Sermons on Wronging Others:

How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019

2 Corinthians 1:1-7

SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message speaks to the importance of treating others how we would like to be treated.

I. "THEREFORE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM; FOR THIS IS THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS" A. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are: 1. The essence of the law and the prophets 2. They testify of Him - John 5:39 B. Christ Himself is: 1. A reflection ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30, Luke 10:31-32, Luke 10:33-35, Genesis 13:8-9, Luke 11:28, Romans 2:13, James 1:22, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 18:28-30, Matthew 18:27, John 5:19, John 14:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 5:39, Matthew 7:12, John 8:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Are You Thankful With All Your Heart?

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Oct 24, 2018

Short Thanksgiving message

Psalm 9: 1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. It was approaching Thanksgiving and Dave's family was together. He was in the construction supply business and business was good. In response to hearing about how well things were going, Dave's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1

The Family Of God: Serving One Another

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2015

If each member of the family of God will do their part, it will help the family to become healthy and full of love.

THE FAMILY OF GOD #2: SERVING ONE ANOTHER INTRO TO TOPIC: Question: What are three things you like best about your family? Share. • What I love about my family: We love each other; it’s a safe place where we can be ourselves. And we can be a little crazy! Yesterday’s spontaneous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: *other

Why Should I Do It?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 19, 2018

Why should we humble ourselves to do menial and low level jobs for others? Because Jesus humbled himself to wash the disciles feet.

Why Should I Do It? 7/15/2018 John 13:12-17 Acts 1:1-11 Have you ever been in a situation in which somebody asked you to do something that you really didn’t want to do it, and you even thought it was unfair for them to ask you to do it. You may have said verbally or inside your head, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First 3 Commandments Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 30, 2018

Do the 10 Commandments apply to Christians today?

Last week we noted from Exodus 19 how God prepared the Israelites for His presence and His Words. The Israelites consecrated themselves, kept themselves pure in the sight of God, for three days to receive God and His Laws. For the next few weeks, we will study these Laws known as the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity, Maturity And Service

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018

There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

68. An Appeal To The New Nature Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Believers are being transformed so we no longer live for ourselves, but for the One who died and rose for us.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 68 - AN APPEAL TO THE NEW NATURE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, 1 John 2:3-6, Titus 2:11-12, Galatians 5:22-23, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Peace Shall Reign

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 19, 2018

In the face of danger, Isaiah proclaims that there will come a time when peace will reign and swords shall be beaten into plowshares

INTRODUCTION Life is lived in paradox. When writing about Christian liberty, Martin Luther identified a striking paradox. He wrote, “A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject of all, subject to all.” We daily live in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-20, Isaiah 37:1-7, Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Supportive In Grief Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 22, 2019

So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. I can run to God in worship. God is worthy of our worship. 2. Seek to offer compassion to others 3. Continue to hope in the God of all comfort

This is us: Supportive in Grief 2 Corinthians 1:1-8 comfort: more than just soothing or sympathy, but also to strengthen, help and encouragement. So how do we become strong in the broken places? 1. Look to God who cares for me. vv.3 I can run to God in worship. v.3 God is worthy of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019

Loving one another.

As I Have Loved You John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Letter from Sermon Central) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so! NO one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. Please say you’ll take ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Thankful Life

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015

Another year has passed and it's time to be thankful for all the blessings we had the whole year. It is perfect time to understand an attitude of thankfulness within us. This message tries to know a deeper meaning of each attitude.

A Thankful Life Psalms 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Intro: It’s another year has passed and there are a lot of things that we need to thank. We may think of other people who blessed us or even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power To Meet Needs

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-51

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive - God Will Turn The Evil Into Good

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

Here's a major reason why you can forgive...

Genesis 45 THE HARDEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO Monday What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Do you know what it is? Answers.yahoo.com says that this thing I want to talk about today is, quote - "one of the most difficult things you can do." Wikihow.com says the same thing - "one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship: The Answer For Our Growth Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 7, 2014

Immaturity, Spiritual Growth, Others, Unity

1 Corinthians 3:1-23 August 28, 2020 Introduction: Do you remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? It’s my grandchildren's very favorite story. I’ve read it to them so many times. They finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who set out to build houses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ