Sermons on Augustine Of Canterbury:

Greed And Generosity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Are we seeking first the Kingdom of God, or are we focused on getting all we can in this life? We find all we need in Christ. Let's freely give, expecting nothing in return.

Are we selfish or selfless? The next pair of vice and virtue deal with our attitude towards possessions and people. Greed $ In the Movie Wall Street, Gordon Gecko, a ruthless broker, bluntly proposes in a stockholders meeting, “Greed is good.” His code leads him to conclude that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Loving The Lord, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 17, 2008

Focused on Jesus Commandment to Love

Loving the Lord, Part 2 John 15:9-13 Introduction Last Wednesday night we began a series of messages surrounded by the focus of “loving the Lord”, and being sure to display that love in a manner that reflects Christ. This morning, we continue on that same path by discussing the commandment of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love, Blessings And Protection!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 12, 2008

GOD’S LOVE, BLESSINGS AND PROTECTION IS A SERMON OUTLINE DEALING WITH GOD’S CONSTANT LOVE TOWARD US. IT IS MEANT TO LIFT UP THE BELIEVER.

GOD’S LOVE, BLESSINGS AND PROTECTION! "May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace." (NUMBERS 6:24-26) These verses contain a six-fold blessing. The writer has declared the Word of God and asked: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26

What If......

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

No one know when Christ will come again. Are we ready to give an accounting of our lives if Jesus comes now? "What if" we knew the day and moment of our death. Would we change the way we live our lives?

What If…….? Scripture: Matthew 24: 36-44 O God, who comes among us and who is still yet to come, as the days grow ever shorter and the nights ever longer, we cling to the promise of the light that is coming into the world. Help us to trust your promises. Let every heart here prepare a room for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

Neat Christian Truths...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 6, 2008

NEAT CHRISTIAN TRUTHS... These truths will make you think and point you to THE TRUTH. We call this message neat truths. However, the greatest truth is Jesus. He said in (John 14:6 KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no ma

NEAT CHRISTIAN TRUTHS... These truths will make you think and point you to THE TRUTH. We call this message neat truths. However, the greatest truth is Jesus. He said in (John 14:6 KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. He is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 31, 2008

The parable is about you and I, and the price that was paid.

THE CHURCH Matthew 13:44-46 How important is the church? Here is a parable that declares to the value and importance of the church. Here’s a merchant man. A merchant on a journey. He has but one purpose and that is seeking goodly pearls. One day he sees the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Take Pleasure In Pleasing God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 15, 2009

Seeking personal pleasure is seen as the highest priority of modern culture. In our passage today Paul affirms the opposite to be true: humanity’s chief goal ought to be to take pleasure in pleasing God. The question we are going to address today is ho

TITLE : TAKE PLEASURE IN PLEASING GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Background to the Letter: Chapters 1-3 o The oldest letter in the NT (50 AD) o Written to a Church Paul established himself o The Church was heavily persecuted and many were martyred. First by the Jews and then the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Sing To The Lord And Bless His Name

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 23, 2013

How does our singing in Church advance our mission and witness?

Feast of St. Cecilia 2013 “Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” Over and over, we read in the psalms, that our response to the saving power of God is to sing to Him. St. Augustine wrote that to sing praise to God is to pray twice. That’s so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

Falling In Love And Giving Everything Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2012

We fall in love with Jesus because we are needy and He needs nothing. We have nothing and He is pure gift. So we sing praise to God.

September 9, 2012 Verbum Domini Why do so many, hearing the Good News of Jesus Christ, hesitate to believe it? Why do we, baptized and confirmed in Christ, sometimes fail to trust in His Word? Why do I, despite my understanding of my weakness and my need, turn my back on His call? The failure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Catholic

Sinners Forgiving Sinners

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013

The Parable of the Prodigal Son has a happy ending only because the prodigal remembered the kindness and love of his Father.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2013 Sinners Forgiving Sinners Of all the parables of Jesus, this one of St. Luke’s is the favorite among God’s people, because we are a Church of prodigals, an assembly of sinners redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is His Precious Blood and Body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Idols Never Satisfy

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 16, 2013

Your reason for going to church is what you worship. Make sure it's not trusting in something that's false but it is because of your love and devotion to JESUS!

Idols Never Satisfy Acts 19:23-41 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation - Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2015

Some say that prophecy is too difficult or too controversial, However, prophecy leads us to greater worship and understanding of Jesus!

What is Prophecy all about? If your study of prophecy does not lead you to a better understanding and worship for Jesus, then it is all wrong! The most prophetic book of the Bible tells us that Jesus is the focus point of prophecy. “Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Brethren To Dwell Together In Unity: An Exposition Of The 133rd Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2020

We need to be lifted up from our troubles/

For Brethren to Dwell together in Unity: An Exposition of Psalm 133 The 133rd Psalm is one of the shortest psalms in the Bible, yet it speaks a wonderful message. How pleasant it is when there is harmony in the household. The reason it stirs up such sentimentality is that it seldom works itself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Branch Of Motherhood (Mother's Day, May 14, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Motherhood is a stewardship that leaves its mark.

THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Text: John 15:1-8 How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about. A vine in the words of Jesus serves as a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Ways Through Seas Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 1, 2021

Psalm 77 opened with a cry of doubt and despair. Here is a man who had almost lost his faith because of the thought that God had changed his mind, that God is capricious and cannot be trusted. But he is with us and makes the ways.

Theme: Ways through Seas Text: Psalm 77:16-20 Introduction: Psalm 77 provides a lot of hope and encouragement amongst cries. It is called a lament psalm. According to Willem VanGemeren (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin & Professor of Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:16-20

Denomination: Methodist