Sermons on The Unmarried:

3 Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 4, 2020

A woman is caught in adultery. Stones are gathered that she might be killed as punishment. But Jesus has a different perspective

John 8:1-11 (NRSV) Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 John 3:18-20, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

Im Not Yet Ready To Come To Jesus Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

I can plead, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10,), that’s His promise. No matter how bruised, broken, or bloody I may become in this life, I have a Friend who is always standing by, come just as you are!

As soon as the phone rang I knew it was her, and I knew I’d have to make some sort of excuse. “I can’t make it to your party tonight,” I apologized weakly, “I’m just . . . just . . . not up to it.” There was silence on the other end for a few seconds. Then Katie responded, “Melissa, you haven’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Child Until She Died

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2016

To show that GOD honors us with long life here and fullfilling one if we have relationship with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed with long life? Yes. and strong life as well in the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD honors us with long life here and fullfilling one if we have relationship with Him. John 17:3 (Amplified Bible) And this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary's Praise

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 11, 2016

God chose Mary to birth the Savior of the world. This message looks at Mary's song, her Magnficat, and examines her love of scripture, her love for God, and her humble spirit. Mary calls each of us to magnify God at work in and around us.

Luke 1:46-55 Mary’s Praise The Christmas story begins with a young girl named Mary. Today we would call her just a teen, an adolescent. Back then, in ancient Israel, she was of marrying age, blooming into a young woman. Who was this Mary? Why was she full of song? And why has every generation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, Luke 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Harsh Advice On Who To Marry Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 28, 2018

This is a challenging passage. Paul repeatedly emphasizes the vast difference between Christians and non-Christians that makes marriage a non-starter. Why does Paul think that Christians should not marry non-Christians?

OVERKILL? Why does Paul make such a big deal about this? - 2 Corinthians 6:14-18. - Paul here argues that Christians should not marry non-Christians. That strikes many people as overkill. Is it really that big a deal? Is it really worth the repetition that Paul makes here? This is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping God In Proper Perspective Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 4, 2018

Isaiah speaks to us in the exile of our fears, our anxieties, our worries, and he says, God is great--he is bigger than our problems. God is good--he is tuned into my concerns. And I can put all of my hope in the Lord, knowing he will come through.

Keeping God in Proper Perspective Prophets with a Purpose – Week 4 - Isaiah 40:21-31 We are in week 4 of our series, “Prophets with a Purpose.” Today we’re returning to a prophet we looked at in December, because Isaiah had a lot to say about a coming Savior. In fact, during that series, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Wisdom Regarding Parenting" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 13, 2018

What does Proverbs have to say about parenting?

During a visit to the mental institution, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. “Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Singleness And Marriage

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 13, 2018

Based on Tim Kellar's book and "How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk" by John Van Epp, PhD.

Here is a video of it: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Vineyard

Third Person Of The Trinity

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Spirit

THE THIRD PERSON OF THE TRINITY (JOHN 14:16-18) There was once a lady attending one of those cold-dead churches that we all dread. While the preacher was preaching, she stood up and proclaimed, “I found the Holy Spirit! I have found the Holy Spirit!” Immediately, a grumpy old deacon stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Word Of Our God Endures Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2022

God's enduring Word is our comfort. God's enduring Word is his glory. Heaven and earth may pass away but God's word will never pass away.

“THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER” (Outline) December 18, 2022 – Advent 4 – ISAIAH 40:1-8 INTRO: Forever is a long time. Almost beyond our human understanding. God is eternal. Forever. Divine definition: no beginning, no end. We live in a world where everything has a beginning and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Highly Favored Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 3, 2023

There is no description of higher favor given to any man or woman in the history of the Bible than Mary! She alone is described as “highly favored.”

Luke 1:26-35 NKJV “Highly Favored” November 26, 2023 What Is God's Favor? God’s favor, or grace, is God giving us the ability to do something which is humanly impossible for us to do. "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Look At The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

Paul, in I Corinthians 10:23-34, reminds us that if we would eat and drink this Supper to our benefit, we must be looking in four directions. In communion, we must be looking back, looking ahead, looking within and looking around.

Something special is about to happen this morning. Something miraculous. Paul in chapter 10 of this same letter calls it a "participation in the body and blood of Jesus Christ." We know it as communion. As we take a piece of bread and cup of juice, we will be participating in a mystery. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Have Heard It Said – Divorce Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 14, 2023

This message is probably one of the hardest messages I have ever had to both prepare for and preach. I am sure this message will be accepted by some and criticized by others. My goal was to be true to where the Scripture took me and the conclusions of that study

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID – DIVORCE MATTHEW 5:31–32 “IT HAS BEEN SAID, ‘ANYONE WHO DIVORCES HIS WIFE MUST GIVE HER A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE.’ 32BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO DIVORCES HIS WIFE, EXCEPT FOR MARITAL UNFAITHFULNESS, CAUSES HER TO BECOME AN ADULTERESS, AND ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32, Malachi 2:14-16, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15, Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Funeral Sermon For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2023

This dear woman requested that the message of Christ be clearly presented at her funeral.

Among the most difficult messages for a pastor to deliver is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Among the easiest messages for a pastor to prepare is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Messages for the vibrant child of God are easy to prepare because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist