Sermons on Weakness:

Prayer Provides Hope

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 10, 2022

PRAYER IS THE GREATEST WEAPON GOD GAVE US

Prayer Provides Hope Luke 18:1-8 We need encouragement to pray consistently and never quit. "A Time for Hope! Real Issues, Real Hope, Real Help!" Hope is one of life’s most important possessions. Every one of us needs hope. Hope is what motivates us to get out of bed in the morning. Have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Revelation 3:20

Making Jesus My Lord Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Genuine salvation requires making Jesus “Lord” in both words and deeds

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Betrays Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Oct 2, 2012

This sermon will look at how Judas betrays Jesus for money.

Today you will find me in the book of Luke in the 22nd chapter. We will be looking at Luke 22 verses 1 through 6. It is here that we find Judas betraying Jesus in return for some money. Luke 22:1-6 reads as the following: 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: *other

God Uses Thorns Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2009

God calls us to accept, own and use our thorns to extend His grace to others.

GOD USES THORNS Years ago in the northeastern United States codfish was a big commercial business. There is a market for eastern cod all over, especially on the West Coast. The demand posed a problem to the shippers. At first they froze the cod, then shipped them elsewhere, but the freezing took ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:1-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Touched

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009

There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches each person that comes to Him.

Touched Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:40-44 Key verse: Mark 1:41 - Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Premise: There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-44

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Going To Call When You Need Help?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2011

When you just can’t do it your self and you need someone to give you a helping hand to make it through, who do you reach out to for help? You may feel like there is no one you can run to but I’ve got good news there is One you can run to.

Who Are You Going To Call When You Need Help? Psalm 20:1-9 When trouble comes your way, to whom do you run to bail you out? When you have overwhelming needs, who do seek out to meet those needs? When you just can’t do it your self and you need someone to give you a helping hand to make it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For The Fainthearted

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 8, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 11:32-40 (Based off of this Charles Spurgeon's sermon http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2209.htm)

HoHum: The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk; Abraham was too old; Isaac was a daydreamer; Jacob was a liar; Leah was ugly; Joseph was abused; Moses had a stuttering problem; Gideon was afraid; Samson had long hair and was a womanizer; Rahab was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 31: Preach A Contrast Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 9, 2018

Teach people to think by contrasting two or more sides of a theological argument.

Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that contrasts different sides. Lesson Intro When we spoke of a false dichotomy, we realized that some stories have more than two sides. However, some stories have only two options, or sides and that is not a false dichotomy, but a genuine one. Let's contrast two or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Self Examination Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004

If only we’d recognize when we have strayed, get godly counsel, then seek for the unity of the body of Christ – that’s when we will see God’s love and peace flourish in our lives and in the church.

For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Self Examination 2 Corinthians 13:1-14 Pastor Tom Fuller There comes a time in every child’s life when patience on the parent’s part ends, and accountability on the child’s part begins. As we begin this morning I want to share a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Spirit Picks Up The Tab

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 20, 2002

When God’s people are suffering they don’t always know how to pray. Thanks to God’s gracious promise that the Holy Spirit prays on our behalf!

I have many fond memories of my late grandmother. One of my favorites was the way she always argued about who would pay the bill at the restaurant. It would never fail. I’d invite her out to lunch and we’d have a nice visit together until the waiter brought the bill. It was as if my grandma grew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Olympic Lessons For Christian Warfare

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 19, 2010

This message compares and contrasts the preparation and protective gear of the Olympic athlete to the preparation and protective gear of the Christian soldier.

Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Preacher’s Commentary The Believer’s Bible Commentary The Complete Word Study Dictionary 1. Introduction a. Many of us have been “glued” to the TV lately, attracted to and mesmerized by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

2nd Corinthians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 20, 2021

Paul would go anywhere - endure anything -for the hope of winning one person to Jesus and he believed the eternal reward completely exceeded anything he had to suffer here on earth

November 20, 2021 2nd Corinthians differs from 1st Corinthians in that it deals with personal attacks leveled at Paul rather than doctrinal issues. Around 56/57 AD, Paul was in Macedonia when Titus finally brought word regarding the church in Corinth. Good News!! The Corinthian believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, 2 Corinthians 7:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Characteristics Of The Wisdom Of God 1corinthians 1:21 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 19, 2020

More than anything else, Paul understood the reason for disunity in Corinth is their love for human wisdom. So explains what is human wisdom as well as the wisdom of God.

Characteristics of the wisdom of God 1Corinthians 1:21 1Co 1:21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 1Co 1:23, 24 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21

Denomination: Brethren

When We Find It Hard To Pray

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021

Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

How to deal with the challenges in our life.

The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Introduction- Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and wanting you Lord to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer each time we gather in your name, to see you do something while we are together. As we look at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene