Sermons on Black Friday:

Coming Clean

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on May 1, 2021

In Ephesus some born again Christians come clean and make a complete break with their past.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Coming Clean Dr. Bobby Brewer Text: Acts 19:11-20 Big Idea: It’s always a costly thing to turn from your past. Friendships, dating, sales, finances, etc. may seem to initially suffer as a result. The temptation is to hold on to some of your old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Free At Last!

Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005

This sermon my be used during black history month.

Freedom is a very interesting concept. There have been songs written about it. Like this popular one. My country tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrim’s pride! From every mountain side, Let freedom ring! Our father’s God to, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Climate Change And The Reformation Runup Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2017

Global cooling, Ockham, the Black Plague and the place of faith.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2017 Revolution/Reformation The miracle of the bronze serpent is one of the most remarkable of the OT stories of Moses and the Israelites. Because of their infidelity, the people were afflicted and killed by seraph serpents. They repented, and Moses set up a symbol of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Wounds Of Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 17, 2015

I would propose to you that Jesus means for the Communion service to be a lot more than just a religious observance, but to keep fresh in our minds the act of sacrificial love He has for us.

Title: The Wounds of Christ Theme: Remembering His Cost was Our Gain Introduction: When I first got started in the Arabian Horse business, my parents and I attended a special coronation celebration for a beautiful Arabian Stallion. On a Saturday night, in Lincoln, Nebraska we sat in a large ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Be Happy

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Happiness is an illusive quality, unless our search is based on what Christ offers us on his cross.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JUNE 16, 2002 John 10:10 “How Can I Be Happy?” INTRODUCTION We were just recovering from the shock of Black Friday, at the same time we were deep in the “Me” syndrome of the late twentieth century. What do you do when you are self absorbed, but also surprised by the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Christmas Stories Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2018

For the real message of Christmas is the one we used to see plastered over every end-zone: God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten son, that we might not perish, but have everlasting life.

Christmas 2018 “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name. Who are born, not of blood, nor of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Catholic

The Rough Road

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 27, 2007

A Good Friday Sermon

Good Friday Psalm 22 "The Rough Road" 22:1 ¶ To the choirmaster: according to The Hind of the Dawn. A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but thou dost not answer; and by night, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

My God, My God

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

Good Friday Service

At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Yes indeed Jesus was forsaken. He was not only forsaken by the crowd who on Palm Sunday shouted, “HOSANNA, HOSANNA, BLESSED BE THE LORD.” and then only five days later they cried out, “CRUCIFY HIM, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

Denomination: Lutheran

"What Are We Going To Do With All This Love?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2017

A sermon for Good Friday.

“What Are We Going to Do With All This Love?” John 19:17-30 Last week’s chemical weapons attack in Syria is one of the latest reminders that human beings are capable of doing unspeakable evil to one another. One doctor who rushed to the hospital estimated there were 500 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Third Thief"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2013

A sermon for Good Friday.

Luke 23:32-49 “The Third Thief” At Pilate’s residence, the soldiers dressed Jesus in Royal clothes. They draped a scarlet robe over Him and bludgeoned Him on the head with a stick. They beat Jesus’ head with their fists, fracturing His nasal bones. They took turns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: United Methodist

"Love Each Other"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2018

A sermon for Good Friday.

“Love Each Other” John 19:17-30 Today we come to the Cross. It was a terrifying death. The goal of crucifixion was to inflict the maximum amount of agony on another person for the longest possible time. It was an extremely effective way to kill a human being slowly. Jesus hung on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Whole Earth Was Dark"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2016

A sermon for Good Friday.

"The Whole Earth Was Dark" Mark 15:25-39 In Mark 15:33 we are told that "the whole earth was dark." "From noon until three in the afternoon the whole earth was dark." While Jesus hung on the Cross, for your sins, for my sins--"the whole earth was dark." Way back in the very first verses in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25-39, Mark 15:33

Denomination: United Methodist

"It Is Complete"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2012

A sermon for Good Friday.

It Is Complete He came, looking for someone. He came during that day's cool evening breeze. He came as He had always come. He came because they knew each other, and used to spend time together. He came to the garden because that is where they always met. That's where He was at ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Gazing At The Cross

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012

A Good Friday sermon

A few years ago I witnessed a head on collision between two cars. The car about 300 metres in front of me collided head-on with a vehicle overtaking a truck in the opposite direction. I had a clear, unobstructed view of the incident. The cars collided head-on but off-centre. So they rotated when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2011

A sermon for Good Friday.

John 19:16-30 “It Is Finished” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We often speak of the Cross of Jesus Christ as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and “out of place” thing that ever happened on this planet. And, in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist