Sermons on Bishop Michael Curry:

Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021

Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Sure Fire Ways To Grow A Church

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

CHURCH GROWTH

FIVE SURE FIRE WAYS TO GROW A CHURCH ACTS: 1-4; 1 COR 2  DR. MICHAEL POPE BLUF: first and foremost about growing a church is, you have to want to grow. If you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Carpenter's Dream

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 4, 2014

Although we know little about Joseph’s life, we know quite a bit about his character from his actions. He demonstrated great faith. We can learn much from living Holy lives by following the example set by Joseph.

Joseph is too often overlooked in the Christmas story. We must never fail to acknowledge the role he played in the life of Jesus. It wasn't just a coincidence that he was engaged to be married to Mary. He was chosen by God for this special calling...to be the earthly father of Jesus. God in His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25, Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jude Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Jude Summary

Jude Summary Jude wanted to write about their common salvation but felt compelled to write to address false teachers that have penetrated the community and teaching heresy. 5-19 God’s promise of judgment of the ungodly 5-7 Historical precedent He recalls three examples of gods judgment ...read more

Scripture: Jude 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Babies Make Us Better Christains"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 12, 2017

Babies cause to be better people.

Babies Make Us Better Christians Matthew 1:18-25 preached at Carr Christmas 2017 Bret Harte tells a story of how a baby came to a mining camp and transformed that camp. Poor women with a questionable reputation, the only woman in the camp, died. She left behind a small baby and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Light

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 12, 2017

Who is the light? How are we, like John, not the light? What does light change?

Prelude Who is the light? How are we, like John, not the light? What does light change? Purpose: Let’s learn to testify of the Light. Plan: Let’s look at John 1:6-8, 19-28 and John the Baptist as a witness who gave testimony about the One. John 1:6-7a Witness In John 1:6-7a we read, “There was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

The truth of the Bible cannot be silenced as long as there are believers!

“You Cannot Silence What is Just and Right” Mark 3:1-12 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said to the man with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

How Many Were There?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 17, 2023

What is important to remember about Jesus funeral?

How many were there? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 19:31-42 John 19:31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Willing To Surrender?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 6, 2021

There is a cost to becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. Each person has to determine what he/she is willing to give. Jesus gave His life. In turn what will you surrender?

What are you willing to surrender? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 8:34-38 34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 35 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Shepherd Today

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 14, 2023

Can the church be the Good Shepherd today?

The Good Shepherd Today John 10:11-21 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 10:11 “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12 “He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep and flees, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Satan In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 10, 2022

In the beginning, Satan was an angel named Lucifer. Lucifer sinned and was cast out of Heaven. We next see him in the Garden of Eden as the serpent.

********** Lucifer was Satan’s original name when he was an angel. He was full of wisdom and perfect in beautiful. 1. Anointed Cherub O Lucifer, son of the morning! Isaiah 14:12 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus (represents ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, Isaiah 14:12-16, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:7-9, Revelation 12:12, Acts 16:20, Ezekiel 28:11-18, Revelation 12:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Limitations: Satan Is Not Omnipresent Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Sep 12, 2022

Job 1-2 reveals Satan’s limitations. Satan is not God’s equal opposite. Satan isn’t omnipresent (everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful) or omniscient (all-knowing). This session’s focus - Satan isn’t God’s Equal, Satan isn’t Omnipresent.

**************** Job 1-2 gives us some remarkable information about Satan. Job reminds me of Revelation in that the scenes go back and forth between spiritual and physical. In both books of the Bible, we see scenes in the spiritual realm in Heaven and the resulting physical ramifications on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Esther 4:10-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Ezekiel 28:14, Proverbs 15:3, Job 34:21, Jeremiah 23:24, Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 18:20, Acts 17:27-28, Isaiah 57:15, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Become Unified

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 21, 2025

The church can be unified because the Trinity is unified and it is a direction that Jesus' wants for us.

Let’s Become Unified Luke 8:19-21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:19 Now His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. 20 And it was reported to Him, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.” 21 But He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Asking For Help

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 28, 2025

When Jesus rebuked the storm in the center of the Sea of Galilee he was showing us that Satan and evil can be beaten! Call upon Jesus' help in times of trial because the trials are a metaphor for evil.

Asking for Help Luke 8:22-25 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:22 Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. 23 But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Time For Action Is Now!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 4, 2025

An echo through time has been Jesus telling us that we need to bring the Gospel message out to the world. The Hebrews of His time did not understand that it was their task to do. Jesus came to the Jews first and then to the Gentiles.

The Time for Action is Now! Luke 12:54-59 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 12:54 And He was also saying to the crowds, “Whenever you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and so it turns out. 55 “And whenever you feel a south wind blowing, you say, ‘It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: United Methodist