Sermons on Civilian:

The Kingdom Is For Kids

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 7, 2012

A sermon about the simplicity of salvation.

“The Kingdom Is for Kids!” “Mark 10:15” Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh And Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desired Conditions Of Peace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

Unity, forgiveness, and peace.

Luk 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Luk 14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:31-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Towers Come Crashing Down!

Contributed by Diane Whitman on Sep 10, 2011

The question I want to ask, "What happens when the towers in your life come crashing down?"

Scripture: II Timothy 1:1-12 343 NYC Firefighters 23 NYC Police Officers 37 Port Authority Officers 3000 innocent civilians There were no parting words; there was no time for goodbyes; and there were no bodies to bury. Ashes that once were husbands and fathers and brothers and sons...ashes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Things You Don’t Expect A Vicar To Say: I Agree With Isis.

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 22, 2015

Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Shocked? Read on....

Things you don’t expect a vicar to say: I agree with ISIS. Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. - Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. - I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Let’s start with ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, Daniel 7:9-14, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 5:38-40, Luke 6:27-38, Revelation 1:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 27, 2012

Freedom never comes easy nor is it free. We need to remember those who paid dearly for our liberty. We must remember both the sacrifices they made and also the ultimate sacrifice that He made to set us free.

“In Remembrance of Me” 1 Corinthians 11:24 Tomorrow is Memorial Day. In a survey taken over ten years ago, only 28% of Americans understood the true meaning of Memorial Day. The day, unfortunately, has become more about retail and picnics than understanding the importance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

If You Ignore Him, He Will Go Away!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 31, 2013

Too many things can take us from our faith. God is Knocking but how long will we still be able to hear him.

There is an old sermon illustration that goes with this morning’s scripture. A pastor decides to visit one of his parishioners on his way into the church one morning. He had wanted to visit for some time but schedule problems and life seemed to keep it from happening. But this morning as he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Methodist

Here I Com Ready Or Not!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2017

Ready? Prepared? Plans? Proceed? Persist? Luck is where preparation and readiness meet opportunity. Renewal helps us stay ready? Wish we all been ready?

READY, HERE I COME, READY OR NOT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com READY? ARE WE READY? Do we have time to write our will? Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Linda and I had a friend? Doris was a wonderful lady? ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jabez: Overcoming The Significance Of A Sorrowful Name

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 7, 2011

Jabez' mother named him 'Sorrow,' but the LORD kept this man of prayer from experiencing it. We ought to pray faithfully to God, asking Him to help us in any weighty task and to bring about what is dear to our hearts and according to His will.

Turn to 1 Chronicles 4... In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a man given honor in the middle of a genealogy of very important people, including many kings. His name is short, so we don't have a Maher-shalal-hash-baz. We have Jabez, essentially pronounced "Ya-Bates" in Hebrew. Many have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Said About End-Time Tribulation Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 28, 2009

There is a Purpose There is an End We Win

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said to His Followers “About End-Times Tribulation” Michael Wiley Matthew 24:1-28 March 29, 2009 Introduction: Chapter 24 of Matthew is one of the most discussed and debated chapters of the New Testament—especially of the words of Christ. Whole books have been written on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Cosmic War And The Ministry Of Jesus”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 3, 2021

This sermon has a quote from Leonard Sweet, and an illustration from WWII. The Pharisees challenges the power of Jesus to heal. To reject the work of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus is to reject Jesus and is unforgivable.

In Jesus Holy Name June 6, 2021 Redeemer Text: Mark 3:28-29 “The Cosmic War and the Ministry of Jesus” Today’s Gospel reading brings us to a challenge very early in the ministry of Jesus. Jesus has been baptized by John in the Jordan River and returns to his home town ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35, Luke 11:17-22, Matthew 12:25-29

Denomination: Lutheran

"Got Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2016

A sermon about the peace only Jesus can give.

"Got Peace?" John 20:19-31 On the very first Easter morning only Mary Magdalene had seen the Risen Christ. When she had gotten to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away, she went and told Peter and John about it. Peter and John came running and believed that "someone" had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Veterans Day

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Nov 6, 2025

SCARIFICE

Veterans Day Is a time to honor all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in wartime or peacetime. There Service, Sacrifice, and Gratitude naturally connect the veterans' experience with principles of faith. The Echo of Greater Love it's not just a day off, but a very special day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Matthew 20:28

They Served With Valor And Honor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon honors veterans, highlighting their sacrifices, virtues, and victories as examples of living out faith with courage, integrity, and commitment.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space we share, this hallowed gathering where we come together as one body, united in faith, love, and devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is in His name we gather, and it is His word that guides us, that brings us comfort, and that challenges us to grow in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Topics: Veterans Day

Relatively True

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

We believe things because they are true - they are not true because we believe them.

Relatively True TCF Sermon November 17, 2002 Open with the illustration below using jar of M&Ms and favorite food choices (NOTE: adapt this and do it with your own examples among the congregation - it’s an effective "grabber") A pastor named Stephey Belynskyj, starts each confirmation class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational