Sermons on Stricken:

Advent 2014 Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 10, 2014

It was prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem which means the House of Bread. Then He goes on to claim to be the Bread of Life. Micah 5:2 also reveals that the One to come is from eternity past! What an awesome God we serve! PTL!!

Last week we took a look at the 2nd chapter of Daniel and saw that: - the “stone cut out from the mountain without human hands” was a prophecy about the virgin birth of Jesus - the “kingdom that will never be destroyed or conquered, that will crush all these kingdoms into ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 11, 2014

Since Christianity is the greatest force for good in human history, how would things be different if Jesus had never been born?

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? John 15:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a guy who thought that 5 was his special number. He was born on 5-5-1955. 2. He lived on 55th Avenue. He had 5 children and 5 cats. 3. One day he went to the horse races. He put his life savings -- $50,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Subdue Your Enemies

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2022

Subduing your enemies has nothing to do with your enemies -- it requires us to get victory over ourselves. The 2 keys are to listen to God and follow His ways. If we do those, our enemies will automatically be subdued before us!

HOW TO SUBDUE YOUR ENEMIES Ps. 81:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Hating Your Enemies 1. The author of the famous tract, “Come To Jesus,” became embroiled in a theological dispute. He finally wrote a reply to his opponent, filled with sarcasm and invective, sharp and cutting as a razor. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kindness Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021

You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

August 15, 2020 It’s amazing how cruel and unkind people can be……….. Here is one example from this week’s headlines: • Missouri woman pepper-sprays workers who ask her to wear a face mask Despite the headlines, most of us live out our days fulfilling the obligations of life while trying to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Three In One Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 1, 2021

God is one, but three. How do we understand this and why does it matter?

The Significance of the Trinity   • [VIDEO] • At the very heart of Christian belief is a concept called the Trinity. • It’s so central that one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth, said, “Trinity is the Christian name for God.” • God is a Trinity of three in one, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30-33, John 13:31-32, John 15:26, Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kinsman Redeemer (Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus is a pioneer whose suffering shows us God’s victory and gives us access to God.

THE KINSMEN REDEEMER Text: Hebrews 2:10 -18 Have you ever heard of the law of the kinsman redeemer? There are three things that have to happen for someone to be redeemed. The first rule is that the redeemer must be a relative to those in debt. The second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Family Suffering Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 30, 2015

Let’s give some helps as we suffer together in a family (Material adapted from the Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2, and Carol Luebering at: http://www.freitagfuneralhome.com/publications/grieving-family.htm)

HoHum: A web site for funeral directors asked them, “What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened at your funeral home?” Many responses but share one called Amazing Grace from Dylan S: “I had a woman preach the funeral of her own son. After calling him a litany of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Forecasts A Storm

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 16, 2020

The corona virus is now a global pandemic. How do we approach this crisis in our world?

Title: “Jesus gives the weather forecast” The Most Famous Sermon - ever! ...The Sermon On The Mt. Text: Mt 7:24-27 Subject; What’s the best foundation for our lives? Complement: The person and works and words of Jesus Big idea: Build Your Life On Christ The Sure Foundation Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter - 2020

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 22, 2020

Easter is one of our most holy of celebrations as a Christian. This is the day our Lord, defeated the world and proved He was, beyond the shadow of doubt, truly... the Son of God!

I’ve always talked about how difficult it sometimes is to write something for everyone each week. We’ve all heard God’s words and, hopefully, have listened intently and realized the Love He has for us and the sacrifice His Son made to free us from ourselves. This week, my task was not all that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22, Matthew 26:39, Luke 4:5-8, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Jun 21, 2021

The message Paul gave to the Church in Corinthia is the same message he would give to the modern day Church, to the men of the Church- be watchful of demonic attacks, stand fast like Christians in a fallen world, behave like men at all times and be strong always.

FATHERSDAY 1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. The message Paul gave to the Church in Corinthia is the same message he would give to the modern day Church, to the men of the Church- be watchful of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021

No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Never Failed

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 29, 2021

God can't fail, because He has the knowledge of all possible outcomes and possesses all power, so whatever He sets out to do, He can't possibly fail. He's working all things for our good. He loves us, therefore we should trust Him.

GOD HAS NEVER FAILED INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IT ISN’T ALWAYS NECESSARY T0 BE PROPER 1. I am the product of a long line of English teachers, including my mother, my wife, and my youngest son. 2. So I’ve always had to watch my grammar (not grandmother) and my subject-verb agreement, etc. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Delight Yourself In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

In this Psalm 37 series, we see four things that David tells us to do either in or to the Lord. In this sermon, we investigate the second of these: Delight Yourself in the Lord

Introduction Turn with me to Psalm 37. We are in the second week examining the four statements that David made to do in/to the Lord. Last week we discussed trusting in the Lord. Now we move on to the second point that David makes. We read Verse 4 were David writes, “Delight yourself also in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Waves Are Winning (Matthew 8) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When Life's troubles are beating us down we need to pray until God reaches out an lifts us up.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE WINNING (Matthew 4:22) Bob Marcaurelle Peter’s walk has little to do with walking on water. It has to do with facing the storms of life, like the disciples who were delivered at the last minute. . It has to do with Simon, trying to obey Jesus, and failing. The Psalms use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Baptist