Sermons on 2024:

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is The Bloody City?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2024

To borrow from John Donne, “send not to know” where is the bloody city. We are the bloody city.

Friday of the 18th Week in Course 2024 Where is the Bloody City? Assyria was the bloody city in the time of the prophet Nahum. Everybody knew it. They had conquered countries from central Africa up and down, east and west, all the way up to the area we call Ukraine. And they did it brutally. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Nahum 2:1-3, Nahum 3:1-3, Nahum 3:6-7, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Can We Image Heaven Here On Earth?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2024

A look back at the history of God’s relationship as husband to Israel’s as wife, and Jesus's view of divorce and marriage.

Friday of the 19th Sunday in course 2024 I looked up the first reading we just heard on a sermon website to which I frequently contribute, and discovered no sermons posted on the passage from the prophet Ezekiel. Frankly, I find the story pretty gruesome on first reading. But some Scripture can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Ezekiel 16:1-15, Ezekiel 16:60-63

Denomination: Catholic

Part Two Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 18, 2024

These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them.

Life Minded – Part Two August 18, 2024 These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them. Luke 6:27-36 NIV "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 25:21-22, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 103:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Behind Whirlwind Ministries

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2024

Let’s look at Paul’s two options, and consider how they might be relevant to each of us.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2024 Today we are offered the scriptural view of two preachers of the gospel. First we hear St. Paul, writing to his unique community in sin-city, Corinth, telling them what his reward for his service to the Church is. Then we hear about Jesus, early in His divine ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11, Psalm 147:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Complete But Maybe Not Flawless? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2024

Ordinarily we think of anything “perfect” as being totally flawless.

First Sunday of Lent 2024 When we begin a project, it’s always helpful, even critical, to look forward to the end, to the moment when the project is complete. In the Latin, the word we want is perfectus. Ordinarily we think of anything “perfect” as being totally flawless. That is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Psalm 25:4-9, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Palm Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 15, 2024

A Sermon for Ash Wednesday

February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Palm Tree Good evening, friendly humans. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Palm Tree. My siblings and I don’t grow this far north. And even though your weather has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"Your Privilege As The Church" Series

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Oct 3, 2001

Members of Christ body has privileges to enjoy.

Title: “Your Privilege As The Church” Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: Members of the body of Christ must realize that along with purposes to fulfill, there are also privileges to enjoy. As Christians we need to examine these, and realize that it’s what God wants ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Intentions For Marriage Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 2 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" God’s divine intentions for the marriage. One of the most needed messages in our nation today!

The Purpose of the Rings Lord of the Rings (part 2 of 5) 1. Core assumption: God knows what is going on and has a very good reason for all of His actions. 2. Marriage is not an institution dreamed up in the heart of man Marriage is the product of Divine Wisdom. <sum> God brings order and design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013

"These things are written" so that we too "might believe, and receive life through the name of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God."

THE RISEN LORD. John 20:19-31. The first half of this chapter concerned the empty tomb, and its impact upon three individuals. This second half concerns two appearances of the risen Lord to the gathered church, and includes John’s version of the great commission. It also contains the profession ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Job Description Of A Life-Changer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

In this message we'll examine the characteristics of the person God uses to change the lives of others

INTRODUCTION * Purpose of a job description: describes responsibilities and expected actions of a person in a particular job setting...mostly imperative * A job description often defines a person - “What do you do?” - We do what we do because of who we are * The job description of every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Skeptics In The Word

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

Three Skeptics in the Word

Three Skeptics INTRODUCTION. -- Many people have an idea that all skeptics are pretty much alike, and that they are all a pretty hard crowd. But if every one will study his Bible carefully he will find that this is not so. He will find that skeptics differ very widely from one another, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Directed Steps

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Apr 30, 2017

The Lord directs our steps so why try to understand everything along the way. We can be assured of the fact that everything works for good

Greetings in the eternal, everlasting name of the Lord, The one who calls you is faithful. In our life we all have many questions, Why this and why not this? But Bible says in Proverbs 20:24 “A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand in his own way?” The Lord directs our steps ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24, Romans 8:28, Psalm 37:23

Following In His Footsteps

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020

The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service.

FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS. Matthew 20:17-34. Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why He came into the world. It was not outside His control (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Kinds Of Faith (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

3 Kinds of Faith

James 2:14-26 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed