Sermons on Augustine:

Women Of Faith Sermon V: Woman At The Well: Thirst-Quenching Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When a way of life conforms to worldly standards, thereby destroying one's family as well as oneself, it's time to quit pretending everything's okay and to get right with God via a spiritual encounter with God's Son the Savior.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: THIRST-QUENCHING FAITH The Festival of Mardi Gras held in the Crescent City each year brings out the worst in partygoers who wear masks to conceal their identity. The mask we are told emboldens many revelers to do what they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-30

Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 19, 2020

When we reflect on the spirituality of giving we realize that we have a deep NEED to give.

October 18, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 145:1-9; Philippians 1:3-11 Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. For the past several weeks we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Study Of An Introduction To The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of An Introduction To The Old Testament

The Study Of An Introduction To The Old Testament 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: We are beginning a journey which will take us through the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

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 Jan 31, 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

Grace For The Humble Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 18, 2021

If pride is the deadliest of sins, humility is the greatest of all Christian virtues, because it honors God’s rightful place of authority and serves his good and perfect will above all else. "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

A computer whiz, a minister and a Boy Scout were the only passengers on a small commuter plane, when suddenly the pilot rushed back into the cabin and told them there was a mechanical problem and that the plane was losing altitude. He opened the storage compartment and discovered that it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Objective Omnipotence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

A faith that will endure and conquer all the storms must be a faith based on objective reality. Our assurance is never to be in how we feel. It must be in the objective reality of an omnipotent God.

R. L. Stevenson has written a story concerning an old sea rover. A youth came rushing to him from the scene of a tragedy, which seemed about to doom his city. He shouted that the temple was burning and that their god Thor was being destroyed in the fire. "Hurry! Hurry! If you would ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19

"stations Of The Cross" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

Walking with Christ in Lent

STATIONS OF THE CROSS ________________________________________ I. Introduction: Walking with Christ in Lent Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During this holy Lenten season, the Church invites us to walk more closely with Jesus. One of the most powerful devotions given to us by the Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26

"trust God’s Timing" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

Abraham – Trust Beyond Delay Joseph – From Pit to Palace Mary – The Hidden Years

TRUST GOD’S TIMING ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Three things trouble the human heart deeply: • Delay • Uncertainty • Waiting We can endure suffering. We can endure hard work. We can endure sacrifice. But waiting? Waiting tests our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:10

Ash Wednesday Homily – Year A - Theme: "Return To Me With All Your Heart” Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 13, 2026

THE SILENT SERMON OF ASHES

ASH WEDNESDAY HOMILY – YEAR A Theme: “Return to Me with All Your Heart” Readings: Joel 2:12–18 Psalm 51:3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 14–17 2 Corinthians 5:20 – 6:2 Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION: THE SILENT SERMON OF ASHES Dear brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

4th Sunday Of Lent – Year A - Theme: "From Blindness To Light: Let Christ Open Your Eyes” Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 13, 2026

Spiritual Blindness

4th Sunday of Lent – Year A Theme: “From Blindness to Light: Let Christ Open Your Eyes” ________________________________________ First Reading: 1st Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5,6 Second Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel: John ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Committed To God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore God's intentional and purposeful plan for our lives and the importance of trusting and committing to this plan even when we can't see the road ahead.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to gather with you as we come together to delve into God's Word. Today, we'll be exploring a verse that's a favorite for many and provides comfort and encouragement - Jeremiah 29:11. In this verse, God promises: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: God's Plan

The Healing Name Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight the transformative power of the name of Jesus Christ, as demonstrated through the miraculous healing of Aeneas, and how such divine interventions can cause a ripple effect of faith in a community.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are diving into Acts 9:34-35, a story of miraculous healing and the transformative power of the name of Jesus Christ. As Warren W. Wiersbe once said, "'In the name of Jesus' is the key that unlocks the door of prayer and the treasury of God’s grace. It’s the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:34-35

Topics: Healing, Jesus Christ

The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus Christ, as the Bread of Life, is the ultimate satisfaction for our deepest spiritual hunger and the gift of God for eternal life.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a profound message from the book of John, chapter 6, verses 25 to 35. This passage reveals Jesus as the Bread of Life and the ultimate satisfaction for our deepest hunger. In the words of St. Augustine, "You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ