Sermons on Coffee:

Gratitude Is An Attitude

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago.

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago. He was the son of a poor coppersmith, but somehow, he managed to work his way through an education. Finally, in the year 1617, he was offered the post of Archdeacon in his hometown parish. A year later, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gratitude Is An Attitude

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago.

1. Martin Rinkert was a minister in the little town of Eilenburg in Germany some 350 years ago. He was the son of a poor coppersmith, but somehow, he managed to work his way through an education. Finally, in the year 1617, he was offered the post of Archdeacon in his hometown parish. A year later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angelic Spin Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon that focuses on the activities in the Heavenly Ministry of Information on the night of the incarnation.

The angels filled their brown stained coffee mugs one last time before moving into the conference room at the Heavenly Ministry of Information. Everyone was seated and they were chattering away as Elenton the Minister of Information took his seat at the end of the table. He shuffled a few pieces ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Making The Invitation Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

"What does it take to bring people to Jesus?" The answer is what it has always been: God’s truth shared in love and friendship, illustrated daily in the life of the one sharing the Gospel.

Making the Invitation John 1:40-42 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. (John 1:40-42 NKJV) When ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of Creation

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Delivered at a camping resort chapel. Target audience was seekers and nominal Christians

Use your imagination. I want you to think about a time when you were in awe of creation. It can be different for everyone. It might be a waterfall, hiking in the mountains, a beach at sunset (FLA). For me, there is something incredibly special about early mornings when I go camping with my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted, Troubled, Tested-Part 2

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

How Jesus overcame a troubled spirit.

TEMPTED, TROUBLED, TESTED Part 2 Mark 14:32-42 Sunday, February 17, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee We see Jesus at his second lowest point emotionally in the passage today. Mark records that Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled. Jesus had already told his disciples… John 14:1, “Do not let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does Burning Grass Have To Do With Finances?

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Mar 25, 2022

According to Jesus, grass is better than the splendor that Solomon displayed.

Every year, just before winter began, my grandmother, a very hard-working woman was seen clearing up the front yard. The ground, well-watered by months of heavy rainfall would sprout different kinds of weeds, plants, and grass. Unique wildflowers could also be found among all the wildly grown ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

What does it mean to be IN CHRIST?

At the beginning of the study I invited you to pay attention to all the times you hear the phrase "In Christ" Today we'll look at that concept. Let's back up Verse 1: to . . . the faithful in Christ Verse 3: God . . . has blessed us in heavenly places in Christ Verse4: . . . chosen in Him . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-13

Denomination: *other

The Art Letting...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2021

Do I choose to—Let…Let my love grow. Let humility in, Let Jesus reign, Let Gods word have free course, Let wisdom bring stillness, Let Gods spirit manifest calmness. Let Jesus be glorified in every situation.

The Art Let… Colossians 3:15-16AMP A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the wife told her husband that it was his responsibility according to the Bible. The husband wanted to know where it said that. So she opened to a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Philippians 2:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 4, 2023

Love of God and neighbor protects us from stress

Several years ago, a radio station ran a contest. "Just for fun," they said, "when you wake up to the sound of 106 FM, call and tell us the first words you spoke when you rolled out of bed. If you're the third caller, you'll win $106." The first morning, a buoyant disc ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

When The Healer Stopped To See Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025

Luke, the physician who became an evangelist, understood something profound about the human heart.

Title: When the Healer Stopped to See Intro: Luke, the physician who became an evangelist, understood something profound about the human heart. Scripture: Luke 10:1-9 Reflection Dear Friends, I was twelve when I saw my grandmother kneel beside a homeless woman outside our village church. Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Other

Sign, Bread, Wine = Body, Blood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2001

A Maundy Thursday sermon about Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday Luke 22:7-20 Sign, Bread, Wine = Body & Blood   The following is adapted from the book Iowa Parables by Jerry Schmalenberger. "In August of 1900 more than 250 hobos, tramps and freeloaders came by train to a little northwest Iowa town for their first annual National Hobo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

After This - The Coming (Part 1)

Contributed by Rob Willis on Sep 14, 2005

From Rev. 19:11-16, the first of a two part message about the significance of the names of Christ at the 2nd Coming.

“After This – The Coming” Revelation 19:11-16 The greatest entrance of all time will take place soon, and we can read about it in Rev. 19:11-16 (let’s read it together - on the screen). There has never been, nor will there ever be, a more grand appearing, a more grand entrance what we read about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2007

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 "Mary’s Extravagant Love" 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran