Sermons on Unworthiness:

Highway Construction

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

Repentance is about preparing the way for our Lord, for the King. This Advent sermon uses the metaphor of road work to explore repenting of sin and unforgiveness.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, the second Sunday of Advent belongs to John the Baptizer…the one whose job it was to announce the imminent coming of the Christ. In all four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—the ministry of John the Baptizer prepares the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"O Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 25, 2007

Humility is the key to salvation, sanctification and evangelism.

“O Lord, It’s Hard to be Humble” Luke 18:9-14 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, all of us are lonely at times, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Plead With The Lord, Adonai (אדני), With Humble Persistence Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 15, 2010

How can we call on the the Lord (Adonai) who reigns over all? Abraham teaches us about persistence in prayer. Parts: A. For he rules over all with justice. B. For he has redeemed you, his people.

Text: Genesis 18:16-33 Theme: Plead with the Lord, /Adonai/ (אדני), with Humble Persistence A. For he rules over all with justice B. For he has redeemed you, his people Season: Pentecost 3c -- God’s Names Date: June 13, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Difference

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 24, 2008

Consider the differnce the resurrected Christ will make in the lives of those who trust and follow Him.

Today is Easter. We celebrate the greatest event in the history of the world! I want to ask a question. What difference does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ make in a person’s life? It can make a difference! Consider the story of Zachary. Zachary was doing poorly in math at school. His ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Shallow Waters Behind And Going Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 11, 2009

Sometimes you must leave the shallow waters behind and go out into the deep to recieve the blessing that God has in store for you.

St. Luke:5:1-11 Topic: Leaving the shallow waters behind, and launching out into the deep As we embark into the new year of 2009, we must learn to leave the shallow waters behind. That is, we must learn to leave the shallow waters of our past, and be willing to launch out into the deep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Silence: How Men Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 4, 2009

Men can pray in their own way by doing what they know is right to do, by listening to the Lord as well as speaking, and by holding others and God Himself accountable to keep promises.

The young Australian pastor had just received his first assignment. It was to a remote sheep-ranching settlement deep in the Australian outback. He had arrived during a period of prolonged drought, and was making pastoral calls to his far-flung flock of ranchers, who were trying to keep their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Alone 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

Part 2 of 6 of Who Am I Series

Title: Who Am I – 2 “You’re Not Alone – 2” Text: Exodus 3:11 Two weeks ago we started a series on “Who Am I?” This is a very relevant subject in the day we live in. Everyone wants to know who they are. Everyone wants to know what their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Risen Jesus Even Sends Out Screw-Ups

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 18, 2010

Even after the disciples had abandoned Jesus in his suffering, he still has a mission for them. And he still has a mission for you, his forgiven child. Parts: A. A night of waiting. B. A repeated miracle. C. A promise and blessing.

Text: John 21:1-14 Theme: The Risen Jesus Even Sends Out Screw-ups A. A night of waiting B. A repeated miracle C. A promise and blessing Season: Easter 3c Date: April 18, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Risen-Jesus-Even-Sends-Out-Screw-ups-John21_1-14.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Scared Of Your Shadow

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 4, 2014

There are a lot of things that frighten us from fully serving but they are actually only shadows.

Happy Groundhog Day. We are either going to have six more weeks of winter or spring is around the corner. How many of you knew that Groundhog Day had its beginning as a religious holiday? On the 2nd day of February there was a celebration called Candlemas Day. It was the Christian festival of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Joy To The World

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 12, 2020

The angel proclaimed ‘good news of great joy.’ Sounds great! But what exactly is this good news? What kind of joy should we experience? Do you have that joy?

In the lead-up to Christmas this year we’re focusing on four great themes: hope, peace, joy and love. Many churches have Advent candles and they associate these four themes with the first four Advent candles. The fifth candle is for Jesus. The last two Sundays we looked at hope and peace; today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Luke 2:23, Luke 1:50, Luke 1:54, Luke 1:72, Luke 1:76-78  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2020

Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees.

The Beatitudes- Part 2 Mathew 5:7-10 Teaching about more kingdom attributes, Jesus continued to show that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we will are into part two of the Beatitudes! • The first four that we explored ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Saw The Lord.

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

When we look at the amazing holiness and love of God the whole world looks different.

The Gospel Acording to Isaiah: Part 2 I Saw the Lord Isaiah 6:1-8 March 3, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Have you ever heard someone ask the question “Is there nothing sacred anymore?” Have you ever asked it yourself? We are living in an unusual era in the history of the world, an era when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

The Centurion's Faith Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 13, 2015

As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth” we find ourselves in Matt. 8 where Jesus was actually astonished over someone’s level of faith.

THE CENTURION’S FAITH Matt. 8:5-13 As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth” we find ourselves in Matt. 8 where Jesus was actually astonished over someone’s level of faith. 1) What do we see in the Centurion that showed his faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

6 Lessons From Hitting Rock Bottom

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

We're all going to hit rock bottom, the challenge is to build up from there with Christ.

There are two powerful emotions that motivate people to make dramatic changes in their lives:inspiration and desperation. It is often the case; a person finds their greatest inspiration in the most desperate of situations. When a person hits rock bottom, and they reach the lowest point in their ...read more

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