Sermons on Archbishop:

"Love That Will Not Let Us Go"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2012

A sermon about hope.

Revelation 1:4b-8 "The Love that will Not Let Us Go" One of the questions which has plagued humankind from the beginning and remains a burden on the back of those who see little meaning to this life is: "Where did we come from, where are we going and why?" There can be no doubt that we live in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You, Jesus Family? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 13, 2012

Gods will; if you are doing it you are Jesus family, or so He says!

Mother’s Day 2012, who’s come along today to be with Mum? I know that there’s a few who’ve gone to other churches today to be with their Mum or Grandmother. Lovely really those families are able to celebrate together at times like this but then again for some Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Knowing God Through Service Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007

We draw closer to God by serving others in His name.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ August 26, 2007 Knowing God through Service Acts 10:1-8 Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus.” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to God, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: *other

Christmas?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2010

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions?

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions? Are you intrigued when the questions refuse to give you answers, leaving you puzzling over the text for yourself? Are you cross- isn’t it the preacher’s job to explain things? - Isn’t the preacher not doing his or her job properly? ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus: Back Home In Nazareth Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 29, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ experience when He returned to is hometown of Nazareth.

There is something unique about visiting your hometown after being gone for a while. As you drive through and visit those familiar places from your childhood you experience a flood of different emotions. I have to tell you from experience that it is very strange. You experience a very strange ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Fair? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 20, 2014

An interwoven set of stories reflecting on the parable of the eccentric employer

We are in the one hundredth anniversary of the first World War at the moment, so I would like to take you back to an event that happened in the middle of it. When Emperor Franz-Josef I of Austria died in 1916, his was the last of the extravagant imperial funerals. A processional of dignitaries and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

History Is Our Guide

Contributed by John Quigley on Aug 19, 2013

Sermon about historical characters that we should look too as guides to our own walk with Christ.

Heb 12:1 NKJV Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, I have witnessed and even (when much younger) was a participant in foot ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are The Odds?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 12, 2012

A sermon about trusting in God.

John 6:1-21 “What are the odds?” On August 31, 2005, the FEMA Regional Director emailed the Director regarding the situation in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. He wrote: “Sir, I know that you know the situation is past critical. Here are some things you might not ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Change Of Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2015

The stone heart is resistant to God, the heart of flesh, created by God is open to and led by him. We need a change of heart from hard, resistant stone to soft, Spirit-pliable flesh.

1. Dinosaur Heart It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost complete. Hammer says he knew right away ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It's Only A Handbag" Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 26, 2015

Using the 2015 Mulberry and John Lewis adverts to reflect on the Christmas message

I wonder - do you use your sky plus to fast forward through all the adverst on TV. If so you may have missed some very crafted commercial takes on the Christmas message. I wonder for example if you have seen the Mulberry Christmas advert A young couple are in rural cottage with a blazing fire. Jo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

"god Is Our Neighbor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 9, 2022

In loving one another we are loving God.

“God Is Our Neighbor” Romans 13:8-10 When the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was a young boy, he had a life changing experience because of God’s love flowing to him through another person. You see, in South Africa, at that time, if a black person and a white person met while ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"when God Becomes Our Neighbor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2020

A sermon about learning to love.

“When God Becomes Our Neighbor” Romans 13:8-10 When Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was a young boy, he had a life changing experience because of a display of God’s love flowing through another person. You see, in South Africa, at that time, if a black person and a white person met ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

A Faith Stronger Than Our Anxieties

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 26, 2023

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 12

June 25, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Eleva Lutheran Church Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39 A Faith Stronger than Our Anxieties Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It is good to be with you today! I bring you greetings from your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Privilege Or Service?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 8, 2022

Do we make demands of Jesus to do what we want or follow the path Jesus sets for us?

I want to set the stage before we examine the scripture: Jesus had been traveling, preaching, and teaching for three years with these twelve disciples. Everything he had done was in preparation for them continuing his ministry – and time and time again, it was evident that they were “not getting” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-35, Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Saul's Conversion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 27, 2023

Saul's conversion shows us that God can reach anyone and change anyone. Ananias' acceptance of Saul is a wonderful example. And Paul's reflection on the event reminds us of just how important it is to be baptized.

I don’t often think about Nottingham. I can’t remember ever visiting it. It’s 200 miles away and we haven’t had reason to go there. But Nottingham is an up-and-coming city. A few years ago, The Times newspaper named it as the most improved city in its survey of the best places to live. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist