Sermons on Surgery:

The Lord Was There

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 16, 2021

Knowing that the Lord is there when you need him

Intro: If you have your bibles, I want you to look in the depths of the Old Testament, to be precise in the book of Ezekiel. Many of you have been the topics of conversations a number of you have been the main topic of some very serious discussions. There have been some people discussing you. And ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 35:10

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Kindness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 5, 2016

This is the fifth sermon in this series on the fruit of the Spirit. It deals with Kindness. 1. Be SENSITIVE 2. Be SUPPORTIVE 3. Be SYMPATHETIC 4. Be STRAIGHTFORWARD 5. Be SPONTANEOUS

Fruit of The Spirit – Kindness Showing Kindness We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Well, Slap My Face And Call Me--- His. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2014

An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth seemed rather fair but Jesus had a better, more difficult way to settle things.

As some of you remembered back in May, four weeks before my very first cruise, I fell at the local Y injuring my shoulder. What followed was accident reports being filed, doctor visits, ex-rays, MRIs, and the diagnosis of shoulder surgery. Looking on the internet I was discovering the cost was to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Foursquare

Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Heaven Say About You?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 25, 2021

Each day we are creating our heavenly reputations. This message looks at the heavenly reputations of Enoch, Moses and David. It then looks at some of the heavenly reputations available to us today.

We’re going to begin in Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 1. “A good name- a name that is held in high regard – is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Notice the verse says a good name is chosen. How is it chosen? A good name is chosen by what you do, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 10:35-36, Colossians 3:1-3, Philippians 2:14-16, Romans 8:35-37, John 14:12, Psalm 103:7, 1 Kings 15:5, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Psalm 119:99, Psalm 119:97, Numbers 12:7-8, Numbers 12:3, Deuteronomy 34:10, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 20: The Ethical Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 27, 2018

How to preach a sermon on ethics

Lesson Goal I hope to encourage the teaching of Christian ethics. Lesson Intro We can't read the Bible without confronting ethics. From the Ten Commandments to Paul's instruction in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 we run across ethics. Like it or not, ethics is a subject confronting Christians on a daily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Saves Jonah, Nineveh, And Us.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 29, 2020

The story of Jonah tells the story of God rescuing Jonah, not FROM a whale, but BY a whale. It tells of God reaching out to one of the cruellest people in history, the Assyrians. And it prefigures the story of God reaching out to us, through Christ.

GOD SAVES JONAH, NINEVEH, AND US We’re in a series ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ Today, we’re looking at the story of Jonah. I’m going to assume most of us are fairly familiar with the story of Jonah and not spend time revisiting it. I’m going to look at the story under three headings: the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel: The Greatest Christmas Gift We Never Asked For

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 21, 2023

Ahaz and the people of Judah had rejected the LORD - yet He kept reaching out - and gave them a beautiful promise - Immanuel!

12.24.23 Isaiah 7:10–14 10 The LORD spoke to Ahaz again. He said, 11 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God. Ask for it either in the depths below or in the heights above.” 12 But Ahaz responded, “I will not ask. I will not test the LORD.” 13 So Isaiah said: Listen now, you house of David. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Is The Key

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2002

The two greatest commandments and their consequences

Gunthorpe 20-10-02 Langham & F/D 27-10-02 Mt. 22:34- 46: “The Greatest Commandment” Story: Dr. Robert Seizer, in his book Mortal Lessons: Notes in the Art of Surgery tells this story. He has just removed a tumour from a young woman’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Anglican

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Proper Thinking Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 9 in a series on Philippians focusing on the mind of a Christian

The Joy of Proper Thinking Philippians 4:1-9 I. Introduction A. A Bright Future 1. In 1999 and 2000 Rick Ankeil was a sure fire star. a) He pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals. b) Some called him the next Sandy Kuafax. c) He seemed to be a natural. 2. A New Season a) The 2001 became a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essentials Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

work of Holy Spirit in the life of every believer

Intro: being raised in Pentecostal churches there was one verse that seemingly was used at every camp, convention or special revival services. Zechariah 4:6-not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord. It was the prophesy of Zechariah unto Israel that God’s Spirit would give them ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ordering Your Private World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

A message for those who look like they have it all together yet on the inside they are falling apart.

Introduction Illustration The popular TV series, “Extreme Makeover” and another called “Swan” that characterizes man’s pre-occupation with outward appearance. The “Cinderella-type” stories feature startling physical makeovers courtesy of liposuction, implants and cosmetic surgery. The skill of man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Practicing The Power Of Love

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

This sermon deals with the true meaning of love that Apostle Paul wrote us.

When a man loves God, he finds a motive for loving his neighbor and unless he loves God, there will be no motive for loving his neighbor. In the world of the 20th century, loves seems to be so far: Crime rates is increasing, there are more violence on the streets. People are more lovers of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Can Take It; You Can Make It

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Nov 15, 2004

THIS SERMON HELP BELIEVERS TO REALIZE THAT REGARDLESS OF WHATEVER WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH, WITH THE HELP OF JESUS WE CAN MAKE IT.

IF YOU CAN TAKE IT YOU CAN MAKE IT REV.2:10 IN THIS SINFUL WORLD THAT WE ARE LIVING IN, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE HARD TIMES. WE ARE GOING TO BE TRIED. [TESTED] BUT IF YOU CAN TAKE IT , YOU CAN MAKE IT. A SEA GOING VESSEL MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE WHAT THE STORMY SEAS BRINGS. SOMETIMES THERE ARE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist