Sermons on 21st Century:

Praise God And Give Him Thanks! (New Year's Eve Of 2024)

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 29, 2023

I don’t know what you experienced this year and how you view 2023. But as we leave this year, I encourage you to do what David did: praise God and give Him thanks!

In less than two days, we will leave 2023 and enter 2024. Like any other year, 2023 is going to be one to remember! Here are some highlights of what happened in 2023. For the last century, if not longer, China has had the world’s largest population. That ended in 2023. India now does. Its ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Once Our Batteries Are Charged, We Can Do Service.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 1, 2024

"Everyone is looking for you." Music to a co-dependent’s ears.

We hear in Mark 1:29 today that “Jesus entered the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew.” A team of archaeologists have discovered this exact house in Capernaum made up of black basalt walls that are still in very good shape. It reminds me of a man who hired a carpenter to build a fence. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 8, 2023

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 7, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 Our Cornerstone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the United States Capitol building was in its initial phases of construction, President ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 17, 2021

Why does David compare himself to a olive tree? Olive trees have got lot of significance in early Israel. Olive trees are one of the most familiar trees in the entire Middle East. A bread and olive oil, often dipped first into a mixture of herbs and salt would make a simple Palestinian breakfast.

Psalm 52:8 - I am like a green olive tree in the house of God Here, David declares of himself that he was a green olive tree in the house of God. To understand this verse, we need to understand: A. The background of the psalm B. The significance of olive trees A. Background of Psalm 52. Psalm 52 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Jeremiah 11:16, John 15:2, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 37:6, 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Matthew 13:43, Psalm 52:8  (view more)  (view less)

He Is: The Power Of Christ For The Problems Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016

Jesus holds everything in this universe together, and He will hold you together if you trust in Him.

The most powerful and stirring songs of the Christian Faith draw our attention to Jesus Christ! Ancient Hymns like All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Crown Him with Many Crowns Gospel songs like How Great Thou Art Wonderful Grace of Jesus Praise and Worship Songs like Behold Our God Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“taking The Journey, No One Wants To Take”

Contributed by Emms International on Oct 19, 2016

This is a sermon in support of EMMS International (formerly Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society) in support of their Advent 2016 Appeal. It focuses on God's presence with us in the crisis of life and our responsibility to be with others.

“TAKING THE JOURNEY, NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE” “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION Probably all of us have had to make journeys we would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: *other

#6 Found Money Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 16, 2021

The greatest investments are those in relationships with God and others

"Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Like the story an old friend shared about lending money to family or extended family. I was a new business owner and a relative came to me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Talks About Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 15, 2025

Jesus makes 5 statements about prayer which are all examples of his culture

Jesus Talks About Prayer Luke 11:9-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 11:9 “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 “For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Sinner's Prayer-Comforting Words That Never Saved A Soul Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 31, 2025

“Just pray and ask Jesus into your heart.” It sounds simple and heartfelt. But there’s one problem: the Bible never says it.

THE SINNER’S PRAYER — COMFORTING WORDS THAT NEVER SAVED A SOUL (A Study in What the Bible Actually Teaches About Salvation) MODERN CHRISTIAN MISCONCEPTIONS TEXT Acts 2:37-38 (KJV) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Acts 9:11-18, Acts 22:16, Mark 16:16, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Peter 3:21, James 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Jesus wasn’t offering comfort or bling, but blood — a cross that kills self and births love, the heartbeat of true discipleship.

Prologue — The Little Athens of Palestine They had followed Him north — away from the dust and clamor of Galilee, away from the familiar crowds pressing for healing — into a region strange and foreign. The road climbed toward the foothills of Mount Hermon, where the air cooled and new sounds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-34, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23-26, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith Fullness

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Faith fullness is a heart completely filled with trust and obedience, like Josiah’s, igniting revival and restoring worship to God.

Introduction — When Faith Fills the House There comes a moment in every generation when God looks for a heart He can fill. Not just a heart that believes a little, not one that samples religion, but a heart that is wide open — ready for faith to flood in until there’s no room left for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hope, Life’s Anchor

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 3, 2024

Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation, marking the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming" or "arrival."

Title: Hope, Life’s Anchor Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

These verses reveal the essential nature of the resurrection of Christ so far as Christian truth is concerned. There were people in Corinth who were saying there was no resurrection. Paul presents logical consequences of denying the resurrection:

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: D. L. Moody, the great evangelist of the nineteenth century, assigned some ministerial students to conduct evangelistic tent meetings throughout the city of Chicago. The students were to preach nightly sermons as a means of winning souls for Christ and to practice their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

This section of scripture deals with the confiscated spoils from the war and it is truly amazing

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This section of scripture deals with the confiscated spoils from the war and it is truly amazing (vv. 25-59). All captives and goods were to be divided according to a strict formula. Moses told the soldiers not to keep for themselves all the booty they had taken but to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:25-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Reception Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008

They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today

The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist