Sermons on Ungodly Siblings:

Graveside Service

Contributed by Jerry Stephens on Aug 8, 2011

Graveside service for a believer or non-believing person.

We are here today to remember the life of Brett Legna. Let’s begin with a brief prayer. If you know it please say it along with me: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Vineyard

The Measure Of A Mother

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2011

Mother's Day

“The Measure of a Mother” 2 Kings 4:8 Two kids went into their parent’s bathroom and noticed the weigh scale in the corner. "Whatever you do," cautioned one youngster to the other, "Don't step on it!" "Why not?" asked the sibling. "Because every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Changing Decisions Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 2, 2009

You and I will make life changing decisions and so let us learn from the mistakes of Esau.

Before celebrating our remembrance of our Savior Jesus Christ through communion, let me share with you from 2 simple verses ending in Genesis 26. It is about a man named Esau, his wives, and his parents. Let us start with some background about Esau. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 12. Read along ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gentile Christmas

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 12, 2009

An Epiphany sermon I preached on 1/7/2009 at the Salem Lutheran Home chapel, Elk Horn, Iowa.

In some ways, you could say that Epiphany is the “last hurrah” of Christmas. It’s the day when we remember the visit of the wise men, or magi as they are called in our text, to worship the Christ child and present the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. It’s a great scene, one that’s often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Reassuring Words For Jesus Friends

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 21, 2009

This funeral sermon was prepared for the funeral of a four month old but would be good for any funeral.

At a time of death we need reassuring words. Those words are important when they are given but especially when they come from a friend. The words of a friend seem to carry greater weight. They are warm. They are to be trusted. In John 11 we find Jesus sharing a challenging experience with some of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Beautiful Promise Of John 3:16

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 27, 2008

Contained in the most famous bible verse, is God’s part, My part, and the promise concerning God’s plan of salvation! The familiarity of the cross: When we look upon this wooden object, we rarely give it a second thought. We wear this death symbol as e

TEXT: JOHN 3:16 TITLE: The 3 : 16 promise! TOPIC: The cross of Christ is part of God’s plan of salvation! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 23, 2008 EASTER SUNDAY PROP.: Contained in the most famous bible verse, is God’s part, My part, and the promise concerning God’s plan of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Big Enough!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010

This sermon illustraites that God is Big Enough to handle all our pain; all our sorrow; all our brudens!

In the book The Shack, by William P. Young, (a book I highly recommend reading) (especially if you have ever been angry with God over a hurt, or loss) a conversation takes place between the central character of “Mack” and Jesus… Jesus asks Mack “do you think humans are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Monopoly: Dealing With Greed Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Many times Christians deal with the issue of greed without even being aware of it

Monopoly: Dealing with Greed Luke 12:13-21 Series: Games of Life October 16, 2011 We are continuing a series of messages: The Games of Life. Greed has been called the plague of American society. The examples of greed in American society are almost limitless. Everything from televangelists ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Examples Of Faith / Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2

Contributed by Emma Hodge on Aug 14, 2016

Who shows us their faith & do we show our faith to them, with detailed look at Rahab.

Last week we looked at the "Meaning of Faith" and this week's theme is related as it is "Examples of Faith” and I want to start by asking you a question, Who has shown you their faith in their lives? While faith can be classed as a personal characteristic it affects everything which we ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Is Humility And How Do We Get It?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016

"Jesus did that to the extent of surrendering Himself to the Father’s will and dying on the cross for our salvation. You don’t get more other-centered than that."

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2016 Almost forty years ago, the movie Alien frightened a couple of generations of Americans with its notion that a monster could grow inside someone’s chest and then burst out to cause death and destruction. But that notion was not new. Jesus ben Sira, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

How Will You Die?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016

will you die alone or with God

HOW WILL YOU DIE? We are afraid to die, we are afraid of what happens when we die, it is our biggest fear and it is a problem. Come on let’s face it, we are scaredy cats, cowards, we are even afraid of the dark, of spiders. Life is so short and so uncertain, a clever man can find a way out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Denied: The Twist

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 22, 2015

The feeling of denial kills the spirit as much as the act---without Christ Jesus. JESUS SAVES us all from the death and destruction.

DENIED: THE TWIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 22, 2015) “So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple”, (St. Luke 15:33), King James Version (KJV) [Those denied discipleship]. Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:33

Denomination: Friends

Thicker Than Blood Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 5, 2015

Our loyalty to Jesus surpasses even family loyalty.

1. Blood is Thicker than Water (Possible meanings) This is one that's completely flipped its meaning over the centuries. In the beginning, it meant something to the effect of "a bond or covenant I've made with someone I've shed or shared blood with (sometimes literally) is stronger than one I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Moves Our Cheese

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 10, 2016

If we prayerfully look at our own lives, and especially at the times when somebody “moved our cheese” and inconvenienced ourselves, I think we can almost always see the finger of God at work amid the ruins of our plans.

“Der mentsh trakht un Got lakht.” The stark Yiddish proverb is true: man plans; God laughs. Now there’s many ways to interpret the saying. A politician might work for years on a piece of legislation that looked like the smartest thing for the greatest number of people, only to see it shot down in ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Dads And Discipline

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

God is the best Father there ever was or will be! Yet He too disciplines His children whom He loves. What is this discipline all about from our heavenly Father? we can learn how to respond correctly and grow effectively in our love and respect for Him!

Dads and Discipline Hebrews 12:5-13 5 … you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God