Sermons on Widows And Orphans:

Heaven - Myth Or Reality? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2023

Heaven is a real place, and we need to understand what lies within our future. Our perspective or vision of Heaven should influence our daily lives and choices. Don’t listen to the myth that Heaven will be boring!

Series: Heaven! Sermon: Heaven – Reality or Myth? Subject: What is Heaven Like? Thesis: Heaven is a real place, and we need to understand what lies within our future. Our perspective or vision of Heaven should influence our daily lives and choices. Don’t listen to the myth that Heaven will be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Hebrews 2:14-15, Isaiah 43:13, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Passion For The Hurting

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

In this message we will see that Christ’s passion for the hurting was natural, was needed and was near. (The Passion Of The Christ - pt 2)

His Passion For The Hurting The Passion Of The Christ – part 2 In a chapter in his book, Just Like Jesus, called “The Touch of God,” Max Lucado writes; the story behind a man that we meet in the Gospels. For 5 years no one touched me. No one. Not one person. Not my wife. Not my child. Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why So Many Stay Home On Sunday

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017

Let's face it church attendance in America is at an all-time low, most Americans avoid church like the plague....WHY?

Well I have a few reasons: 1. The Church no longer emphasizes the Gospel message (Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus), The message is prosperity, feel good stuff, and political agendas. Jesus said "If I be lifted up I will draw ALL men unto me" , The primary purpose of the church is to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Don't Cry" Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2002

Just as Jesus restored hope to a mother who had lost her son through a miracle, so he can restore hope to parents who have or are in fear of losing their children today.

May 12, 2002 Luke 7:11-17 ¡§Don¡¦t cry.¡¨ INTRODUCTION Some of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Well, on one Mother’s Day, Calvin is pictured standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card." "My, how sweet of you." she says. "I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 29, 2003

Mal 3:8,9-WILL A MAN ROB GOD? YET YE HAVE ROBBED ME. BUT YE SAY, WHEREIN HAVE WE ROBBED THEE? His answer is: IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS. YE ARE CURSED WITH A CURSE: FOR YE HAVE ROBBED ME. There is a lot of misleading preaching on prosperity in the church tod

TITHING 1-INTRODUCTION It seems so few people these days give tithes, offerings, and alms, yet they profess to be walking with God. This applies to people all over the world. By their actions, they deny Him. Every person is to give 10% of their total income to God. This is called a tithe. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Andrew The Rodeo Announcer Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple Andrew

Andrew the Rodeo Announcer Rodeo announcers are an integral part of the Rodeo. The Rodeo Announcer will tell about each cowboy and cowgirl’s hometown and perhaps some of their accomplishments. The audience connects better when the announcer tells something about the person they are watching. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Servant? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Who Jesus is and how people responded to him

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “WHO IS THIS SERVANT?” MARK 11:1-12:44 OPEN Today we begin to look at the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. In chronological time, we are only a few days from his crucifixion. We learn more about Jesus and how people responded to him in these ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ridiculous Provision Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of a series on Elisha

Ridiculous Provision Elisha, A Tale Of Ridiculous Faith, Week 3 Today, we're in the third week of a message series we’re calling, Elisha, A Tale of Ridiculous Faith. by ridiculous we mean, its so good, so huge, its ridiculous. The first week, we talked about burning plows, leaving behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah's Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 9, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Series: Breakthrough 2020 - Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Scripture texts: 1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19; 2 Kings 1, 2 Key verses: 1 Kings 16:29-33: Ahab Becomes King of Israel 29In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab son of Omri ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 29, 2017

A Reformation sermon focusing on the 5 Solas.

We were introduced to the “5 Solas” one year ago this weekend in a sermon called, “Engage with the Reformation.” The second part of that message will air on Moody Radio (89.3) Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. if you’d like to listen to it. Because the Protestant Reformation began 500 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

2) Seeking Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023

Part II

2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22, Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Anticipation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 16, 2003

A message to encourage us to live in anticipation of heaven and of God fulfilling His promises on earth.

A Life of Anticipation Living in the hope God Offers Various Scriptures November 16, 2003 Introduction Today we finish our look at what it takes to have a life lived in the peace of God. We’ve focused on three strategies for living in the peace of God. First, we said we need to understand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer - If Two Agree

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 23, 2002

The importance of small group prayer

Prayer – If Two Agree Prayer is one of the foundational practices in the Christian life, yet is probably the most neglected aspect of the Christian life. A Christian who has a weak prayer life has a weak spiritual life or will have a weakening spiritual life. There is no way to achieve the kind ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist