Sermons on Capability:

Education And Service Promote Growth In Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 12, 2015

Our catechesis must constantly reinforce the truths accepted in the early proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

Thursday of 24th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today the Franciscans celebrate the feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. The few saints who have legitimately borne the marks of Christ’s passion live out in a physical and spiritual way the long hours of Christ’s passion and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

Faith And Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2013

Like Zechariah and Elizabeth, we must learn the interaction between faith and love in the head and heart

Thursday of 3rd Week in Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei The story we have in the first chapter of St. Luke’s Gospel is a kind of midrash on the story we read today in the Book of Judges. In both cases a childless couple experiences a miraculous intervention of God to give them a child. But the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Catholic

Its A Wonderful Life The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 30, 2013

1. The Wonder of It All 2. Wonder Of God’s Coming 3. Wonder of Jesus 4. Wonder of The Message 5. Wonder of Assurance

Luke 2:18 - George is rescued by the people of Bedford Falls - Brother calls him the richest man in town - Note - George is filled with Wonder 1. The Wonder of It All - Jesus life is bracketed by two impossibilities A virgin's womb and an empty tomb. - Jesus entered our world through a door ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Big Question Series

Contributed by Mark Whitehead on Dec 2, 2012

We were created to CRAVE, Are we craving His Kingdom or are we to satisfied with the pleasures of this life?

Faith that Pleases God (series) The Big ? (Outline form is from Andy Stanley, Communicating for Change) KNOW; God created me to CRAVE! Do: CRAVE Him and His Kingdom! (ME/Engage) Christmas is a Season of Cravings! Dressing, pumpkin pie… oranges, smell of christmas tree, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nehemiah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 20, 2014

Friend, unless you feel that you are doing a great work for the great God, we can never see explosion in our Christian circle!

I am doing a great work! Nehemiah 6:3 “And I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?" Friend, unless you feel that you are doing a great work for the great God, we can never ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Price Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2014

There is a price to be paid for the gift of faith, at least inconvenience.

Thursday of Easter Week 2014 Lumen Fidei Today from the Acts of the Apostles we hear a snippet of the earliest kerygma of the apostles. It’s pretty stout. Peter is preaching to people who have just seen him heal–by the power of Jesus the Messiah–a man who could not walk. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Catholic

Fighting With Revived Courage

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014

Your giants appear with revived courage in moments when you are to weak to fight for yourself...

Fighting with revived Courage 2 Samuel 21:15-22 2 Samuel 21:15 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint. 21:16 And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Light And He Can Be Found

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2014

Even those who are not Christian are being drawn to the light and vision of God in Christ..

Thursday of 5th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei The people of Israel were called to be a light to the nations. Even in the early books of the Bible, we see this. Abraham was to be a blessing for all peoples. Israel was supposed to be totally faithful to the One God, and her worship was supposed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

David's Praise

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

DAVID'S PRAISE

Ps 34 v. 1 - 10 I. DAVID'S PRAISE v.1-3 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Real Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016

We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic

What Is The Revolution Of Tenderness? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2015

We are a people called to incarnate the mercy of God.

Thursday of Easter Octave 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today, as we still enjoy the glow of the Easter celebration–every day this week is a reprise of Easter day–the Church gives us two stories that are “aftermaths.” The first is Peter’s sermon to the Jews of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-38

Denomination: Catholic

St. Michael And The Way Of Beauty Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2016

the way of beauty is insidious, and effective

Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel This is one of my favorite festivals, the one the Anglicans call “St. Michael and All Angels.” Not exactly right, because we have another feast in just a couple of days for our guardian angels. If you would like a focal point ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:4-19

Denomination: Catholic

Epiphany

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 2, 2021

His light is not contingent upon what's going on around you

A customer called the customer service line to complain about a power outage after a big storm, then stopped complaining long enough to ask, “How will I know when my lights are back on?” The customer service agent remained silent for a second, and finally said, “Um, it’ll be brighter than it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Living The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2016

The practical love we show to the poor is critical for our discipleship.

Thursday after Epiphany 2016 Joy of the Gospel As we celebrate this day after Epiphany, we continue the readings from St. John that ornament our Christmas-Epiphany season. We also continue our review of the Pope’s long letter, the Joy of the Gospel, and we do so in this Holy Year of mercy. ...read more

Denomination: Catholic