Sermons on Contributions:

Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020

At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, John 3:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Radical Hyper Grace Series

Contributed by Alex Galsim on Nov 11, 2020

Grace is what differs true Christianity from all religions of the world. Grace is not only a lesson, a subject or an attribute of God, grace is the personification of Jesus. Radical Jesus means radical grace.

WHAT IS RADICAL HYPER GRACE? Introduction: During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods' ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Demons

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

The weakness of the average Christian in opposing demon powers is caused largely by his/her failure to recognize the source of trouble. Most Christians are so lacking in a true understanding concerning this matter until they are helpless and confused in

DEMONIC ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION: The weakness of the average Christian in opposing demon powers is caused largely by his/her failure to recognize the source of trouble. Most Christians are so lacking in a true understanding concerning this matter until they are helpless and confused in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:14-15, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Half A Deck

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2021

People may think we are crazy for following Jesus.

Half A Deck – Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: Every family has that one person who is a little different from the rest. You know, this is the person who at family reunions everyone talks about to everyone except that person. I want to confide in you. If you are the only person that no one speaks to at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Flourishing Like A Tree To Live A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 6, 2020

when we are planted by God with his sanctifying word, we then can produce: fruit in season–ripe and good to eat; what does the Bible tell us about fruit or produce?

1. Flourish to be a Blessing Psalm 1: 3 Introduction A.) today I would like to share about one way to be a blessing to others b) in today's reading we learn about being a tree, c) tree in the Bible is symbolic of an individual d) and there are 3 aspects about being flourished like tree ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Psalm 143:6, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Carry A Burden (Your Time Not Just Your Money Is Needed By Jesus)

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 23, 2018

Your time to work in the vineyard is also very important to God not just your money

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU MUST CARRY A BURDEN (YOUR TIME NOT JUST YOUR MONEY IS NEEDED BY JESUS) Acts 17:16 King James Version (KJV) 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. *READ ACTS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Manifestations

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2019

What kinds of epiphanies do we experience in a local church? Are spiritual enhancement of intellectual words, deeds of faith and foreign language skills manifestations of the Holy Spirit?

What kinds of epiphanies do we experience in a local church? Are spiritual enhancement of intellectual words, deeds of faith and foreign language skills manifestations of the Holy Spirit? Let’s see how God’s glory was revealed in spiritual gifts given to an ancient church by exploring 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 25, 2019

Lent 3, Cycle C: Living your second chance

From Luke 13: 6-9 today: The situation: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. The complication: The fig tree did not bear figs when expected. The resolution: The owner, therefore, orders that it be cut down. The second chance: The gardener proposes another solution that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Offering - What Offering?

Contributed by Aham Igbokwe on May 31, 2015

Dynamics and Dimensions of Offering in New Testament context. For majority of Christians, the word 'offering' quickly invokes thoughts of money... but offering in true scriptural perspective is hardly ever about funds colection on a Sinday church service.

Majority of Christians have been wrongly churched to be just about as materialistic as the unbelievers however this sermon isn't about money but rather targeted at attacking money-centric error with the subject matter of 'offering' and to dismantle those, in Jesus’ name. To diismantle is to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

The Mystery Of Submission

Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on May 10, 2019

Submission is an attribute of 'love', a major commandment of God which is epitome of who God really is.

Every sermon is intended to address a particular challenge or the other. Challenges in mankind have no single solution but as challenges differ so do solutions (1 Cor 10:13). God faithful to His promises and will not be partial, at all, in His dealings. He has rewards/punishments for every fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"My" Pew Or God's Pew?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 9, 2018

how do we welcome strangers in our midst

I wish I could say this is a made-up story, but unfortunately it is not. We recently had a couple visit Saint John’s while looking for a new church home. They were warmly greeted by the ushers and told to sit anywhere they wished. So, they picked a pew about midway up the aisle. The people around ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Grace To Give

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2018

The spontaneous voluntary sharing of the early church.

GRACE TO GIVE. Acts 4:32-35. The first reference to the voluntary sharing of the early church occurs soon after Pentecost, when the believers in the Jerusalem church (3,120 members plus daily additions) were said to be ‘together, and had all things in common, sold their possessions and goods, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Participant Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2019

The Lord's Supper reminds us that we participate with God through Jesus in our Christian walk but also with our fellow Christians.

1. Justin Martyr (early 2C) recorded the actions of the early community of God when they came together: “On the day called “Sun Day” believers gathered in one place; writings of apostles or prophets are read; then when reader has ceased, the President instructs to imitation of these good things; he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Restoreth My Soul Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

How is it that sheep under such great care of the shepherd would need to be restored?

He Restoreth My Soul Psalms 23:1-6 In our study of the 23rd Psalms we should reminded that these are the words of the sheep who speaks of the care that is given by the Shepherd. It is a great reflection of the relationship the sheep has with it Shepherd. • The Shepherd makes me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Dialogue Of Ecumenism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2016

Our prayer is that all Christians be One.

Thursday of Fifth Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel The providential juxtaposition of St. Patrick’s Day with the readings of this Lenten feria should lead us to make a comparison between the call of St. Patrick and the call of the Hebrew patriarchs. Patrick was called by God to return ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9

Denomination: Catholic