Sermons on Auguste Bartholdi:

"What Church Is Best" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 6, 2014

Too many denominations can water down the Gospel

The Ultimate Decision August 6, 2014 I wonder what God would think of all the denominations today? The true church started at the cross and ended at the empty tomb. That is it. We are all born dead in our sins and God knew we needed a Savior. He then sent His son from heaven to be born a Virgin ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

"The Cost Of Worry And Anxiety”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2025

"anxiety and worries come but they do not have to be our prison" Max Lucado in Anxious for Nothing

In Jesus Holy Name August 10, 2025 Text: Luke 12:22,24 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Cost of Worry and Anxiety” In The Lord’s prayer we pray “Give us this day our daily bread” Martin Luther wrote: Daily bread is more than food it is a job, peace, all the things we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Bold For Christ Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 30, 2024

What would it take for you to become bold for Christ? As we look at our text today I am leaning in the subject of being a witness for Christ.

“Bold For Christ” Acts 4:10-14 What would it take for you to become bold for Christ? As we look at our text today I am leaning in the subject of being a witness for Christ. On the morning of August 7, 1974, French acrobat Philippe Petit walked the more than 130 feet between the Twin Towers on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024

Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Almighty God Redeem Our Land, We Pray

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 15, 2019

God's redemption of Zion gives us HOPE

Message/Devotion December 15, 2019 Isaiah 35:1-10 Almighty God Redeem Our Land, We Pray The reading The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time—b ; 26th Sunday B-- Lessons From Lizards

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 24, 2021

According to the artist "the Thinker" is sitting in mute amazement as he contemplates lost people in hell.

Lizards scatter when they perceive a threat, and they will self-amputate their tail if a predator seizes it. It will leave its tail behind and run but with modified locomotor performance and mechanics. The lizard says to itself: 'It's better to lose my tail than to lose my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

We Are One In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 9, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 8, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:1-16 We Are One in the Spirit Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1960’s, Father Peter Scholtes was a parish priest on the south side of Chicago. As one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying People

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023

Effective people are praying people.

In a recent morning devotional, I read Daniel 9 and focused on his prayer for my prayer in verses 1-19. He read Jeremiah’s prediction of the seventy-year captivity and calculated that the time was near for the Jews to return home. He prayed earnestly with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Let’s make ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message To The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2023

This is the picture of the Church of Jesus Christ as it stands today. It is certainly the picture of the church in the last days. We have moved in our study from the days of the Apostles to the days of the Apostasy.

Revelation 3:14-22 Message to the church of the Laodiceans 1/8/2023 Always remember that these letters to the churches can be viewed from three perspectives. 1.) Practically – These are real letters to real churches with real problems. 2.) Prophetically – These letters portray the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth? Really?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 17, 2019

Jesus talks to us about divisiveness!

Weekend Message/Devotion August 18, 2019 Peace on Earth? Really? Luke 12:49-56 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, John 7:5-12, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cold Christianity

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Aug 18, 2019

I believe that today there are so many people who claim the name of Christianity who are so accustomed to the coldness of their faith, they have become relaxed in it. This morning, I want us to examine the effects of staying too long in “Cold Christianity.”

Cold Christianity Scripture Reference: Matthew 24:4-14 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 4, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Before Service Starts--- Light a candle and have it burning throughout the service. As the wax moves further from the flame, it begins to drip ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

April Fool

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2024

We are fools of God to proclaim the foolishness of God which is the message of Crucifixion. The wisdom of God is Jesus Christ. We must be wise to the World with God's word and plan.

AMC 01.04.2024 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Theme: April fool. Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy April fool’s day! Introduction: April Fool’s day has an interesting history. France switched to Gregorian calendar from the Julian calendar as decided by the Council of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 31, 2011

God loves to answer prayer when we want what He wants.

The Promise of Answered Prayer Jeremiah 33:3 Rev. Brian Bill 7/31/11 Some of us find ourselves in precarious positions, like these guys up on the screen. While most of them seem to have chosen these circumstances, many of us have not asked for what we’re going through. We’re out on a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's "To Do" List Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:9-21.

Romans Series # 52 August 21, 2002 Title: A Christian’s "To Do" List Part 4 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #52 of our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than A Mystery

Contributed by Michael Elmore on Jan 17, 2002

Making Christians aware of their responsibility to share the Gospel.

MORE THAN A MYSTERY Ephesians 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. The Monarch Mystery. The ability to find home evokes legends of Rover or Fido who, when owners have moved from one coast to the other, have made a 3,000-mile trek to find their owners in a location to which they’ve never been before. At ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist