Sermons on Touch The Hopeless:

Fairy Tales - Pt. 3 - Sleeping Beauty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time there lived a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jun 16, 2001

Church discipline.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Introduction: There are so many broken hearts in the church today. Caused by the way the church handles it’s problems within the body of Christ, leaving many christians feeling hopeless, depressed and lost! What can we do to prevent this? I preached for several years for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Power

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 8, 2025

God is more powerful than any other power. He gives his people power. We need to grasp how powerful God is and go to him for power.

THIS TALK WAS FOR A FAMILY SERVICE IN WHICH THE CHILDREN STAY IN PART 1, EARLIER IN THE SERVICE: PHYSICAL FORCES There are different kinds of forces. For example, I can put my hands on Priscilla’s [my wife’s] shoulders and … hey presto! … she goes down. The force is coming from my hands on her ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapped - Pt. 4 - In Help Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2016

No one pays that much attention to the wrapping. It’s what is inside that counts . . . right? Maybe this Christmas we should stop and consider how the gift was wrapped.

Wrapped Pt. 4 - In Help I. Introduction There is usually very little attention paid to the wrappings. Even if great time and effort is made to make sure each corner is tucked and folded perfectly. Even if the bow is picked to match exactly. Even if every seam is exact. Most of the time all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by James May on Mar 27, 2005

The Risen Savior has given us a new hope for a better life and for eternal life.

RESURRECTION OF HOPE Sunday, March 27, 2005 – AM (Easter) John 20:11 – 21:25 John 20:11, "But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulcher…" Last week we began a journey through the Word of God with four messages that would bring ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep The Party Going

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

Jesus has the power to change us.

KEEP THE PARTY GOING! John 2:1-11 S: Celebration of Change Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: JESUS HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE US. ?: What? What changes can He make? KW: Changes TS: We will find in John 2:1-11 three changes Jesus has the power to make in us. The ____ change that Jesus has the power to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story: Responding To God's In-Breaking Kingdom: Jesus Is Come Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 15, 2006

#4 in a series: A look at some of the better known characters of the Christmas Story, learning from their experiences as God’s In-Breaking Kingdom brought the incarnation of Jesus Christ to planet earth and into their personal lives.

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061224. It’s Christmas Eve! Christmas 2006 Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet? If you’re a guy…you might be saying…Hey…I still have 24 hours. That’s plenty of time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle At Lydda And Joppa Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

The power of God manifested through healing and miracles draws people to faith in Christ.

THE MIRACLE AT LYDDA AND JOPPA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:32-43 Key Verse: “And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.” (Acts 9:35) Supporting Texts: Mark 16:17-18; James 5:15; John 11:25-26; Matthew 9:35; Psalm 103:2-3 INTRODUCTION: The passage in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Only Believe" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This is an evangelistic message, dealing with the way of salvation.

ONLY BELIEVE Text: Mark 9:14-29 "And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Third Sign" Healing At The Pool Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017

This message is part of a series in the Gospel of John.

INTRODUCTION: This sign is different than the first two. The first sign which took place at a wedding Jesus was informed of the need by his mother. The second sign which was the healing of a dying boy Jesus was sought out by the boy’s father. This sign we see Jesus seeking a man who had been ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go In Peace

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

We don’t have same degrees of faith, but Jesus responds to faith no matter how weak and small it is. When we believe, He shares His power and something happens in our lives.

Intro: If you wanted to greet someone in Hebrew, you would say, “Shalom” (Peace) – the same word Jesus used in our text. Summary of Mark 5:21–24: Jesus had been in Capernaum on the western shores of the Lake of Galilee. He had sailed southeast to the Gentile section of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: *other

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 27, 2003

To live without Christ is to live without hope.

Introduction. Some people are, by nature, optimistic. It is their natural temperament. Others are, by the same token, pessimistic. You often get what you expect. One man sees a rose bush as in terms of thorns; another sees only the roses. One man sees the dark side of every cloud, while the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Hands Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005

A look at the hands of Jesus and their incredible power of healing

“God and Human Hands” “Healing Hands” March 20, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to look at the hands of Jesus. We are not going to focus on the scenes from the events leading to the cross, but we are going to look at the incredible power of the healing hands of Christ. *Quote from Dr. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 19, 2021

The message shares the meaning of Jesus's compassion.

The Compassion of The Christ Mark 6:30-35 1. The Passion of the Christ, written and directed by Mel Gibson. The movie portrays the life and death of Jesus, The scenes of Jesus being flogged and crucified are presented in graphic detail, hard to watch • Now Gibson is working on a sequel, called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Methodist

What Good Can Come Of This? Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

We don't have to look far to see that suffering exists. Truth is, that tragedy enters into each of our lives. When it does we tend to ask: "Why did this happen to me?" But we should really be asking a different question.

What Good Can Come of This? - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Care Home and Hospital Service – February 2012 Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Those words were written nearly 2000 years ago by a man named Paul. Paul was what we call an apostle and he was a man that God used to do great things during the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: *other