Sermons on Ad Orientem:

How God Shows Unending Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2024

We are tasked with showing the glory, justice and patience of God, and we mess up, sometimes frequently.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2024 The Lord’s mercy endures forever. Let’s be honest, here. Do we really deserve God’s mercy, when all of us who have reached the age of reason have sins in our life, and most of us have serious sins impacting human life, or honesty, financial justice, or our human ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, John 10:11-18, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Jerusalem- Signs Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 36th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#36] JERUSALEM- SIGNS Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 The way things are going right now, many are wondering if this is the end time. In our text, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians 1 Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 21, 2024

Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. People from all over came to this prosperous place to make their fortunes. The message of a humble Jesus who died on a humiliating cross was not going to be popular.

1st Corinthians 1 August 25, 2024 • Corinth is a fascinating city in Greece that was a major center for International east-west trade. • When Paul lived there, Corinth was the host of the Isthmian Games, second only to the Olympics in popularity. • Paul most likely lived in a small apartment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:19-23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Finishing What He First Began Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

Paul's commitment: I have fought a good fight.

A. PAUL DID NOT START WELL 1. Paul was completely committed to keeping the Old Testament Law. “Circumcised when I was eight days old … pure-blooded citizen of Israel … tribe of Benjamin … Pharisee … demanded strictest obedience … harshly persecuted the church …” (Philippians 3:5-6, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 19, 2023

Everyone seems to have their own ideas about Christmas. Many are based on traditions but few are based on the Holy Bible. Christmas is a commemorative celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRO: CHRISTMAS! There is a lot of talk about what it means, or at least what it should mean. Various cultures have developed different traditions surrounding this momentous event. It has certainly become significant to the retailers, since as much as 75% of their annual sales occur at this time. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Divine Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

On Divine Forgiveness

Acts 2 v 14 - 41 On Divine Forgiveness 1. THE MESSAGE ON FORGIVENESS - 1. It's Person - The Words - 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; The Works - Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, The Wonders - which God did by him in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Holiness

The Distinction Between Churchianity And Christianity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2025

Let's explore this concept through a biblical lens.

In today's world, many people claim to be Christians, but their actions and beliefs often diverge from the teachings of the Bible. This phenomenon has been referred to as "churchianity"which is a superficial adherence to Christian practices and traditions without a genuine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our lives.

"Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be?" Today, let us embark on a journey of introspection and contemplation. If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introducing Jesus Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 19, 2024

How would you introduce Jesus that is what John is doing in the text today.

Introducing Jesus Christ Revelation 1:4-8 1. John is introducing Jesus to the 7 Churches Asia • So, how would we introduce Jesus. • you’ve heard expressions such as: “Please join me in welcoming …” • “It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you the one and only …” • “If we are introducing Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Debt Is Slavery

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 1, 2024

Less is more and debt is less.

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. There are more people enslaved in the land of the free than we would like to admit. They are slaves to debt. Credit debt is way out of control and many families are one payday away from bankruptcy. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2024

Many gifts that we get are clothes for Christmas. Paul encourages us to wear Christain actions in life and put on certain clothes like righteousness.

Colossians 3:12-17 What did you get for Christmas? Many gifts that are given is clothes, so we try them on. Hopefully they fit, look good, etc…People ask what did you get for Christmas and we share what we got. In today text Paul wants us to be wearing certain clothes that fits a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Message

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Mar 12, 2025

This message was presented at the Memorial Service for my father-in-law, Sam Moore. He was an accomplished artist and a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ.

SAM MOORE As I have gone through the many paintings still in Sam’s art room, I have been amazed at how one man could create such a beautiful picture. God did not wire me to be able to do what Sam could do with a brush and some paint. He created this (painting) from this, a blank canvas. How does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Deception Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 15, 2025

In this sermon , we will explore bizarre behaviors of false prophets that we should be aware of.

As believers, we are warned in the Bible to be cautious of false prophets who seek to deceive and lead us astray. In these end times, it is essential to discern the true prophets from the false ones. In this sermon , we will explore bizarre behaviors of false prophets that we should be aware ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Paul The Apostle Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Paul the Apostle

Galatians 1 v 1 - 10 Paul the Apostle His Position - 1 Paul, an apostle, Acts 1: - NOT By His Direct - Presence - 21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us Persistence - all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us Preparation - 22 Beginning from the baptism ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Unveiling The Sacred Communion: A Path To Healing SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A sermon exploring the profound mystery of the Holy Communion, accompanied by prayer points aimed at healing.

A sermon on the mystery of Holy Communion with added prayer points for healing. "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Topics: Sacred Communion, Healing