Sermons on Suffer:

Deviled Ham

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 30, 2023

Almost as soon as those devils entered those pigs, the whole herd of deviled ham ran down into the sea and drowned themselves.

Have you ever been in the presence of real evil? Now, I’m not talking about someone who cut you off in traffic or someone else who may have cheated you in some way. I’m not talking about that person on your friends list who’s a raging liberal (or ultra conservative, as the case may be) who’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live Like Elijah In The Secret Place With The Power Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2023

The Day of Pentecost - The Secret Place - Intimacy - Rebuilding Altars - Issues of the Heart - The Fire of God

PART 2 Why did Elijah move in miraculous power yet suddenly be filled with fear? It is because He did not have the Holy Spirit living within Him as those who are Born-Again. The difference between the Old and New Testament ministries of the Holy Spirit is that, before the Day of Pentecost, His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:18-19, 1 Kings 18:38-40, 2 Kings 1:9-12, Ephesians 6:11-18, Acts 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 31, 2023

A look at John's letters to the churches in Revelation and what we can learn from them.

Mail Call: Philadelphia Revelation 3:7-13 March 25, 2012 I want to begin with a 2 question quiz! You can write your answers in your bulletin. You can’t look behind you or at your neighbor’s paper. Ready? “How many doors are in the sanctuary?” How many ways in / out Question #2 - “How many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 1, 2023

A sermon for adults on Palm Sunday

Mark 15:15-37 4/2/23 As a little kid there was a game show that would come on and my mama would sometimes let us watch it. It was hosted by a fellow named Monty Hall. The show was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. From what I’m hearing there’s NEW Let’s Make a Deal with Wayne ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-37

Denomination: Baptist

Drawn Out To Be Drawn In Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Moses went from being a cry baby (that’s what he was doing when he was “discovered”) to being God’s premier prophet and leader of the Israelites. For the next twelve weeks, we’ll study the life of Moses to see how he (and we) are “made for more.”

Every nation has its heroes. George Washington, for example, is a name that every American child knows, and why not? He was a formidable general and our nation’s first president. Is your name one that every school child will one day know as well? There’s George Washington and then there’s (call out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Yourself & God In The Burning Light Of Divine Pronouncement Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth...

Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth. As we continue the sermon series “Moses: Made for More” we’ll see how the burning bush incident sheds light on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Lutheran

When We Are At The Point Of Death – The Christian Perspective Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 3, 2023

While the Rapture is delayed everyone must reach the gates of death. What are those last days, hours, minutes like? We look at that, and questions around death. For Christians, the Lord Jesus provides the road through death into His presence FOREVER MORE.

WHEN WE ARE AT THE POINT OF DEATH – THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE [1]. THE INTRODUCTION – THOUGHTS NEARING DEATH I would estimate very few want to face death, but for the committed Christians, they are prepared and happy to, because they know the truth of the verses - {{2Corinthians 5:7-8 “for we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7-8, 1 Timothy 6:6-7, Psalm 49:16-17, Ecclesiastes 12:6-8, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Acts 17:30-31, John 19:29-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How A Roman Centurion Became A Believer

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 10, 2023

The Roman centurion had a front row seat in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus and all that he saw and heard led him to concluded that "Truly this man was the son of God." In this sermon, we consider what led him to that conclusion and how it can lead us to the same conclusion.

A. Once there was a Sunday school teacher who had given her class an assignment to read Isaiah chapter 9. 1. The next Sunday, she asked the class how many had remembered to read the chapter and every hand went up. 2. “Wonderful!,” she said, “And I’ve got a piece of candy for everyone who can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Artificial People Living Artificial Lives - Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2023

Do people live artificial lives because they are artificial, OR they are artificial because they live artificial lives? Olives will never be produced from a fig tree. The world is full of artificial people. What about Christians – are you living an artificial life that does not please God?

ARTIFICIAL PEOPLE LIVING ARTIFICIAL LIVES - MESSAGE [A]. EXPOSING ARTIFICIALITY I have just seen one of these documentaries set in a very exclusive English Hotel rated with 5 stars. It is popular with some of royalty and film stars and other high profile people. It is very expensive with ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-13, Genesis 1:11-12, Genesis 1:25, James 4:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Isaiah 5:20-21, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 7:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

Introduction I. God is Love II. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Father

NOTE: This Class contains material from the books, “The Physiology of Faith – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made To Live and Prosper In Health,” and "Living Forgiven – Building Upon the Foundation of All Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Healing" Copyright 2015 Dr. Craig A. Nelson ...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, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Weak But I'm Anointed Part 2 The Process Of The Anointing.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 17, 2023

You may be weak right now, you may be going through some stuff right now, it may seem like everything in your life may be upside down right now but let me encourage you and let you know that there is another anointing coming.

I’m Weak but I’m Anointed By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - 2 Samuel 3:39 says, “And I am this day weak, though anointed king…”. PRAYER: - OPENING: - Icy-Hot, Large-Shrimp, Bitter-Sweet, Same-Difference, and Orderly-Confusion. These are common oxymorons. An oxymoron is a figure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:39, Titus 3:5, Genesis 1:14-19, John 15:16, Jeremiah 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Saul The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2023

God is in control of our lives, and we need to follow where he leads us.

SAUL THE APOSTLE PAUL Text: Acts 9:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Years ago, when I was a young Christian, my chief form of fellowship was Christian coffee houses. This is much different from what Christian coffee houses look like today. There would be refreshments, but the main goal of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Lgbtq

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 28, 2023

I was inspired to write this sermon by Genesis 1:24-28 and by Reverend Calvin Robinson’s rebuttal in debate at Oxford Union February 15, 2023. He spoke of LGBTQ and its conflict with Christianity in a powerful loving way. I will quote him in this work.

LGBTQ: Lov is Love In Genesis 1:24-28, we read that “God said, ‘Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind.’ And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, the cattle of every kind, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 7:1, John 20:2, Romans 12:10, 2 Peter 1:5-7, Romans 12:13, Genesis 1:24-28  (view more)  (view less)

We Can Be Thankful (2024)

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2024

It is God's will that His people be a thankful people. God will give us the ability to rejoice always and be thankful in all circumstances, but we have to do our part by focusing on our blessings.

A. Last Thursday was Thanksgiving and I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. 1. Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and it is arguably the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to be thankful. 3. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolish Wisdom-3(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 3, 2024

3 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:20-21(1:18--2:5) Attention: The spanish conquistador, Hernán(do) Cortés, took on a mission to explore & secure the interior of Mexico for spanish colonization. In or around 1519 AD, Cortés landed on what is now known as Yucatan, Mexico. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist