Sermons on The Problem:

Matthew 13:20-21 – Part 5 – Swimming At The Shallow End Of The Pool? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

No matter how hardhitting and inspiring and deep the message is on Sunday, many stay at the shallow end and won’t continue with the faith that they profess.

Matthew 13:20-21 – Part 5 – SWIMMING AT THE SHALLOW END OF THE POOL? He stays at the shallow end of the pool for a long time, refusing invitations to come out into the deeper water, even with his dad. But after a long time considering it, my grandson Zion Brave Bennett thrusts himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Famine

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 19, 2011

There are tools that Satan likes to use.

The man who called the wreaker service to come pick-up his pick-up truck, when the wreaker driver got there, he asked him what was wrong with truck, “Nothing,” replied the man. “It was cheaper to call you than to fill up!” Besieged Samaria-That’s what Satan wants to do to the Christian. He wants ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Grief

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

Are you grieving over the loss of a relationship, career, or a loved one? Read this sermon to know as to how we can deal with grief in our lives. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Dealing with Grief Every one of us has to deal with grief at some point in time or the other. We grieve over the loss of relationships, careers, youth, innocence, loved ones, and many other things. This world is full of turmoil and grief. Jesus Himself said in John 16:33 that “in this world you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 1, 2019

Let go to go

The Ascension marks the beginning of a new phase in Christ’s relationship to humanity, kind of a "spiritual presence of the absence“ for baptized believers. After all, “Christianity was founded upon the loss of a body,” writes the Jesuit historian Michel de Certeau, what he calls “an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Now I Can See

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Mar 18, 2023

Have you ever been in darkness for a moment where you could not see anything or anyone around you due to the intensity of the darkness? How did you feel when the lights were back? The joy of being able to see again is always desirable.

Nature of Blindness I will be speaking on two main kinds of blindness. Spiritual blindness and Physical Blindness. Physical Blindness – John 9: 1-14 In this passage, we encounter a man born blind from birth. While blindness can be caused by various eye problems, some are also born blind from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Snake

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2002

This is a sermon for Family Night of Vacation Bible School. The theme of Vacation Bible School is "Amazon Outfitters". This is an evangelistic message.

Wednesday Evening June 19, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2002 SNAKE! Genesis 3:1-13 Introduction: 1. Who in here likes snakes? Not me. I am afraid of all snakes. We have been studying “Amazon Outfitters” this week and in the Amazon there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Consequences Of Short Fuses

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Oct 17, 2002

Ever stuck your foot in your mouth?

How many of us have said things or done things in a moment of rage that we have regretted later? I know I have. How many times have we stuck our foot in our mouth just because we were irritated at something or someone? Isn’t it amazing our quickly our attitudes can change when someone upsets us or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:7, Proverbs 14:29

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- Your Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2021

This is the 43rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 9th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#43] FREEDOM LETTER- YOUR SPIRITUAL IDENTITY Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: We have been studying our freedom in Christ. In our text, we read about Abraham’s 2 sons- Ishmael and Isaac. Although Abraham and Sarah had been promised that they would have a son, Sarah got tired of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Making Marriage Work (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon completes the principles of marriage found in the book of Ruth. This is principles 5 through 8.

February 29, 2004 Ruth 3:1 – 4:22 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other. The groom decided to ask his father for advice. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfecting Processes

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 8, 2001

God knows why people do what they do and how to change them.

Gods Perfecting Process or How to Profit from Your Problems James 1:1-8 Murphy’s laws: * “Nothing is as easy as it looks; everything takes longer than you think; if anything can go wrong it will.” * “A day without a crisis is a total loss.” * “The chance of the bread falling with the peanut ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Still Relevant?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2005

God’s churches are the only real relevant source of help for a broken society.

God’s Glorious Church Are We Still Relevant? Matthew 6:10 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 13, 2005 Introduction Do you remember the story of Humpty Dumpty and how it goes? Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 Week sermon sermon series on the attitude we are to possess as children of God.

BE-Attitudes Blessed are the Pure in Heart Sunday AM Trans: We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. Each of these attitudes determines our altitude. They testify to our disposition and determination in life. Jesus offered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Or Complaining

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 15, 2007

Thanksgiving or complaining -- these words express two contrasting attitudes found in God’s children in regard to His dealings with them.

THE SIN OF COMPLAINING - THE OPPOSITE OF THANKSGIVING Lamentations 3:39 Thanksgiving or complaining -- these words express two contrasting attitudes found in God’s children in regard to His dealings with them. The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the soul that complains ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:39, Lamentations 3:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Gluttony

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Gluttony is more that just eating more than your fill. The true face of the sin of gluttony is that we can desire something more than we desire God.

An unknown predator has entered our lives; one that starts as soon as we are born. Most of us would never recognize it if we saw it because “it” is the norm of the society we live in. We sometimes feel that it is almost a right because we live in such a land of abundance. America has so many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Know that lust is sin and that hope is available

WARNING! – VOLATILE MATERIAL “We need to talk.” Some of the most famous words in history and yet we hope we never have to hear them. I have heard them a few times in my life and even a few times here. Most of the time, it isn’t even a problem, just something to think about. However today, I would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ