Sermons on Alexander Maclaren:

Compassionate Father Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 18, 2020

Why Father was silent when he heard his younger SON demanded dividends? Why Father parted his property with his younger son knowing that he is going to leave him and live according to his plan? These questions are related to the foreknowledge of God.

Theme: Compassionate Father Text: Luke 15:11-32 The Lord is good! His love endures forever!! I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is an immense joy for us to meditate the Word of God Sundays after Sundays. The topic for this Sunday meditation is “A Compassionate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Jerry D. Locke on Feb 2, 2012

What it means to live in connection with Christ.

John 15:1-16 Let me introduce you to Billy Bob Brewer. Its been a long time coming, B.B…. Finally realizes he is a sinner….and it bothers him. He starts trying to find spiritual peace—so be shows up a church. First, it’s a preaching service, then a Bible class, even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Someone To Live And Die For Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2017

In this sermon, we consider Paul's confidence, conviction and conflict that gave him someone to live and die for.

Introduction: A. Life can often be complicated and confusing! – How is that for an understatement? 1. In his famous “Peanuts” cartoon, Charles Shultz marvelously captured that reality of life. 2. In one cartoon, Lucy was front and center, delivering one of her characteristic lectures. 3. She ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Whoever heard of listing the necessities of life and putting the cross at the top of the list? Yet, that is where it belongs. Without the cross there is no salvation, and without salvation life is worse than meaningless.

Over fifteen hundred years ago, on Good Friday, Ambrose the Bishop of Milan ascended to his pulpit in the Cathedral of Milan and said to his congregation, "I find it impossible to speak to you today. The events of Good Friday are too great for human words." Centuries later the great ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-46

The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus, you recall, not as a vulture or a screeching hawk, but in the form of a dove, the symbol of gentleness. Jesus will be forever praised in heaven as the Lamb of God, the creature of gentleness.

Bill Hybels, the popular pastor of the Willow Creek Community Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America, admits that he is not a tender hearted person. By nature he is often cold, hardhearted, and indifferent to the hurting world around him. In his book Who Are You When No One's ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Heart Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

No one claims to be adequate for the task of even explaining this beatitude. Preachers apologize for their audacity in even presuming to try and preach on this text.

Two soldiers were on a transport going overseas. Standing on the deck they gazed out across the vast expanse of water. One who had never been near the ocean said, "That's the most water I've ever seen in all my life. Did you ever see so much water?" His companion responded, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

The Duties Of Dads Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

This is a big area, and it involves giving your children a wise and biblical perspective socially, economically, educationally, and morally. It is no wonder that it is so easy to fail as a father. You have to know how to live wisely and godly yourself in order to be an effective teacher and guide.

A teacher took her class of young boys and girls to the zoo where they were seeing many animals for the first time. They came to one large enclosed area, and the teacher pointed to the graceful inhabitants and said, "Children, that is what your mother always calls your father." One ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-28

Majesty

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 28, 2024

The Lord's name is excellent above all the earth.

Majesty Psalm 8 Good morning. The word Excellent in Psalm 8:1, in the Hebrew language means majestic, great, powerful, famous, glorious, noble, and worthy. The NIV of Psalm 8:1 reads, “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wealth And The Fate Of The Wicked Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 17, 2025

Psalm 49:1-20 teaches us how to live in light of the certainty of death, particularly in a world consumed by wealth.

Introduction “What is the most significant problem that faces each person in the world?” This is the question that I typed into Microsoft’s Copilot. Here is Copilot’s answer: “Great question, Freddy. While many global challenges affect humanity, the most significant problem that faces each ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Voice Of The Lord In The Storm

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 17, 2023

Despite living in a chaotic world filled with trials and tribulations as believers we are to experience the peace of God that surpasses all understanding for the voice of the Lord is sovereign, redeeming, filled with grace and mercy.

The Voice of the Lord Psalms 29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are many things in life that are truly frightening! Public speaking, heights, going to the dentist, snakes, spiders, and lizards, flying in an airplane, enclosed spaces, being rejected by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Heaven Declares

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2023

Though life might become very difficult and even threaten our earthly lives, we rejoice that as those who are atoned for and purchased by the Lamb, we will one day receive a crown of unspeakable happiness, God as our portion forever! Amen!

All Heaven Declares Psalms 89:1-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever have someone promise you something and doubt it would ever be fulfilled? While we would like to say that our word is 100% reliable, we often enter and subsequently break so many of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Visitors: 'the Magi'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2022

Christmas Visitors: 'The Magi' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A wise man’s journey is one of FAITH. • A wise man’s journey is one of WORSHIP. • A wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE. SERMON BODY: Ill: • For more than thirty years, archaeologist Howard Carter, • Searched the deserts of Egypt for something that most people thought didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Challenge And The Call Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2025

The Rich Young Ruler is the only person we see in the New Testament who was invited to follow Jesus who walked away. This message takes a deeper dive into the story of the Rich Young Ruler

I remember when I used to answer every call that came in on our telephone with a sense of excitement and anticipation. In the days before caller ID, spam calls, and scam offers, answering the phone was always a bit of a mystery. You never knew who might be calling. And of course, you always hoped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

The Church In Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Following Jesus requires action! We see that action in two ways: • The context is evangelism (sharing our faith with others); • Last week you probably noted that • Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin (Jewish court); • Their crime verse 2 tells us was: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2016

The betrayal and arrest of Jesus in Luke 22:47-53 teaches us that Jesus was in control of God's plan of redemption.

Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. He earnestly desired to eat this meal with them, because he knew that he was about to suffer and die the next day (Luke 22:15). However, the Last Supper was very disappointing to Jesus. Instead of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed