Sermons on clergies:

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 24, 2012

The story of Bartimaeus provides an excellent text for a funeral with both a clear gospel message and encouragement for the family: Mr 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

Funeral for a Believer Mr 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Mr 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Will Come Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2011

Let’s not be taken in by speculation about the second coming - Pastor Harold Camping notwithstanding

TSL and TSJ 23-10-2011 Story: Following a severe storm in a village in Northumberland, the local Anglican priest and local Methodist minister decided to help their community and so each made a sign and positioned himself on the local road leaving their village. It wasn’t long before a car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-36

Denomination: Anglican

Cry Me A River Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 6, 2010

First of a three part series on the church discipline chapter of 1 Cor 5

Text: 1 Cor 5:1-5, Title: Cry Me A River, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/5/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Erika’s reaction to my engagement proposal – unexpected—laughter? B. Background to passage: However surprising it may seem in our more cerebral age, Paul appears more ready to tolerate “a mixed church” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Church For?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 9, 2010

How God seeks out the lost, through the only mediator - Jesus Christ.

Luke 15:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Exodus 32:7-14 There’s a story told about the boss of a big company who needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialled the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whispered, "Hello?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parting Words

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 16, 2015

When we die to our earthly lives, we live for Christ. Happiness depends on happenings in our lives, but joy depends on Jesus. Submission leads to happiness and joy. It mends our wounded souls.

What would you say to someone if you knew that you were seeing them for the last time? If you were dying, what would be the last words you would say to your family and friends? If you’ve ever thought about the answers to these questions, then you can appreciate what was going through ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Earthy, Gritty, Touchy, Bodily Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015

Is prayer minsitry / healing / the laying on of hands only for "Big Successful Evangelical Mega Churches" - or is it for small sacramental churches like the ones we come from? This talk was the introductory talk at an On Fire Prayer Ministry Training Day

I don’t know if any of you have ever seen the Steve Martin Film “leap of Faith” from the early 90s. It perhaps perpetuates the stereotypes that many non-christians would have about the Christian healing ministry. Steve Martin portrays a travelling pentecostal faith healer called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Christ Before Pilate, Pilate Before Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017

We find, when Pilate called Jesus in for judgment, that it wasn't Jesus who was on trial, but Pilate! Imagine how it will be at the Great White Throne Judgment when Pilate stands before the King of Kings in blazing splendor! How terrible it will be!

CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, PILATE BEFORE CHRIST Mt. 27:11-26; Jn. 19:6-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE STATE DINNER 1. A New York Governor invited a group of clergy to the State House on a Friday for breakfast. However, as soon as they all were seated and the food was delivered to the table, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Babies Who Live

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 23, 2017

A sermon preached at a healing service while I was visiting a Lutheran church in Sweden (This is the English text - it was translated as I gave it by my host)

The little baby Mary wasn't expected to live. She was now in hospital. Her parents had been told to expect the worst. But the curate from the local church refused to give up. Day after day he went and prayed by her bedside. Seven decades later I met Mary. The baby who was meant to die was now a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10, John 5:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Called

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To encourage Christ followers to live out God's call on their life.

Title: Called Theme: God’s Call on and for our lives. Text: Galatians 1.11-17 Time: November 7, 2010 (Communion and All Saints Day) Task: To encourage people to live out God’s Call on their life. “I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-17

Denomination: Methodist

Final Words From Paul Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 7, 2012

Paul gives his final preparations regarding his planned trip to Corinth. Paul has tried to counsel and encourage the Corinthian church with only limited success. Now he is coming in person to deal with the problems that have continued in spite of h

Paul gives his final preparations regarding his planned trip to Corinth. Sometimes when the medicine is not taken then the surgery has to follow. Paul has tried to counsel and encourage the Corinthian church with only limited success. Now he is coming in person to deal with the problems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Building A Strong Christian Family

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 22, 2011

Talking to an expatriate worker in the Middle East, one reporter asks the question: What motivate you to endure all the hardships, discriminations, injustices and loneliness? The expatriate answered, “The thought that I’m doing all these for my family!"

BUILDING A STRONG CHRISTIAN FAMILY Psalms 27:1-5 Talking to an expatriate worker in the Middle East, one reporter asks the question: What motivate you to endure all the hardships, discriminations, injustices and loneliness while working in other country? The expatriate answered, “I’m doing all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2017

Is the Reformation over?

In Christ Alone “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but by Me.” (John 14:6) I returned last week from a Keith and Kristyn Getty worship conference in Nashville. Perhaps their best known song is “In Christ Alone.” As we come to the 500th anniversary of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Get Too Comfortable

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2019

When the Church lost sight of the full extent of the Great Commission God allowed persecution to drive them out

Sermon Don’t get too comfortable Jose Rodriguez, a bank robber who lived in Mexico, but preferred to rob American banks. In the wild days of the west before Donald Trump built his wall, Jose would slip across the border into Texas, rob a few banks and flee back into Mexico. One day, a Texas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Anglican

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