Sermons on Straight Thinking:

Experience Forever Family

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

I think the term “forever family” is appropriate and attractive in putting together these two images: 1. the earthly family 2. the heavenly family or faith family or God’s family Focusing too narrowly on the first one can lead us to only think ab

9/11 Babies—5 years later. ABC News Diane Sawyer: Showed a gathering of women who found themselves both pregnant then widowed when 9/11 came crashing down Today, those babies look even more like the fathers they never met, but now they shoot questions like arrows: They want to know what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empathic Compassion: Experiencing Your Pain In My Heart

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 18, 2021

When I think of Jesus I think of empathy and compassion; they are embedded Jesus' salvific mission. Too often clergy and Christians take a propositional approach to the Gospel. Loving and caring for people according to the example Jesus set requires us to demonstrate empathy and compassion.

I carefully watched him as he walked down the hall; he was dressed in a long flowing white coat. His head hung unpersuasively from his shoulders. The doctor's demeanor suggested he was intensely contemplating what he would say to us, or he was envisioning another appointment. Halfway down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13, Isaiah 63:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Offended? - Sermon For Proper 15 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 13, 2020

Looking at why the Pharisees were offended, and how the woman who was likened to a dog wasn't. Then thinking about why we are offended by the things of the world.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks we have spoken about the positive aspects of being sown and planting seed within life, and as I read this week’s Gospel, I wanted to just think about one other aspect, one which perhaps we don’t often like to consider, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

When God Uses The Underdogs!

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 8, 2002

A Sermon to stay commited and motivated even when you think you mean nothing, espesialy for small churches.

Gen 14:1-16 A: Introduction: · Here we have the first war of the Bible: · Seems to me as if it was a huge war. · Something similar to Hitler’s war. It’s estimated that from 2 678 wars in the 12th century, the total increased to 13 835 in the first quarter of the 19th Century. Wilbur Smith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27, Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism As A Testimony

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

Its priority for us: it ets to give our testimony, without waiting, same thinking of the results! Youth ahead!

L=ÉVANGÉLISATION EN TANT QUE TÉMOIGNAGE Lecture : 2 Cor 5/16-18 A16 Ainsi, ds maintenant, nous ne connaissons personne selon la chair; et si nous avons connu Christ selon la chair, maintenant nous ne le connaissons plus de cette manire. Si quelqu’un est en Christ, il est une ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 7, 2003

Christans often think of Halloween as evil. Paul says it is not. Here is a historical, biblical and practical perspective on Halloween.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 HALLOWEEN by Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Run To Win

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005

Some of us think that we are doing good because we are in the race but we really need to run to win.

Run To Win Scripture Reference: I Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) I Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Aug 17, 2005

Our churches are not making disciples. But that’s not the real problem. The real problem is - we think we are...

Patrick Morley writes, “What is the greatest problem facing men today? It is the same problem that faces the church and men’s ministries. As a whole, the church is not making disciples. We have a great problem in the church today. An executive in a major denomination said one day, "Our churches are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 7, 2006

Some people think of Sunday as Funday. No Sabbath, No Worship No Worship, No Christ No Christ, No Morals No Morals than what?

Is. 58:13-14 Ge.2:2-3 Ex. 20:8 Lk.4:31, Lk.6:6, Lk.13:10, Lk.l4:l, Jn 5:16,18 Jn:9:16 - Jn 5:16 - Some people think of Sunday as Funday - TWO OPEN LETTERS TO GOD You see God it’s like this . . . We could attend church more faithfully if Your day came at some other time. You have chosen a day ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Mary's Great Sermon”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005

If I were to ask you who the most famous mother in history was, who would you think?

“Mary’s Great Sermon” John 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Happy Mother’s Day! I am glad to see all of you moms and grandmas who are here with us today, and we thank God for you. If I were to ask you who the most famous mother in history was, who would you think? • June Cleaver • Marge Simpson • Mother ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Way More Fully Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

When we think we know it all, there’s always something that God can teach us.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:24-19:7 TITLE: “KNOWING THE WAY MORE ADEQUATELY” INTRODUCTION: A. When you visit a place you’ve never been before, you tend to follow the directions very closely. The more you travel to that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delays, Denials And Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 16, 2004

What is the basis of your faith? On what you think God will do, should do or on who he is?

Delays, Denials and Devotion Little Log Church John 11:1-27 February 14-15, 2004 INTRODUCTION There is a path to life that’s narrow and that few find. We could call it the road less traveled. But those by the grace of God that are led to the path to life then begin a path of life. We begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Win Big

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Jesus has a deep desire to help us move beyond "get by" thinking into the victory of winning big

How to Win Big Matthew 14:13-21 March 15, 1998 Morning Worship Introduction 1. What does it mean to win? Vince Lombardi said:Winning isn’t the most important thing it’s the only thing, winning is important in our society, For many people winning means to be the very best, NCAA tournement and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Your Peace A Cover-Up?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Many people think they have peace but peace can be a coverup of the truth. True peace comes from God.

Introductory Considerations 1. The situation was not a good one for the people of Israel. Many of them, including the prophet Ezekiel had already been carried off to exile in Babylon. The Babylonians had surrounded the city of Jerusalem and laid seige to it. The people were prisoners in their own ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed