Sermons on Censuring Wayward Saints:

Friends Forever

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 4, 2020

On All Saints Sunday we remember and celebrate how we have been knit together into the mystical body of our Lord Jesus Christ

November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 Friends Forever Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. All Saints’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Roast Pigeons Flew Into His Mouth? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Oct 30, 2019

Being a saint is not just about having roast pigeons fly into your mouth. What does God want you and me to be? A sermon for All Saints Day preached in 2013 at St Peter's Eaton Square

.................................................................................................................................. Fr David Rocks OP tells the story of how he went into his church school, St Dominics, to talk about All Saints day. The theme for the mass:God calls each of us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Creados Para Ser Santos: Un Viaje Personal

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 25, 2024

Los santos no son sólo figuras en vidrieras; son nuestros animadores, que nos alientan mientras transitamos esta locura llamada vida.

Creados para ser santos: un viaje personal Introducción: Los santos no son sólo figuras en vidrieras; son nuestros animadores, que nos alientan mientras transitamos esta locura llamada vida. Sagrada Escritura: Apocalipsis 7:2-4, Apocalipsis 7:9-14 , 1 Juan 3:1-3 , Mateo ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Other

Nilikha Upang Maging Mga Banal: Isang Personal Na Paglalakbay

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 25, 2024

Ang mga santo ay hindi lamang mga pigura sa mga stained glass na bintana; sila ang aming mga cheerleader, na umuugat para sa amin habang kami ay nag-navigate sa nakatutuwang bagay na ito na tinatawag na buhay.

Nilikha upang Maging mga Banal: Isang Personal na Paglalakbay Intro: Ang mga santo ay hindi lamang mga pigura sa mga stained glass na bintana; sila ang aming mga cheerleader, na umuugat para sa amin habang kami ay nag-navigate sa nakatutuwang bagay na ito na tinatawag na buhay. Banal na ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2-4, Revelation 7:9-14, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Other

"All Saints Day, A Day Of Remembering”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 30, 2024

Remembering the Saints of the past and saints today, made so by the blood of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. (Hebrews 10:14)

In Jesus Holy Name November 3, 2024 Text: Revelation 7:9-17 All Saints Day, Redeemer “All Saints Day, A Day of Remembering” It is possible that many of us are still recovering from “All Hallow Eve” and thus may have overlooked November 1st , an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Hebrews 10:14-17, Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Francis Of Assisi And The Saints Of God Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

The saints' exemplary lives encourage us always to be close to Jesus and make it our life’s plan.

As the whole church celebrates the Feast of St Francis today (4 October), I want to take the opportunity to share with you why the church honours and celebrates saints. I want to reflect with you what the saints have to teach us about our calling to be Jesus' followers, our faith in God, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Galatians 6:14-18, Revelation 14:12, Daniel 7:18, Psalm 30:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Journey From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 24, 2001

Using the sermon on the mount as a model, a look at eight stages we may go through on our Christian Journey

To often, we expect people to leap from sinners to saints in a single bound, sort of like Superman, is able to leap tall buildings. But I have found more often than not, it is a process, much like anything else. God gives us the means and information and we must take advantage it in order to become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe... In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

We are called to more than just being ’the holy catholic church’- we are aclled to communion with one another. But we are also part of the great commuion of saints with those who have gone before us. They are watching and willing us on.

I believe in… the communion of saints WBC 25/11/01am Jn 15:9-17, Heb 11:32-12:3, 12:18-24 INTRO = a progression from “the Holy Catholic Church” - cf last Sun pm - God only sees one church. Has one church - = holy. Set apart. Called out to be sent back in - = catholic: diverse, broad, varied - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of God's Uncompromising Saint

Contributed by Guthrie Veech on Oct 18, 2000

Why should the unbelieving world believe the Christian? So often the Christian acts just like the world.

Why should the unbelieving world believe the Christian? So often the Christian acts just like the world. It is sometimes nearly impossible to distinguish between the two. You can read a newspaper or watch the news almost any day and you see people walking out of church and you know their character ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002

Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Two Significant Senior Saints

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2004

Simeon and Anna were two senior saints who played a significant part in that first Christmas season.

TWO SIGNIFICANT SENIOR SAINTS “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Three (3) Steps Of The Saints

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jan 24, 2009

Allowing the Lord to direct our steps in His paths

Three (3) Steps of the Saints Psalms 37:23-26 Introduction: There is a set of books called the Treasury of David that I have, and in it this statement may be found….. “All his course of life is graciously ordained, and in lovingkindness all is fixed, settled, and maintained. No reckless fate, no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon For All Saints Sunday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 1, 2007

This sermon focuses on the need for us to remain fiathful to the message of the saints, in light of our desire to be contemporary in worship

All Saints Sunday November 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for all your saints throughout the ages, both great and small – all who have revealed your word in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

In Christ We Are...saints Series

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Feb 12, 2008

Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, believes it’s extremely important that you and I know who we are...in Christ. What we think about our identity—who we are-- can make all the difference in how live this life...in Christ and do Kingdom work.

I think we have an identity crisis in America...and quite possibly around the world. So many young people gain their identity from the latest fashions, trends or from their friends. Many Christians today, also, have an identity crisis. Most of us perceive our identity more from our family, our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compared To David, Saul Was A Saint??

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008

Why was David acceptable to God when Saul wasn’t

David is anointed King In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, Luigi and Guiseppe renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican