Sermons on Contemplate:

Kingdom Preview: The Monumental Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 15, 2014

The Transfiguration was a deep, amazingly meaningful event that tells us more than we can contain. In it, we catch of glimpse of Jesus unlike any other and weave together an entire tapestry of spiritual truths.

Kingdom Preview: The Monumental Transfiguration (Mark 9:1-8) 1. Christianity is not primarily about a philosophy of life, a code of ethics, a religious institution, a series of rituals, or a cultural identification. It is those things, but not primarily. Christianity is centered upon Jesus, not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Closer Walk

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

God wants us to walk closer with Him so that we might better understand just how wonderful we are and how wonderful this thing called life is. It is only truly wonderful when we live our life in the light of God’s presence.

A Closer Walk with God in 2015 Psalm 139 Have you ever spent much time contemplating Gods presence? There are a lot of people who do not believe that God exists and struggle to put up with people like us. David was a shepherd before he was King of Israel and he had a lot of time to think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2014

If you have a physical heart problem, you can ignore it and take the consequences or adjust to the problem and make the best of it; the same is true when it comes to our invisible, inner being.We are going to discuss this inner heart problem.

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! (Mark 7:14-23) 1. Joke: Man in church inherited 1 million dollars; afraid the shock would kill him… Asked pastor to break news. Pastor asked, “Charlie, if you inherited 1 million dollars, what would you do?” Charline: “Give ½ to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ponder This In Your Heart

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Dec 16, 2014

Mary pondered - using four gifts to explore meaning of Christmas as we ponder it's meaning in our lives

Mary pondered all these words in her heart. That’s what I want to focus on tonight Ponder That’s what Christmas is about reflecting, thinking, contemplating the wonder of Christmas’ past and present and future Birth of Baby Jesus, Christmas programs, Christmas worship, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Biblical Meditation: Thinking Through It Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 18, 2015

We live in a very fast-paced society and culture. It seems there is always somewhere to go and something to do. We don’t take time to meditate and ponder on life, the true meaning of life, the direction of our life, God, heaven, and the Bible.

Biblical Meditation: Thinking Through It 1 Timothy 4:15 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We live in a very fast-paced society and culture. It seems there is always somewhere to go and something to do. When we do have some “down time,” it is usually eaten up with some sort of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15

Denomination: Bible Church

The Divine Mercy And Reconciliation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 10, 2010

The first gift of the Risen Christ was the power to forgive sins.

Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Two revolutionary phrases punctuate today’s Gospel. The one that commands the attention of most preachers is the one proclaimed by Thomas, who had doubted the Resurrection. The one who had said “I will not believe” unless his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

A Comprehensive Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011

Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Report To Headquarters Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2011

The Great Commission Jesus left his followers is about discipleship. Making disciples, baptizing disciples, and teaching disciples the whole counsel of God is the particular way the church is to focus her efforts to glorify God.

Report to Headquarters (Acts 14:21-28) 1. Many Americans do not take honesty seriously. A boss asked one of his employees, 'Do you believe in life after death?' 'Yes, sir,' replied the new employee. 'I thought you would,' said the boss. 'Yesterday after you left to go to your brother's funeral, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Star Quality

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 8, 2013

Paul speaking of his Christian brethren said, “They shine like STARS”. Star Qualities: First and foremost they are created by God. They are consistent, constant. They are beautiful, for they reflect God’s glory. Lastly, they shine!

Quotes: "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground." - Theodore Roosevelt "God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars" -. Martin Luther "I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Psalm Sunday Journey

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

We all need to take our own Palm Sunday Journey; not to a physical Cross, but to purposely go to Calvary on the inside, and die to self-rule, so that we can live in the Lord's power and HIs direction.

A Palm Sunday JOURNEY Palm Sunday 2015 Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION (Read John 12:1-19) The reason Jesus came into Jerusalem on that Sunday long ago was not to get a thrill. He did not come into the capital city in order to set up an Earthly kingdom while his popularity was peaking and he had ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working With Human Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 13, 2012

God created human beings to be social, reasoning creatures. His Word advises us about how to get along with others, how to relate to others, and how to live wisely and reasonably.

Working With Human Nature (Proverbs 19:3-4, 6-7) 1. ABC News reported a strange story this week: Arthur Livingston, of Prosperity, S.C., may feel prosperous and alive, but his credit report says, "File not scored because subject is deceased." That’s because Livingston’s bank, Bank of America, has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Two Lamps

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 15, 2012

In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we can choose? Another house? Another pair of shoes? What kind of drink? Another partner? Some time alone? A holiday? To trust or not to trust? To include God in our life?

'...if My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.'" (2 Chronicles 7:14) In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Staying Awake Is In Vain Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 14, 2023

What is it that you believe in—your core belief system—that gives your life meaning and purpose and drives you to see it through?

WHEN STAYING AWAKE IS IN VAIN Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 14, 2023 “They who build the home labor in vain; he who keeps the city awake at night does it in vain unless the Lord builds it.” (Psalm 127:1) INTRODUCTION. There is no way to wait on God and not notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 27, 2022

Based on Exodus 20:8-11 - Encourages hearers to realize how much God values rest for His children.

“THE SABBATH” Ex. 20:8-11 FBCF – 6/25/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – The US has embassies all around the world in other countries. Represents your home in a foreign land. The rules & laws of your home nation apply inside the walls of the embassy. You & I are living in a foreign land. We are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Second Chance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 26, 2022

Weather is defined as a state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, wind, rain, etc.

Alfred Wainwright, a British fell-walker, guidebook author and illustrator once remarked: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Leviticus 26:4 confirms: “Then I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Matthew 18:21-22, Isaiah 43:18, Jonah 2:1-10