Sermons on Touching:

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Mar 31, 2006

God’s love didn’t begin at the time He created the universe and man. There was not a time that God started loving. Love was already there. Where God was, there was love; where God is there is love; where God will be there will always be full of love.

GOD IS LOVE (1John 4:7-21) Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove, and a small tape recorder. Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Miracle Isn't Found In The Tomb

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2006

This sermon examines the effect that the empty grave had on the women who first arrived at the tomb on Easter morning.

April 16, 2006 Mark 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"Hush Child, God Ain't Dead!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Jesus healing 2 people

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "Hush child, God ain’t dead!" 21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe In Deliverance

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 13, 2009

Daily battles are inevitable, but deliverance is just a prayer away.

Text: “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the LORD” (Proverbs 21:31). This proverb is talking about preparing for battle. In the early days when horses were involved in battle, preparation of the horse and the warrior took place. Survival was the goal and in order ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Doubt, Dignity, And Discovery

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2010

Often we are not credible because we do not accept others’ doubt as real, nor do we permit them to retain their dignity. We are called simply to invite them on a voyage of discovery where they will find that their hurts are healed.

What do you do when you try to help, and those you are helping are not sure they want that help? What do you say when someone has a need, you propose an answer to that need, but they don’t believe that what you want to give will really do any good? How do you help people who are not sure they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hands

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2009

To a church which has prided itself on its accumulated resources, but which now faces austerity, God says that if we do not fear but trust Him, we are enough to get Him the victory.

Hands. You have two hands. A right hand and a left hand, two hands. They are the most versatile parts of the human body, the places where our creativity is expressed, the instruments through which we register emotions, the tools we use to earn our daily bread. Hands. What a wonderful gift are our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why? Understanding Life Events (Iii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

As the Potter molds the clay, God prepares His people for eternity. He uses events and pressures in our life toward that end. This is the last in a series examining 3 things that God is always doing.

Why? Understanding Life Events III Jerm. 18:1-6 6-14-09 Intro 1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” This morning I want to talk about your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Abounding In Love Pt4 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

Love Takes Care Of

Abounding in love PT4 - Love Takes Care Of T.T. 1 Thessalonians 4 We’ve been speaking for several weeks now On the subject of abounding in love Statement: Jesus is our Lord the captain of our salvation He is the head of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confusing Words Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 18, 2009

The nest is comfortable. It is safe, warm, secure and only for a season. You can’t stay in the nest forever. If you stay there too long, then it is no longer an incubator, but a coffin!

“Outed” Confusing Words Pt. 2 Introduction: Last week I challenged you that God does indeed want to make us uncomfortable. He desires for us to have a nest to which we can retreat every so often for comfort and revitalization. However, He absolutely refuses to leave us here or allow us to become ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

University To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

The vision and intentional evangelism of Liberty University.

A UNIVERSITY TO CHANGE THE WORLD By Jerry Falwell “And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Of A True Faith

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

THE FOCUS OF A TRUE FAITH—Colossians 2:16-23 Proposition: The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to put all their focus on Jesus Christ and to turn aside to other false teachings. INTRODUCTION: Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2007

The prodigal son needed change! And as we look at his story, we can see how to help our children find the changes they need.

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) Luke 15:11-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 25, 2006 *Change is hard! Mark Twain once said, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) And that’s about right. *Nobody likes change, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For God's Glory

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

Sermon Objective: Teach how those called by God can honor/glorify God through the rest of their lives and ministries.

Good evening, I want to honor God tonight for the privilege He has given me to open the Scriptures and to declare to you how every follower of Jesus Christ, especially those of you who are participating in this Commencement Exercise, honor, glorify, and please God with your lives and ministries – ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Make A Right Judgement

Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 8, 2006

Be careful when judging.

MAKE A RIGHT JUDGMENT John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment." First what is a judgment: The ability to perceive and distinguish relationships or alternatives; discernment. The capacity to make reasonable decisions. An estimation. An idea or opinion. Criticize ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings Through Suffering

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 25, 2006

Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you have lost all your material and physical possessions?

Blessings Through Suffering Job 1:1-21; 2:1-10 Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you lose all your material and physical possessions? Even if it cost you, heaven forbid, your job... your possessions and your health? Job did. Or... are you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational