Sermons on Strain:

What (And Who) Is The Sabbath For?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 25, 2010

The Synagogue Ruler (Chief Pastor) got really wound -up when Jesus healed a crippled woman half way through his sermon, in the Synagogue and (in particular) on the Sabbath. Healing someone on the Sabbath was the problem. So, this sermon asks what the Sabb

I recently found myself having a conversation with a father and his son about the purpose of the Sabbath. The 12-year-old boy is preparing to write an essay and the rather provocative title goes something like this: 'religion provides fulfilment for some types of people and sport provides ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

You Can’t Curse Your Crisis Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A sermon on persevering through crises and trials.

INTRO ƒ{ Paul is the ultimate survivor ƒ{ He has been through everything o Stoned o Beaten o Locked up o Lied at, to, on o Shipwrecked o Bitten by snake o Even his conversation was a bit on the rough side ƒ{ Yet I never saw him complain or curse his crisis ƒ{ Instead he has learned to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Better Be Skeered 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 11, 2010

Exposition of Daniel 10:1-9 about the fear of the Lord that Daniel expressed as he saw Jesus

Text: Daniel 10:1-21, Title: You Better Be Skeered, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/9/10, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about Lt. Dan (in the movie Forest Gump) shouts at God in the storm… B. Background to passage: about two years after the huge prayer of repentance and the 70 weeks promise of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasure Or Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2010

To understand our duty to ourselves and God, we must distinguish between seeking pleasure and seeking joy.

Third Sunday in Advent Dec 12, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy–Sunday Series The haunting strains of chant mode 1 set the admonition of St. Paul in the Introit of today’s Mass, in both the ordinary and extraordinary form. The Church looks at the world through rose-colored vestments, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Never Give Up...

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 11, 2010

Why we give up and how not to give up...

Never Give Up… Many of us quit, half way through with what we have started and we have enough reasons why we do it. Years ago I joined a college to do my Masters in Divinity course while I was working in a church as a pastor of the children’s ministry. After enrolling for the course ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasure

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

What and Where is Your Treasure

Treasure reading: Matt.13:44+45 When one speaks about treasure, there is often formed in peoples minds romantic pictures of adventures on the high seas, or in the depths of a wilderness, be it jungle or desert. There is the travelling for miles with an old map with the mystical "X",marking the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:44-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 14, 2007

If some area of your life is falling apart, and you need help, you why waste time and energy calling on the king’s horses and the king’s men? Think first–of the King call on the ultimate help and power – call on God. God will put you back together again

SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Bridgewater United Methodist Church Lessons from Humpty Dumpty Pastor Don Hawks 1 Peter 2:1-5, 21-25 This suffering is all part of what God has called you to. Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps. (v. 21) "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Complete Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006

Helping us seek and realise the wonder of the true presence of God

THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN Psalm 27:4 [NIV] One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. [BBE] One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Showering In God's Comfort

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006

God has plenty of comfort to go around, but we often miss out on it b/c we are looking for comfort in all the wrong places. When God does comfort us, we often waste His comfort. How can we turn this around?

Showering in God’s Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Comforter: One called alongside to help v.4 God comforts us in all of our troubles v.5 the more we suffer, the more God showers His comfort on us God has plenty of comfort to go around, but we often miss out on it b/c we are looking for comfort ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Down Roots Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 19, 2006

The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.

Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Part 35 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 17, 2008

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 35 Revelation 18:1-24 Introduction Previously we had seen the destruction of the woman who has convinced the world to be a part of her sin, and we have also watched humanity be stricken with horrible diseases and plagues that have destroyed the Earth. The religious system of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves Divorced People

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 3, 2009

Jesus hates divorce but He loves divorced people. How do I know -- The Bible tells me so

The Bible is a big book. It contains over 31,000 verses and lots of words. Some verses are difficult to understand and some are so clear that we wish they were harder to understand. Peter addresses this subject when he talks about some of Paul’s letters in particular and all scripture in general. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans, Part 24 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011

Paul's encouragement to the Gentiles in Rome continues with his explaining that there is nothing we could ever go through in this life that will compare to the Glory of Jesus which is revealed in us.

Romans, Part 24 Romans 8:16-22 Introduction - Christ was the only way God could reconcile us to Himself - The Law (shedding of blood) had to be fulfilled for mankind to be forgiven -- Hebrews 9:22, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood and without the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

What Jesus says is that he’s not here to lead us into constraint...he’s here to lead us out! The door isn’t the gate to a cattle stall or a chute to the slaughter house! This gate leads out into the vast beautiful pasture, a life of freedom… full of joy.

The Good Shepherd – John 10:1-10 The imagery of Christ the Shepherd and the sheep has made for beautiful pictures to decorate our homes, lovely greeting cards, and beautiful hymns, but the meaning and implication of this symbol is deeply personal and convicting. Far too often when we think ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Never Changes

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Mar 7, 2016

This devotional is based around Hebrews 13:8. It talks about a Savior who never changes. Some of the thoughts on this devotional were taken off a sermon I heard preached by Pastor H.B.Charles Jnr.

Jesus Christ Never Changes Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever". (Hebrews 13:8) This is one of the most powerful verses in the scriptures and one that almost every Christian knows by memory! In a world where things change so fast, where life seems to move so fast and where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Hebrews 13:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God