Sermons on 2024:

How God's Mercy Acts Through Our Faith And Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 3, 2024

We love God and because of that we obey His commandments, so we are bound to love the children of God by obeying His commandments.

Second Sunday of Easter 2024 (Sunday of Divine Mercy) This is the Sunday of Divine Mercy, but isn’t every Sunday a celebration of the mercy of God? Our psalm today cries out “His mercy endures forever.” God’s mercy, which in Hebrew reads as hesed, is everlasting. In fact, this statement, that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, 1 John 5:1-6, Psalm 118:2-4, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

Repent, For One And For All Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2024

If you don’t have enough personal goof-ups to occupy your repentant mind, how about repenting our national sins?

Third Sunday of Easter 2024 Late in his life, St. John the Apostle wrote three letters from his exile to churches he directed in Asia, now a part of Turkey. He wants his Church families to live holy lives, and has spent his entire life to encourage other Christians in this mode. And he tells us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48, 1 John 2:1-5, Acts 3:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Triumph In Christ Despite Tragedies

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2024

John felt God’s authority inside his heart to proclaim that the Messiah was in the midst of His people, and why he was able without fear to tell people how to act, how to get ready for Christ’s coming.

Third Sunday of Advent 2024 Just imagine fifty-six years. If you are as old as I am, subtract fifty-six years from your age and reflect on what your life was like in that year. You’ll see a huge difference in your life, in the culture, in the Church, in a little over a half-century. Now think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18, Philippians 4:4-7, Isaiah 12:2-6, Zephaniah 3:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

Blessed For Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024

Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, was just like many of us—a person of low estate. Actually, all humans are of low estate compared to God. Yet, in spite of Mary's poor and obscure background, God chose to bless her to be the mother of our Lord.

“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul does magnify the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-48, Luke 1:38, Luke 11:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betwixt And Between (Sunday After Christmas And Before New Year)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 19, 2024

The Sunday between Christmas and the New Year can be quiet and reflective. Here is a sermon I've prepared for such a Sunday

The phrase "betwixt and between" is an old-fashioned or literary expression that means being in an intermediate or transitional state—neither fully one thing nor the other. It describes a situation of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being caught in the middle. One such example is the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

The Son Of Thunder Grows Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2024

The Thunder boys came to Jesus and asked if they could call down fire from heaven

Feast of St. John the Evangelist 2024 No matter what our age as disciples of Jesus may be, we all have some challenges, some questions we need to answer. Let’s take them starting with the one who is questioning: “who am I?” Then “who is God?” and “what does God want of me?” From there we ask ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, 1 John 1:1-4, Matthew 5:43-48, John 20:1-8, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Hoping In Humans Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2007

This message is part of a series that parallels some characteristics of the favored nation of Judah with America. It points the way back to God as the only true hope for a God blessed people.

ISAIAH 22:15-25 [HOPE FOR LIFE Series] HOPING IN HUMANS [LUKE 16:10] [After the gloomy view of Judah’s present and future, the prophet turns his attention to an internal matter in the affairs of Jerusalem during his own time. This segment serves to personalize the generalized ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Will Still Be The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 29, 2024

Even in times of political tension, we can rest assured that God's kingdom is eternal and unshakable. Jesus is Lord over all earthly powers, and our true citizenship lies in His kingdom—a kingdom not defined by political leaders but by humility, servanthood, and ultimate allegiance to God.

#### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kingdom Minded — The Skit Guys If there is any one thing that brings drama and division to our world, it is politics. It feels like unprecedented times — such division and discord over political views and opinions today. There is so much tension in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:13, John 18:34-37, Matthew 18:2-5, Matthew 22:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marvelous Grace Of Our Loving Lord

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2007

Grace is one of the greatest words in the Bible because it expresses God’s character and attitude toward people. From the Hebrew substantive we learn it means favor and the the corresponding adjective means favorable and gracious. In Greek we find derivat

Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord is Sufficient for All Your Needs (2 Cor 12:9-12) Song: Grace alone which God supplies Strength unknown He will provide, Christ in us our cornerstone, We will go forth in grace alone Ev’ry promise we can make, Ev’ry prayer and step of faith Ev’ry diff’rence we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Make All Things New

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jan 2, 2024

Heading into the New Year, we each choose our path forward. Taking the path of Christ leads us to His Kingdom on earth where He makes all things new.

Last week we were lighting Advent Candles, in the midst of the Christmas celebration, and now here we are, standing on the brink of the New Year. But even though Christmas Day is past… the holiday music on radio and in the stores has ended, and Christmas items are being drastically marked down in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Other

"speak Lord, We Are Listening"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2024

A sermon about the importance of being immersed in the Word of God.

“Speak, Lord, We are Listening” 1 Samuel 3:1-4a The passage begins in darkness, not just the kind of darkness we experience at night, although it is nighttime. We are told that “the lamp of God had not yet gone out.” The lamp of God, according to Exodus 27, was supposed to burn from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord's Prayer Part 7 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of temptation in the Lord's Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER 07 MATTHEW 6:13 (NIV84) 13AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE.’ INTRODUCTION: WELL, HERE WE ARE IN THE FIRST SUNDAY OF 2024. WE HAVE SURVIVED THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS. YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT LAST WEEK, I SHARED A MESSAGE ENTITLED, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Quarter Every Sunday Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 14, 2024

Based on Malachi 3:6-10 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of tithing & giving.

“A QUARTER EVERY SUNDAY” Malachi 3:6-10 FBCF – 10/13/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Some churches are really serious when it comes to getting their tithes & offerings collected. Business mtg minutes - Baptist Church, March 23, 1907: “On motion all male members of the church who neglect or refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Relevance

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 9, 2024

Church is relevant because it is the gateway to Jesus and eternal life. Unfortunately today people need more to support the church.

Relevance Luke 5:33-39 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 5:33 And they said to Him, “The disciples of John often fast and offer prayers, the disciples of the Pharisees also do 1the same, but Yours eat and drink.” 34 And Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the attendants of the bridegroom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Elijah: Prayer For Priority Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Part 4 in the series The priorities in prayer

ELIJAH THE PRAYER FOR PRIORITY “If God Be God… So Be It” Date: March 17, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39 Introduction Before we get into the prayer of this man, let me give you some background and names you should know  Ahab is the king of Israel & Samaria ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist