Sermons on Trauma:

Always Open!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

What does it mean for us that the "Stone was rolled away"?

Always Open Have you ever set out on a journey not knowing what was in store? I remember when I was very young our family would catch a bus each year for our summer holiday. I had no idea where we were going or what it would be like when we got there. I suspect that some of the younger ones here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Identity: From Rejection To Acceptance

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006

This is a sermon on Identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to facilitate one accepting their identity in Christ.

I recently read a book about rejection and its effects entitled, "The Ins and Out of Rejection" by Charles R. Solomon. Did you notice the plural tense of "Ins" and the singular tense of the word "Out"? The point is, there are many ins into rejection, but only one "out." The only way out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008

I heard a slogan six years ago that I have tried to adopt as a personal slogan. NO BIBLE, NO BREAKFAST. It’s amazing what a man will do when he can’t eat!

We’re on the eve of a new year. It’s that time where we think about resolutions. Some of us hesitate to make resolutionssince the most important issues that come up involve things like weight loss programs and breaking bad habits. For me that will last as long as a cake doesn’t come into our home ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008

Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have A Part To Play Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

Every part is needed within the church. There are no useless or devalued parts. When every part does not do its part we can not be what we are to be as a church.

Sermon Title: You have a Part to Play Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 20, 2008 Subject: Missions – Call Introduction I brought to church with me this morning some everyday objects that would be around any of our homes. These are very useful and sometimes needed objects. What I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Do You Know "So Sweet" Is The Grace Of God?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 1, 2008

If we would "taste" God’s Grace, we would have nothing to boast, but have eveything to praise Him!

Some years ago, when I was alone in the house, I suffered a severe case of bronchial asthma. I could not breathe! I could not inhale any amount of air! Have you wrestled with such trauma – to be deprived of air, or unable to breathe? Have you reached the point in your life that nothing was more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Help With Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Pingel on Dec 2, 2006

Sermon for Thanksgiving Eve on why we need help developing an attitude of gratitude

Thanksgiving Eve 7 p.m. 2006 Grace, mercy and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen. Well, Thanksgiving Day is upon us! And THANK GOD the BUTTERBALL HOT LINE is still alive and well after 26 years of operation! Yes, folks, it is the fiftieth anniversary of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Embracing Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2003

The fear of life is often seen in resisting change and living in denial of the seasons of life. If we try to fight the seasons of life rather than accept them, we will miss the blessings God has for us and we will fail to mature. We need to embrace life

Embracing Life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) Intro 1. A major part of who we are and what we do is determined by fear. 2. Fear is not necessarily evil. Legitimate fear of danger, for example, results in restraint: whether driving, playing football, or welding, caution is a virtue. 3. There are fears ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessing Of Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children.

Thesis: Fathers will never be perfect, but they can be a blessing to their children. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as FATHER'S DAY. a. Fathers, we want to honor you today! b. Strong Biblical basis for this activity (Eph. 6:2). 2. This AM's sermon is directed toward the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Heavens Herald Of Healing

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 17, 2011

Christmas Message

TITLE: HEAVENS HERALD OF HEALING Mat. 2:2,7,9-11 Before we begin to examine the birth of Jesus. I believe we need to go back several thousands of years before the birth of Christ. Back to a place called the garden of Eden. A beautiful, floral, serene paradise. There co-existed a man and wife ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom For Family Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 8, 2011

The Book of Proverbs contains God’s wisdom for daily living. This wisdom will help us to have strong and healthy relationships, especially in our families.

PROVERBS #2: WISDOM FOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • Last week, we started a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. • I challenged you to read a chapter from Proverbs every day. Let’s seek God’s ...read more

Denomination: *other

This Blood's For You

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to your house! When we sin, we treat Jesus as if he had never lived and never died, while all the while He shed His blood to make us just as if we had never sinned!

Hebrews 9:22 22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (NIV) A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to Bossier City! Since Adam and Eve bit the serpent’s bait in the Garden and God provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Women Of The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

May all women rise up within the leadership of the church and find their rightful place.

WOMEN IN MINISTRY. WOMEN AS PASTORS. WOMEN LEADING IN THE CHURCH. THESE FEW STATEMENTS HAVE PROBABLY SPARKED MORE DEBATE AND HAVE CAUSED MORE DISSENTION AND TRAUMA WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN ANYTHING BEFORE. I WONDER HOW MANY GREAT AND OUTSTANDING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Let Me Hold Something

Contributed by James Thomas on Jun 2, 2007

With Jesus we can overcome any situation in our lives it may get tough it will get tough but we can make it

LET ME HOLD SOMETHING By James A Thomas JR. Jan. 2006 House of Judah Ministries " Matthew 28:5-6 And the Angels answered and said unto the women, Fear ye not: For I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Jesus borrowed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Likeness As A Strategy For Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

Does our Christianity show in our behavior?

Christ Likeness as a Strategy for Mission This month, we are deliberating on the theme of Christ Likeness as a strategy for mission. This is a topic that is very personal to me, and I will explain that in a minute. This is what I begin with, in all my workshops on personality and Servant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational