Sermons on Tears Are Collected:

Even When Our Hair Goes Gray (Or Away)…

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 12, 2006

Even When Our Hair Goes Gray (Or Away)… 1) Believers have refuge 2) Believers have purpose

What do Ralph Klein (premier of Alberta), Andre Agassi (pro tennis player), and Cassie Campbell (Canadian gold medalist in hockey) have in common? They are famous people who recently retired. What do you suppose their retirement speech or “swan song” was about? Not surprisingly each spoke about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Quick Bring Me Another Jug!

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 24, 2004

There’s a few points I would like us to see, to help us understand that our God is a God of Abundance. Showing the significance of oil I draw some points to help us understand how God showers blessings onto His children.

Title: Quick Bring Me Another Jug! Text: II Kings 4:1-7 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: The story is told of two old friends bumping into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion Behind Good Friday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 9, 2004

Good Friday Sermon - looks at Christs Passion - descriptive went well in Easter service.

It is finished. the passion behind Good Friday The rooster had crowed three times. The guilt of Peter and the scattered disciples including the treacherous Judas left a void. In this void - Jesus had stood alone before his accusers. Alone to face their sneering lies and brutal blows. Cruel ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wellsprings Of Joy

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 27, 2006

Deals with the differences between joy and happiness and lists the ingredients that go to make up the former.

The Wellsprings of Joy Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! John Pierpont died a failure,or so some say. In 1866, ar the age of 81, he came to the end of his days as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., with a long string of personal defeats. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Must We Suffer?

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003

Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Hazards Of Holding On To Sin"

Contributed by Linda Hull on May 30, 2004

Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives.

Word Count: 1424 THE HAZARDS OF HOLDING ON TO SIN Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives. Text: Romans 1:18-32 Opening: Every person in this room has a story to tell about how sin has affected their life or the life of someone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

"The Disciple's Honor: Rewards Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

What awaits the faithful disciple when they meet the Lord in eternity?

There is an old saying, "Just one life, will soon be passed; and only what’s done for Christ will last." This is our emphasis today, as we think together about the inevitability of life coming to an end. One day, every Christian here will find their life has come to an end. Also one day, every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of David: Dead Dog Syndrome Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2004

A look at criticims and defending against it God’s way. A recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028

THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14 PSALM 3:1-8 2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-21 [recrafted sermon from Jeff Strite Sermon Central.com contributor ID= 4028] INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to participate with me and actually answer the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Cure For Stress Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 14, 2007

How do you handle the daily stresses of life? Here David has a cure for Us- When Stress comes,We need to find rest in God.

God’s cure for Stress Psalm 46 Introduction: Opening Ill.- A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches. He was told to stop smoking, which he did. The headaches persisted, he was told to stop using Alcohol. He did, but the headaches continued. The doctor told him to lose weight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Witness, You've Got A Mansion, Be Ready To Go!

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on May 1, 2008

AN ASCENSION DAY SERMON

ASCENSION DAY MESSAGE (Thursday- 1st May, 2008) At THE HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (Mossford Green, Barkingside- London, United Kingdom) By REV EGERTON GBONDA (Anglican Diocese of Bo- Sierra Leone, Church of the Province of West Africa) THEME: Be a Witness, You’ve Got a Mansion, Be Ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Does It Profit?

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011

EOLS: How we think about material possessions is indicative and predictive of our spiritual health and destiny.

Mat 16:24-26 (24) Then Jesus told his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (25) For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (26) For what will it profit a man if he gains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

"Trust"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 18, 2012

A sermon about trusting in God.

Psalm 62 “Trust” There’s a story about a guy named Speedy Morris. Speedy was a basketball coach for LaSalle University. He was shaving one day when his wife called out to tell him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. Speedy Morris was so excited by the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 62:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting On The Lord Part 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

Learning to wait on the Lord.

Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 31 Switch On" Say this with me, I Am what He says I am. I will be what He says I will be I can do what He says I can do You have been purified, sanctified, and renewed by His love for you and if you still want to live in the past, you will live in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go To The Other Side

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 3, 2007

With Jesus command, His disciples started out to do just as He told them. However, on the way, something happened. There arose a great tempest or storm, and the boat they were in was covered with waves. They were afraid and lost sight of what the master t

Matthew 8:18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. 19. Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.’’ 20. And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring Our Fathers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist