eyes on the prize, and we are encouraged along the way.

One night in college, I needed a study break, and I decided to read some online articles. As I was scrolling through, one caught my interest. It was titled: “Top Ten Greatest Canadians.” As I saw the title, I wondered how many people on that list would be hockey related, since it is Canada, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 2 – Is Abortion Solely The Mother’s Choice? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 26, 2024

We look at abortion here resulting from God saying to Jeremiah He knew him even before he was born. What is the Christian’s attitude to abortion? Despise not the youth in God’s work. God took up young Jeremiah.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 2 – IS ABORTION SOLELY THE MOTHER’S CHOICE? PART 2 – Jeremiah 1:4-8 CHAPTER 1 {{Jeremiah 1:4-5 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “BEFORE I FORMED YOU IN THE WOMB I KNEW YOU, and before you were born I consecrated you. I have appointed you a PROPHET TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8, Psalm 31:15, Psalm 139:7-12, Psalm 139:13-16, Job 31:13-15, Luke 1:15, Exodus 3:10, Exodus 3:13-14, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Letters From God

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2024

God has gone to a great deal of trouble to give us "love letters" that express how much He cares for us. But what happens when we don't accept that He loves us?

(I began the sermon by showing the following video featuring Jeff Foxworthy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxFqVQFvhvw - starting at timestamp1:40). The following is a transcript of the portion of his talk: Jeff Foxworthy agreed to do a small group study with the homeless at an Atlanta Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Is Finished" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

"It is finished" is one of the most familiar statements that Jesus made from the Cross. But what does that statement from Jesus on the cross made so long ago mean to us today?

Last week we saw in Jesus his physical and spiritual agony as he said, “I am thirsty.” In that statement we saw that Christ indeed did indeed experience the things that we did physically. He knew what it was like to have a thirst, he had experienced dehydration. He didn’t have some phantom body ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Church Of God

Footprints In The...cement!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

You may not have made many tracks in earth’s sand, but marks you have made in eternal-cement will be there for a billion years and more - people who are in Heaven BECAUSE of you!

Footprints in the...Cement! Text: Daniel 12:2-3 "Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever." I love the ocean! Walking along the beach always leaves footprints in the wet sand. Of course, when the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Had Been Good For That Man If He Had Not Been Born.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 25, 2018

To discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, and also to show that the statement made about Judas does not have to be made about anyone who embraces Christ with a repentant heart.

Scripture: Matthew 26:24 "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, what he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24

The Threshing Before The Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

Naomi, had lost everything... who had been broken, bitter... saw at last that she was on the verge of a breakthrough. She had began to think different, see her situation from her faith.

Discovering Your Destiny Series * Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth The Threshing Before the Blessing (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) August 17, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Naomi, who had lost her sons, husband, identity, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Had I Known: The Sinner's Regret

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The sinner’s cry at the end of life is one of regret, desperation, and hopelessness. But it is also a warning to those who are still alive. We have the opportunity to make the right choice now, to embrace Christ and live in light of eternity.

HAD I KNOWN: THE SINNER'S REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:19-31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: The story of the rich man and Lazarus offers us a powerful glimpse into the final reality of human choices. It serves as a sobering reminder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Vision And The Gift Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Methodist

Mistakes In The Bible

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

PROPOSITION: The only mistakes in the Bible are those which are made by fallible men.

MISTAKES IN THE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. INTRODUCTION: 1. The claim ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why A Vision?

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 2, 2003

People who fail to make a plan, have made their plan to fail.

WHY A VISION? Habakkuk 2:2-3 VISION IN TERMS OF MINISTRY EXISTS BOTH ON A PERSONAL LEVEL & ALSO A CORPORATE LEVEL. Ten Reasons WHY? 1. Clarifies Direction 2. Invites Unity 3. Facilitates Function 4. Enhances Leadership 5. Prompts Passion 6. Fosters Risk Taking 7. Offers Sustenance 8. Creates ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah The Man That Lived For God While Every One Else Lived Like The Devil.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 19, 2003

NOAH THE MAN THAT MADE UP HIS MIND TOO LIVE FOR THE LORD.

I DONT BELIEVE THERE HAS EVER BEEN SUCH A WICKED TIME OR SUCH AN EVIL PEOPLE AS THE DAY IN WHICH NOAH LIVED.THE PEOPLE LIVED WICKED BUT WE READ THAT NOAH FOUND GRACE IN THE EYES OF THE LORD GEN.6-8 NOAH HAD HIS FOOT ON THE ROCK AND HIS MIND MADE UP. HE LIVED FOR GOD WHEN EVERY ONE ELSE LIVED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

The Last Supper

Contributed by Scott Cox on Mar 17, 2001

Observations made of the Last Supper and applied to the obervance of the Lord’s Supper.

Introduction: One of the biblical scenes that artists have tried to portray more than any other is the Last Supper scene. Each artist uses his imagination as he paints the scene. In some paintings the mood is festive, the disciples portrayed with smiling faces looking up to Jesus. In others the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

As For You Series

Contributed by Neil Chitty on Mar 12, 2002

Gospel preach from Ephesians 2 on being made alive in Christ.

As for You!!! Ephesians 2 v 1 – 5 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us lived among them at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Holy Reflection Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

Christian Worldview includes our status as creatures made in the image of God.

The Big Picture - A Holy Reflection Bible Reading: Genesis 1: 26-31; 11: 1-9 John 17: 15-26 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Last week we spent some time together in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed