Sermons on Advocate:

The Great Invitation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 20, 2023

We are invited into a loving and intimate relationship with God as Father through His Son Jesus Christ. We must acknowledge this, repent of our sinfulness, and live for Him. However, the time to do this is now!

I BELIEVE IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO BE LEFT OUT OR OVERLOOKED. WE PRAY THAT WE’RE NEVER PICKED LAST. WE ALL WANT TO FEEL INCLUDED AND ACCEPTED. WE HOPE TO BE THE ONE HIRED, ASKED, CHOSEN, AND OR INVITED. WELL, WE HAVE! EPHESIANS 1:4, “EVEN BEFORE HE MADE THE WORLD, GOD LOVED US AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17, Ephesians 1:4, Revelation 22:17, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 John 2:1-2, Luke 17:21, Galatians 3:27-29, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Staying Awake Is In Vain Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 14, 2023

What is it that you believe in—your core belief system—that gives your life meaning and purpose and drives you to see it through?

WHEN STAYING AWAKE IS IN VAIN Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 14, 2023 “They who build the home labor in vain; he who keeps the city awake at night does it in vain unless the Lord builds it.” (Psalm 127:1) INTRODUCTION. There is no way to wait on God and not notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history.

Introduction. The last six chapters of 1 Kings and the first two chapters of 2 Kings detail the work of Elijah among the northern tribes of Israel. He is one of the most remarkable figures in Israel’s history. His importance is seen in the religious reformation he sought and the fact that the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, 2 Kings 2:11, Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Still

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 8, 2021

Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time.

Stand Still By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: Have you ever been in a place of total despair? A place where you didn’t see any possible way out. The bank said you needed to file bankruptcy, the lawyer said take the plea deal, the doctor said you don’t have much time. You find yourself ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-2, Exodus 14:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Go! And Sing To The God Who Rescues - Psalm 68:4–5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2025

When life feels unstable—when grief presses in, when loneliness bites, when injustice feels unchecked—we need more than empty platitudes. We need the presence of the living God.

Go! And Sing to the God Who Rescues - Psalm 68:4–5 Psalm 68:4–5 (NLT) “Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD— rejoice in his presence! Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:4-5, Matthew 26:64, Philippians 2:9-11, James 1:27, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C -- The Word Nonviolent Can Be An Adjective, It Modifies How

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2025

Jesus is asking us today not so much as “how can I find a gracious God? But “How can I find God in my enemy?” And, how can we be children of God in real life without loving our enemies?

The fictional Klingon language from Star Trek has no words for love. Of course, the Klingons were creatures of pure logic, not emotion. So, the closest words for “love” in their language were “honor” or “unhate.” That would be easy for us if we could define love simply as “unhating” others. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:2-23, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Social Justice Is The Love Of Jesus In Action

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

serving Jesus is an act of social justice

Micah 6:6-8 At General Convention 79, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry kicked off the campaign “Becoming the Beloved Community”, The Episcopal Church participation in the larger interreligious ‘Jesus Movement’. There will be a churchwide focus on what we can do to become the ‘beloved community’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-2, Job 31:28, Job 31:23, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal

The Anonymous Apostles And The World’s Worst Traitor (Matthew 10:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2025

Our look at the Twelve apostles concludes with the last four on the list - James the Less, Simon the Zealot, Jude Thaddeus, and the apostle who threw his calling away, Judas Iscariot.

When we look at the lives of the twelve men whom Jesus chose to be His apostles, we need to make a notation. None of these men would be known today except for the fact that Jesus chose to pull them out from obscurity and ordinary situations. None of them were of renown or any type of prominence. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, 2 Corinthians 12:12, John 6:70, Psalm 41:9, Luke 22:3, Acts 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Communion At Home

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 7, 2020

Please take a moment to be sure that you have a morsel of bread and a small cup of wine or grape juice handy. If you need to, now would be the time to take a moment and prepare these elements. If possible, find a quiet place and begin.

Please take a moment to be sure that you have a morsel of bread and a small cup of wine or grape juice handy. If you need to, now would be the time to take a moment and prepare these elements. If possible, find a quiet place and begin. Let’s hear the Great Commandments, and examine our hearts. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Pandemic

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020

Paul confronts the Athenians with an Unknown God - that alter was placed for the God who removed the epidemic from Athens ... they wanted to know his name

Acts 17:16-32 (NLV) While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. He also had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Are You Imitating?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Here is the deal, don’t just take matters on the superficial surface, judge words, prophecies with scripture. You know why, Isaiah says“ “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever

And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.” 1 Cor 11:1 ave you heard the idiomatic expression “imitation is a disease”? It is one of the fallacies shovelled down our throat. I am sure you have also heard , “Orunmila” only heaven knows those that will be saved. It is another fallacy. Here ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 2 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple

Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 18, 2025

Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To understand and live in the Kingdom of God, making the choice to serve God faithfully rather than being consumed by worldly possessions, as taught in Matthew 6:24.

Our focus today will be on a powerful teaching from the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 24, which challenges us to understand the Kingdom of God, to live it, and to bring it to Earth. As we embark on this journey, let's keep in mind the words of Pastor Rick Warren: "The Kingdom of God is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Topics: Kingdom Of God

Depression And Sin Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 4th sermon in the series THE ABCS OF WALKING IN THE WAY

DEPRESSION AND SIN PSALM 119:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. Theology’s contribution to depression: The health-and-wealth theology that many television evangelists hawk can be a great producer of depression. The pitch goes like this: God has promised his children everything their hearts can imagine. If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Timothy Joins Paul (Acts 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2025

Do we do mission work like Paul?

How did Timothy join Paul’s ministry? Did the Holy Spirit direct the mission? Let’s continue Paul’s second missionary journey in Acts 16. Did Timothy join Paul and Silas as they spread the decisions made by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem? Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist