Sermons on Contemplate:

Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Centered Life Sermon Iv: Enjoying God's Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

When it seems that the whole world is coming apart at the seams, mature Christians remain calm because they have learned to rest assured that the Lord in whom they trust is in control of their destiny.

TO ATTAIN GODLINESS IS TO GAIN CONTENTMENT IS TO ENJOY GOD’S GIFT OF REST Our focus today is on one of those values that many Christians may have lost sight of - rest! To rest is as Christlike as any other value taught in the Bible. Jesus extends to everyone His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Meeting The Christ On The Margins

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

Twenty-something years ago, I was at a weekend meeting a few miles out of Taupo. When we had finished our business for the Saturday, a few of us drove into town to have a look around, and at some point, I left the others, so I could patronise one of the local watering holes. I soon found a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Rejected! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2017

Jesus was not just left behind, but hatefully rejected for our good.

Rejected! (Mark 15:1-20) 1. UPI article: “An Indiana man enlisted the help of the American Civil Liberties Union to help win his fight against the state for a custom license plate reading, "ATHE1ST." “Chris Bontrager said a letter from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles did not cite a specific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Balancing Life On The High Wire Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2016

To some of us, seeking to live a balanced life is natural; to others, it is anything but natural. Nonetheless, the only way to obey all of Gods commands is through balance; we prefer to pick and chose instead.

Balancing Life on the High Wire (Topical) 1. A single man was enjoying a meal in a fancy restaurant and there was a gorgeous woman sitting at the next table. He had noticed her since he sat down, but lacked the nerve to speak to her. Suddenly she sneezed, and her glass eye came flying out of its ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 13, 2013

A message concerning the command of the Sabbath and it's present day relevance.

The Commandment we will be looking at this chapter is the 4th. It is the final of the commandments that involve our relationship to God specifically. It is found in Exodus Chapter 20 and verse 8. 20:8 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. So the command is to remember the Sabbath and keep ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Retreat And Regroup

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 29, 2022

The church says that the disciples were acting cowardly when they scattered after Jesus' arrest. If they did not and they were arrested and killed then who would have brought the Gospel to us? This is a DIFFERENT view of those events

Retreat and Regroup Mark 14:27-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 27 And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, because it is written, ‘I WILL STRIKE DOWN THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP SHALL BE SCATTERED.’ 28 “But after I have been raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” 29 But Peter said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Your Excuse?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 9, 2019

Three men and three different excuses as to why they couldn't follow Jesus. We can learn from their mistakes to live out our calling with passion and to keep from letting the world distract us from this important mission.

MANY OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH “ALICE IN WONDERLAND.” IN THE MOVIE, ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES THAT THE CHESHIRE CAT IS UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE LOOKS AT CHESHIRE THE CAT AND ASKED HIM, “WHICH ROAD DO I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Matthew 7:10-14, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rediscovering The Awe And Wonder - Proper 22 - Year B

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 21, 2021

How do we rekindle our childlike faith of wonder and awe. Dare we be bold and love others and work to be the church that God wants.

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Gospel today is certainly a fiery one, how do you preach on a subject such as divorce, where there are so many issues about what can bring about a divorce in present day society. However, as I sat contemplating the words of the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

Jeremiah, Jesus And Our Evangelical Call Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2018

This Advent, try to spend more time and effort and even money in preparing yourself and helping others to welcome the Lord at Christmas than you spend on presents.

First Sunday of Advent 2018 Jeremiah has to be one of the saddest prophets of any age of the Hebrew people. His message could be summarized in one word–disaster. It was a disaster for the people who were delivered from Egypt by God through Moses, who were led through the desert, given the land of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Catholic

How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2024

A sermon in the Lenten series "If Trees Could Talk." In this sermon we hear from the fig tree.

March 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:35-51; Luke 13:6-9 The Fig Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s such a pleasure to be with you here this evening. Thank you for inviting me as a guest speaker in your Lenten series. May I introduce myself? I am Fig Tree. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

He Came, He Died, He Arose, He Ascended, And He Is Coming Again.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 27, 2025

When Jesus returns he is bringing a reward, so what should i do?

1. The Story of Jesus Revelation 22:12-21 • He Came, • He Died, • He Arose, • He Ascended, • He will come Again 2. When He Comes Again he is bringing a reward • Jesus promises in verse 12, “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Methodist

Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and praise, encouraging believers to actively pursue God's heart, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of the Lord, ready to unwrap the gift of His Word? I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of my own merit, but because we are here to celebrate and contemplate the wonders of our faith, a faith ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Topics: Prayer, Praise

Getting Fit: Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2011

We're to strive for our worship to be both reverent and filled with rejoicing. In order to do that we're going to have to rethink a few things.

Getting Fit: Worship Hebrews 12:28-29 Rev. Brian Bill 1/9/11 How many of you participated in “White Elephant” gift exchanges over Christmas? The background to this crazy tradition comes from ancient Asia, where white elephants were the ultimate pampered pets. Because they were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Baptist