Sermons on Wound:

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

A sermon inviting people to take the e100 Scripture Reading Challenge

ian Hardin tells the story of traveling a lot for work with his friend Bobby. As they travelled, he’d read the Bible aloud to him. But he wasn’t reading the Bible to gain deep insights… or to solve theological quandaries. He was just reading it… yet even then, it often said something that got stuck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Dearest Friend I Ever Had

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in Jesus we have a friend that stays closer than a brother.

THE DEAREST FRIEND I EVER HAD Proverbs 18:24 INTRODUCTION: Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Happened.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 1, 2021

Uses Scriptures to walk through what Good Friday is to us. This is a text I sent out to all of my Congregations to arrive in their text boxes at 3pm Friday.

Why do we call it Good Friday? Etymology. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good". Good Friday This is Good Friday and you should be receiving this at 3 p.m.. This is a reminder of what Jesus did for us: Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beatings

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 28, 2024

The gain outweighs the pain!

Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Our Protector; Not Our Bully Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Aug 17, 2023

Jesus teaches us that God is our protector, not a bully, and we can learn to hear His voice through scripture, prayer, and recognizing His accent of kindness and compassion.

Hey guys! Today, I want to talk about something we all experience - those annoying songs that get stuck in our heads, you know, earworms! Does anyone have a song that always gets stuck in their head? (Share your own and go around the room to see what the students say). You know, the only way to get ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Topics: Negative Thoughts, Nature Of God, Compassion

Israel’s Cleansing Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 10, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 13:1-6 explores the spiritual transformation of Israel prior to the Millennium. The fountain for cleansing from sin will be opened for all of Israel on that day. Today that fountain is opened to all who will receive Christ.

Intro In our previous message, the national repentance of Israel is described in Zechariah 12:10-14. That work of grace involved three steps: 1st God initiated this salvation process by pouring out on Israel “a spirit of grace and supplication”i on the people. 2nd Christ is revealed to the nation ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9, Jeremiah 31:33-34, John 19:32-34, Zechariah 12:10-14, Revelation 1:5, Isaiah 64:6, Ezekiel 36:24-25, Ezra 9:1-2, Revelation 9:20-21, 1 Corinthians 10:19-20, Deuteronomy 13:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

We Exist To Serve

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This is the third in a five-part series on why we exist as a church.

May 20, 2001 Luke 10:30-35 ¡§We exist to serve¡¨ INTRODUCTION A boy stopped before a large marble plaque in the church. "What are all those names for?" he asked the minister. ¡§Sonny," said the minister, "those are in memory of all the people who died in the service." The boy replied: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2006

Part 5 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

(Slide 1) Last week was the Super Bowl and those who love the color of black and gold are rejoicing because their beloved Steelers are the champions! The half-time show was tame, (at least by Rolling Stones standards,) and I never thought I would see 60-year-old men rumble up and down a stage as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the parable of the Good Samaritan

“Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jehovah-Rapha “the Eternally Self-Existent One Who Heals” Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 3, 2011

Today we are going to learn why God would allow so many Jews to be thirsty and then lead them to a pool of worthless water.

Purpose: To show how God used bitter water to display His power. Aim: I want the listener to be confident in God’s ability to solve any problem. INTRODUCTION: Today’s text occurs right after God delivered the Jews from slavery in Egypt and from the entire Egyptian army. Excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Death Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2016

The death of Jesus in Luke 23:44-49 shows us a number of events preceding and following his death.

Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus, we come today to examine his death. During his final week in Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed by the people as their conquering Messiah, and then rejected by them as they cried for his death by crucifixion. After a series of rushed civil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going Into Battle

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

But the church today isn’t living in power, it isn’t going into to battle and we have a hard time obeying Jesus. Even Christians dislike each other and sometimes even hate each other. Even Christians would rather do worldly things rather than Godly thin

Going Into Battle ME Not too long ago, when HBO had a free weekend I watched a war movie called Hacksaw Ridge. The movie is about Desmond Doss. Desmond wanted to help with the war, but he would not kill anyone, he wanted to be a medic and help the wounded. The movie is based on a true story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 2nd Biggest Problem After Marriage Is - Sex

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023

I think every married couple, no matter man or woman or how long they’ve been married WANTS a fulfilling sex life.

I think every married couple, no matter man or woman or how long they’ve been married WANTS a fulfilling sex life. In courtship, especially for Christian couples, it seems that keeping the passion alive will be the LEAST of your problems. That’s because couples who take God’s timeless wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Inherit Eternal Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jul 18, 2025

Our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37.

How To Inherit Eternal Life In this article, our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37. It is a straightforward two requirements how to inherit eternal life – love God and neighbor, but somehow complicated process in the sense that it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

How To Lead A Jewish/Convert/Soul To Jesus

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Aug 11, 2009

Outline of Isaiah 53/Acts 8 with soul-winning helps

’How to Lead A Jewish/Convert/Soul to the Messiah/Lord Jesus Christ’ By: ’The Only Person Called an Evangelist in the New Testament’ (Acts 8-Philip) I. We MUST ’Paint a Portrait’ of the Seven Signs/Aspects of the Messiah/Jesus Suffering Love (Isaiah 53:4, 5) (Preach unto them Jesus) 1. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible