Sermons on Unhappiness:

Who Am I Becoming? Being Thankful! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 18, 2016

Being thankful is something we need to strive for in the affluent society in which we live. We have to be careful not to allow what we do not have to make us unthankful.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • We are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, and this leads us into the next characteristic we need to allow to develop. Being Thankful! • Speaking of which, how many had a nice time at our Thanksgiving Dinner last Sunday? How many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Peace

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

In a world like ours with everything that is going on in world events and the Christmas season, peace is a major concern, isn’t it? The problem is everyone wants peace but no one has a clear answer on how to get it.

Finding Peace in a Season of Stress Philippians 4:1-9 Lucinda Norman writes of her experience Christmas shopping at the mall. People had been pushing, elbowing and cutting in front of her all day. During a 10 minute extra 10% off special, one woman grabbed a lace table cloth from her hands, looked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Folly Of Man Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 11, 2017

Jeroboam seeks God only when he wants something, only on his own terms, only to fix his problems, and only for himself. We are to seek God for WHO He is. We worship Him and obey Him because He is the Lord of our lives.

In 1 Kings 13, God interrupted the King’s pagan worship proceedings when he sent a man of God to declare His judgement. • He gave King Jeroboam a chance to repent, but 13:33 says EVEN AFTER THIS, the King did not change his evil ways. Sadly, the King made no effort in knowing God or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Will Be Well Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

in spite of world tragedies we need to remember that 'all things WILL be well'

Mark 13:1-8 I had written this sermon last week since I was out-of-town at a training for the first of the week and then at Diocesan convention for the last two day. But in light of the events at Beirut, Sharm el-Sheikh, and Paris, I felt compelled to speak about those atrocities. The abhorrent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Mark 13:5-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Ten Commandments: No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019

Gods are whatever people worship, trust and serve. WHY does God care? Other gods hurt us. HOW: Practical ways to worship, trust and serve God.

NO OTHER GODS—Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 44:6-24 Read Exodus 20:1-3. The first commandment seems like an easy one. I doubt that any of you is a secret worshipper of Baal or Zeus. You don’t kneel before a Buddha in your garden, or have a shrine to Hindu gods in your bedroom. How then is this commandment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3, Isaiah 44:6-22, Jeremiah 16:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Firm In Adversity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2019

We stand firm and do the work of God, not discouraged by ridicule, intimidation and threats, because God is with us and we are doing God's will.

Last week we saw the beautiful picture of the people of God coming together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem – people of different skills and occupations, young and old, men and women – all having to stop their usual work and take up the work of God. • There is unity in the diversity. Never mind ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15, Psalm 33:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Willing To Pay A Price?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Today's digital economy encourages a "freebie" culture. Does that mindset infect us so much that we are unwilling to pay a price for the Grace that we have received?

The season of festivals has begun , isn’t it? It is the month of Aadi for the Tamilians, soon to be followed by the Onam month for the Mallus, Dasara for Kannadigas, Divali for mostly everyone, Pujas for the Bengalis, culminating in the commercial Christmas and new year for everyone. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3, 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Unconditional 'yes'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2011

Though people might let us down, God does not.

2 Corinthians 1:15-22 “God’s Unconditional ‘Yes’” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Freedom To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Freedom to Worship

THE FREEDOM TO WORSHIP 2 Samuel 6:14-23 July 4, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I have to tell you I've done some embarrassing things in my life like when Wilma from Anderson Christian Church came up to me after a sermon and said, "I've got to tell you something" I thought it might be "Amazing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Little Children And Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 10, 2012

A sermon about showing the love of Christ to children.

“The Little Children and Jesus” Matthew 19:13-15 This past Thursday, after dropping Mary Ellen off at school, I realized I had not yet put my Mom’s Mother’s Day card in the mail… …and that I had better stop back home real quick so that it would get there by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Mothers Are Extra Special - With Humor

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 13, 2012

A Television show that I watched when I was a child called Captain Penny would always end the show with: "You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool mom."

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Acts 10: 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5: 1-6 and John 15:9-17. We have come together this morning for two primary reasons. First and Foremost is to honor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Small But Significant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 9, 2013

Each animal represents a contrast which refers to wisdom triumphing over weakness, or lack of worldly significance or strength. We should not think that size means defeat or insignificance. Size does not count nearly as much as wisdom. Within each creatur

PROVERBS 30: 24-28 SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT Ants, badgers, locust, and lizards....Sounds like we're on a nature walk - or an advertisement for a new animated movie. Well, we will be letting these animals of God's Creation teach us, and I hope they help our message tonight come alive. Man can draw ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 22, 2013

Joseph's restoration with his brothers teaches us that we can be free by forgiving those who have harmed us. In this way, Joseph is a picture of Christ - the one who forgives us and the model for the way that we should forgive others.

The year was 1996. The US would post its first ambassador to Vietnam since the N Vietnamese took control of the south in 1975. President Clinton choose as his ambassador Pete Peterson, a former congressman and US AirForce pilot. Pete had been shot down over N Vietnam 31 years earlier and was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Counts In My Life?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 16, 2013

What gives me self worth? i) Are you important because of the accident of your birth? ii) Are you important because of what you have achieved? iii) Or are you who you are because you know Christ?

SERMON Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . No sooner had he arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I just saw your sign ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:4-14

Denomination: Anglican

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 26, 2013

"If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT).

God's design for Marriage The Bible tells us; "If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT). We live in a time of massive marital discord and family ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational