Sermons on Contemplate:

Desirable Desires

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

Desires can be good or bad. This message suggest three godly desires that Christians need to have rekindled in their hearts.

DESIRABLE DESIRES Text: Ps.27: 4; Ps.73: 24 Intro: Paul the apostle dealt with the same “tug of war” from his desires that we deal with from ours. Speaking of the bodily appetites, Paul said, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

THE WORD OF GOD SHOULD NEVER BE OFFENSIVE TO US!

A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART I LUKE 9: 18-27 AUGUST 29, 2004 INTRODUCTION: OFFENSIVE: 1. offending. 2. attacking. A famous Methodist evangelist named Peter Cartwright was known for his uncompromising preaching. However, one day when the President of the United States, Andrew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.

DO NOT BE IGNORANT ABOUT THE PAST (Outline) March 15, 2009 -- LENT 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRO: Today’s text opens with the words: “I do not want you to be ignorant…” These are fighting words for most people. Ignorant is a polite word for stupid. Paul is saying that he does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Reflection Upon Easter

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 23, 2009

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Series B.

7th Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, Creator of the universe, we give you thanks that you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you grace ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

On Being Hospitable Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009

Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Lutheran

As A Result Of The Resurrection, Miracles Still Happen

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 17, 2010

A sermon for the 3rd. Sunday of Easter, Series C

3rd Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you defeated sin and death, and brought us ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking Toward Heaven

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 18, 2010

We are in the middle of a spiritual war that many Christians are unaware of. We need to learn to look toward heaven as Jesus did in Matthew 14.

Looking toward Heaven Illustration: Current Event Headline: Judge declares NDOP Unconstitutional. US District Judge Barbara Crabb said the holiday violates the “establishment clause” of the First Amendment, which creates a separation of church and state. Comments- have nothing to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011

Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011

Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Requirements Of Revival” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 20, 2011

Prayer is essential if we are to see revival among God’s people.

Last time we considered the first requirement for revival among God’s people mentioned in 2 Chronicles 7:14. God’s people must “humble themselves” before God. Now today, we will turn our attention to the second requirement for revival - prayer. (READ TEXT) Perhaps no subject is preached on more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry And The Triumphant Lamb

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 29, 2010

There are three constants of worship illustrated in the worship scenes of the Bible; including Palm’s Sunday’s Triumphal Entry.

The Triumphal Entry and The Triumphant Lamb Matthew 21:1-11 & Rev. Rev. 4:10-11; 5:6-14 Sermon Objective: There are three constants of worship illustrated in the worship scenes of the Bible; including Palm’s Sunday’s Triumphal Entry. Intro The correlation between the Triumphal Entry and ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Happy Is The Person

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2011

Happy Is the Person 1) Who is sad and hungry 2) Who is meek and merciful 3) Who suffers for Jesus' sake

Last fall the British government announced its intent to create a “happiness index” to gauge just how cheerful its citizens are. The plan has since been scrapped, as one British politician explained, “You cannot capture happiness on a spreadsheet any more than you can bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has Spoken.. And The Word Was Made Flesh

Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 5, 2009

Jesus is everything God has ever wanted to say to the world.

Christmas Eve, 2008 Texts: Heb. 1:1-12; Jn. 1:1-14 The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “God has spoken… And the Word was made flesh” God who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

When The Storms Come

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009

God reveals His Fatherly love to His children, but it remains our choice to respond to that love.

Introduction: A couple of months ago I showed you a short film from the Nooma series by Pastor Rob Bell called “Lump.” It was about his son, and a little white ball, and hitting his brother, and to top it all off lying to his parents. Do you remember the young boy curled up under the covers on his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:30-32, Deuteronomy 1:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Always

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 14, 2009

The word always means “at all times, invariably, forever, all the time on every occasion. As believers there are three things that are “always” to be part of our lives and actions. We are to be always joyful, always thankful, and always prayerful.

ALWAYS “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Introduction: The word always means “at all times, invariably, forever, all the time on every occasion. As believers there are three things that are “always” to be part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist