Sermons on Tenderness:

Loving Others Through Hospitality

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006

Using Abraham as an example of demonstrating love to newcomers to the church in practical ways. This sermon prepared us for our Friendship Sunday the following week.

Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second of the Great Commandments, to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Our particular focus was on demonstrating love to those who are not yet Christian or who may be Christian but are unchurched, they are not connected to Christ’s body the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ache To Love

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Imagine with me a world where love and forgiveness triumphed over hurt and rejection.

The Ache To Love: Luke 15:11-32 August 21, SDC Sunday 2005 Intro: What is worth living your life for? I believe that deep within each of us lies a heartache. Down in the deep places, the places we often avoid and try to hide, the places we try to avoid. The places we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away The Old | Put On The New

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 21, 2007

When you are born-again there is a change in you. This change is reflected in the way we live out our lives. What are you portraying - the Old or New you?

Put Away the Old – Put On the New Colossians 3:1-17 If … you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Have Feelings?

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

The God of the Bible is a God of feelings. God is angry at our sins; God is in tears when he gives up an unrepentant sinner to hell.

Does God have Feelings? Hosea, 11:8 06/12/05 2410 words 8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. Last Sabbath, Rev. Billy Barron delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Curse Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 18, 2008

The Bible is very clear concerning our responsibility to forgive and forgive we must.

Psalm 103 A Psalm of David. 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Four Heavenly Voices Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 13, 2005

God speaks four words of comfort, instead of judgment, to his wounded children, and releases them, and us, from those things that hold us captive. And these are voices we all need to hear.

Back in August, many people were glued to their televisions as the tragic events of hurricane Katrina’s onslaught unfolded in New Orleans. With mandatory evacuations ordered, over a million people left the area successfully, traveling to Houston, Dallas, and other cities. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Wedding Service

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006

Basic Wedding 20-25 minutes - Full Service including homily, no unity candle. Just plug in names - plug in your much better homily and you’re good to go. God Bless.

(Note: I have placed an alternative sermon at the end of the wedding service. Hope it helps. May the Lord bless your ministry) Processional Motion to Stand Please, be seated….. Welcome On behalf of B & G I would like to welcome all of you this wedding service One of the most important days of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dancing With The Father

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 23, 2003

A Father’s Day Sermon inspired by the recent song "Dancing with the Father". What it means to really have a Heavenly Father.

I grew up in a non-dancing house. My Dad was a conservative Baptist Pastor in Bakersfield, California and we just didn’t dance. As a matter of fact, though my Dad never preached against dancing I somehow new that dancing was right up there with murder, robbing a bank, and, well, you name it, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Tame The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 28, 2005

7th message on James. The ability to control the tongue is a test of character for all Christians. James concern is to tame the tongue, a small organ that can indicate the temperature of your soul.

Winston Churchill rallied the Free World against the threat of totalitarianism by the power of his speech. During those same days, Adolph Hitler, mesmerized the German nation with his oratorical skill, and led the Axis war machine to enslave much of Europe. Churchill and Hitler demonstrate the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

A Ministry That Shepherds The Soul

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2003

Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. Thus God-called men have a ministry that shepherds the soul. A ministry that shepherds the soul exhibits....

‘A MINISTRY THAT SHEPHERDS THE SOUL’— —1Thessalonians 2:1-12 ‘A faith that soothes the soul’(1:1-10) leads to.... ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’(2:1-12) Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy exhibited a ministry that shepherded the soul of the Thessalonian Christians. God-called men have a ministry that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas #2

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008

THE BIRTH OF JESUS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENING IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND

Philippians 2:5-2:11 CHRISTMAS On that first Christmas the angels announced the birth of a new child. The heavens were opened and all the company of heaven broke into praise. Shepherds went racing to Bethlehem to see what it was all about. And for two thousand years we have been jumping up and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Justice, Mercy, Humility Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 4, 2010

Christianity is fundamentally about a relationship and so not a contract such as I do "x" for God, and God does "y" for me.

Justice, Mercy, Humility: Series: Fundamentals Micah 6:1-8 July 25, 2010 Intro: Fundamentals. A child has to learn balance in order to learn to walk. A business has to have more money coming in than going out. A family has to understand the basic rules of the Monopoly game before they can ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise Are You?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012

Our World has plenty of Knowledge and Education but it doesn't necessarily bring along much wisdom. Some times wisdomk can be learned from from the fairly uneducated. Take children for example:

“HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love For A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 12, 2008

The outline for this message is taken from Hal Seed’s reference to wedding rings in his 3rd sermon for the Fireproof Series. They are 1. round(no end) 2. Equally strong at all points 3. Costly. As God intended our marriages to be.

Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12 A little boy asked his mother, “Marriage makes you have babies, doesn’t it, Mom?” The mother reluctantly answered her son, “Well, not exactly. Just because you are married does not mean that you get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Wesleyan