Sermons on A Transfiguration:

True Greatness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 16B/Proper 20 preached September 20th, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It talks about greatness in the Kingdom of God vs. greatness in the eyes of the world.

I’d like for you to imagine the following scene, and tell me what you think about it. You’ve just been told by a doctor that you have an incurable disease. This disease is fatal. You know you have a short time until you die. The doctor describes in detail how the disease will progress and rob you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Uplift Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The cross of Jesus Christ--which naturally suggests only suffering, ignominy and defeat--has become the noblest sign of all that is lofty, heroic and glorious in the story of redemption and the experience of the Christian. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpso

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). A story is told of a medieval saint who asked his attendants to lift him from his death bed and place him on a cross. As he lay there and breathed out his life, he kept repeating with glowing eye and shining face the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: *other

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Jesus call is not always gentle. The discipleship He calls us to could seem a bit extreme, but what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

6. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 10th, 2009 Discipleship A few weeks ago my parents came down to visit for Easter and I got to relieve another childhood memory. My parents stayed at a hotel on Saturday night. Sunday after church we ate lunch and were hanging out before they had to start the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: *other

A Sermon About Grumbling

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 12B preached 8/31/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS).

I think that it may be a safe assumption to make that when you all came here this evening, you didn’t expect to hear a sermon about grumbling. If you did, boy, someone must have let my secret out of the bag or you hacked into my computer or something……But, in all seriousness, we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 1, 2010

Some mountains are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off. This message is about commanding mountains.

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 3 Commanding Mountains Intro: Part 3 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? This series was birthed on a question a woman asked her pastor, when her sick child died... "Why didn’t my mountain move? I prayed, I believed, I spoke to the mountain, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Comes To His Temple Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 27, 2010

Only Jesus could sit with the most educated men in Israel and astound them.

The last time, I spoke of all the signs that pointed to Messiah being born when He was and where He was and that no one seemed to care, remember or just plain covered it up. I thought this would be a good starting point for a look at the life of Christ through the scriptures We are told precious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 28, 2010

Truly a perplexing event in the ministry of Jesus, the Triumphal Entry marked the beginning of Jesus' last week before His crucifixion.

Sermon for CATM – March 28, 2010 – The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-10 Over the past number of weeks we have been travelling with Jesus on His journey to the cross. We’ve seen Jesus being tempted in the desert, we’ve seen the transfiguration. Lazarus was brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stumblingblock Or Steppingstone?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 20, 2012

We can have unity without uniformity. And just because you CAN do something in your Christian liberty doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone? Romans 14:13-23 Audio: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121212.mp3 In Divisions Over Debatables we looked at gray areas of the Christian life. The discussion was about how we are to treat other Christians who see things differently than we do. We are a diverse ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage - To Serve And Protect Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 2, 2011

Husbands and wives pledge their bodies to one another for companionship and protection

Marriage - To Serve and Protect January 16, 2011 Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-33 Ephesians 5:1-2 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 15 Look carefully then how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: *other

Introduction To James

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010

This is one tough book that we all need to be confronted by.

Intro: 1. Swindoll, “Haven’t you come across the writing of a particular individual you’d love to spend an evening with? One of those people in my life is James. He is practical. He is insightful. He is also gusty, honest, and sincere to the core. He’s a rare find ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 9, 2010

The word, ‘amaze’ means ‘to fill somebody with wonder or astonishment’. To fill someone with wonder or astonishment means there is a great degree of admiration or awe. Amazement, astonishment, wonder, awe, these are words used to describe Jesus. But what

ARE YOU AMAZED? MEDITATION: Baseball season is fast approaching. I like the Mets. When the Mets won the World Series in 1969 they were dubbed, ‘the Amazing Mets’. Up until that year, the Mets didn’t have one winning season to their credit. The team they were facing in the series, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

From Iconium To Lycaonia, Lystra And Derbe Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 23, 2017

The pattern of a mixed response set in Pisidian Antioch again greeted the missionaries at their next place of witness, Iconium[1]. It was not an easy journey. Iconium was about seventy miles southeast of Antioch by the Sebastian way, the main route...

October 26, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.A.4: From Iconium to Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe (14:1-7) Scripture (Acts 13:42-52; KJV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ, Which God Gave Unto Him, -- Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 3, 2018

God is a Trinity, God the Father-- God the Son -- God the Holy Spirit. -- There is One God, but He manifest Himself in 3 ways. -- We as believers must understand this great truth.

#4 Rev. 1:1 New revised Revelation Study ? Lets look at verse 1 again. 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, which God gave Him In case there are some listening that might be wondering why God gave Jesus the Revelation since Jesus Himself is also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

James: The Apostle Of Passion Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2018

While a lack of passion leads to spiritual complacency, the wrong kind of passion leads to unholy acts! Today’s sermon is going to focus on the life of Apostle James who learned firsthand that passion is only good when aligned with the will of Christ!

James: The Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you have passion to serve the Lord? You know the kind of passion that is so strong that you cannot and will not contain your desire to serve God no matter what the cost! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist