Sermons on Stumbling Block:

Dealing With The Tough Stuff Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 30, 2011

Everyone deals with some type of problems in life. We need to lean on Jesus to help us make it through

Dealing with the Tough Stuff of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 June 19, 2011 Morning Service Introduction One of the classic baseball television shots comes from the 1975 World Series, in which NBC captured Carlton Fisk, jumping up and down, waving his arms, trying to coax his hit to stay ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jun 30, 2013

Showing the value of being filled with the Holy Spirit, for power,service and a victorious life.

Being Filled With the Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:9/11-3:4/9 I am sure that everyone knows who Bert and Ernie, the Cookie Monster and Big Bird are? They were among the Muppet stars on Sesame Street. Following one of the shoots, a man climbed out of the Big Bird suit and a little kid said, “Mon, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Called To Be Super-Heroes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015

In the spiritual realm, we are called to be God’s super heroes. We can only be super heroes on earth, because — when we are in heaven — we will not need these unique skills.

Called to Be Super-Heroes (I Timothy 6:11-17, 20-21) 1. [This is a combination Norwegian and Chinese joke] A young man walks through New York Chinatown and notices a shop with the name Hans Olaffsen's Laundry. He thought it seemed out of place but curiosity got the best of him and he walked into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only The Good Die Young?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2015

Why do the good die young and the wicked live to an old age? Do the good always die because of sin or could there be a blessing in an early death??

If only the good die young then I will be here a very long time because there is no good in me except for what God has done for me and the Holy Spirit who lives in me. Other than that I’ve got nothing. We struggle with death and come to some peace with it when people die in their 80s, 90s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

When The People Have A Mind To Work

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK

Nehemiah 4:1-23 WHEN THE PEOPLE HAVE A MIND TO WORK: - Nehemiah 4:6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Positive Christian Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

When Christians are guided by their Christian Faith in our topsy-turvy world, their positive influence makes a difference in the lives of others as well as themselves.

At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael Jordan. The coach’s influence as second father, mentor, and Christian role model was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

The Do Nots Of Christian Living

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

We dear ones are called to Holiness not just good enough to get by. That’s a pretty high standard for any of us and God knows that so He gave us some help and identified behaviours and actions that we need to purge from our character.

The Do Nots of Christian living Leviticus 19:1-2 Leviticus Chapters 15 through 18 Matthew 22:34-40 Many people see religion as a waste of time. I would be one to agree with them. However FAITH is another matter. Religion is made by man but FAITH is what God is calling us to. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:33-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Foolishness Of Preaching

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

Some things are hard to hear within the volume of God’s word. Some things are hard to understand and comprehend. Something may even sound foolish to folks but I assure that is not the case.

The Foolishness of Preaching 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Message: The idea of preaching as a method to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ is viewed by many in our day and time as foolishness. Strangely this was the very same attitude of the people who heard St. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 17, 2019

Are we ashamed of the Gospel … ashamed to be known as a Christian? What might trigger that kind of embarrassment/shame?

I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Romans 1:16-17 Introduction Steven Kryger writes about his experience visiting Christians in Iraq. He writes, “In the heartland of violent anti-Christian extremism, I was confronted with how openly and unashamedly Christians are displaying their allegiance to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: Positive Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, a positive Christian influence openly and unashamedly preserves Christian ideals by reflecting the character of Christ to draw folks to Him who is the Light of the World.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON II: POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: A Positive Christian Influence Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians accept their role as "the salt of the earth" by influencing and challenging folks to want to be like them and thereby come to know Him whom to experience real joy, peace and happiness.

POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

25 - On Foods And Days Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 5, 2021

This is the 25th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans and talks about what our perspective on foods and days, and how we should relate with those who have preference to certain foods and days.

Romans 14:1-4 Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 16, 2021

May God help us to see the darkness of lust for the deadly sin it is, and to reclaim our innocence as the children of light, in all goodness, righteousness and truth.

Ephesians 5:1-12 A national conference of church youth leaders was held at a hotel in the Midwest several years ago. At first the hotel manager was impressed by the friendly Christian witness of his guests, and he interacted very openly with the conference organizers as they shared their faith ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

It's Not All Sunshine And Rainbows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand the cost of following Christ, the importance of prioritizing God's concerns over human ones, and the assurance of Christ's promises.

Good morning, family! Today we're diving into some of the meatier stuff in the Gospel of Matthew. We'll be looking at a passage that is as challenging as it is comforting, as it speaks to the cost of following Christ, Peter's unwillingness to suffer, and the trust we can have in Christ's promises. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Topics: Tough Choices

Holiness (Leviticus 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 17, 2024

Is holiness just an old covenant requirement or are Christians also to be holy? Let's look at Leviticus 19.

Was Israel to live holy lives? Did holiness include how they treated parents, Sabbath, idolatry, peace offerings, the poor, telling the truth, immigrants, stock breeding, clothing quality, sex, harvesting fruit, pagan practices, the elderly, foreigners, and honesty in business? How holy are our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible