Sermons on Thanks Living:

Spiritual Healing – Preparing Oneself For Heaven

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2021

Spiritual Healing is the preparation of one's soul to enter the gates of Heaven. Are you ready? The healing stories in Mark's Gospel are metaphors for our preparation.

Spiritual Healing – Preparing oneself for Heaven Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Healing Story #1] 21 When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. 22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

"What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted?”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 7, 2021

“God is closest to those with broken hearts”

From the Scripture in your hearing and by help of the Holy Spirit, I would like to ask the question, “WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEART?” Back in February 1966 in the Hitsville USA, Studio A, a young man recorded a song newly written by Motown’s songwriting team of William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith And Pray

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 27, 2021

Summary: The Lord strengthens us through His Word, and it works great when we receive it in Spirit and truth.

Have faith and pray! My Christian brother, and sisters, you know that "Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ" (Romans 10:17, GNT). We get strength from the Lord when we read His Word and receive it in Spirit and truth. Whatever we need, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Other

Stephen, First Martyr Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." What is known about him is what is truly important. He was faithful, even when faced with certain death.

Stephen, First Martyr Who was Stephen in the Bible? Acts 6:5 introduces a faithful man of God named Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." Nothing is known about the personal life of Stephen—his parents, his siblings, or whether he had a wife or children; however, what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

"Good news" is not a naturally-occurring phenomenon in our fallen world, and our flesh is given to mistrust or take it seriously--especially news "too good to be true." The regular reaction to the Gospel is no different.

I. Intro: “The Good News Paper Gets Bad News” - St. Petersburg Times, Apr 5, 1972? The Good News Paper is going out of business after 16 months of fighting ‘doom and gloom’ because the publication cannot pay its bills.? “We have simply run out of time and money,” publisher Bill Bailey said Monday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Terrified Or Trusting? Psalm 112:7

Contributed by John Newbaker on Sep 6, 2021

Who likes to receive good news? We all like receiving good news. When we receive good news we are joyful, happy, excited, but what about when you receive bad news?

Who likes to receive good news? We all like receiving good news. When we receive good news we are joyful, happy, excited, but what about when you receive bad news? Who likes to receive bad news? None of us. When you do how do you respond? Some of the ways we respond when we receive bad news ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Offend My Children, Or Else

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2021

Even as Jesus suffered offense at the hands of others, every Christian shall likewise suffer. How we respond to this offense is important.

Don't Offend MY Children, or Else! Mark 9:38-50 It is a bit odd that this week’s gospel text from the lectionary begins with John’s response to what Jesus had just said. It is poor practice to start in the middle of a paragraph. Before we can analyze this text, we need to ask: “What was John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord I Have A Need

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 2, 2021

The Lord is able to provide in our time of need.

I want to open this sermon by asking a question. Is there anyone in this room who has a need in your life? If so then this sermon is for you. Allow me to ask you one more question. Is there anyone in this room that needs the Lord to move upon your behalf? If so this sermon is for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Open Doors

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2024

God opens and closes doors daily and annually. With the New Year come open doors of opportunity.

Open Doors 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 1. Alexander Graham Bell: “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” We must look for it. We don’t always recognize it. [Far Side Push-Pull 2. As we end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 30, 2024

Praise does not change God; Praise changes you! Praise does not give God a new outlook, but praise changes your perspective on what God is allowing for your life. Praise does not take away your troubles, but praise reminds you that trouble won’t last always.

1 Samuel 30:6-8 (KJV) And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Isaiah To Israel Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 6, 2025

Isaiah gives Judah/Israel a great insight into what irritates God, but he also gives you and I the very same insight: these are the things God detests! Our challenge today will be, "What kind of church do we want to be?"

Isaiah, Part 1 The Revelation of Isaiah to Israel Isaiah 1:1-31 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! This morning, for ~2025, we begin our study of Isaiah -- Much to learn, and to examine, from a man who was faithful to God’s calling -- If there is any encouragement we can grab hold of – it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Christmas Tree

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 8, 2025

This morning, I want to look at God’s tree of provision. Today let’s look at God’s provisional Christmas tree and at the most valuable gift ever allocated to mankind.

This morning, I want to look at God’s tree of provision. Many will gather around the Christmas tree and tear open gifts from their loved ones. Today let’s go back and look at the God’s Christmas tree and look at the most valuable gift ever allocated to mankind: The GIFT OF ETERNAL VALUE- THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Growth In Spiritual Awareness

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 11, 2025

The three healing stories in this passage of Luke is a great metaphor to show us that we must always be looking to increase of spiritual awareness of God and Jesus.

Growth in Spiritual Awareness Luke 8:40-56 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:40 And as Jesus was returning, the people welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. 41 And a man named Jairus came, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began urging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Conquering (Joshua 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2025

Does Israel conquering the land parallel our conquering sin? Let's begin in Joshua 10.

Can God help us overcome huge adversaries? Who has conquered the world? How important is faith in conquering? Let’s look at Joshua 10. What did five kings of the land plot to do against Israel at Gibeon? King Adoni-zedek of Jerusalem eventually heard how Joshua had conquered Ai, utterly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit, as described in the Bible, encompasses a set of virtues that reflect the character of God and are cultivated in believers through the Holy Spirit. These virtues include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Let's look at these virtues in-depth to determine how to cultivate them. Love is a commandment. John15:12 NKJV "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Christians are to love people the way Jesus loves us, not necessarily as they love us. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal