Sermons on Strain:

Abandon

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016

As Christians we are called to live on the straight and narrow, not the wide. Don't live in the world, don't live in the wide Abandon the wide! WARNING! THIS SERMON IS LIKELY TO CAUSE SOME DISCOMFORT!

Abandon Matthew 7:13,14 As you are turning I want to tell you a story The story of Champion Coach Champion Coach is a charter bus company ran by Craig and Hazel Dance out of Greenville S.C. The Dances are devout Christians and they run this very successful business that caters to college and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 6, 2016

In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP. Jesus tells us in verses 10 - 13 that True Worship is 1. INVITING and INCLUSIVE 2. It makes an IMPACT 3. Results in INEXTINGUISHABLE PRAISE

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 (cf. verses 10 - 13) Theme: Worship - Jesus Style Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP - 1. True Worship is Inviting 2. True Worship Impacts Lives 3. True worship results in Inextinguishable Praise. INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

A New You In The New Year

Contributed by Rolly Estabillo on Nov 17, 2012

“It’s All About Jesus”! It’s not about me. This New Year’s resolution is about lifting up the name of Jesus, making him visible, making him prominent in our lives.

It’s a new year once again! Hope you had a wonderful new year’s celebration last night. But I hope you’ll stay awake for the rest of this message. Some of you may not have gone to bed till 3 in the morning. Do you have a New Years’ resolution? Some of the New ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2016

In this sermon, we examine the second four Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to discover the characteristics of a servant.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? 1. Do you run through an art gallery, or do you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the masterpiece. 3. For example, let’s consider Leonardo De Vinci’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time's Value

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 1, 2022

How do we spend our time throughout our lives? Do we spend it wisely?

Time's Value When speaking or writing about "TIME" in the biblical sense the New and Old Testaments contain almost 1,100 references to time. Ecclesiastes 3 is an excellent, nearly all-inclusive, place to begin. Here are those verses are as written in the New King James Version. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling Below With Saints We Know Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2018

When humility prevails relationships excel.

Little Books with a Big Message Dwelling Below with Saints We Know Philemon Pastor Pat Damiani July 29, 2018 ENGAGE You’ve probably heard the little ditty, “To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory! But to dwell below with the saints we know, well, that’s a different ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Heal Your Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2019

The story of Lazarus shows us how: 1. Jesus comes and calls us closer to Him (vs. 27-32). 2. Jesus hurts when we hurt (vs. 32-38). 3. Jesus delivers us from doubt (vs. 37-43). 4. Jesus defeats our death (43-44).

Jesus Wants to Heal Your Broken Heart The Gospel of John John 11:27-45 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 19, 2017 (Revised November 29, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11 to continue our study of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. In this miraculous Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 11:27-45

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2021: The Holy One In Our Midst

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2021

The occasion of ‘Mother’s Day’ gives us the opportunity to look at Hosea 11 and meditate on the Holy One in our midst a bit differently.

MOTHER’S DAY 2021: THE HOLY ONE IN OUR MIDST Hosea 11:1-12 #MothersDay2021 INTRODUCTION … You Know You are A Mom When (humormatters.com/holidays/mothersday.htm#) * Your feet stick to the kitchen floor.....and you don't care. * When the kids are fighting, you threaten to lock them in a room ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Praise You! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018

Praise God because He is great, Praise God because He is our Refuge, and Praise God because He is a Righteous Judge.

I Will Praise You! Psalm 9:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re in Psalm 9 and will look at the first 12 verses. - The title of this Psalm says, “Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous Judgments.” - It’s a triumphant song of thanksgiving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Litmus Test Of Spiritual Well-Beng

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Mar 5, 2022

Using the analogy of a litmus test, this sermon juxtaposes the traits of arrogance over against the traits that reflect the DNA of love. It explores the inclusion of 1 Corinthians 13 sandwiched between chapters 12 and 14.

“Litmus test” is a process used to determine the nature of something. In the 14th century scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-3, 1 John 4:7-10, Matthew 22:36, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messianic Age Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023

Zephaniah begins his closing oracle by declaring the future worldwide conversion of the Gentile nations & then he communicates God’s promise to restore His chosen people.

ZEPHANIAH 3: 9-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE MESSIANIC AGE [Psalm 67; Zechariah 14:8–9] Following the prophetic custom, Zephaniah concludes his book with a message of hope (e.g., Hos 14:1–9; Joel 3:18–21; Amos 9:11–15). These verses mark the end of the prophet’s long list of indictments and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023

Christ’s ministry on the cruel Cross began with the forgiveness of sin, with a plea for forgiveness, the full and free forgiveness for a world of lost sinners ruined by the fall.

LUKE 23:32-34 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] FORGIVENESS, THE FIRST WORD OF THE CROSS [Isaiah 53:1-9] Mankind here is caught in the act of doing their worst. The One who made the world was being completely denied, despised and desecrated. The Lord of Glory who came in human flesh and tabernacle among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

V. What Causes Sickness and Disease? VI. God wants To Heal His People VII. For The Glory Of God VIII. The Relationship Of Faith and Healing

V. What Causes Sickness And Disease? Good health is more than the absence of disease. It is a state of complete physical, emotional, and mental well-being on all levels. It has been estimated that approximately 33% of those living in the United States have a chronic illness. Virtually all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dirges, Grief, And Other Sad Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2022

In the midst of our sadness and anger and guilt and anxiety and shock which we can roll up into one word ‘grief,’ we must call on God and give our grief over to Him allowing Him to bind up our hearts with His strength and His peace.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DIRGES, GRIEF, AND OTHER SAD THINGS 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 55:1-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION When I think about grief, three episodes in my life come to mind. First, I think about a gentleman with whom I served for over 9 year in ministry. Up until recently, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23, 2 Samuel 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

8th Sunday After Pentecost. July 19th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2023

Year A, Proper 11.

Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 A). AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19, Psalm 139:1-12, Psalm 139:23-24, Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational