Sermons on Unpleasant:

As Tears Go By Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 1 of 5.

AS TEARS GO BY (1 SAMUEL 1:1-20) Kurt Cobain, the founder and leader of the grunge band Nirvana, was the most acclaimed and creative singer of his generation, the artist of his decade (90s), according to Time Magazine. His parents divorced when he was eight, and two of his father's uncles had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge Of Perseverance Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 2, 2009

How to Persevere in the Christian Life

The Challenge of Perseverance How to persevere Remove Obstacles (Hebrews 12:1) Receive Encouragement (12:1-4) From the People of faith(12:1) From the Jesus (12:3-4) From the Word (12:5a) Receive Discipline (12:5b-11) Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek today. We are in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scarifice Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006

Psalm 116 points very eloquently to the fact that thanksgiving to God is a concern of every Christian. Day by day, may we remember how richly God has blessed each of us, may we daily express our thanks to him for his goodness, and may we in response dedi

Introduction: I recently read a list of seven things that mothers should be thankful for. It said you should be thankful for… • automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. • husbands who attack small repair ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort My People

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

The Lord is the everlasting God who will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom as He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak and offers salvation to all.

Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c I Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyB COMFORT MY PEOPLE Isaiah 40:21-31 Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Anglican

Your Past Is History

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 3, 2008

Our lives are reflective of history because we all have a past, a fulfillment of history in our lives at different times; and also good news to look forward to.

Your Past Is History Scripture Text: Acts 13:38-39 (13:17-39/Reading) Introductory Quote: An interesting map is on display in the British Museum in London. It’s an old mariner’s chart, drawn in 1525, outlining the North American coastline and adjacent waters. The cartographer made some intriguing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

It's Gotta Be The Shoes Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 10, 2008

60th in a series from Ephesians. Peace is the foundation that allows us to stand firm against the devil.

Opening: Clip of Nike commercial – “It’s gotta be the shoes.” This 1989 classic Nike commercial was intended to convince the buying public of the importance of having the right shoes. And, although shoes are often much more of a fashion statement than functional, there are still many times when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mirror Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008

Are you willing to look in a full length mirror...where people can see you for who you are? It’s the only way you will get an accurate picture of what you look like and what others see of you. Or will you just take a glance, and turn to forget what you s

What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Whatever it is, it’s probably the same thing every day. Everybody seems to have their own morning rituals to get them going. Maybe you have to have a cup of coffee before you can do anything. Maybe you make your bed as soon as you get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positively Free! Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 13, 2007

#3 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

“POSITIVELY Free” Freedom! Week #3 Philippians 2:14-18 INTRODUCTION:{Video: Virtual Family - sermonspice.com} Wouldn’t it be great if it was that easy? Just put on a gadget and all our negative verbiage is translated into words that edify and encourage. That would be great! But let’s face it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Bearing Burdens 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christians should help to bear the burdens of others.

BEARING BURDENS Gal. 6:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. "Ladies and gentlemen," came a voice over the PA during the initial flight, "It may interest you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Dealing With Divorce: Part I Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 11, 2004

Part 1 of a two part series on Divorce. Part 1 deals with God’s Biblical view of divorce and the church’s attitude toward the divorced.

DEALING WITH DIVORCE - PART I MATTHEW 19:1-12 INTRODUCTION: “Just Married” Video Clip 2:41 {See illustration file for this sermon for scene from this movie} Don’t we wish it was that easy? You know, your marriage is crumbling but just one pep talk from Dad and your commitment is renewed for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

An Inquiring Mind Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

2nd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"AN INQUIRING MIND" MATTHEW 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spiderman has reached a crisis. It seems that his life is falling apart, nothing seems to be going right. He’s been fired from work, he’s failing at school and even struggling in his relationships. Worst of all, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Are Your Priorities?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 23, 2004

This sermon tells us that our priorities should be on prayer, praise and people - all in God’s context, not on the world in all its sin and devestation.

In a two-day period of time in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker and a dog were killed on the subway tracks. Ninety people called the Transit Authority to express their concern about the dog, but only three called about the worker and nobody called about the homeless man. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

The All-Sufficient Christ

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

Christ is all we need to meet our need, regardless of the circumstances and even when it seems impossible.

The All-Sufficient Christ by Rev. James May Mark 5:21-43 One of the most troubling things that we hear every day is sound of sirens from police cars, fire engines and ambulances as they speed down the highway. We know that somewhere, someone is in trouble. I find myself often whispering a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible