Sermons on Connect The Dot:

The Fickle Pickle

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 10, 2023

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

July 9, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The Fickle Pickle Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, little Goldilocks happens upon the bears’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter People

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 13, 2020

We are more than just Easter proclaimers, we are Easter people. Yes, it's important to share Jesus on social media, but it is more important to be people who live out the Easter story every day of our lives.

Easter People (Rom. 6:1-4) Intro: A. There was a truth that was known, yet not believed. Jesus had been very clear to many that he would rise up from the dead on the third day. This truth was known to the religious leaders who hated Jesus so they went to Pilate with a request. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

09 - James 4:11-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 30, 2021

This is the 9th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, where James tells us why we should not slander one another, and why we should not boast about tomorrow.

James 4:11-12 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#10 Wineskins Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 30, 2021

Jesus came to make us spiritually whole, not just patch us up.

"Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. While some don’t like parables because they don’t get right to the point. Others love a good story because it forces us to think and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Divine Birth Announcement

Contributed by John White on Dec 14, 2019

There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins,,,,,,,,

A DIVINE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: , There's something about a birth and birthdays that is intrinisically exciting. A new life begins, a new personality comes into existence and another creature made in the image of Go walks onto the stage of the universe. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love Is Only The Beginning: 4 Steps To Preparing Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Between the day of the proposal and the wedding day, there’s a tremendous opportunity for a man to prepare for a life together with his new bride.

Falling in Love Is the Beginning, Not the End Between the day of the proposal and the wedding day, there’s a tremendous opportunity for a man to prepare for a life together with his new bride. While a lot of time, energy, and money will be spent on the wedding event, marriage is much more than a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Mother’s Day 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

God knows us before He places us within our Mothers. He knows full well the prefect woman to be our Mother. How her character and nature will be imprinted upon us in order to give us our unique traits and features.

Mother’s Day 2017 Our Bible contains all kinds of events about Kings and Queens and Prophets and Priests. We can read of great warriors and wealthy merchants as well as the lives of many ordinary people. After reading about all of these lives you will find that God has also given special ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Steps To Protect Our Families

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on Jan 2, 2019

Through JESUS Christ every family is restored and protected. It is God's will that before the coming of Lord Jesus Christ all the families should be restored to their original form i.e., how Adam and Eve were in their love, understanding and walk with God.

The nearest thing to God's heart is a family; therefore, the first priority on the devil's list to destroy, is families. Exactly as he destroyed the first family of Adam and Eve. But the Bible says, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Luke 6:47

Nourishment For The Soul Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 15, 2024

In a world dominated by materialism, it is crucial to prioritise our spiritual well-being to attain true happiness and fulfilment.

Nourishment for the Soul Intro: In a world dominated by materialism, it is crucial to prioritise our spiritual well-being to attain true happiness and fulfilment. Scripture John 6:24-35 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In our contemporary world, the quest for happiness and fulfilment ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Other

Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023

The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Methodist

Supernatural Favour For Selective Lifting

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 18, 2024

God can bring about selective lifting in your life by supernatural favour as He did in the life of Esther

Supernatural Favour for Selective Lifting Study Text: Esther 2: 15 - 17 Introduction: - Supernatural Favour is an enabled grace that has the ability to turn Captives into Champions and to turn the Poor into Princes. - It is divine power that enables us to succeed without struggles and to win ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Great Seas Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 31, 2024

The sea is defined as a great body of salt water that covers much of the earth.

William James, an American philosopher and psychologist once remarked: “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected on the deep.” Psalm 95:5 confirms: “The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.” The sea is defined as a great body of salt water ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:10, Psalm 104:25-26, Zephaniah 3:17, Romans 5:8

The Place Of Your Assignment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026

A revelation that every believer has a divinely appointed place where their purpose, impact, and fulfilment are meant to manifest.

THE PLACE OF YOUR ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:14 Key Verse: “For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering And Fulfilling Your Divine Assignment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

Every human being is born for a purpose, but not everyone discovers or fulfils it. God did not create you to merely exist — He designed you to accomplish a unique divine assignment that will bring Him glory and bless humanity.

DISCOVERING AND FULFILLING YOUR DIVINE ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Key Verse: Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Kings Become Your Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon teaches the importance of divine help from people in positions of authority and how to position oneself to receive it.

WHEN KINGS BECOME YOUR HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:10 "And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee." Supporting Texts: Esther 6:1-10, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:10, Esther 6:1-10, Nehemiah 2:1-8, 1 Kings 10:1-10, Daniel 6:25-28, Proverbs 21:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God