Sermons on Touching:

Part One - Choosing Sides Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 10, 2009

Exploring the baptismal vows of church membership; what it means to be a member of a church

1You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2in which you once lived, following the course of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work among those who are disobedient. 3All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, following the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Mercy..came Running

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 13, 2014

When she heard of what Jesus was capable of and it gave her a glimmer of hope. with that glimmer, she began to speak of the possibilities, The words she spoke were like fertilizer to her faith, like miracle grow is to a flower, And her faith began to grow

Mercy came Running.. Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instant Healing & Immediate Service Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 6, 2014

Jesus holds power over all the diseases & afflictions of man.

MATTHEW 8: 14-17 INSTANT HEALING AND IMMEDIATE SERVICE [Isaiah 53:1-8] After recounting the stories of an unnamed leper and an anonymous centurion, Matthew includes a brief account of a family member in Jesus’ inner circle. This is the third in the triplet of healing miracles which Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understasnding The Difference In A Rod & The Rod

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

God ask Moses what do you have: He says a rod? Later the a ROD becomes THE ROD OF GOD? Explore the difference in A ROD & THE ROD.

FORGETING THE TOKENS OF THE PROMISE? FINDING THAT PLACE NEAR THE HEART OF GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have two rods before us, can we see the difference in them? Jill : 11/15/14 I have learned a lot in the last 20 months since Jeff has been sick... Things that I thought ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mark 5:21-34 Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015

Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

Mark 5:21-34 "Reach Out & Touch Him" Background-describe the scene • Only time I can almost think that Jesus "could" have been caught off guard! I know probably not the case, He is God, but it almost seems an interruption- on way to Jairus' house to heal his daughter • Through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keeping Power Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Used Sigh Language For A Deaf Man Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

Sometimes we are so burdened we can't even express words in our prayers. When you're praying if you don't know the words to say, don't worry. God understands sigh language.

INTRODUCTION After a break for the holidays and the Treasure Truth series, we’re back in the Gospel According to Mark. I’m calling this series, “The reMARKable Power of Jesus.” What you don’t know can hurt you—or embarrass you. It’s important to understand what things mean. I found an actual text ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On Our Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 23, 2019

We don't always receive the answer we are looking for every time we pray. Can we continue to revere God even after He has turned us down?

Prayers are our personal communications with our heavenly Father through his only begotten son Jesus Christ the Saviour. As we fall on our knees at the Cross upon which an amazing exchange has taken place in order to save us from eternal doom; we find that God has already pruned away the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Isaiah 30:15

Don't Doubt It!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 19, 2024

It can be hard to convince some people. Like doubting Thomas, they say, “I won't believe it until I see it!” Even then you can't convince some people. As they say, “A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.”

Alba 5-19-2024 DON'T DOUBT IT! I John 1:1-4 The following statements were taken from official documents, newspapers and magazines widely read during their day. Listen to what the "authorities" had to say: 1840 - "Anyone traveling at the speed of thirty miles per hour would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 8, 2024

What can we learn from the twin accounts of the healing of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood?

The Woman with an Issue of Blood Mark 5:21–43 NKJV Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Talk Is Cheap

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2019

Actions or works may not create faith but they can reveal the substance and form of a person’s faith. To me, works is our faith made visible. “For just as a body without the spirit is dead” … a corpse … “so faith without works is also dead” … a corpse (James 2:26).

[Put up picture of me on screen.] Let me tell you a little bit about that man in the photo. He was 40 years old when that picture was taken. He was 20 months sober at the time. Well … “sober” is not the right word. He was a dry drunk” … which means that he hadn’t picked up a drink in 20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-25, Deuteronomy 15:15-17, James 2:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

You Have A Part To Play.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 6, 2020

The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of whoever He wants to touch for repentance and salvation to take place.

"No one can come to me, unless the Father who sent me makes them want to come. But if they do come, I will raise them to life on the last day." The scripture makes us to understand that no one can come to Jesus except the father draws him. It is only God that can touch the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordinary Opportunities To Offer The Unordinary

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Sep 4, 2002

Everyday ordinary opportunities present themselves to us to offer the unordinary touch of God.

Look back over this day and ask yourself … "What did I do with the opportunities God gave me?" You might ask, "What opportunities?" · You work beside the same people day after day. · You walk the hallways with the same people day after day. Ziggy cartoon … "Opportunity, knocked while you were ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Streams In The Desert Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005

God touches our lives with refreshing streams in the midst of our difficult times.

GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 “Streams in the Desert” INTRODUCTION One of the harshest truths that we ever learn is that suffering and difficult times is a part of life. No one can go through life without experiencing suffering in some shape or form. The once popular ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

And The Greatest Of These Is Love

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Love is the key element in touching the lives around us with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

I Corinthians 13:13 “And the Greatest of These is Love” INTRODUCTION Mother’s Day is a day when we celebrate God’s gift of love and loving relationships. While some of us have mother’s who have not been nurturing or supportive, most of us have experienced the presence of people love us. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Lutheran