Sermons on Ceremonial Purity:

Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

Reflections on the Last Supper

Maundy Thursday NR 2007 Today we remember the events that occurred on Thursday of what the church calls Holy Week, the last week in the life of Jesus. Perhaps this week in about AD 29 is the most talked about week on in the history of mankind It has been estimated that about a third of all the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

"Set Your House In Order"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Funeral Sermon For An Elderly Christian

Title: “Set Your House In Order” Text: 2 Kings 20.1 We are gathered here today as family and friends to honor the life and legacy of __________ . I had the honor of spending some time getting to know __________ in these latter years of his/her life, as he/she suffered with the all too common ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling On Your Knees

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

6 truths about prayer.

Acts 10:1-12:25 March 13, 2005 Traveling On Your Knees Last night I took a journey to a land across the seas. I didn’t go by ship or plane I traveled on my knees. I saw so many people there In bondage to their sin, And Jesus told me I should go, That there were souls to win. But I said, "Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006

How Jesus came to be a light to a dark world.

JESUS... THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 1:4-5 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (NKJ) John 1:9 (Jesus)... was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (NKJ) John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 16, 2008

A Lord’s Supper service led by the men of the church at individual tables.

Your Grace is Enough Wonderful Grace of Jesus (#319) Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) “In the Bag” Time of Self-Examination: Scripture Readings: A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Matthew 9:15-17 - Renovate Or Demolish And Start Again! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 22, 2010

It seems to me that Jesus is saying He didn’t come to patch things up for me. HE ISN’T INTO PATCHING UP MY OLD WAY OF LIFE. He wants to make EVERYTHING NEW! New birth in Christ is NOT JUST A RENOVATION OF THE OLD WAY OF LIFE!

Part 4 - Matthew 9:15-17 - RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH AND START AGAIN! People in Airlie Beach in Australia are facing the task of a huge cleanup after a cyclone hit in the early hours of Sunday morning. Some are faced with the choice of renovate or start again. My son and daughter in law are also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Become A Drunk?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 15, 2005

Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Churches need to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here are five simple steps to becoming a drunk!

"How to Become a Drunk?" Introduction: Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Church needs to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here is how! 1. Find a private place, and pray! The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Duplicate A Donkey's Duty

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 9, 2006

A donkey on Palm Sunday sets an example for us to live by

- FRANCIS (1950) Behind enemy lines in Burma, G.I. "Peter" Donald O’Connor is rescued by a talking mule named Francis. Peter’s claim that his four-legged pal speaks. Peter is placed in a padded cell before the pair are recognized for their heroic deeds. - Six more films follow 1950-1956 Movie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blood That Speaks A Better Word.

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Sep 30, 2004

14th Sunday after Pentecost, 3-year Series C, this sermon explores the comparison of testimonies made by the blood of Abel (demanding vengence) and the blood of Jesus (providing forgiveness.)

The text for today’s message is taken from the Epistle Lesson to the Hebrews which we read just a few moments ago, especially these words: “18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 22a But you have come to Mount Zion, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

An Invalid Man Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#4] AN INVALID MAN John 5:1-15 Introduction: As we have been studying “The Touch Of Jesus”, we have seen the power of Jesus over and over again and will do the same this afternoon. John 5:1 Here we find Jesus attending a Jewish feast in Jerusalem. The feast ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Responding With Thanks To God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 22, 2004

This is a Thanksgiving sermon.

Sometimes Thanksgiving seems a bit perfunctory. Turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the like set on the table. Christmas is coming: trees, gifts, travel and cards. Thanksgiving often becomes a stop over on the way from Halloween and Christmas. Read ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worth Remembering

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is a Memorial Day sermon. There is also a Lord’s Supper included in this service.

Series: Memorial Day WORTH REMEMBERING Joshua 4:1-7 Introduction: After being married for 14 years have learned a couple of things. I have learned that my wife seems to be able to remember things I did when we were dating in High School that I have tried to forget. I have learned that my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Multi-Channel Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2005

The Holy Spirit may choose to use you in communicating Christ’s messages through large group, small group, TV, radio, family, institutional, literary, drama, music, interpersonal or private channels.

How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels to Communicate Christ’s Message Acts 2:1-2:38 1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ’s messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastor's Concern For The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

What every pastor prays for.

A PASTOR’S CONCERN FOR THE CHURCH COLOSSIANS 1:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THE ARTICULATE APOSTLE PAUL WROTE THIS EPISTLE DURING HIS INCARCERATION AT ROME, TO ADDRESS VARIOUS MATTERS THAT WERE OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE. THERE WAS THE DANGER OF THE JEWISH ZEALOTS, WHO UPHELD THE BELIEF THAT THE CEREMONIAL LAW ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Everyone's Gone Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 31, 2004

The theme will be disappointment. For many people, the days after Christmas are filled with disappointment and for some, depression. The excitement of the holidays is over and everyone has gone home. Those whose children are now adults find themselves at

Luke 2:8-24, 39-40 My wife began the sermon by telling about the birth of our first son and the feeling she had when everyone went home and we were left alone to care for and raise him. There is always a “coming down” after an exciting event. The event can be the birth of a child, a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-40

Denomination: Methodist