Sermons on Ugliness:

Nehemiah: Cupbearer On Fire

Contributed by Byron Martin on May 9, 2008

Because one man repented and followed the leading of the Lord; Jerusalem was re-built, thousands of exiles returned to the city and there was a mass repenting from God’s people.

NEHEMIAH: Cupbearer on Fire Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps April 27, 2008 Scripture reference: the Book of Nehemiah We could have ripped this book out of the Bible if Nehemiah had been rational ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Final Word To Sin And Death

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008

The last word Jesus spoke from the cross, as John records it in his Gospel, was the word: "Tetelestai", "It is finished." At the time of his death, the place where he spoke that word was not a pretty sight. But through the centuries the beauty and power

It was not a pretty sight. Made of roughly hewn wood and splattered with human blood after having served its gory purpose, the cross was anything but beautiful. It symbolized worldly secular power brutishly exercised over any perceived foreign evil that might threaten Rome. It was a place of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Cry Of Desperation

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon --- focused on the attributes of faih and courage in Hannah.

Nicholson, 5-15-2k A Cry of Desperation 1 Samuel 1:9-19 Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day for that matter) often seems a bit awkward. As a minister of the Gospel, I am always challenged on how to handle this special day (and I really do believe it is a good day for the church to observe). I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting God And Man - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2008

This message majors on the "Accurate View of Mankind"

Contrasting God and Man – Pt 2 Habakkuk 1:12-17 * If I could have one wish at this point in my life, I would wish that I go back in my life and began to serious study God’s word as a young man. There is an old gospel song entitled, “Wasted Years” which expresses my sentiments in this regard. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Three To Get Ready…" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

Disgust can become a powerful motive.

"Three to Get Ready…" (Genesis 27:41- 28:9) 1. There are many stories of people who have given up on the church and on God is utter disgust. 2. Dan Waite tells this story of a man who almost did: Once upon a time, a young minister tried to quit the ministry in absolute disgust. He was tired of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Singing To The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2009

God, the Master Musician, has ordained that we praise Him in song, and music is where Heaven touches the Earth.

I’m conducting a funeral and looking out over the congregation while we’re singing a familiar hymn…and noting how many of the people gathered are not singing. I’ll even say, “Let’s honor this person’s memory by singing one of his favorite hymns.” And all I get are mostly blank stares. I realize ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Addicts Victorious In Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

A plan for ministering to addicts according to Scripture

“Addicts Victorious in Christ” The first and possibly the most important fact is the attitude of the addict concerning their addiction. Unless a Biblical understanding of their addiction is acknowledged there will be no real victory over an addiction for the Bible clearly states: “Let no man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joshua: Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 7, 2010

Sermon 4 in this series. Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land because he failed to glorify God. A generation of Jews did not go in because they failed to follow their leaders and the vision that God had given them. Now, a new generation, a new

Follow the Leader! CBC Joshua Series #4 Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction: Before moving into the text, where Joshua and Caleb and the Israelites will enter the land, let us not forget that Moses and all Israelites who had been over 20 years old at the Exodus will not enter the land. In fact, they are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2010

Celebrates the literary insights of James Baldwin, who had died shortly before; the privilege of redemptive suffering on the part of a person or a people participates in the suffering of Christ and of His victory. Includes readings from Baldwin’s writing

Nothing is more full of mystery than this – that the suffering of .a few who are oppressed and injured acts to redeem the many, including the oppressors. And yet nothing is more true than this – that from time to time a person, a people, a race receives the awesome privilege of suffering in such ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Withered

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

Jesus is more than just a healer he is the restorer of the withered things in our life

“WITHERED” Luke 6:6-12 INTRO: 1.Three of the four gospels make mention of this miracle and all three use the same word to describe this man’s condition - “Withered Hand”. (Ugly word) 2. “Withered” describes: a) That which once held life, but now the life is gone. (Like flower) b) That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002

God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - It's All About You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 26, 2002

Easter is not about bunnies, chocolate or eggs. It’s about forgiveness, hope and new life. It’s all about you!

Today is Easter Sunday. Easter may represent many different things to you. For some Easter is all about the Easter bunny, chocolate and eggs. For others it is a day that you are expected to be in church. You know it’s about the resurrection of Jesus. Ultimately though, It’s All About You!!! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are You In The Schooling Process

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2002

We walk with Moses and show God had a plan, thus God has a plan and purpose for us.

Where are you in the schooling process? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today I ponder school and learning. Where are you in the schooling process? I think it is possible to go to school and not learn the lessons intended? The size of a person is determined by the depth of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Highway To Heaven

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

The Highway to Heaven. What is this road? It is the King’s Highway! It spans all the chasms of human wretchedness. It tunnels through all the mountains of earthly difficulty. It’s wide enough and strong enough to hold the entire human race should they ch

The Highway to Heaven Isa. 35:8-10 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal