Sermons on Wayward:

Healing For Parents Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 5 in the Family series. This deals with the hurts every parent has in raising a family.

FAMILY Part 5-Healing for Parents Sunday, June 24, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Have you ever spent a sleepless night because of a child? Ever had an argument with your kid you regret? Is there anyone here who feels guilty because their family seems to be so far from where we dreamed they would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Mar 4, 2008

The disciple is to utterly disown himself, to refuse to acknowledge the self of the old man.

Series: Demands of Christ TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME Matthew 16:24-27 (John Hamby, Sermon: The Demands of Discipleship, Mt16:24-27,SermonCentral) We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father Which Art In Heaven

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 9, 2008

The right kind of father can be a child’s best teacher about God. A good father is a happy combination of strength and tenderness, righteousness and mercy. The wrong kind of father can cripple a child’s emotional and spiritual well-being. Today I want

Our Father Which Art in Heaven Matthew 6:9 Intro It is difficult for some people to love God because they have been deprived of an earthly father whom they could love sincerely and steadfastly. The right kind of father can be a child’s best teacher about God. A good father is a happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

He's My King

Contributed by William Jones on Jun 25, 2008

A message on the kingship of Christ. A description reason’s Christ entered Jerusalem as a king yet riding on a donkey. I describe the 3 types of people present in the crowd who were shouting Hosanna! This a call to recognize Christ as the king of our l

He’s My King Mark 11:1-11 There are lots of “kings” and “rulers in the world today. The king of rock and role! The king of Botswana! The king of beverages! Lots of claims to royalty. People are very willing to it seems to crown just about anything or anyone king and follow them, or it. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Create In Me A Clean Heart" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 11, 2011

During those times in our life when it seems we have no hope, we can read the words of David to know that God is always present. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Spend time every day in God’s Word. Find joy in something each day. Work on self improvement. Try something new. Venture out and do something different. One of my favorite musical artists is a man named James Taylor. I’ve enjoyed his guitar playing and ballads for over 35 years. In the early ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Y R U Crying Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 11, 2010

Mary Magdalene was crying at the tomb. We have many problems and we cry too. Do we cry for the same reasons she did?

Why Are You Crying? John 20:1-18 It was very difficult for God to watch people cry because He cared for them. Sick He healed Mary/Martha Raised Lazarus 5000 hungry fed them Now, one of the people He loved very much... Mary Magdalene, is weeping at the tomb of Jesus. It had been a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where R U Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 11, 2010

Sermon about REDEDICATION/RENEWAL of our walk with Jesus Christ.

Where R U? Genesis 3:9-3:9 God came to the garden to fellowship with Adam and Eve and did not see them so he called out. Where are you?” It’s quite obvious that God already knows where we are! This morning, God asks that same question, “Where are you?” The challenge is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Acts 1:1

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2016

The book of Acts just ends. Could this really be the end or should there be more? Is Luke sending the church a message? Could it be that Luke is sending the church a message?

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Thanks Pastor Jerry Shirley for the original writing. Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Left Hiv/Aids Lying In The Streets?

Contributed by Joseph Collins on Mar 3, 2012

The story of The Good Samaritan is a perfect illustration of HIV/AIDS in our society today. God has given the Church the power to heal and He has equipped us to walk in the power of our calling and anointing.

Sermon Title: Who Left HIV/AIDS Lying in the Streets? Scripture Framework: Read Luke 10:30-37 [The Good Samaritan] Opening: Every year in March, thousands of communities celebrate the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. It is a time in which churches and other faith-based ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Rough Way To Maturity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2011

God leads us through stages; for some, the stages are smooth, for others, rough. It depends upon our disposition.

The Rough Way to Maturity (Hosea 11) 1. You know you are getting old when: • You hear your favorite song on an elevator. • You watch the Weather Channel. • You don't know what time Taco Bell closes anymore. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reassurance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Apr 17, 2013

Find out how God gives every believer the Reassurance of the Resurrection and can convict any sinner to Come to Christ. Discover not only the role of the Holy Spirit of convicting but also other important roles to the believer.

Opening: In a little town unknown to many, there was a small church. One night smoke and flames consumed this little church. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. The local preacher drove up and noticed several people that he hadn't seen in a while. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brought Back To Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 9, 2013

If we will have faith, Jesus can resurrect areas of our life we have written off as dead, gone, over, or impossible.

First, there was the agony of Jairus over his young daughter. Then Mary and Martha mourn for their brother Lazarus. These people all shared something in common. They dealt with the unexpected Death of a family member. In fact, both situations had Jesus at the center of attention. In both cases, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Be Blessed Part Vi- Endure Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 14, 2013

There is a special joy in coming through the trials of life.

How to Be Blessed Part Six As we continue, please remember that our threefold definition of being blessed is simply: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled Today we will begin with James 1:12. “Blessed is the one who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Lord, Protect Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, we give honor to our Lord and Savior for helping us, ...

Prayer: Lord, Protect Us by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 19, 2020) “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 3:14, Proverbs 30:5, Matthew 22:32-40, Psalm 18:2, 2 Samuel 22:3, 2 Samuel 22:31, Psalm 55:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

How Many Are My Iniquities? - A Soul Searching Question Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2020

Recognition of sin and its effects on us should always bring us before the throne of God to forgive and restore us to fellowship.

In Job 13:23, the suffering patriarch is pleading his case before God, asking Him to specifically name those sins he has allegedly committed in order to see some justification for the untold misery he has undergone. He desired to confess any unknown wrongdoing so that he could be made pure ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:23, Job 19:25, Numbers 32:23, 1 John 1:8, Isaiah 59:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist