Sermons on Unusual Kindness:

Faith That Functions At A Walk

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

When we operate out of God's strength, we have a limitless supply of energy and strength for the journey of life.

Today, let's think about faith that functions at a walk. The Scripture is Isaiah 40, beginning in verse 28: READ Isaiah 40 is one of the most fantastic chapters in God's Word. Read Isaiah 40 every day for thirty days, and it will change your life. Isaiah has almost been singing what it means in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Decent Proposal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2022

In this sermon on Ruth chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to make a bold and decent proposal to Boaz. From Naomi, Ruth and Boaz we learn the importance of stepping out in faith and doing the right things the right way.

A. Today, as we return to the story of Ruth, we will witness an unusual marriage proposal, so I thought it would be fun to start with a few funny marriage proposals I found on the internet. 1. This first picture shows the importance of getting things in the right position when making a successful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Silent Night, Holy Night Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2006

A sermon exploring the Biblical truth behind a favorite carol of Christmas.

The composing of this Christmas carol had its beginning with a Christmas eve service in 1818, in the village of Oberndorf in Austria. When it was discovered that the organ in St. Nicholas Church would not function and the music planned for the Christmas Eve service could not be used, Father Joseph ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jun 7, 2002

Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!

THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8-14, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2018

God revealing Himself to the Arameans.

We have in the text this morning the revealing of the God of Israel - 2 Kings 6:8-23. Each time the Arameans would make a raid into Israel, their plans were spoiled through the revelation given by God to Elisha. • Elisha would inform the King of Israel, who would then take precautions against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Got This Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2023

In the troubles we have in life, God is there making a way when there seems to be no way.

God’s Got This Text: Acts 7:9-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God spared Joseph’s life, and through these adverse circumstances, that are recorded in our text, God is oversaw his safety. This is the sovereign purpose of God at work. The Midianites and the Ishmaelites only saw Joseph as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Examining Our Walls

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel.

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel was prophet during the Babylonian exile. He was taken captive to Babylon in 597 B.C. by King Nebuchadnezzar along with King Jehoiachin and 10,000 others, including political and military leaders and skilled ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Approach To Suffering Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

In 1927 the wife of Scottish preacher Arthur Gossip died suddenly. When he returned to the pulpit he preached a sermon titled “When Life Tumbles In, What Then?”

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is the right approach to suffering? 1 Peter 3:13-17 Illustration on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friending Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

Qualities in the Unique Names of Jesus described in Isaiah 9:6

FRIENDING JESUS Caitlin Shaw wanted to do what a lot of us have done: set up a profile on the Facebook social network. But since Shaw was her married name, the thought some old friends might not recognize her without her married name. So she decided to include it. Therein began the problem. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2008

The Gospel is earthed in a call to repentance

Frisby 07-12-08 Mk 1:1-12 Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark’s Gospel. And Mark’s Gospel starts with these words: The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Or as the NIV puts it The beginning of the Gospel about Jesus Christ the Son of God. The beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Finish The Race Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 23, 2015

The importance of finish your race in the Christian life.

Finishing the Race 2 Timothy 4 Introduction: 1. In our text, the apostle Paul is penning his last words before he would die a martyr for Christ. 2. The aged apostle had many battle scars from a life that was dedicated to serving the Lord Jesus Christ (stoned, whipped, beaten with rods, three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Bible Church

The Guests Who Came To Dinner (October 15, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

This parable is about both God’s grace and the gratitude of those that God invites to His table.

THE GUESTS WHO CAME TO DINNER Text: Matthew 22:1 -14 Tell me if this sounds familiar? It dinner time, the meal is ready but everybody is distracted. Dad is watching a ball game and cheering loud. The daughter has on her head phones which is attached to her device, (iphone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Vision And The Gift Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Methodist

From Where Does My Help Come? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2020

Psalm 121:1-8 shows us how God helps his people.

Scripture Our various governmental agencies have directed that there be no meetings of ten or more people at the present time. This is because of the worldwide Corona Virus pandemic. Like many churches, we wrestled with our response to the directive. Our Session decided that as a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Types Of Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 1, 2003

5 types of broken heart in scripture

5 Types of Broken Heart Text: Psalms 38:8 I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart. The heart is mentioned more that 945 times in the KJV. The first mentions are in Genesis 6:5,6 God knows your thoughts. God lives in heaven, but heaven isn’t so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:8

Denomination: Pentecostal