Sermons on Wounded Heart:

Sending Out The Twelve

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2014

Sending Out The Twelve (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Messengers (vs 1-4) (2). The Assignment (vs 5-6) (3). The Directives (vs 7-15) SERMON BODY: Ill: Hold up a can of Coke. The inventor: • Coca-Cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. • It was invented by Dr. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Along Despite Our Differences

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014

With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Christ

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014

There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). Is this belief true that was believed then and today?

There was a common belief at the time of Jesus that the Messiah's kingdom would be a physical kingdom, and that it would include all of Israel (and no Gentiles). The disciples asked Jesus in Acts 1:6, "Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" The disciples are showing in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:36-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2014

God is the greatest giver of gifts. James declares, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17). God only gives good gifts.

Title: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Text: “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Others Can Be So Difficult, That Is Why We Need God To Do It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 23, 2014

Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus didn’t, so neither should we. Read on and be blessed!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th September 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Loving others is so much under stood. The world walks over Christians, and we simply let them. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Gifts For Everyone

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 28, 2014

A practical look at the Gifts of the Spirit in the life of the believer

I love the distance between my birthday and Christmas, it’s perfect. It divides the year in half, when I was a kid I knew that I would get gifts in June and then again in December. I always felt sorry for the kids whose birthdays were close to Christmas, not just in December but in November ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Go Of Self Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2014

It has been said that sometimes what we mistake for ingratitude is actually self love. This message looks at what makes us thankful

Let Go of Self Love A year ago the word Frozen referred to food that was in your freezer and “Let it Go” was something you told you four year old when you wanted them to release their grip on a toy or their sibling or when you were counselling someone over some hurt from the past. That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sold Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 12, 2014

Jesus told the rich young ruler to sell everything that he had, give it to the poor and follow Him. Do I have to give away everything to follow Christ? Do I have to sell all that I have in order to please Him?

Ravi Zacharias tells the story about a boy that loved collecting marbles. He lived next door to a little girl who had a lot of candy. She said to him: “If you’ll give me all of your marbles, I’ll give you all of my candy.” He said he’d think about it. The next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mercy..came Running

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 13, 2014

When she heard of what Jesus was capable of and it gave her a glimmer of hope. with that glimmer, she began to speak of the possibilities, The words she spoke were like fertilizer to her faith, like miracle grow is to a flower, And her faith began to grow

Mercy came Running.. Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Am I Different? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

With all the gender confusion in our society, it's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: How Am I Different?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; In preparation for this series I discovered a powerful, inspirational, challenging sermon by Mary Kassian, entitled The Genesis of Gender.” (1) Some of her opening words are important for our consideration this ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Osteen Effect

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 19, 2014

A sermon that warns of the dangers of "another" gospel.

"THE OSTEEN EFFFECT" Galatians 1:1-9 Galatians 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

True Riches Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014

Our attitude toward money & how we use it is a barometer of our spiritual state. It reveals whether we are foolishly thinking only of the present or astutely looking to eternity. What is the purpose of money anyway?

LUKE 16: 1-13 [PARABLES IN LUKE] TRUE RICHES [Matthew 6:25-34] Some athletes, entertainers and CEOs receive astronomical salaries. They take all they can get and use it for their own personal interests. They seem to set an example for our culture which spends so much to entertain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Living Honorably For Jesus (Part 2)

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS LIVING HONORABLY FOR JESUS (Part 2) HEBREWS 13:4-17 -A while back our Community Pastor Jae decided to treat the baptistery water…chemically like a swimming pool. -He called a hot tub expert and they gave him some basic equipment and training on how to regulate the water. -Now ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer, Fasting And Faith

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 28, 2014

A message about how prayer and fasting helps increase our faith.

Title: Only By Prayer and Fasting Theme: Show the importance of Prayer and Fasting Text: Mark 9:9 -29 Introduction Mark 9:9 Now as they came down from the mountain, He commanded them that they should tell no one the things they had seen, till the Son of Man had risen from the dead. (10) So they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2014

Ever since Jesus ascended back to heaven, His return has been eminent. Ever since that day, you could have said, “Jesus can return at any moment.” God wants His children to live like they expect Jesus to return at any time.

8/20/2005 12:29 PM Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24:3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Today, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist