Sermons on Words Do Hurt:

What Do You Need? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004

Semon on the issue of needs and determing what "needs" are.

Did you see the clip before worship from Bruce Almighty? I would imagine that this is just how most of us would respond if we were faced with answering all the prayers of…say North Portland between I-5 and Portsmouth. If you didn’t see it Bruce gets fed up with answering millions of prayers and so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Do When The Devil Steals Your Joy?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 7, 2022

Addresses necessary steps to reacquiring your joy, from Psalm 51.

Psalm 51 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE DEVIL STEALS YOUR JOY? - Read Psalm 51 In verse 12 of this passage, David writes, “Restore the joy of your salvation to me.” Restore the joy of Your salvation to me. Can the Devil steal your joy? You better believe he can steal your joy. He has many tools at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do With God’s Will Acts Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Last week we looked at understanding God’s will… “God’ what do You want me to do right here right now that will honor You?”This week, once I understand God’s will, what do do with it? Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

What do I do with God’s Will Acts 21: 14 & Romans 12:1-2 I pulled up this old Road Runner cartoon and watched as Wiley Coyote finally caught the road runner. He is standing there next to the giant sized road runner and holds up a sign that reads; “Okay, wise guys, you always wanted me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:14

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage, A Hard Thing To Do Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 18, 2008

The Problem, The Purpose The Power of Encouragement. To also listen to this message visit www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

This may surprise you sometimes Christians Find it hard to give and receive Encourage. Often people focus on the One Word/Issue they don’t agree, the Word/Issue that has hurt them or disappointed them. Encouragement is a designated/commanded Quality of the Church. “Therefore encourage one another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James 3 Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Sep 16, 2024

Words are powerful

Opener: Well Good Morning Church! We are so excited that you have decided to join us here this morning. What a blessing to be here worshiping the Lord together! Those that are watching online, Welcome, we are so happy that you have joined us here this morning and those that are watching the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Up And Do It.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 15, 2020

When ask by God we should get up and do it

ILLUSTRATION: Mother Teresa – So many leaders have the idea that to lead greatly you have to focus on everyone. Mother Teresa took a different approach. She saw the poor. The hurt. The dying. And she knew something had to be done. When you know that there’s that many hurting people out ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do When You Dont Know What To Do

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017

JEHOSHAPHAT WAS AT HIS WITS END..he was fearful of the powerful three nations marching against him. What he did to acheive victory is a pattern for us when we just dont know what to do!!!

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO We are usually taught that to find God’s will we should pray, study the Scriptures, listen to the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, seek Christian counsel, and analyze the circumstances. But what happens when there is no angelic visitation, no audible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Love Me? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Resurrection hope comes from knowing that Jesus is faithful even when we are not. Jesus loves us back to wholeness. Do you love Him?

Today, we're going to talk about how Jesus' love can restore our hope even after we've messed up big time. We're going to look at a story from the Bible about a guy named Peter who denied Jesus three times, but Jesus still loved him and gave him a second chance. I want you to walk away knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-17, John 18:25-27, John 21:1-9, John 21:15-19

Topics: Restoration, Jesus' Love, Hope, Relationships

Do-Overs Are Not Just For The Playground

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

We must come to a place that we realize that God has extended grace and forgivness to us and we are to extend that to those around us as well.

Do-Overs are Not Just for the Playground Big Idea: Our relationship with God: He allows us do-overs when we commit to doing the right things. Our relationship with each other: We must allow be willing to give and receive do-overs. Open: Talk about being a kid on the playground and getting ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When I Move You Move...just Like That

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 9, 2011

I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to know and believe ,,,, that God has created everyone of us to live by faith…. And as a consequence,,,, every child of God is wired to perform and liv

1 King 17 : 2-14 When I Move You Move...Just Like That (Protical ,,,,) * Prayer …. From: Min. Johnathan Hester ________________________________________ I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Love That's Tough To Do

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

Who knows why someone chooses to be our enemy? And how do you respond to them when they do? The tendency is to strike back.

Love That’s Tough to Do Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL Delivered on February 18, 2001 Mat 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

I Do - I Do, Because I Love You

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task!

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Introduction: Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task! I honestly believe that everyone here at this Couples' Seminar is here because they want to enhance ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Month Of Walking In Grace

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 25, 2020

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to our month of walking in grace! Anytime the word grace is mentioned it elicits some joy deep in my heart

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to our month of walking in grace! Anytime the word grace is mentioned it elicits some joy deep in my heart. It soothes my heart, my soul is thrilled, it is like me wearing an expensive garment that someone has just given to me! I believe that is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Words At Miletus With The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017

The journey from Troas to “Mitylene” is described with exceptional detail. It seems to have taken about five days’ sailing time, with each port mentioned representing a day’s journey. They evidently put into port each night. The winds usually died....

November 28, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.6: Paul's Words at Miletus with the Ephesian Elders (20:13-38) Acts 20:13-38 (KJV) 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Perspective - Pt. 3 - People, Permanent, And Perfected Pain Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 3 – People, Permanent, and Perfected Pain You will remember that there are only three things that are certain in life . . . death, taxes, and then we added pain to the list because we are told in Genesis 3:19 that because of our own fallenness we will be: “be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal