Sermons on Stumbling Blocks:

Jonah

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 5, 2003

Summary: "It’s easier for God to get 120,000 pagans to do His will than one believer". A sermon preached at Winchester Cathedral.

Jonah. Jonah 3:10- 4:25. Winchester Cathedral 6/9/3 3.30pm Everyone loves a story with a twist. An unexpected ending. A sting in the tale - that’s what Jonah is - the story is surprising to us- but even more so to it’s original audience: Jews. Because of who the heroes and ‘bad guys’ are in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembrance Sunday 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 11, 2006

Let us not forgot the price of freedom

Remembrance Day – Memories War often brings out the good in people, in a way that we could never imagine. One such man was Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) Maximilian Kolbe was a Roman Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz for his faith. In the camp, he would share ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Anglican

Series: Things That Happen At Night Lesson 2: A Voice In The Night Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

When you are faithful to your work, God calls you in the night, With a special message, To give you meaning and direction.

When you are faithful to your work, God calls you in the night, With a special message, To give you meaning and direction. A. WHEN YOU ARE FAITHFUL TO YOUR WORK 1.What was Samuel’s work? A minister in the Tabernacle. “Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"My Ears Are Tuned Differently To Yours”

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2009

Why if the harvest is ripe are there so few harvesters

“My ears are tuned differently to yours” I would like to look at one part of one verse this morning “The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Luke 10:2) Jesus gave the Church only one Commission – and that was not to put “bums on pews” It was to make disciples Jesus in Matt 28:18-20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Ideal Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 11, 2009

Win ’em, wet ’em, & wean ’em. That last step is the big one of discipleship - "Teaching them to observe all things..." Often forsaken, but so important! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Ideal Discipleship I Thessalonians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealDiscipleship.html Chapter 2 had a nursing mother, and a teaching father doing spiritual parenting of these new believers. It leads perfectly into this chapter about grounding new believers. v. 2 “to establish you” v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Hear God? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2009

The leaders of the Jews failed to recognize the Christ because of three obstacles to their hearing: Presumptions, Prejudice, and Pride.

Hearing God John 7:40-52 (NKJV) * (Funny hearing illustration) * How do you listen to God? How would you have listened to Jesus when He taught? Vs.40Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, "Truly this is the Prophet." 41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Why Remember

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

We sometimes get bored with the story of salvation, here's why we must remember

I don’t remember the war, because I have not been put in the position of being in a war zone. But in these days I have been confronted with the horrors and heights of war in new ways. I have seen on TV this week the horror of the trenches, when wave after wave of young men were cut down by ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

October – My Month Of Unstoppable Blessings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

God releases unstoppable blessings upon those who honour His presence and walk in obedience to His Word.

OCTOBER – MY MONTH OF UNSTOPPABLE BLESSINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:10-12 Key Verse: “And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is Value In The Rubbish

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 14, 2025

Nehemiah 4:2 Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?

Look at somebody and say, Neighbor, you may have thrown it away, but God still sees value in it. Say it again with some power: There is values even in the rubbish. This morning, I want to preach to those who may feel discarded, overlooked, misjudged, misunderstood, underestimated, or thrown ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers To Knowing God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

Knowing God deeply requires intentionality and the removal of every barrier that hinders our relationship with Him. Ignorance, sin, worldly distractions, unforgiveness, and fear are common barriers, but by God’s grace, we can overcome them and press into a deeper knowledge of God.

Title: BARRIERS TO KNOWING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 4:6 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23 INTRODUCTION: Many people desire to know God but often face barriers that hinder them from deepening their relationship with Him. These barriers can ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 59:1-2, Romans 1:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Engaging The Angels Of Miracles

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 21, 2025

Engaging the angels of miracles releases supernatural intervention, protection, and breakthroughs for believers who walk in obedience and faith.

ENGAGING THE ANGELS OF MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 1:14 Key Verse: “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” – Hebrews 1:14 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:20-21; Acts 12:5-10; Genesis 18:1-14; Daniel 6:22; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reflecting Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

Embody and reflect Christ's Divine Light, guiding others towards His love and grace amidst life's darkness. Key

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family, bound together by the unbreakable bonds of faith, hope, and love. Today, we set our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18, Luke 11:33-36

Topics: Light, Jesus

Relationships Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

In this message, we discover how to love the right way.

*STORY OF ME LOSING MY SHORTS IN JR HIGH DURING THE GAME* Have you ever had some embarrassing moment? We’re going to take a few minutes and let you write down your most embarrassing moment. Don’t put your name on it, but just write it down and put it in this box. There are few events more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New You Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 15, 2006

You have put off the old life and now you are living a transformed new existence.

The New You Ephesians 4:17-24 August 20, 2006 Ephesians 4:17 (HCSB) Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thoughts. Removing the Confusion  Walking differently • Because of your increasing maturity in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational