Sermons on aftermath:

Recovering Your Hope After 9/11 (Easter Sunday) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 1, 2002

How the resurrection of Jesus helps us regain our hope in light of the terrorist attacks of September 11.

On September 11 all of our lives changed drastically. And although we’re back into our daily routines six months later, we’re still trying to make sense of what happened. Like most of you, I still remember exactly what I was doing when I first heard about the first plane crashing into the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Flame Will You Feel?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2010

The fire of God or wild fire?

Everyone receives the Spirit at the time of their new birth, but He does not always recieve all of them. The Corinthians mistook the gifts as the fire of God when really the fire of God is what takes place within you as it was with them on the Emmaus road when the Word of God becomes a part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 10, 2013

We are bombarded on all sides with ‘revenge theme’ movies, violence and blood through media; in the midst of all this cacophony, it is soothing and refreshing to read about a man who forgave the people who harassed and traumatized him

Nelson Mandela! Mathew 18:35”……. forgive your brother from your heart." Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Christo Brand was his jailor. Brand started to work on Robben Island off Cape Town in 1978 when he was 18 and Mandela was 60. At such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hear The Good News Even In The Book Of Jeremiah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2014

There is good news even in the book of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Hear the Good News even in the Book of Jeremiah 1. Jeremiah was a prophet with the daunting Challenge to deliver Bad News A. Jeremiah warns Judah chapters 2-35 B. Jeremiah talks about a great drought in chapter 14-15 C. Jeremiah condemns Kings, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Tale From The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 17, 2020

An unlikely rumour.

A TALE FROM THE TOMB. Matthew 27:55-66; Matthew 28:11-15. Most of Jesus’ male disciples had fled, but certain women were nearby when He was crucified (Matthew 27:55-56). In the aftermath of Jesus’ death we are introduced to a rich man named Joseph of Arimathea, “who also himself was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Transcends Mere Geography

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2025

The fame of Jesus spread far from Capernaum and His words and healing were affecting many thousands, preparing both Jew and Gentile for the expansion of the Church after Pentecost .

Friday of the Fifth Week in Course 2025 Most modern Christians in North America, I believe, are unfamiliar with first-century geography, even of the Holy Land. I think if I use a midwestern U.S. parable, it might be easier to envision than what St. Mark records in his Gospel here. Let’s try ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 32:5-7, Mark 7:31-37, Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Jeremiah, Jesus And Ourselves, Shepherding The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 16, 2024

They were united in peace, because the true peace is Jesus, whose sacrifice on the cross is the event that attracts all humans in need of rescue from sin.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2024 If you know your biblical history, it’s pretty easy to understand why the prophet Jeremiah is often portrayed in art as super-sad. He was active in his prophetic mission during a time that was economically prosperous, at least for the Jewish rich, but spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 2:13-18, Psalm 23:1-6, Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 25, 2003

This is the third aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. All Christians should have a peace beyond anything this old world has to offer. That peace is only found in Christ. May you find this peace.

The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-1888) In 1871 the city of Chicago was nearly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guardians At The Gate Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 13, 2007

I began with a true story of a young girl rescued and brought to know Jesus. Father’s are to be guardians at the gate of their home, protecting their children from the sin and immorality of the culture, teaching the word of God and demonstrating love and

In Jesus Holy Name June 17, 2007 Text: Deuteronomy 11:1, 4:9 Father’s Day “Guardians at the Gate ” Story: “Father of the Year Essay” Merced County by Halley I think my step-dad is “father of the Year” because of our unique story. Let me explain. Long before I was born, my mother ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"Ten Campaign Promises Of Our Coming King"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 20, 2005

In this text you will find "ten campaign promises" of our coming king. Have you cast your vote for King Jesus yet?

"Ten Campaign Promises of our Coming King!" Introduction: Jesus is coming again. God has not forgotten his promises to the nation of Israel. He will rule as their King for a thousand years in his millenial Kingdom! Here are the ten campaign promises of the coming King: 1. The International ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Alabaster Jar

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 27, 2013

True, fond, unadulterated and pristine love certainly moves our Lord!

Mummy! Luke 7:45”You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet.” As we were waiting in the signal, I saw a transgender woman approach our car for money, I was muttering within myself and looked at here with disgust, she came close to me and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:35-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simon Of Cyrene!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 15, 2014

Make an impact in this broken world! We have worn too many crosses around our necks and shirts, now it is time to show the world the impact of the ‘cross’ in your life!

Make an impact please….. Mark 15:21”And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.” Make an impact in this broken world! We have worn too many crosses around our necks and shirts, now it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Trust: Healing The Wounds Of Broken Faith" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

As we reflect on the pain of broken trust, let us cling to the hope and promise found in God's Word. Though the road to healing may be long and difficult, we can take comfort in knowing that God is with us every step of the way.

Title: "Restoring Trust: Healing the Wounds of Broken Faith" Introduction: My dear congregation, today we come together to address a topic that weighs heavy on the hearts of many: broken trust. In a world marked by betrayal and disappointment, the pain of shattered faith can leave deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Katrina & Christ-Our Shelter From The Storm

Contributed by Danny Moss on Sep 9, 2005

This message was prepared during the days follow- ing Hurricane Katrina which hit the Gulf Coast.

Karina & Christ (our Shelter from the Storm) p.1 Text-Isaiah 32:1-4 It’s great to be back in our church this Sunday! We’ve all been through a terrible ordeal with Hurri- cane Katrina. As a minister, and theologian, I’m try- ing to make sense of all this. I wonder why it happ- ened. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bare Foot Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2012

I have a lot to talk on the subject of ‘pride’ today, because this attitude is the reason for the downfall of many!

Bare foot! Judges 4:17”However, Sisera had fled away on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite; for there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.” When humpty-dumpty had a great fall, none of his horse men were able to put humpty ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal