Sermons on Aged Saint:

To Be Holy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2017

We must be changed, changed into images of Our Lord and Our Lady by the grace of God given to us in the sacraments.

All Saints Day 2017 “After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-14

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Your Calling? (Part 12) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Knowing the general call of a believer, we must also focus on our specific calling. Spending much time in prayer, worship and meditation on God’s Word, will make it clearer. Let the body of Christ assist you in that call and help position you ...

Opening Illustration: God has used this book to cause the conversion of some of the most significant figures in church history. Saint Augustine, the greatest theologian of the first 1000 years of Chris-tian history, was converted while reading the 13th chapter of Romans. Martin Luther recovered the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018

The first two verses of Ephesians make up the salutation. This type of salutation was the usual way of starting a letter in Paul’s day. The custom was to give first the name of the writer, then to identify the reader or readers and finally to express. .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/7/16 Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians (1:1-2) Ephesians 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Millennium 1,000 Years Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Reigning with Christ for a Thousand Years.

“Then I saw an angel . . . seized the dragon—that old serpent, who is the devil, satan—and bound him in chains for a thousand years. The angel threw him into the bottomless pit, which he then shut and locked so satan could not deceive the nations anymore until the thousand years were finished. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 21, 2018

In my first installment of this series I said that the gifts of the Spirit are from God and we need to use them for his purposes. Today we will see that a big part of my job as a Pastor is to equip you for works of service.

GIFTED (part two) 1) I need to prepare you. Eph. 4:11-16, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, Romans 12:6-8, Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragements For Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 9, 2018

Philippians 4:21-23 teaches us the characteristics of the communion of saints.

Scripture Last time in our Sunday Seconds we examined “Encouragements for Prayer.” Today, I would like to examine “Encouragements for Fellowship.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians overflows with joy and thanksgiving. It is a wonderful letter in which he urged the Christians in Philippi to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Is His Body

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2023

Who are saints? Who are holy ones? Who are Christ's body?

Who are saints? Who are these “holy and faithful people” (CEB), also called “God's people” (CEV), and “God’s holy people” (NIV, NLT) that Paul is writing to? Are saints the church? Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

San Arnoldo Janssen: Una Visión Profética Del Encuentro Divino En Un Siglo De Transformación Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 11, 2025

En un mundo a menudo fragmentado por divisiones ideológicas, culturales y religiosas, la visión de Janssen ofrece una alternativa esperanzadora : una espiritualidad de conexión, respeto y enriquecimiento mutuo.

San Arnoldo Janssen: una visión profética del encuentro divino en un siglo de transformación Introducción: En un mundo a menudo fragmentado por divisiones ideológicas, culturales y religiosas, la visión de Janssen ofrece una alternativa esperanzadora : una ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Saint Arnold Janssen: Isang Propetikong Pangitain Ng Banal Na Pagtagpo Sa Isang Siglo Na Nagbabagong-Bago Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 11, 2025

Sa isang mundong madalas na pinaghiwa-hiwalay ng mga dibisyong ideolohikal, kultura, at relihiyon, ang pananaw ni Janssen ay nag-aalok ng mapag-asahang alternatibo — isang espirituwalidad ng koneksyon, paggalang, at pagpapayaman sa isa't isa.

Saint Arnold Janssen: Isang Propetikong Pangitain ng Banal na Pagtagpo sa Isang Siglo na Nagbabagong-bago Intro: Sa isang mundong madalas na pinaghiwa-hiwalay ng mga dibisyong ideolohikal, kultura, at relihiyon, ang pananaw ni Janssen ay nag-aalok ng mapag-asahang alternatibo — isang ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

"fixing Our Eyes On Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 29, 2019

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus” Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper boys or girls would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"people The Light Shines Through"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2022

A sermon for All Saints.

John 11:1-6, 17-44 “People the Light Shines Through” One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Blocks In God's Holy House

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jan 23, 2022

We are “living stones,” called to be linked with one another in Christ, tightly integrated like stones in a wall. This requires us to strengthen our connections with each other, in fellowship, mutual support, and prayer.

God has given us a real blessing in this church building. In many ways, it’s a hub for congregational life. It serves as a centre of our worship, our learning and study, and it’s a place for our communion together. It’s a good gift of God to us. Yet how does the Bible speak about our places of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace Beyond Our Hometown Borders

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 2, 2022

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

January 30, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 4:21-30; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Grace Beyond Our Hometown Borders Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. State Farm has an entertaining series of commercials with football ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Contrast Between The Godly And Ungodly

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

In the world of Psychology, the psychologist divides mankind’s personalities into four temperaments. Every one of us falls into one of these four categories.

1. Choleric - easily irritated; inclined to anger; or angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. 2. Phlegmatic - hard to rouse to action; specifically sluggish; dull; apathetic; calm; cool. 3. Melancholic - one affected with a gloomy state of mind; one characterized by excessive gloom, mistrust ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist