Sermons on Ugliness:

When Faced With A Crisis

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005

In these chapters God’s people are facing a crisis. And in their bad choices we discover 4 things we need to do when we face a crisis.

"WHEN FACED WITH A CRISIS TEXT: ISAIAH 8-12 FOR EVERYTHING THAT WAS WRITTEN IN THE PAST WAS WRITTEN TO TEACH US, SO THAT THROUGH THE ENDURANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE SCRIPTURES WE MIGHT HAVE HOPE." -- RM 15:4 "THESE THINGS HAPPENED TO THEM AS EXAMPLES AND WERE WRITTEN DOWN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005

From Gethsemane, a love even more stunning than laying down one’s life for a friend.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 22, 2005

An exploration of the love of the Father in the sacrifice of his Son -- focusing on Gethsemane.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 14:32-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman No Man Wanted

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003

Leah is a type of woman which no man seems to wants. She was able to overcome the debilitating reputation of not being wanted. I want us to take a good look at her because clearly here was a woman who was able to live thru the degrading experience of bein

James Walker, in his book “Husbands Who Won’t Lead & Wives Who Won’t Follow”, wrote: “Deep within each man and women is a common longing: the desire to find comfort, companionship, and fulfillment.” I concur with that statement. For all of us, regardless of sex or age, want to be loved, accepted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Gives You Three Gifts

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2003

how God graciously gives us wonderful gifts

March 30, 2003 Ephesians 2:4-10 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Making It Pretty Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2005

Paul tells Titus to making the Gospel attractive, but how is that done?

17- Make it Pretty- Titus Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are One Body

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 12, 2005

Seven Blessings in being called to be a part of the Body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question for a sermon, isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think of them very highly. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly -- kind of like the guy who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Groaning Is A Godly Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2005

In this sermon I address the idea of complaining and groaning in a decaying world. How do we approach and deal with pain?

July 14, 2005 Romans 8:18-25 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Even Dogs Eat The Crumbs

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 12, 2005

A sermon on the great faith of the Canaanite woman.

August 14, 2005 Matthew 15:21-28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer a word. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004

Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Daily Bread

Contributed by James May on Oct 20, 2002

Jesus is the Bread of Life and is always enough for our daily needs. Not only that but He leaves enough overflowing fragments for us to bless others.

OUR DAILY BREAD The first part of the 8th chapter of Mark tells us of the great miracle that Jesus performed when he fed 4000 men with only 7 loaves of bread and few small fish. (In one other instance in Matthew chapter 14, Jesus had fed 5000 with only 5 loaves and two fish.) Right on the heels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-18, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

The word “sovereign” is both a noun and verb. As a verb it means, “to rule,” and as a noun it means “king” or “absolute ruler.” To say that God is sovereign is to say that God is in charge of the entire universe all the time.

Our Sovereign God I came across a couple of children’s prayers this week. Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. He emerged a couple minutes later and informed his mother that he had thought things over and had even said a little prayer. The mother was very happy and said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Blame God...honor Him Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2007

We honor God when we understand our nature and His

Free powerpoint -- email jaywmc@aol.com reference this sermon title and I will send it to you. “Don’t Blame God…Honor Him” “We honor God when we understand our nature and His.” James 1:12-18 Sunday morning sermon 08.19.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) We honor God with our actions. We honor ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Bowls Of Wrath

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 11, 2007

The seven bowls of God’s wrath, as described in the book of Revelation. Full text, preaching outline, MP3, and Powerpoint will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

The Bible begins by showing how man fell away from God. In the rest of the Bible, it shows how God pursues man so we can be reconciled to Him. And the Bible ends by showing how God takes those who love Him and takes them to Heaven. But the end of the Bible shows something else, too. It shows ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:2-21

Denomination: *other

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 12, 2005

The Fall of Man - Message 2 of a Sunday AM series on the book of Genesis.

Sunday AM—7/10/05 SERIES: Genesis—The First Soap Opera MESSAGE 2: I’ve Fallen & I Can’t Get Up—Genesis 3 Felt Need Intro: Have you ever seen the movie called, “Pleasantville”? It’s kind of a mixture between Back to the Future and The Truman Show and the Twilight Zone all at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal