Sermons on Apology To Couple:

What Will It Take To Give Thanks With A Sincere Heart Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 26, 2011

This message focuses on how we choose to give thanks to God and the attitude in which we do it.

What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Give God Thanks? Scriptures: James 2:19; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thess. 5:18; Daniel 3:16-18 Introduction We have just celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. This holiday is about taking time to reflect on the blessings that we have received and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Let 'em Pull Your Strings!

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 14, 2001

If you cannot or will not forgive, you are a puppet in the hands of the one who harmed you.

Actress Molly Ringwold learned Survivor Tip #4 somewhere along the way, saying "From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive." Obviously, we would be mistaken if we took our survivor tips directly from Hollywood. Unfortunately, many people do. But Molly Ringwold’s survivor tip didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgoing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2010

Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can bring make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken for a series by the same name by Craig

Page 1 of 5 Christmas is For-giving Part 2 Forgoing Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Today- continue our series- Christmas is For-Giving. Complete series on Christmas Eve- invite friends. Last week- looked at forgiving those who have hurt us. Today- initiating forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Charismatic

It Doesn't Matter: To Me Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019

It shouldnt matter what people think ,say or do to us we should continue spreading the Gospel using truth and not conforming to a watered down version.

In the text today the Apostle Paul is basically saying that the people of Corinth should think of him as a servant of Christ and manager of God’s secrets. But here is what I want us to see today Paul basically says I’m here as a servant of Christ to be faithful to Him and give you the message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Canaanite Woman

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 5, 2002

This sermon addresses how Jesus ministered to the Canaanite woman when others, including Jesus’ own disciples, would have just brushed her off.

JESUS AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN Text: Matthew 15:10-28 It seems that Jesus was indifferent toward this Canaanite woman who was in need of His help. Matthew 15:24 could give one that perception on the surface: "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24 RSV). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: United Methodist

But As For That Day And Hour, Nobody Knows It

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

First Advent Sunday Year A Remembering that in the Second Advent we will not know the day or time of it.

When I read over the words of the Gospel reading today from Matthew, I thought of an old Henry Fonda movie I recently saw. The movie is called Fail Safe, it’s the story of a nuclear alert gone wrong. A flight crew aboard a U.S. bomber group of B-58 Hustlers if memory serves me correct. They think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

Worship Fully Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 30, 2008

This message is for the first week of Advent. Our church is doing the Advent Conspiracy and this week we look at Worshipping Fully.

Have you ever given any thought to the story of Cain and Abel? Perhaps its the fact that today we were taking up a special offering - or maybe its because of our topic this morning, but I’ve had the story of Cain and Abel in my mind all week... This mornings topic is ‘Worship Fully’ - It’s the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Gift Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2009

The gift of the Christ child, is the Ultimate gift from God--the ultimate cost, the ultimate impact that ultimate expanse.

Luke 2:1-14 “The Ultimate Gift” INTRODUCTION Besides the story of Jesus’ birth, one of the most cherished Christmas stories was written by the author O Henry and entitled, “The Gift of the Magi.” Perhaps many of you have read this story and have been moved by its timeless message. James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Did You Hear That?

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023

A sermon on being passionate for God.

Did you hear that? Today I will share one scripture. I want to speak to you about the passion for God… Look at John 2:17 Then his disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: “Passion for God’s house will consume me.” John 2:17 I want to talk with you briefly today about being ...read more

Scripture: John 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 20 - Five Words To Pray By Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 19, 2020

Communication is the foundation of every relationship. While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in praying about what’s on our minds. Here are five words to remember to help us learn how to talk to God.

To listen to the audio of the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Intro: • Communication is the foundation of every relationship. o Translation ad blunders (images from Google) • While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Kinder And Gentler Community

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

a community must respect and care for each other

Jesus gave us only two commandments: This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:12) The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these (Mark 12:31) For those of you who are relatively new to In The Garden, I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Just Change The Standard Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 5, 2016

The standard of Judah began to subside as the kings stopped comparing themselves to David. You can't make people more faithful by lowering the standard of faith.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 14:1-22 Don’t Just Change the Standard When it comes to on-time train travel the Japanese have the best record. A train is considered to be ontime only if it arrives within one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do Not Be Anxious

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 26, 2012

I am yet to see some one who does not worry. But What is God's message to us about worrying?

Do not be anxious During our family discussions this week, Neville asked me what topic I am going to speak on this Sunday. I told him “Do not be anxious”. He smiled in an all knowing manner and patted my back sympathetically and in a condescending manner. Leslie nodded in approval. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philemon Injustices

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

Philemon speaks to what is happening in our world from racism to injustice to inequality. The small book offers great promise as we lead into a new way of looking at life.

Today, we come together to worship God. We do this in several ways. Worship is inherently giving honor to that which is greater our creator. For those who are a part of the tribe, the simplest form of worship is giving back to Him who provides us all we have. The ushers will be around with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational