Sermons on Tragedies:

Hope Beyond Suffering Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations because there is hope beyond the suffering. It’s found in the living hope Jesus – who is also the anchor of our soul.

Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” Sermon: Hope Beyond Suffering Question: When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Is suffering from God? Why do I hurt? Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 24, 2018

Sharing the gospel next door and around the world is criticized by those around us, some who are in our churches. We need to share because we are told to do it and because people desprately need it to be released from the pain and penalty of wrongdoing.

Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 23 homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Romans 1:16-17 Christianity has always been tempted to hang its head when it comes to witnessing here at home and even as a part of world missions. Popular television talk show hosts love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Step Out From The Crowd

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This sermon deals with our willingness to step out and stand alone for the cause of Jesus Christ. Not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" knows Him as such.

Step Out From The Crowd NLF 9/15/02 OT 2 Chronicles 26:16-20 Mark 8:31-39 Text Matthew 7:21-37 Have you ever seen one of the cartoons in which about 10 people are standing in a straight line. Usually they are in the army, and the sergeant has a tough assignment that needs to be done by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-37, 2 Chronicles 26:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Hate! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 9, 2012

Jesus taught us to break the hate in our hearts and lives and to offer people love, prayers and forgiveness so that they would see that people who are a part of the Kingdom of Heaven are using a different operating system than this world.

Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Abounding! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

Matthew’s gospel demonstrates that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah whom Jews were longing to see. He is the King of the Jews, but His own people rejected Him, and Gentiles accepted Him, and someday will return to reign as King of kings and Lord of Lords!

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Scripture: Matthew 1:16, Luke 4:22, John 8:48, Luke 1:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Watchmen

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2023

We are watchmen. God told Ezekiel, "....I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me.” We have a responsibility for others!

We Are Watchmen Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16; Luke 10:25-29; First Timothy 2:1-4 “(1) Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, (2) ‘Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: 'When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16, Luke 10:25-29, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Meaninglessness

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Bible rejects the idea that all is meaningful. It stresses the reality of the meaningless, for the more we know of this reality, the more we will strive to avoid it and stay on the road of meaningfulness.

Pastor W. Robert McClelland had to endure the painful experience of hearing his grown son curse God and cry out in angry rebellion at Him. His son had worked hard for congressman Jerry Litton in his senatorial campaign. When the polls closed that Tuesday night and Litton come through with an ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Helping People Find And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 31, 2024

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.

HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS JOHN 18:1-20:31 #prettymuchjustthegospel THE PURPOSE OF CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN CHURCH IS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS. READ JOHN 18:1-11 (ESV) “When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Victor Ross on Sep 12, 2001

In the eventualities and varied experiences of life, at one point or another, I’m sure we have all uttered the words which are no doubt in the heart of every grieving parent who has lost their child, or every husband or wife their partner - "WHY ME?"

(a) In the eventualities and varied experiences of life, at one point or another, I’m sure we have all uttered the words which are no doubt in the heart of every grieving parent who has lost their child, or every husband or wife their partner - "WHY ME?" (b) I know in the course of my pastoral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12

Denomination: *other

"God Is Bigger Than Any Terrorist"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2001

What Christians are to do in the face of terrorism

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “GOD IS BIGGER THAN ANY TERRORIST” BY: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church in Newport News, VA As you all know, our world was changed this past week--changed by unbelievable and hideous evil--we have all been affected, we have all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Ii Lent, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

Some Pharisees express concern over Christ’s safety and welfare. Jesus laments over all who reject him, his message and ministry. God is like a mother hen who protects her chicks under her wings.

Sermon for II Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 13:31-35 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s gospel is most profound! It’s like a painting bursting with a wide variety of colours, contours, moods and movements. It’s like a piece of music full of conflicting and complementary themes, melodies and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

Contributed by James Newell on May 3, 2004

This sermon deals with God’s call to His Church to pray a minimum of 1 hour daily.

A 7-year-old little girl had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school, which included scriptures, prayers, the Apostle’s Creed, etc. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, "And I put it all in the morning’s offering!" "My, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

What If Tomorrow Were Cancelled?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

What would we do if we heard the words "Your Tomorrow has been cancelled. Are we ready to face the judgment?

TEXT: Luke 12:16-21; James 4:13, 14 TITLE: WHAT IF TOMORROW WERE TO BE CANCELLED? Imagine this scene (scenario) if you would: It is evening, and you have just finished supper. You decide to sit in your recliner and relax for a few moments. You and your family tune into the Cosby show for some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 15, 2002

The older I get, the more often I wonder what kind of mark I’ve made on the world. In this study we see a women, though nameless, the Bible says she was great!

Open: Read Text Historical Background: - The united kingdom (Saul, David, Solomon) has divided (931 BC) - 10 Northern Tribes (Dan, Benjamin, Reuben, Gad, Ephraim, Issachar, Zebulun, Asher, Naphtali, both 1/2 tribes of Manesseh) follow Jeroboam (as prophet Ahijah said) Southern ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 2 Kings 4:8-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ