Sermons on Arms Wide Open:

Thy Kingdom Come

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 31, 2023

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 17

July 30, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; 1 Kings 3:5-12; Romans 8:26-39 Thy Kingdom Come Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One summer during college I lived at the home of my college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52, 1 Kings 3:5-12, Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Hopes All Things: Hope Floats Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 16, 2025

We need hope to keep from drowning in life, hope floats.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE - Today we continue on our journey together to learn how to love better. - We are working on loving better so we can learn to love other Christians better as well as those in our community. HOPE FLOATS SLIDE - One thing I know is that if you have been paying attention to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, Luke 15:3-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Before You Label

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

We’ve all used labels. We stick them on jars and manila folders so we’ll know what’s inside. We also stick them on people for the same reason.

Intro: When I was in Bible College I meet an interesting young man by the name of Shannon. What made him interesting were his looks. His hair was a different color each week, his ears were loaded with earrings, and he wore the big loose grunge style clothing. But the most interesting point of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers Are Precious

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2009

This message points out some of the characteristics and traits of a God mother.

Text: “Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come” (Proverbs 31:25) NKJV. The NIV of the Bible states verse 25 like this: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at her days to come.” TEV of the Bible says, “She is strong and respected and not afraid ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Virtuous Kingdom: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 10, 2008

To encourage those holding on to grudges to release them and forgive.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Forgiveness Mark 11: 20-25 Sermon Objective: To encourage those holding grudges to forgive. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:13; Hebrews 12:14-15 Series Intro: We have been looking at Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Your Fight Song? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 2 - What's Your Fight Song? I. Introduction People show up to the fights to see the contenders stand in the ring and throw bombs at each other in a test of strength and strategy. However, there is a part of the fight that begins before the fighters ever step foot inside the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Side Of The Jordan Are You On?

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 17, 2010

A look at Joshua 1:10-18 - Comfort versus risking for our faith.

Joshua 1:10-18 Which Side Of The Jordan Are You On?: Good morning and welcome to Grace Point. It is so nice to see everyone today. Did you all have a good time at the cookout yesterday? I hope so – I know I did. It is always a pleasure and a blessing to be able to fellowship together ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:10-18

Denomination: Foursquare

No More Mr. Nice Guy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Really Meant By Sabbath (Shabbat)?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2018

The Sabbath is discussed in the New Testament in two ways. Beloved, There is a New Testament Sabbath, that is by far, the most important of the two Sabbaths. First portion of this Message is Based on a Sermon by David Dykes (Which I commend to you).

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service four Scriptures Readings are shared before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for this day are Deuteronomy 5:6-21; Psalm 81:1-17; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 and Mark 2:23-28. The wife ... of a man who had recently died ... assumed ... they were well off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Colossians 2:14-17, Hebrews 4:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Anglican

Kingdom Clothes Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 15 in our Colossians series dealing with the spiritual clothes of a believer.

Chico Alliance Church “Kingdom Clothes” Review On the basis of our new internal identity with Christ, Paul calls for us to put off the external things that identify one with the ways of the Old Kingdom and put on the clothes consistent with our new self and citizenship in the New Kingdom. • God ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Revealed (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. This three-part sermon series answers the question, "Who is Jesus?" by examining three descriptions of Jesus given in Revelation.

Jesus Revealed: Part 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/10/2012 Jesus. There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. At first glance, Jesus’ résumé is rather simple. He never traveled more than a few ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Message I Would Like To Have Delivered At The Presidential Inauguration Prayer Service On 21 January 2025 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025

I was horrified at what was said at President Trump’s Church Prayer Service on 21 January 2025. It was godless. I sat down and wrote out what I would have said for that event. Please understand this message in the light of that, not an intrusion or anything; just before the Lord and His word.

MY MESSAGE FOR THE CHURCH SERVICE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP At the outset, I need to say, I am not being precocious here, so please do not judge me as that. Please understand. As an outsider and not residing in the United States, it does give me one advantage of being more impartial. I was so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15, Matthew 12:30, 1 Kings 3:7-10, 1 Kings 3:11-12, Psalm 23:2-3, Mark 10:41-45, 1 Corinthians 15:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You In? Or Are You Out? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 24, 2025

Through a series of contrasts Jesus confronts His listeners with a key issue. Are you in God's kingdom? Or are you out of God's kingdom?

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 7:13-29 “Are You In? Or Are You Out?” Through the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has been telling the disciples, what it means to be part of God’s kingdom, and how a person in God’s kingdom is to live. Jesus is particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 29, 2008

Seven stepping stones to a new level with Christ. This message helps believers move beyond just the fact that Christ has saved them from the bondage of sin. Now He beckons them to cross yet another river to enjoy the abundant life.

Many of us have many camp stories Camping does a body good…unless you’re a friend of Bobby...listen to his letter he sent home from camp. Illustration: Bobby’s Letter From Camp: Dear Mom and Dad, Our Scoutmaster told us to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and are worried. We ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational