Sermons on A Merchant:

Scapegoats

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2019

Jesus turns that human sin on its head by becoming the scapegoat, by taking all sin onto His divine shoulders and letting the Romans and Jewish leaders nail His sacred Body to the cross.

Tuesday of 2nd Week in Easter The great literary critic and philosopher René Noël Théophile Girard, was baptized in France with names that speak of Christmas, his birthday, and the love of God. He gave us the idea that all our desires are borrowed from other people, and that all ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-15, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Catholic

Sarah Dies (Genesis 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2024

Such honor for a departed wife! Such honor and respect between parties in the Middle East! Let's look at Genesis 23.

Abraham and Sarah had their ups and downs. She encouraged him to have a baby by their housekeeper. They suffered greatly because of it. Abraham deceived two kings and was tested probably more than many of us could handle in offering his son. Yet in the end, their marriage survived. They had an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be A True Prophet In An Assyrian Age

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2024

Take the shot. You might score a goal, but do the good whether you succeed or not.

On this third Sunday in “ordinary time,” we read (and many parishes sing) the Introit from Ps 96, “sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place.” Wow! An unchurched American, reading that, might ask ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Psalm 25:4-9, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Return To The Jerusalem Temple Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2024

Jesus was found by His parents in His "Father's house" at age twelve. Twenty years later, why has He returned?

Third Sunday in Lent 2024 This week marks the middle-point of our Lenten pilgrimage! We have been with Jesus in the desert, as He was tempted, and we were with Him last week on the Mount of Transfiguration, as He prepared Himself and His most trusted disciples for the passion by having a Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19:8-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Claims Of Jesus

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. At Caesarea-Philippi, Jesus asked his disciples a very important question ............. "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" a. "John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, one of prophets." b. "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God" (Peter). 2. If Jesus were to ask his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:62-66

Becoming A Kind Person

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Practical direction for real life found in Deuteronomy. In our day, we need guidance and to have the responsibilities of kindness defined.

As I looked for a theme that unified some of the commands of Deut. 22-25, the word that seemed to do it was kindness. What is kindness? Goodwill. Consideration. Thougtfulness. Gentleness Concern. Thinking of the consequences to others; thinking of the impact of our words and actions upon others, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love's Memorial

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

A Lord’s Supper Devotional to be used before communion.

LOVE’S MEMORIAL 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 INTRO: The immediate setting for the first observance of the Lord=s Supper was the Jewish Passover. This was an annual feast of remembrance. Its purpose was to com¬memorate the passing over by the death angel of Jewish families in Egypt, prior to the Exodus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Trouble

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Being prepared for the troubles Christians are sure to have

READY FOR TROUBLE I Peter 3:13-17 Sunday, August 16, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We spoke this morning about trouble coming. Tonight, we’re going to look at the basic things that will prepare us and sustain us in the day of trial. When’s the last time you had something happen and you questioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Light Has Dawned

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 25, 2012

A Christmas Eve Devotion

A woman was a very ill. She was dying. She knew it but wouldn’t accept it. She showed her defiance by refusing to turn off her bedroom light at night. She thought that as long as she could see the light, she would stay alive. Of course she only managed to exhaust herself, and if anything, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Conveying The Message Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

Applying the Word of God to our own lives.

CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL. Matthew 13:44-58. 1. THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE (Matthew 13:44-46). Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is like a man discovering treasure in a field, and selling all that he has to buy that field; or like a merchant man who discovers a pearl of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Music Related To The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2011

Though the musical establishment try to stop it, the Church will have music that gives primacy to the Word of God

Monday of 2nd Week of Easter St. Athanasius–2011 May 2, 2011 The coincidence of these readings with the Feast of St. Athanasius is, I believe, unique in our lifetime. That’s because Easter is rarely this late. It helps us understand that controversy is not unique to our age, and that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

The Search Is On

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 11, 2008

This is a message that shows the qualities of a virteos woman

THE SEARCH IS ON… TEXT: Proverbs 31:10-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” The days, in which we are living, two questions could be asked as it applies to our favored subject. “Who can find a virtuous woman?” and then we could ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

We Are All Invited Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017

Parable of the Wedding Feast; we are all invited to God's banquet

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 6:10

Denomination: Episcopal

"Giver Her The Gas Take Her Out On The Road And See What This Baby Will Do"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 5, 2017

The church should run like a Harley.

CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 13:44-58 1. THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE (Matthew 13:44-46) Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is like a man discovering treasure in a field, and selling all that he has to buy that field; or like a merchant man who discovers a pearl of great price ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

"the Worst Year Can Be The Best Year"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2019

Message shares the worst years can be the best years if we go all in.

Amos 7:7-17 The Worst Year can be the best Year by “Going all in” 1. Many believe that the worst Year were 1347, 536, and 722 • Some claimed the worst year was 1347 The Black Death, also known as the Great Plague or the Plague, it was one of the most devastating time in human history, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Methodist