Sermons on Appropriating:

The Pressure At Gethsemane Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane on Maundy Thursday

THE PRESSURE AT GETHSEMANE Luke 22:39-46 O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my mouth and in the thoughts we form. Speak, O Lord, for your servants listen. Amen. At the gate at the entrance of Jerusalem you can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Episcopal

Easter Hymn - Thine Be The Glory

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2017

One of the most popular Easter Hymns ever written based on the gospel accounts and so brings out the real meaning of Christ's glorious resurrection - a joy to sing and full of meaning.

Thine be the glory Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son is one of the best Easter hymns that we have and I have some very happy memories of singing it. I remember singing it at All Saints church Rhiwbina one Easter when we had a set of drums accompanying the organ and it was fantastic! The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55, Romans 8:37-39

Blessings And Sorrows

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2016

Let’s discuss four blessings and four sorrows from Luke 6:20-31

Intro We should take several different baths each week. The obvious one is a bath for the outer body. A not so obvious bath is one for the inner body, by drinking an appropriate amount of clean water, rather than polluting our bodies with too much junk. Another not so obvious bath is for the mind, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: Did Jesus Write A Will Bequeathing An Inheritance On Us?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2018

Jesus knew that he was going to suffer and die. Dying men generally write a will to bequeath their wealth and property to their loved ones. Did Jesus write a will?

The Wonder of Christs Love as shown through Jesus’ written will before His death How do we know that someone loves us? If we want to be nice and proper we might say it is by the actions that the other person does, what he/she speaks, the care that he/she shows etc. But if we are brutally honest we ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, Hebrews 9:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017

If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Just Empty The House And Sweep It Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2016

Don't just empty your life of vices; fill it up with prayer, fasting, almsgiving and good work.

3rd Sunday in Lent 2016 Extraordinary Form “As the eyes of servants are on the hands of their masters, so are our eyes on the Lord our God, until He has mercy on us.” The words of the psalmist could and should integrate our meditation on God’s word today, because all the ills of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Children Of Promise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2016

We must understand that in every age, whatever the climate, God has intervened to raise up His people.

Third Sunday of Lent 2016 Our extraordinary form of the Mass is truly extraordinary in the more popular sense on this fourth Sunday of Lent. The songs of the Church, both in words and chant, leap off the page with joy and exultation. The vocabulary is a Latin thesaurus of excitement: Laetare, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

David And Goliath

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.”

DAVID AND GOLIATH 1 Samuel 17:1:54 I. DAVID’S GOLIATH VS. OUR GOLIATH a. We frequently use this story metaphorically. Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.” b. David’s Goliath was tangible – a 9’9” tall man with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

What God Teaches About Time Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God has given the gift of time to every person, at every place, for each evolving time.

A. WHAT GOD TEACHES ABOUT TIME “There is a time for everything . . . a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mephibosheth Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

Living below your inheritance.

A. REASONS SOME LIVE BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE 1. Physical problems. The grandson was not strong as his father and grandfather. “Jonathan . . . had a son that was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came (of grandfather and father’s death) and his nurse took him up and fled: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Doxology Of Praise For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

If you are not familiar with this doxology, you are in for a treat. We may have labored through Jude’s various descriptions of the false teachers, but we can now feel his ecstasy of praise for the Lord.

We close out our study of Jude tonight. Please join me in verses 24 and 25. If you are not familiar with this doxology, you are in for a treat. We may have labored through Jude’s various descriptions of the false teachers, but we can now feel his ecstasy of praise for the Lord. 24 To him who is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 3 - The Fall Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

What's our problem? At its foundation, it's being lost. Being in a fallen world. Choosing rebellion over faith and obedience. But God has an answer.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2580706 The Fall - What's My Problem? Intro: • Mrs. Billings yellow cake cover up. (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon-illustrations/74377/hypocrisy-by-sermoncentral?ref=TextIllustrationSerps) • Yellow cake • What’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unmarried And Longing To Be: What To Do When You Want To Be Married Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

If you are single and want to be married, this is a noble aspiration. Aspiring to be married is a calling to become both a husband and a father.

Marriage Is a Worthy Aspiration If you are single and want to be married, this is a noble aspiration. Aspiring to be married is a calling to become both a husband and a father. But it’s also a longing for an ongoing relationship. Even Adam, the first man, wanted a relationship, and God saw it was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:14

Denomination: Baptist