Sermons on 18th Sunday After Trinity:

The Family Strife That Stole Christmas

Contributed by Louis Mare on Dec 11, 2023

The devil is after something God created the most and is trying to destroy it while we are looking the other way.

Man, is it not easy to get lost in the world view of Christmas, the presents, traditions, the hustle and bustle. The busy malls, the bony music, and Mariah Carey music fill everywhere. I wonder if you can relate to this video because I believe that sometimes, even for us, we miss what Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:38, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph - From Inmate To Governor Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 16, 2025

After a quick shave and change of clothes Joseph was ushered into the presence of the most powerful man in his world.

January 18, 2025 Joseph had proven an excellent interpreter of dreams – the Chief Cupbearer had, indeed, been restored to his former position. I can imagine that Joseph experienced a moment of excitement as he anticipated his release from prison, but alas, no word came from the palace and the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

He's Coming Back

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2025

Focuses on the events after the resurrection. The angels says this same Jesus who ascended is coming back again.

Note: I study a lot when preparing. There may be some notes that I missed to notate. He’s Coming Back Theme: To show that the Lord will come back again one day. Text: Acts 1:6 - 11 Introduction What a season to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In just a few days will celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Why The Christian Should Abstain From Alcohol And Drugs

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol re

Sunday, March 16, 1997 is Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Sunday. It is biblical to abstain from using alcohol and drugs. Alcohol and drug abuse has reached a frightening level. Recent statistics indicate 105,000 Americans die each year in alcohol related deaths. It is also estimated that 18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Hangs On This

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 23, 2025

What does it really mean to Love God with all? Not just on Sunday morning when your favorite praise song is being sung, on Wednesday afternoon when the high of Sunday service has dissipated and you find yourself stuck in traffic, or in times of suffering, or grief.

“Everything Hangs on This” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Matthew 22:37-40 “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 3:23, John 14:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Lunatic World We Live In! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 20, 2013

We need to be able to transfer what we learn or what we see on Sunday, to what we are doing on Monday!

Verse 4-let us make here three tabernacles A man was shipped wreaked on a deserted island, by himself and finally after many years he was rescued and the rescue crew looked around and saw three buildings that the man had built and asked him about them. He said, “The first one is my house, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Expectation

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003

It is hard to be excited about the Second Coming after over 200 years of waiting -- how then do we continue to wait in expectation?

College students today have it easy! My son is a student at the University of Central Florida and I have watched him register for classes. The way he does it is to go to the computer, get on the Internet, and in 5 minutes he’s registered for all of his upcoming classes. Back in my day, we had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Week Four Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Confession is not so much a requirement for believers as it is an opportunity for restoration of fellowship after offending our holy God. Christians are a confessing people!

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-11, James 5:16, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Children Come

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Apr 22, 2005

This sermon was written for a special Pre-School Sunday, but is also appropriate for any Rally Day Service. It focuses on reaching the unchurched.

I just love Pre-Schoolers! Aren’t they great? Ask them a question and you never know what will come out of their little mouths. No inhibitions – they just tell it like it is! That’s why, for us parents, they can be both loveable, adorable and scary at the same time! No editing! No review. No ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Worship Experience

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 30, 2006

The shout that comes before the worship is out of place. We need to learn that worship is more than one hour on Sunday.

*In preparing for this sermon, I gleaned several thoughts from several sermons found on this site. Thank You to all who participate! The Psalmist David gives us a great illustration of what true worship really is. Read Psalms 111:1-2 Worship – English word that means: to ascribe the highest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Alive Again!

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

We must join Christ in his resurrection if we are to claim we believe in the resurrection event. A message for Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday March 30, 1997 ALIVE AGAIN! INTRODUCTION This past week, America has been shocked and puzzled by the mass suicide of 39 people near San Diego, CA. The group, as you well know, was called Heaven’s Gate and its members, led by the charismatic Marshall Applewhite, believed that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have We Been Changed

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2001

This New Year’s sermon ask the question if we have changed spiritually after 9/11/01. It is also a challenge to be different in 2002.

Sunday Morning December 30, 2001 New Year’s Sermon Bel Aire Baptist Church HAVE WE BEEN CHANGED? James 1 Introduction: [Play video clip “Now What?”] 1. As we begin to look at the end of year 2001 and toward 2002, I must ask the question, “Have We Been Changed?” 2. As I watched the news coverage ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation With God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 2Corinthians 5: 16-21

Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 2Corinthians 5: 16-21 Title: “Reconciliation with God” Paul has met with opposition from Christians preaching and or living a gospel of their own making or, at least, a revision of the one “handed down.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last Sunday evening we looked at the wall of protection or hope that the people of Israel were building around them.

1. Last Sunday evening we looked at the wall of protection or hope that the people of Israel were building around them. They were being besieged by the Babylonians and they needed protection. 2. In those days cities had walls around them to protect them from their enemies. And if the enemy could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spiritual Armoury

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2015

Making our stand on the word, and prayerfully advancing in evangelism.

A SPIRITUAL ARMOURY. Ephesians 6:10-20. “Go on being made strong,” begins the final exhortation of this Epistle. Having been made strong in the past by relying on the Lord, so make your stand now “in the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). Do not yield one inch: do not ‘give place to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational