Sermons on Among:

God's Own Among God's Strays

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

For the anniversary of the Lai Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, a Burmese congregation. You came as strangers, but God has made you His own. Now we American Christians, who have strayed from what we once were, need your passion among us.

Sometimes people of differing cultures fail to understand one another. Sometimes people with differing backgrounds cannot grasp what others are all about. So they end up hurting one another, when, really, they need one another. If you do not understand your neighbor, and if your neighbor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Being Still Among Shaking Circumstances

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 27, 2008

How do you handle stress? What strong points do you value in your life, that keeps you going in a situation that you are unsure of? Examine how Daniel stood still among his shaky circumstance he was about to face.

Youth Challenge: Who Is It? Each player writes down a little known truth about himself that perhaps the rest of the group doesn’t know. The paper slips are handed in and read aloud one at a time. The players guess who they think wrote that slip. After everyone has guessed, the truth is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Order Among Our Passions Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009

Christ is our shepherd, because we are prone as sheep to wander about in pursuit of pleasure, and be devoured by our passions.

Tuesday of 4th Week of Easter May 5, 2009 “If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” So Jesus talks about sheep. As the Jews of His day–and ours, for that matter–saw it, Jesus never talked plainly. But that wasn’t Jesus’ problem with the Jews, or us, for that matter. Our problem is that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

Why Look For The Living Among The Dead

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Apr 11, 2007

A sermon for Easter celebrating the living. Incorporates the passing of my father and his transition to eternal life.

“On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark.” We might ask why Mary came to the tomb this early in the morning. If we return to the crucifixion and burial of Jesus we remember that according to Luke’s gospel Joseph of Arimethea asked for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Does Jesus Stand Among Us?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 14, 2007

Because we do not see the physical presence of Jesus among us does not free us from the ministry He has entrusted to us.

John 20: 19 – 31 Does Jesus Stand Among US? Intro: My first year in college was really tough. I was away from home for the 1st time, living with a bunch of strangers, eating in a dining hall, an attending some of the largest classes I had ever seen. I didn’t know anyone, even the teachers were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is Exalted Among The Nations Of The Earth

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 26, 2014

To show that JESUS is the One we exalt every time there's a need, a problem, focusing on the problem rather than on JESUS does not exalt JESUS but it exalts the problem.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you exalt GOD or your self? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the One we exalt every time there's a need, a problem, focusing on the problem rather than on JESUS does not exalt JESUS but it exalts the problem. IV. TEXT: Psalms 46:10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 25, 2011

That penetrating question of the angels to the women on resurrection morning leads to such great assurance that indeed we serve a risen Savior, that the grave is not our final destination and that we do find life when we look where it is found.

Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:5 Scripture Reading: Luke 23:50 – 24:12 It was completely logical for the women to go to Jesus’ tomb early that Sunday morning. They went to do the final thing they could for him and it was reasonable they’d expect to find his body there. Where else ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: Mennonite

Enjoying Christ's Epistle Among Us Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2007

This wonderful passage of Scripture gives us an accreditation of ministry. It seems like there is much that opposes God’s work today just as there was opposition against the labors of the Apostle Paul in his work with Jesus Christ.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 3:2-4 Title: Enjoying Christ’s Epistle Among Us Theme: Christ Working In and Through Doris Stump Series: Pillars of the Local Church Listen as I read 2 Corinthians 3:2-4, “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Out From Among Them ...

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 2, 2014

God says, “come out from among them…” Why? Because our Heavenly Father is holy. Are we presenting the image of our Father in heaven (like Jesus Christ was), or are we presenting the image of the world?

OPENING * Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you (2 Corinthians 6:17). God says, “come out from among them…” Why? Because our Heavenly Father is holy. Are we presenting the image of our Father in heaven as ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recognise, He Is One Among Us!

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 9, 2020

The Third Sunday of Advent.

Recognise, He is One Among You! Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We are invited today to reflect on the text from the Gospel according to John (John 1:1-6 & John 1:19-28): “A ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Wickedness Among Some Christians Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 6, 2022

Genesis 6:5 records what God saw when he looked at men on the earth. He saw the great wickedness of men and the intentions of the hearts of men which was evil all the time. This scripture indicates that wickedness is an act, an action, an intention and a thought which can be seen.

There are forces of darkness described as spiritual wickedness that are warring against a believer. These dark forces are confronted and constrained through the power of the Holy Spirit. The origin of wickedness Genesis 6:5 records what God saw when he looked at men on the earth. He saw the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:2, 1 John 5:19

Coming Out From Among The Trees

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We may face many trees of life but Jesus is our tree of Life!

Intro: Today I want to speak to you about coming out from among the trees, and into the fulness of God. The church today has found its self in a state of weariness, waiting, and searching. We have grown weak and weary; the signs of the times have taken a toll on the church we have seen a fallen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-6

The Fresh Ember Among The Dying Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 3, 2022

A sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C

March 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Fresh Ember among the Dying Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, here we are again! Today we enter into a new season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Know Those That Labour Among You

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

God’s ministers are His gifts to the church. Recognising, honouring, and supporting them is a biblical mandate that brings blessings to both individuals and the church as a whole.

KNOW THOSE THAT LABOUR AMONG YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you." – 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 13:17, Acts 20:28, 1 Timothy 5:17, Philippians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God