Sermons on visiting those in prison:

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 25, 2006

If mourning brings us closer to the presence of God Almighty, then let it come, for the sweetness of His presence is infinitely greater than the bitterness of our mourning.

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:4 - “BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED” If we don’t understand the true meaning of the above words, we would be surprised after reading them. How can anyone become blessed when they mourn?! These are confusing words to those who are not born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Those In Need Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2009

Secret service results in rewards.

Helping Those in Need Matthew 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 5/10/09 Video: “Why She Gets a Day” (www.tangle.com). I know my mom loved me when I was unlovable – actually I think I’m still unlovable. I want to mention at the beginning that this sermon will not be a “typical” Mother’s Day message. Several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

One Of Those Days

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some storms we can track and be somewhat prepared for, others come suddenly and without warning. We normally don’t think about them until they hit or effect us.

One of Those Days Opening Illustration: Have you ever had “one of those days”? 1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those That Left Him

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding when families or members of the Church leave.

THOSE THAT LEFT HIM Jn. 6:66 “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.” INTRO: We know that Jesus is the Son of God. His ministry here on earth was successful even unto the cross. But, his earthly ministry still wasn’t one without problems. We read many ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

How is it that those who mourn are blessed? How is it that the one who mourns will be comforted? What exactly are the blessed mourning? How is it that we mourn? The truth is that there is a godly sorrow that brings repentance that leads to salvation a

Those Who Mourn - Matthew 5:4 - July 17, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #2 / Communion Some 2000 years ago Jesus shook up the world in which He walked when He called those who would follow Him to a radical way of doing life. Now, He didn’t espouse violence. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

Those Who Survived

Contributed by Steven Davis on Nov 6, 2011

A Remembrance Sunday sermon which speaks to the issue of why some survived war and others did not; why some are very blessed and some not.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Talking To Those People

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Lesson learned from Jesus at the well with the Samaritan women.

Talking to those People? John 4:39-4:42 Introduction- Last week we looked at the coming of the New Year, having a new beginning if you will. I asked you what you hoped for in 2014. I asked you if you had a plan in place for the New Year. I gave you lessons learned from Apostle ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Appealing To Those In Authority

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on May 16, 2013

In life, each and every person will be under some kind of authority. Yet, “authority” is often misunderstood.

In life, each and every person will be under some kind of authority. Yet, “authority” is often misunderstood. Those in authority bear great responsibility. God has placed these people in our lives to help us — either to direct our lives or to help us learn life lessons. The good ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving Those In Need

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2017

Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats reminds us of some important truths: people matter, faith works, and Christ judges. Jesus points us to a God who doesn't want anyone to go to hell but all to come to eternal life.

Matthew 25:31-46 Serving those in Need Have you ever seen that TV show, “Undercover Boss”? It’s when the boss of a large company goes undercover in his or her own business and discovers what’s really going on—for better or for worse—in the company. While Jesus already knows what’s going on—he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those With Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you of faith or of five senses? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live a lifestyle of faith IV. TEXT: John 20:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus told him,

I. EXORDIUM: Are you of faith or of five senses? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live a lifestyle of faith IV. TEXT: John 20:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are Those Guys?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 29, 2024

Jesus Himself gives us the secret to winning the lifelong battle with evil.

November 1 Feast of All Saints In the cult classic “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” there is a great pursuit of the outlaw-heroes across the Old West. The forces of law and justice are relentless, exhausting the bank robbers. At one point the two stars of the show stop to look across miles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 John 3:1-3, Psalm 24:1-6, Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023

What does it mean to mourn? Do we mourn every death? Do we mourn for a world that has walked away from God? What else do we mourn? The church? Sinners? In this beatitude we will talk about those who mourn and why they are blessed.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IN MEMORIAM Every year, media outlets and award ceremonies take moments to remember people who have passed away over the course of the year. Depending on which memoriam you are watching, you will see different names and different numbers of people mentioned. Most all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, John 11:17-44, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Ezekiel 9:4, Psalm 119:136, Philippians 3:18-19, James 4:8-10, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ignoring Those On The Edges Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

An overview of how central it is to our Christian faith to care for those on the edges of society.

LOOKING OUT FOR #1: Sometimes we let an “I got mine!” attitude come into our spiritual lives. - Our society in general has a lot of the “I got mine!” mentality. Everyone looking out for themselves. - That can easily creep over into a spiritual attitude that is simply focused on “me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Those Feelings Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 12, 2021

God has given us the ability to feel the emotion of pride so that we can benefit from good pride and avoid the destructive nature of bad pride. It is important to know the difference between the two kinds of pride.

A. Once there was a guy named Zeke who had so much pride he could never admit he was wrong. 1. One day Zeke wandered into the blacksmith shop with sawdust all over the floor. 2. A few minutes before Zeke arrived, the blacksmith had been working on an uncooperative horseshoe, and had beat on it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 3:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Summary Attributes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2022

When we ponder God in light of the Scriptures, we are overwhelmed with Who He is. Some of His attributes are lesser known than others, including what we call “summary attributes.”

Those Summary Attributes 1. There is a joke that is so old some of you may never have heard it. I don’t think I’ve told it – at least during a sermon – for twenty years. 2. In the foyer of a church, a young boy was looking at a plaque with names of men and women.. He asked the pastor, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 11:30, 1 Samuel 15:9-23, Psalm 18:30, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 4:8-9, Psalm 73:25, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible