Sermons on Unbearable:

Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Epaphroditus: A Man Of Great Courage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

People of courage are people who put their complete trust in Jesus.

Epaphroditus: A Man of Great Courage Text: Phil. 2:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: There's an old story of a rich guy who threw a party at his mansion. One of his pride and joys was his new saltwater pool in which he had the ability to let swim in various specious of ocean fish. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

...on Earth As It Is In Heaven... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

What does 'on earth as it is in heaven' really mean?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2014 Date Preached: April 23, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: On Earth as it is in Heaven…(Sermon 7) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Communion? Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007

A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, 1 Corinthians 11:14-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alcohol #2 Drinking Alcohol Is Not Wise! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

Drinking alcohol is not wise because the end result may be like Zach and it is not wise because it will beat upon one's mind and body and because it puts the brain to sleep and because just small amounts begin to effect one in bad ways quickly and because

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Proverbs 20:1. 2. Proverbs 20:1 teaches among other important lessons, that the drinking of alcohol is not wise. 3. Here is a question. Can you tell yourself one or more reasons why that the drinking of alcohol is not wise? What reasons do you come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And How Hot Is Hell?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010

Dramatic monologue, as if the speaker were "Dives" ... an appeal to move beyond "cool" and distant religion into compassion.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 26, 1986 I am Dives; and I have come to you today only because for this brief moment the unbridgeable is bridged, the chasm is spanned. I can speak to you only for a little while, and even then I am not certain that I can fully get through to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Idols That Make Us Idle. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 22, 2015

A sermon that explores three things that make idolatry unacceptable to the believer!

The idols that make us idle. Today many Christians are idle - not doing much. The reason that they have subconsciously been overtaken by the idols in their lives. Let’s look at the second commandment together: "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stick With Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS STICK WITH JESUS Hebrews 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION -My Grandfather was in the Navy in World War 2 -My dad was in the Navy in Vietnam. He brought his best Navy buddy home on leave, he married his sister, so my uncle is a Navy -And there was one thing that my dad and my grandpa and my uncle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the King Of Glory On A Cross” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 12, 2016

Jesus identified with sin and sinners on the cross. As He died, He continued to fulfill prophecy and obey the Father.

7 10 2016 “The King of Glory on a Cross” John 19:17-30 Pilate could not stand up against the pressure of the Jewish leaders and so he freed Barabbas and sentenced Jesus to die by crucifixion. After receiving beatings and scourgings, we read that Jesus begins his walk to Golgotha. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Lasts Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 26, 2016

Love, God, Faithfulness, Fear vs. Assurance

Love Like You Mean It – Love That Lasts 1 John 4:16-18 (pg. 857) February 28, 2016 Introduction: I have a joke I share with my mom almost every single week as she goes to the beauty parlor to get her hair “did.” She says they’re going to give her a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parting Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 9, 2016

The 10th message. This parting of the red sea shows how God often brings us into hard situation to strengthen us for life's battles and to teach us to look to Him. It also shows how the lost and the saved will by separated when Jesus comes in Judgment.

Moses 10 THE PARTING OF THE SEA (Ex. 14:1-15:21) From Sinai to Canaan C. The Salvation 1 5. The Crisis At The Sea 1) The Preparation 14:1-4 2) The Pursuit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Tween Age Jesus"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 14, 2016

Being a teenager is not easy. Parents and family are important. Lord help us to grow in your timing.

“The Tween Age Jesus” “Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attend the festival as usual.” Luke 2:41-42 NLT Intro: Being a teenager is not easy. The struggle starts way too early in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Older Brother Is My Hero Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 9, 2015

Attitudes, Compassion, Our Relationships, Jesus

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – My Older Brother is My Hero Philippians 2:1-11 (pg. 819) June 14, 2015 Introduction: I am a fighter... I can’t help it... it’s part of my nature... I’m not completely sure if it’s taught or caught... whether it’s part of my DNA ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 23, 2012

a study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 22 – 33

Luke 13: 22 – 33 And Who Are You? 22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Deliberate Unity

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2016

Unity in His church is important to God... but do you know why? (Preached at a Unity Service with English, Spanish and Burmese speaking worshipers)

(I went over to the thermostat on the wall that we have on stage) Over here on the wall we have a box. I look closely here and I see a number. It says “70”. What does that mean? That’s right – it means that that’s the temperature here on stage. Now is that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ