Sermons on Canadian History:

Our Final Flight Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022

Funeral Sermon: This message was written for the death of a pilot. It shows how aviation is a metaphor for life, with its highs and lows. It was written primarily for the survivors, to help them lean on God during the difficult days ahead.

We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of George Royalty; and I want to hone in on a brief chapter of his life – one of the most memorable – which was his pursuit of aviation; a pursuit he undertook with his son. I got to meet George and talk with him a couple of times, such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Dives And Lazarus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 16, 2025

What we do in this life determines where we will spend eternity

Kirby Underwood/Bitchfield 22-06-2025 Lk 16:19-31 Dives and Lazarus Story: A little girl was standing outside her Sunday School classroom when the pastor - a liberal theologian - noticed she was holding a big storybook entitled, “Jonah and the Whale.” The pastor wanted to have some fun with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2008

There is a closer tie between our view of children and our view of God than we might ever suspect.

EXODUS 1:1-21 A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE “These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Your Friendship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2011

Witnessing the firmness of those who share the Faith brings great gratitude to the people of God.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 17, 2020

Children are a divine blessing. Contemporary views depreciate the blessing of children, but even a cursory review of the Word reveals that children are a blessing from the hand of the Lord. Children are given to those with whom He is pleased.

“These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. Then Joseph died, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have It All Backwards Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008

James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Adultery Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Sexual immorality is rampant in our society and the overwhelming sentiment of our culture seems to be "if it feels good - do it!" God calls us to a higher standard though and Jesus sets us straight on the truth about adultery. Also includes thoughts on

The Truth About Adultery - Matthew 5:27-28 - November 20, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #13 Well, this morning we are going to continue with our study of the Sermon on the Mount. To this point we have worked through the Beatitudes, one by one, and we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: *other

Fun? Or A Future?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 8, 2012

One may either live for the moment, or live in view of eternity. Christ calls us to live for the coming glory of God.

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Refuge From God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 20, 2019

Jesus became a man to deliver us from God's wrath. His birth does speak of divine justice, of heavenly mercy and God's love. But, that love delivers us from judgement. If we reject the love of God in Christ the Lord, nothing remains but God's wrath.

“I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, ‘You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ Now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Way, The Truth And The Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 17, 2004

Jesus Christ said that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. This sermon explores what this means in modern life.

CATM Sermon - Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life - John 14:1-10 How many of you here this afternoon can draw, or paint? I can’t draw to save my life. It takes all of my creative energy to put together a very sad looking stick-man. You’d think with my dad being an artist, some of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Haven't Repented Until You Change

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

story of Nehemiah linked to repentance

August 4 Nehemiah - You Can Change The glory of the gospel is not that it grants forgivness to those who repent, but that it offers repentance for those who sin. You haven’t repented until you change Neh. 1:1-2:9 people who stray from God have hope and can return. Repentance. Neh. 1:4 when he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 5, 2003

Living in the Kingdom of God. The Spirit creates the Kingdom by convicting, leading into truth, and glorifying Jesus

Ready Or Not, Here I Come: Spirit and the World John 16:5-15 May 31/Jun 1, 2003 Intro: It is quite something to belong to a kingdom. It provides you with a sense of security, identity, belonging, and recognition. A good kingdom provides for its people – it protects them, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Living Clean In Babylon

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

First part of Sermon Series from the Letter by Peter

TITLE: Living Pure in Babylon TEXT: 1 Peter 1:13-25 THEME: Christian living, faith, holiness P.S. In a world that is going the wrong way, Swindoll says, we are left as lights- stop lights, directional lights, Introduction: I listened to a radio talk in show this week. The topic was whether the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mile 20 On The Marathon Of Faith

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Jun 26, 2001

When you "hit the wall" of doubt on your faith journey, what do you do?

Listen to these entries in David Heller’s delightful little book, Dear God: Children’s Letters to God. Dear God, What do you do with families that don’t have much faith? There’s a family on the next block like that. I don’t want to get them in trouble, so I can’t say who. See you in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Death Is Dead!

Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 14, 2001

The prophecy of Hosea is fulfilled, that death is swallowed up in victory.

Hosea 13:14 Easter Sunday (Historic) April 15, 2001 Death is Dead! Where were you when Elvis died? Even though I was only twelve, I remember it clearly. Our family was vacationing in northern Minnesota. We were at a gas station in International Falls, on the Canadian border. Where were you ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Lutheran