Sermons on Treatment:

How Do We Influence Our Society?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 17, 2009

We’ve tried all sorts of ways of trying to impact our culture. What does Jesus have to say about the way to make a difference in society?

How Do We Influence Our Society? It’s not through programs. It’s not through politics. It’s not through buildings. It’s not through books. It’s not through ideas. - Only focus on the negative ideas here. 1. Programs. - “If our church could get more programs going, we could make a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 14, 2002

A call for the church to be a place that mirrors the description of the multitude of saints that are worshipping in heaven.

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In James 2:1-9 February 10, 2002 Introduction: • Stand as we pray the Lord’s Prayer together. • There is a part of that prayer that I wonder if we ever really notice. • The part that says Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven? • I wonder if we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God's Your Boss ...

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Jul 5, 2006

We are all called to prophets just as Ezekiel was called.

When God’s Your Boss… Jesus returned home to Nazareth was he coming home to rest? to visit family? see old friends? Whatever his reasons he brought his disciples with him this time. Maybe he came to Nazareth as one of his stops along his travels to share again with them the “good ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006

Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: Is Mary's Song Your Song?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2006

Mary was willing to be the Lord’s servant, she followed God’s plans for her life even though it later included the death of her son, and she knew that God was her Saviour! Is Mary’s Song your song?

Is Mary’s song your song? Mary was carrying a miraculous baby inside of her. I have friends who were wonderfully able to become parents about 5 years ago as a result of ground-breaking IVF treatment. They’d previously been told there was absolutely no way they could ever have children, and so to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Anglican

Settling Doubt

Contributed by Don Baggett on May 10, 2008

It is biblical obedience to examine ourselves, concerning our faith, however, when the examination is over, we need to be perfectly settled in the matter of faith. We need to be at peace about the matter of our salvation, for several reasons: 1. Our ow

It is biblical obedience to examine ourselves, concerning our faith, however, when the examination is over, we need to be perfectly settled in the matter of faith. We need to be at peace about the matter of our salvation, for several reasons: 1. Our own emotional well-being. 2. Our productivity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The M-Words: Miracle And Magic

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 23, 2013

This is actually more of a devotional reflection that could be re-worked into a sermon. It is about how miracles are different from magic, and why that matters.

This is day number 26 in the hospital with my eleven year old daughter who is recovering from two major/radical brain surgeries associated with her epilepsy, and, believe it or not, I’ve had a lot of time lately to think about the “m-words.” I was writing a little earlier in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Kind Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

this Psalm expresses our trust and dependence upon God

OUR KIND OF PRAYER Text: Ps. 25 Intro: 1. sing the youth song---unto thee, O Lord, Do I lift up my soul… 2. That is taken straight from Ps. 25, our text for tonite. 3. Read the Psalm 4. What do we see of the psalmist as he looks to God? I. WE SEE HIS SPIRIT A. sacrificial---v. 1-2 I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decades - Pt. 1 - The 60's Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

The 60s I. Introduction It is an understatement that time flies. However, this is never more apparent than when you reflect over a period of 10 years or a decade. The amount of change that we experience in 10 years can be overwhelming. This may have never been more true than in the decade we call ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 14, 2018

We can all obey and be willing to step out/up when God calls. We are not called to understand or know all the details – but we are called to GO and make disciples. Moses is a great example and encouragement of how to obey today.

Exodus, Part 6 Exodus 5:1 – 6:12 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God’s faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man’s ability to be faithful to God - Today we see the first encounter between Moses and Pharaoh -- It is important for us to understand that not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up Look For The Downcast

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019

This is a Psalm of comfort and consolation. It was written either during David's exile from Jerusalem, or during Israel's captivity in Babylon.

UP LOOK FOR THE DOWNCAST Scripture: Psalms 42 &43 I. INTRODUCTION This is a Psalm of comfort and consolation. It was written either during David's exile from Jerusalem, or during Israel's captivity in Babylon. Matthew Henry: Sometimes God teaches us effectually to know the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Peter 1:3, Titus 2:13, Colossians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019

Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In The Face Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 4, 2019

Despite injustice, we have hope that God's intentions for justice will be fulfilled

April 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 10; Romans 12:9-21 Hope in the Face of Injustice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. God has blessed us with the commandments. They teach us right pathways. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Bitter Sweetness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 4, 2018

The judgment of God seems sweet when we think of the eradication of evil from the world. But how bitter the judgment will be when it comes. God’s job is judgment. Our job is love.

CHAPTER 10 1. And I saw another powerful angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and with a rainbow on his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. 2. and having in his hand a small book laying open, and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

Last Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2019

Is Crucifixion forced punishment or voluntary act of Christ? What would have had happened, if Judas had not betrayed him, if Pilate did not sentence him to death?

GOOD FRIDAY Last Seven Words of Jesus Christ on the Cross I. Tradition of Beginnings of Good Friday The Good Friday is also known as Great Friday, holy Friday some call it as black Friday. 4th c witnessed first Good Friday. they used to have a procession from Gethsemane to the city on Thursday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46, John 19:25-30

Denomination: Methodist