Sermons on Torture:

Shrewd Surrender Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2018

Sometimes God calls us to surrender our rights for the benefit of his kingdom.

Shrewd Surrender (Acts 16:35-40) 1. Three violin manufactures have all done business for years on the same block in the small town of Cremona, Italy. After years of peaceful co-existence, the Amati family decided to put a sign in their shop window saying: “We make the best violins in Italy.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rebel Alliance Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018

Many of us may have to make the ultimate sacrifice, to lay our last full measure of devotion on the altar of Freedom, but that freedom will be precious bought and well won. The outcome is certain. Good will conquer over evil in time, and even beyond time.

CHAPTER 12 1. And a huge sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; 2. and she was pregnant, and cries out in labor pains, even the pains to give birth 3. and another sign appeared in heaven, and look, a red dragon, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-8

Denomination: *other

It Had Been Good For That Man If He Had Not Been Born.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 25, 2018

To discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, and also to show that the statement made about Judas does not have to be made about anyone who embraces Christ with a repentant heart.

Scripture: Matthew 26:24 "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, what he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24

"Jesus Is The Boom"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 21, 2016

Jesus performs a tremendous miracle for a woman. Jesus is amazing Boom, nailed it. Todays text shares how Jesus is amazing or he is the Boom.

Jesus is the BOOM” Luke 13:10-17 There are many signature moves consider the following: • Michael Jordan fist and arm up after a shot nailed it Boom! • Yusane Bolt displays a lightning bolt after running by the competition with a smile Nailed it, BOOM!, • Serena ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Really Counts Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2015

We are told what really counts. Paul closes the letter to the Galatians with his own hand and using large letters. It would be like using bold print in an email. It is his way of saying pay close attention to this section of the letter.

Some things are simply more important than others. When you receive junk mail do you give it the same importance as priority mail? I use a different wake up call system when I have an early morning appointment that is really important. I may set two alarms if I do not want to be late under any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2017

How often should we forgive?

Intro, Purpose, Plan How often should we forgive? How much forgiveness do we need? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. We will look at Matthew 18:21-35 and what Jesus taught about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

"I Don’t Have That Kind Of Time”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2017

Paul is unconcerned about his horrific situation, but his concerned is more about the spreading of the gospel.

In an interview for Clarity magazine, writer Anne Lamott tells of an incident that helped her. One day, Anne visited her friend Pammy who was going through chemotherapy. Anne pointed to the dress she herself was wearing and asked Pammy if it made her look fat. Pammy looked at her and said, "Annie, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Methodist

Revival & Miracles

Contributed by Andrew Heath on Oct 4, 2017

The Miracles of Jesus and the power over Nature, Satan and death it self ,and his kingdom rule

Title Revival and miracles Text Mark 4:35-5:1-22 I never cease to be amazed at how rich the word of God is! the depths of the wisdom, the poetry, the prophetic message for mankind ,the promises of the farther and the gospel of Jesus Christ , The bible is the bestselling book in the world for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-22, Mark 4:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heavenly Signs Of The Times?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

This past 2 years we have been introduced in a new way to signs in the Heavens by several books about the 4 Blood Moons as well as the cycle of Gods festivals and the Shemitah year and Jubilee year.

Message: This past 2 years we have been introduced in a new way to signs in the Heavens by several books about the 4 Blood Moons as well as the cycle of God’s festivals and the Shemitah year and Jubilee year. We have yet to see these things run their course and so we wait and watch before we draw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Consoling Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2016

Relationships are important. Paul send a consoling message to the Corinthians in an effort to mend bruised relationships.

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “A Consoling Word” INTRODUCTION In his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address issues with which the Corinthian church is struggling. Despite their struggles Paul wants the Corinthians and all the Christians, or saints, in Achaia to realize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Overflow Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 8, 2018

Celebrating the birth of Jesus is appropriate and good, but we must not forget the life-altering habits that should follow!

Christmas Overflow (Luke 2:17-20) Unlike some of my previous Luke 2 sermons, this focuses primarily upon verses 17-20. 1. It seemed the whole world was waiting breathlessly for the birth of this baby. This baby is Prince George, firstborn son of Prince Harry and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul's Thorny Trial - Was It Sickness Or?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2021

The issue of the Apostle Paul's thorn-in-the-flesh has been hotly debated for centuries.

"And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure" (2 Cor 12:7 NKJV) Some have held that this "thorn" was an eye disease that God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, James 4:10, Acts 19:11-12, 2 Corinthians 12:8, 2 Timothy 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

The sermon is when Peter rebuked Jesus for suggesting he would die on the cross. Proper 17, Year A

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity of the Cross Proper 17 – Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Since February of this year, the People’s Republic of China has removed and destroyed over 900 crosses from Christian churches. If that wasn’t enough, to display a cross on a place of worship is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Affirmed And Affirming

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 26, 2020

The foundation of Martin Luther's theology is that grace is a free gift from a loving God. There is nothing we do to achieve or deserve it. In that loving affirmation, we can live freely and joyously.

October 25, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Affirmed and Affirming Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we will mark a faith milestone in the lives of our youth as they affirm their baptisms. Many ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Opposing Opinions Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2018

God is always against those who are proud, and profit or power driven. He lifts up those who are humble and gracious. We, as His people, must always be the voice of the protection of the planet and the deliverance of the oppressed.

Revelation 18 v. 9 and they shall weep and mourn about her, those kings of the earth who committed fornication with her and grew rich when they see the smoke of her burning. v. 10 they stayed a distance for fear of her torment, saying, “Woe! Woe! The big city of Babylon, the powerful city for in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-24

Denomination: *other