Sermons on Contemplate:

Learning To Live Inside Out: First Sunday In Lent, Year A Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 25, 2023

Intro: If Black America endeavor to work in the world around us, we will fall. From time to time, we will fail; our efforts will not be received in the spirit intended; the fruit of Black History has been slow in coming. So, if we must fall, let us fall down in worship of the one who redeems us.

Matthew 4:1-11 The Message (The Test) 4 1-3 Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. The Devil was ready to give it. Jesus prepared for the Test by fasting forty days and forty nights. That left him, of course, in a state of extreme hunger, which the Devil took advantage of in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Agape - God's Greatest Gift Of All, Love

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 17, 2023

God's gift of Love is the most valuable and precious gift of all and our world would be such a wonderful place if we all expressed and practiced the merits of that love in our daily lives.

Agape LOVE Today’s collect for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity is all about true LOVE and emphasises its true value: Pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of Love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before You. True Life is all about Love as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12

Deny Oneself & Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others‟. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is the most important?

DENY ONESELF & TAKE UP THE CROSS Matthew 16:21-28 What is the most important decision that you have ever made in your life? Maybe your answer is similar to others. Some would answer: going to college, choosing jobs, getting married and applying for green card. Of those listed, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctification Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God.

A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 10:1-39 The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God. It was evident because the worshipers had to continually repeat the sacrifices. The worshipers had not attained full acceptance by God. In fact, the Old Testament itself showed the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Gather Up The Fragments

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 29, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Series B, Lectionary 17

July 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Gather up the Fragments Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” Leftovers. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sunrise Sunset PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Remind the congregation of God's perfect timing, unending mercy, and unwavering faithfulness, encouraging them to find hope in Him and live out His truths in their daily lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am deeply moved to share with you today a message of hope, mercy, and faithfulness. As I was contemplating and praying about today’s sermon, a quote from A.W. Tozer kept resonating within me, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-25

Topics: God's Faithfulness, Morning Mercies

Revealed In Creation: Knowing God's Power And Nature Romans 1:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024

Romans 1:20 illuminates the majesty and glory of God displayed in the natural world, inviting us to recognise His existence and character through His creation.

Revealed in Creation: Knowing God's Power and Nature Romans 1:20 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth of God's revelation through creation as declared in Romans 1:20. This verse illuminates the majesty and glory of God displayed in the natural world, inviting us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1-2, Job 12:7-10, Psalm 104:24, Acts 14:17, Psalm 14:1, John 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism Of The Lord: Baptismal Regeneration

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 11, 2024

Be careful of those who scorn water.

The story of the little fish swimming towards its mother, and in a panic says, “Mama, Mama, what’s water? I gotta find water or I’ll die!” "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God,” John 3:5 says. The water refers to water ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:12-13, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Salvation Is The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Emphasize the importance of faith in Jesus Christ as the only path to salvation and understanding the truth of God's word.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're diving deep into the beautiful words of John 14:6, where Jesus says, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." These words are a powerful reminder of our journey towards salvation, our belief in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Topics: Salvation

Trust The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God, living in obedience to His word, and understanding the blessings that come from being in a covenant with Him, as illustrated in the book of Micah.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're diving into the book of Micah, specifically chapters 6 and 7, where we explore some serious topics: the consequences of disobedience, the absolute necessity of trusting the Lord, and the blessings of living in covenant with God. Now, these aren't light ...read more

Topics: Trust, God

This Is Your Birthing Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the joy, transformation, and power of God's presence in our lives, particularly in the context of new beginnings and seasons, as illustrated in Isaiah 66:7-9.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah. It's a passage that speaks of joy, of new beginnings, and of the transformative power of God's presence in our lives. In the words of author C.S. Lewis, "God became man to turn creatures into sons: not simply ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-9

Topics: Woman, Womb

The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the divine peace of God, its source and nature, and how we can apply it in our lives.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to dive deep into a powerful promise from God, found in Philippians 4:7, which says, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Have you ever wondered about that peace? Where does it come ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Topics: Peace, Turmoil

Set Free By The Hand Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the thrilling relationship with God, highlighting His promises of freedom, fulfillment, and spiritual liberation as depicted in Isaiah 49:8-25. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space of fellowship and worship, where we gather together as a community of believers, united in our shared love for the Lord. Today, we find ourselves in the comforting embrace of Isaiah 49:8-25, a passage that resonates with the rhythm of redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-25

Topics: Freedom, Son Sets Free

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 20, 2001

Once we receive the Word implanted, we need to be intentional to do three things. We need to look at it intently. We need to abide by it continually. And we need to respond to it effectively.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2) James 1:22-25 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 21, 2001 Introduction: In our first look at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual condition, we considered how getting control of our anger, getting rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: *other