Sermons on Cherish:

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 30, 2014

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

A cartoon on the cover of the 11/2013 issue of the Reports For Science Education depicts a be-robed bearded figure holding a diagram labeled “flagellum”. The figure quips, “All right, it could be that stars, galaxies, living species, the eye, the immune system, and all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 22nd Sunday, Year A. --Get Behind Me, Satan!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2020

Look, you need to know this man died. He was tortured and executed. It was awful.

In the book, How to Disappear, there are true stories of people who faked their own deaths to collect on life insurance policies, or simply to start over. To catch them, specialists are hired. The book says many get caught by doing things like visiting their mother. Or, they chose a new name that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Called To Love

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspective on loving others.

INTRODUCTION 1. In the minds of many, love is simply an emotion... a. A feeling that cannot be forced b. An emotion that can come and go (e.g., "I don't love you anymore...") 2. Yet we are commanded to love... a. And not just in the sense of active good will b. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Congregations Are Diverse Congregations Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a church must have diversity to be a healthy church

The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

The Upside Of Feeling Down Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2018

In some ways, when we are down, we are more teachable; down times can deepen us.

The Upside of Feeling Down (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. At a party: 'Are you a psychologist?' 'Why do you ask it?' 'Oh yes, you are a psychologist.' 2. Most of us struggle with depression now and then. For many, time, prayer, and talking to friends helps. 3. But for some people, the depression is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Neglected Gifts

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 30, 2016

God offers each of us some amazing gifts: how many of them do we open, utilize, and appreciate?

Neglected Gifts Christmas Thwarted Plans Series (2 Corinthians 9:15) 1. Most of us look forward to giving and receiving Christmas gifts. 2. For Millennia, people of many cultures celebrated festive times by giving and receiving gifts. So it was natural that, when Christians starting celebrating ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Corinthians 6:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2018

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Don't Lose Your Footing

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Our First Reading says, “a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.” I read recently a humorous story about a young man who on his graduation from high school was chosen to give the commencement speech. He began by reading from his prepared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Catholic

Remember

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Mar 31, 2015

Communion or Lord's Supper message. Reminds us to refresh our relationship with the Lord and fellowship with Him.

REMEMBER This is a solemn ceremony that was instituted by the Lord Himself to his disciples. It was only a select group that were very close to Him that it was given initially to. However it is one of two ordinances given to the first church to perform and both of them cause us to remember Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Baptist

Respecting Presidents

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2025

Our Presidents are more than legislators. They are examples.

Respecting Presidents Imagine for a moment the opportunity to spend a day with a president. Whom would you choose? What point in his administration would you like to observe? While we cannot time travel or receive an invitation from our current president to allow us to shadow him, we can look back ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Has A Destiny

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 11, 2025

His destiny to suffer, die, rise, and to save humanity.

Luke 13:31-35 Jesus has a Destiny 1. There were many types of Pharisees in Jesus day: According to William Barclay, the Talmud described seven different types of Pharisees: • The Shoulder Pharisee, who wore all his good deeds and righteousness on his shoulder for everyone to see. • The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Jesus And Children In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023

Children are gifts from the Lord. We have always challenges before them. We need to set examples as well as teach life values, above all Christ in their lives. Do child evangelism through every way you can.

Lesson 13 Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and Children in Mark CHILDREN IN OT PERSPECTIVE: The Old Testament talks about the importance of raising children to love and worship God (Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6). Parents are reminded that children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). Children are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

How Paul's Humility Helped Him Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Humility is a key ingredient to any successful relationship. Paul shows us how to take relationships to a higher level

How Paul’s Humility Helped Maintain Relations (Acts 21:17-26) Illustration:I am the least of the apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:9 I am the very least of all the saints. Ephesians 3:8 I am the foremost of sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Humility and a passion for praise are a pair of characteristics which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marital Dominoes Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 25, 2001

Paul teaches that Spirit-filling plays out in a practical way in our personal relationships, keeping our lives from knocking down the things that are most important instead of building them up.

Introduction The following game, Marital Dominoes, is an effective way for a husband to cause a negative chain reaction in his wife. The “benefits” of this game then are double. Not only does the husband enjoy his own sins, but he also gets to put up with his wife’s. Everybody loses! The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Armored Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Encourages Christians to courageously engage in spiritual warfare, equipped with the armor of God, trusting in His victory and strength.

Dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ, it is a joy to be with you today, to stand together in the house of the Lord, to share in this sacred moment. We are gathered in the presence of God, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Samuel 17:37-41

Topics: Strength, Protection, Victory

God's Grace Will Sustain Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing the Holy Spirit's power, accepting God's grace, and maintaining prayerful confidence, as demonstrated in the book of Acts. Key

Welcome, beloved, to this day of worship and fellowship. A day where we gather together, not just as individuals, but as a community bound by a shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior. We are here today to open our hearts, to open our minds, and to open the Word of God in the book of Acts. As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Topics: Prayer, Confidence, God