Sermons on Contemplate:

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024

Having a mind set for God's service.

THE MEASURE OF FAITH. Romans 12:1-5. ROMANS 12:1. “I beseech you therefore, brethren,” begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

How Majestic Is Your Name

Contributed by David Zachrich on May 12, 2023

Psalm 8 warms our hearts with sweeping thoughts and words about the majestic of God.

LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the ...read more

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

Setting Up Idols In Bethel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel and Dan. Bethel means House of God and Dan means He judged. In the House of God, Jeroboam erected an idol—the golden calf. Jeroboam setup up a new altar to offer sacrifices before the golden calf.

Then he made two golden calves, and he said to the people, “Going to Jerusalem is too difficult for you. Israel, here is your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” He set up one in Bethel, and put the other in Dan. 1 Kings 12:28,29 First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28

The Food That Endures

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 5, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 4, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 6:24-35; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Food that Endures Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

No More Excuses!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024

Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 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

Meditation 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013

1) The Confidence in Meditation (Psalm 4:1–3), 2) The Calling for Meditation (Psalm 4:4–5), 3) The Confession in Meditation (Psalm 4:6–8)

Researchers have determined that we produce up to 50,000 thoughts a day and 70% to 80% of those are negative. This translates into 40,000 negative thoughts a day that need managing and filtering — no small task for any person. Even the most confident individuals fall prey to negative, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Other

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Over ... Now What?

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001

When the SIGNS are no longer VISIBLE, does that mean that the SIGNIFICANCE of Christmas is no longer VALUABLE?

CHRISTMAS IS OVER...NOW WHAT? Luke 2:1-20 I have a bit of post-Christmas humor to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"The Surpassing Riches Of His Grace" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2002

Through the planning and accomplishing of our salvation, God has vindicated His Holy name forever. We are the living testimony to the surpassing riches of His grace. (#18 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

In verse 7 of Ephesians 2, Paul is finishing the statement that he begins in verse 4. But I want to back up just for a moment, all the way to the beginning of the chapter, and let’s refresh ourselves as to the progression of Paul’s address here. He reminds his readers that they were dead ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7

Denomination: Orthodox

Waiting For God

Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003

The disciples had to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit; what do we do when we are waiting for God to act in our lives?

 Sermon Waiting for God Gracious God: Grant that we might hear what you would have us hear, grant that we might see what you would have us see, and grant that we might do what you would have us do. Amen. I would like to focus this morning on those times when we must wait for God -- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational