Sermons on Ascetic:

Excess Baggage Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Aug 9, 2018

Traditions may sound good, but they often only complecate our faith

Projectionist: Start with LifewithGod-HighDefMP4.mp4 We’re so glad you are joining with us today whether in the auditorium or on line. You couldn’t have picked a better time to join us because we are in the third part of a series entitled Excess Baggage. We all know how unmanageable excess ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

To behold the face of Christ, and to reflect the light of His face was the constant goal of the Apostle Paul. He was not a man of a thousand faces, but the man of one face-the face of Christ.

Dr. Rosenow, a man who devoted his life to medical research, was asked, what led him to this as his life's task, and he told this story. He grew up on an isolated farm in Northern Wisconsin, and as a boy he had an unforgettable experience when his brother became dangerously ill. The nearest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

The Beloved Disciple Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 25, 2022

The New Testament writings associated with John the Beloved present him as both a teacher and a model for our discipleship.

Tom lowe 1/25/2022 The Beloved Disciple There are many theories about who the beloved disciple was, and though none are conclusive, all are interesting. Now, I must reveal something to you; 'I have to know (must know) the identity of the person Jesus loves. The shadowy figure known as ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Deny Oneself & Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others‟. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is the most important?

DENY ONESELF & TAKE UP THE CROSS Matthew 16:21-28 What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Fast

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006

Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

“When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Congregational

How To Walk In Freedom Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Paul takes on the "Perfection Police" and "Legalistic Lawyers" in this text and shows us how to walk in freedom.

INTRODUCTION Is there a rule book for Christians to follow? Do we have a codified list of do’s and don’ts by which we are judged. Is God like Santa Claus, “He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out whose naughty or nice.” Once a preacher told his congregation there were 700 sins. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Obligation Or Love?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 20, 2007

Learn from the lesson of Mary and Martha. Be steadfast in your obligations and fulfill your responsibilities. But do so out of a sense of appreciation for wonder and beauty of God’s love. Be careful about being distracted by too many obligations. Be f

Obligation or Love? (Luke 10:38-42) Introduction I remember one Sunday morning when I was serving as the Associate Pastor of a Community Church in Dunedin in Florida. My wife and I had arrived just a few minutes before the worship service was to begin. This was much later than was usual for me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ultimate Wedding Guest

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

When Jesus came to the world, the first sign He did was to turn the water into wine, signifying the joy of God's good news.

Many teachers today will use a power point presentation to give a visual picture of what they are trying to communicate. In his gospel, John uses the same technique. His purpose in writing the gospel is to prove that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). To prove his point, John sets before us in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday Of Lent, Year A- Transfiguration Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 25, 2023

There is no "on the mountain" and "off the mountain" which can be explained by the virtue of equanimity.

Peter was talking, but yielded to the voice from heaven and listened. “Listen to him" we hear from God the Father. Matthew 17:5 A woman named Barb tells about an incident that happened in her granddaughter’s kindergarten class. A boy in the class just wasn’t listening to his teacher. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

God's Great Reunion

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2002

God is extending an invitation to the greatest reunion of all.

INTRODUCTION A. Andy and Barney’s high school reunion. 1. Barney is moving his trunk into Andy’s garage when the old high school annual falls out. 2. Andy begins to question where they all are and about the possibility of seeing them again. 3. Before long they are planning a high school ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Investing In God's Program

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 18, 2010

God expects believers to give in support of his kingdom work, but we must examine our motives for doing so.

Investing in God’s Program Matthew 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. Most significant event of the late 19th century. 1. Urban and city growth (immigrants and those from rural areas began to pour in). 2. Better education, culture could be enjoyed (theaters, museums, art galleries). 3. An exciting time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Generation

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

John the Baptizer wasted no time in telling Herod that it was wrong for him to have his brother Phillip’s wife saying that it was not lawful. John went to prison for being the prophet God called him to be and not the puppet that Herod wanted him to be.

THE WICKED GENERATION Text: Matthew 11:1 – 19, 25- 30 N. T. Wright once said that “… wicked people don’t like a message of judgment because they think the message is aimed at them, (and rightly so) while good people don’t like a message of mercy because they think (wrongly) that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 2, 2024

Based on Luke 24:1-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the importance of the message of Easter.

“THE EMPTY TOMB” Luke 24:1-12 FBCF – 3/31/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – When other religions describe their main figure or leader or teacher, they use the word “was.” - Muhammad WAS an Arab religious, social, & political leader & the founder of Islam. - Buddha WAS a wandering ascetic & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon encourages active, personal relationships with God, guided by Scripture, to transform and elevate our standards of love, compassion, and integrity.

Beloved brothers and sisters, we gather here today under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, united in spirit and purpose. We are drawn together, not by the bonds of blood or the ties of friendship, but by something far more profound, far more enduring - our shared faith in Jesus Christ, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Inclusivity, Solidarity

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational