Sermons on The Lonely:

When God Whispers.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2021

No one is immune from loneliness. Even godly men and women sometimes experience loneliness in their pilgrimage through this world. This message helped many in our church body.

When God Whispers. 1 Kings 19:1-4NKJV Introduction: A fifty-five-year-old woman threw herself from her fourteenth-floor apartment to the ground below. Minutes before her death, she saw a workman washing the windows of a nearby building. She greeted him and smiled, and he smiled and said hello to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lazarus And The Rich Man

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

This first person sermon emphasizes the folly of the rich man and the importance of believing the Scriptures.

THE PARABLE OF LAZARUS AND THE RICH MAN (a First person sermon) Warsaw Christian Church Richard Bowman, Pastor My name is Lazarus. Some think I am not real, merely a character in one of Jesus’ parables. Others say I lived, that when Jesus told a parable, he did not use real names. Since he used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2003

Who are the Elis and Philips in our lives? Do we realise that God calls us often through the least likely of people and circumstances?

Sermon for 2 Epiphany, Yr B 19/01/2003 Based on I Sam 3:1-10 & Jn 1:43-51 “Who is Calling?” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson This Sunday I want to begin by complimenting the international ecumenical committee for their wisdom and inspiration in selecting the biblical passages that they did—since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 13, 2002

In our reading today, Jesus said there were only two rules in life. 1. To love God 2. To love our neighbour

Field Dalling Family Service 03-02-02 Good Samaritan - Luke 10: 25-37 Introduction: We all live with RULES don’t we? Question: How many of you drove to church by car today? Question: On what side of the road did your Mum or Dad drive? The reason they drive on the left hand side is because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Togetherness

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

This sermon shows the great power that people have when they work together and especially Christian people. Considering the events of Sept. 11 2001 "Togetherness" is a necessity.

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Title: “The Power of Togetherness” Introduction: God’s blessings was “Withdrawn” because the people were working to bypass God. Our nation has been blessed beyond any other nation on the face of this earth. We have been the nation to be desired to be a part of because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let The Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2004

Ten Ways to allow the Holy Spirit to make your appeals more effective.

Let the Holy Spirit Make Your Appeals More Effective (Luke 12:12-16) Illustration: George Herbert was a gifted 17th-century English poet. At one point in his life he wasn’t sure he wanted to do what God wanted him to do. Being the pastor of a church didn’t appeal to him, even though he sensed that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearts To Share, And A Desire To Bear

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

The secret to be fully blessed is this, Give to others what Jesus has given you.

Hearts to Share, and a Desire to Bear Luke 6:38 Jesus was surrounded by crowds who were eager to touch Him. The people who followed Jesus were, for the most part, poor people who lived from hand to mouth, a day at a time. He was celebrated, and His touch brought healing. But when Jesus began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:8-38

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does God See In You?

Contributed by Zera Young on Jul 24, 2008

This is a soul searching message as we live for God. Since God knows our heart and our thoughts we need to examine ourselves and see just where we stand with our Lord Jesus Christ. Check it out and see what you think.

Our Lord journeyed through Galilee "teaching in their synagogues and preaching the Gospel of the kingdom" (Matt. 4:23). The "Gospel of the kingdom" is the most important subject in the New Testament (cf Matt. 3:2). The Gospel and deeds of Jesus Christ were understood as messianic, especially when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

The Character Of Joy Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is a 2nd sermon on the fruits of the Spirit, or Character of a Christian: Joy!

A. Who here this morning has had one tough week? Tired? Who got angry? Who felt they were lied about? Attacked? Discouraged? Who here was depressed this week? Sad? Lonely? Sick? Sick and tired? Sick and tired of being sick and tired?(Looks like we are in good company) And yet the Chracter of a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Pathway Of Destiny

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

Great destinies emerge from unfamiliar places plied by very few people. If you want to achieve greatness you must be prepared to walk through strange places and do the unusual.

PATHWAY OF DESTINY Gen 12:1-4 Josh 3:1-4 Greatness is something that we were all created to be. As soon as you became born again, you received the audacity to achieve greatness in life. All you need to do is to hold on to God, follow your dreams and decide not to accept the status quo. You must ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013

God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Extra Mile Pt 1 The Pleasure Is Worth The Pain Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jan 3, 2010

The Extra Mile The Pleasure is worth the Pain Your can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

“The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) This week a Government web site began with this statement: “The 2009 Queen’s Birthday Honors List has been published. Most of the awards are for those who have gone the extra mile to make a difference to the lives of people around them.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

As Israel’s end drew near the Prophet Amos admonishes his nation to make preparation to meet their God. Each of us, like Israel, are facing the end of life at any moment, and we too need to be prepared. The Lord uses different circumstances in our lives t

TEXT: AMOS 4:12 TITLE: PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD [SOME WAYS THE LORD USES TO PREPARE MEN TO MEET HIM!] AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________ The Prophet Amos had called his Apostate Nation to Repent and Return to the Lord or face the Sure and Severe ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Pressure At Gethsemane Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane on Maundy Thursday

THE PRESSURE AT GETHSEMANE Luke 22:39-46 O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my mouth and in the thoughts we form. Speak, O Lord, for your servants listen. Amen. At the gate at the entrance of Jerusalem you can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Episcopal