Sermons on Connecting With The People:

Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A Lenten series on the life of Jesus and the qualities in his life that attracted people then and still attracts people today.

A 50-Day Spiritual Adventure: “Celebrating Jesus: Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive To So Many People” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, February 10, 2002 Does anyone remember who the leader of the United States was in 1899? It was McKinley, an extremely well-loved president. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hear Isaiah’s Advent Call!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 1, 2025

For our sermon this morning we are invited to hear a message from the Prophet Isaiah in his role as an Advent preacher. Actually, we hear three messages connected to three voices calling out in his prophecy.

They were all Advent preachers. From Moses to Malachi their messages were the same. Repent. Return. Believe. Yes, they delivered their messages in different ways, and at different times. But ultimately, they were the voices of God calling his people to turn away from their sins, return to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer And Planning Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 11, 2011

When God burdens us in our prayer life he is preparing us to do something about that burden in someone elses life. When our prayers connect with God's plans great things happen.

Intro: Tomas A Edison “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed up in overalls and looks like work.” I agree with Mark Driscoll pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle Washington. “We need far less people criticizing and writing books about what is wrong with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea: Things Spoil At Room Temperature Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2003

The world will invade us with its values. But we are called to be "hot" to pursue such things as compassion and evangelism and "cold" toward such things as hostility and prejudice. We can sustain these values if we are connected to one another and to Go

The Harlem Renaissance poet, Langston Hughes, speaks to me. I trust he also speaks to you. In fact, that is the very title of his poem! “To You” To sit and dream, to sit and read, To sit and learn about the world Outside our world of here and now – our problem world – To dream of vast horizons ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Not Leave You Nor Forsake You - 7 Foundations For Our Faith A

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 23, 2003

This sermon is about the wonderful promise of the Lord . It reveals the various circumstances in which this promise is applicable namely 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION

THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU - 7 FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE OUTLINE 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION THE MESSAGE THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU 1. CONNECTION The Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Joyful Giving Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

Most of us when we think about joy in connection with money, think about the joy that it will bring when we get it, but the greatest joy of money is when we give it away for a greater purpose.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 13 “The Secret of Joyful Giving” Philippians 4:10, 14-19 Today we are going to finish a series that we have been calling “Restoring the Joy.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19, Philippians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Speaking, But Are We Listening?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 17, 2025

Is it not true that in the quiet of our hearts, we often seek a deeper connection with God? Let us learn to listen as His voice calls, bringing wisdom and hope, illuminating our paths, and nurturing our souls.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 33:3) “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” (Isaiah 30:21) “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Isaiah 30:21, John 10:27, John 10:5, John 14:16, John 16:13, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 5 - The New Testament Pattern Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 12, 2020

Now that we understand the Old Testament Tabernacle a little more clearly, let's connect the saving work of Christ to the Old and how He made a way for us in the New www.gracecommunity.com

11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28, Psalm 24:3-4, John 6:35, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Psalm 141:2, Revelation 8:4, John 8:12, John 9:15, John 10:10, Romans 3:24-25, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011

Everyone who calls on God the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ is connected, willy-nilly, to every other Christian. We haven’t any choice about it. We are one, like it or not.

Do you know what the Zen Buddhist said to the hot dog vendor? “Make me one with everything.” English is a remarkably flexible language. You can play wonderful games with it. “Make for me one hot dog with everything on it” is a far cry from the Buddhist ideal, which is in fact to become One with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teamwork In Transit To Jesus (2022 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

The paralytic in Mark 2:1-12 had paralysis that was obviously caused by his sin. His suffering and his sin were somehow connected. That is why Jesus enables the paralyzed man to experience healing as forgiveness.

TEAMWORK IN TRANSIT TO JESUS Text: Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1-12  When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home.  (2)  So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

26. The Kingdom Parables – The Seventh - The Parable Of The Dragnet - Part 2 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2025

We start with the ministry of angels. Then the seriousness of the Dragnet judgment is studied with a lot of confirming scriptures. This Dragnet separates sheep and goats, and righteous and wicked. We look into some connecting Revelation passages and Matthew 24 and 25.

26. THE KINGDOM PARABLES – THE SEVENTH - THE PARABLE OF THE DRAGNET - PART 2 of 6 Last time we were part way through verse 49 of the Parable of the Dragnet and this we will continue. We looked at what “the end of the age” means in the New Testament and this time we look at the reaping of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50, Matthew 13:49, Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 91:11-12, Matthew 4:11, Genesis 19:1, Genesis 19:11, Genesis 19:13, Hebrews 1:7, Zechariah 14:2-3, Revelation 16:12-14, Jude 1:14-15, Revelation 19:14, Matthew 24:39-42, Matthew 25:30, Matthew 25:31-33, Matthew 25:46, Matthew 13:50, Romans 3:18, Revelation 9:20-21, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 13:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Circumcision And First Temple Visit With Acknowledgements By Simeon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2017

Sin has an internal character, because we are sinners by birth, not because we have come into contact with anything. There is a connection between motherhood and the transmission of sin by inheritance. At birth, we inherit a sinful, fallen nature.

-5-4 BC- In Bethlehem Jesus’ Circumcision and First Temple Visit with Acknowledgements by Simeon and Anna Jesus’ Circumcision (Leviticus 12:3) Luke 2:21 Circumcision was the sign that God gave to His covenant people, Israel. Every male child was to be circumcised when they were eight days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21, Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is A Marriage Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013

Marriage is about the union of two hearts, and in Heaven it is the marriage of Christ and His Church. If we do not see ourselves connected/united to Christ in a covenantal relationship, we will fail to grasp the nature of life after death.

In Revelation 21, John the Apostle sees Heaven as “a bride dressed for her husband.” The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 5 compares the union of husband and wife to that of Christ and the church. We are the Bride of Christ. It’s been said, regarding Heaven, the Bible provides the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Significance And Meaning Of The Transfiguration And Substitutionary Atonement

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

The transfiguration of Jesus both connects Jesus with Moses, and, at the same time, marks the end of the Old Covenant. Paul's commentary on the transfiguration helps us understand our call, as Christians, to transformational ministry.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Today is the Sunday of the church year that is referred to as "Transfiguration Sunday". Like Christmas, Easter, and other special days, this particular Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

05 - James 2:14-26 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 25, 2021

This is 5th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the fact that faith that is not followed up with a life of love and obedience is no faith at all. Connections are made with the faith of Abraham and that of Rahab as well.

James 2:14-17 “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Genesis 15:6, 2 Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah 41:8, Joshua 2:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible