Sermons on Cruel Crowd:

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Darkness

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 22, 2010

A sermon on the darkness at the cross from the 6th hour to the 9th hour (Seed thought and material adapted from The Six Miracles of Calvary by Nicholson)

Sermon for 2/21/2010 Darkness Introduction: Are you scared of the dark? I counted the # of night lights in my house- 7. Who needs 7 night lights? When I was a bachelor I didn't have any night lights. I now have arthrits in my toes because I stubbed them so much but I was saving those pennies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barabbas - A Man Who Was Freed

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Apr 14, 2014

What does it really mean that Jesus died for us? There is a story of Jesus Barabbas who should die on the cross but his place was taken by Jesus Christ, God´s Son.

Today I want to tell you a story of a man whom we meet during the Lenten season but we don´t know him very well because his name just briefly shows up in the passion story. This person made many unusual decisions in his life and tried some things that an ordinary person may never experience. Now, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Accused Before The Council Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 14, 2018

Having been betrayed, arrested, and taken to the home of the high priest, Jesus then faced preposterous allegations. Finally admitting that He was the Son of God, the council voted to codemn Jesus for blasphemy.

Accused before the Council Mark 14: 53-65 Jesus has now been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and is led away to stand trial before the Sanhedrin. Our text deals with the mock trial, standing before the council of the Pharisees. John’s gospel records that Jesus stood before Annas, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Opposes Legalism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 4, 2015

There is a monumental issue at stake. The Gospel of Grace is being weighed in the balance. Donft turn Christianity into a list of rules. It takes extra work to be Spirit led.

How would you like to walk up to the man who preached the Pentecost sermon, get up close to his face, (this man who walked on water), look him straight in the eye in front of a crowd of people and say, Peter my buddy, Cephas old pal, you are not preaching the true gospel. You better straiten up and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

John 3:16 & Our Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 24, 2018

God loves us, and He calls us to love others the same way. This is impossible, but it is our calling, and with God, all things are possible.

The Love of God For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 God Who is God? —evolution or ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Let's Keep Herod In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2013

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

"Let's Keep Herod in Christmas" Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18 It's been very popular in the last few decades or so to say something to the effect of: "Let's Keep Christ in Christmas." Amid the swirl of Christmas tree decorations, the frenzy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Pebble's Ripple Effect

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

15% of people in church this week will quit church within a year. Sometimes we climb mountains with ease, and then trip over a pebble?

THE BATTLE OF THE PEBBLE IN THE SHOE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com COLD HARD FACTS: 15% of all the people in church this week... Will not be in church within a year period.... Think what this does in 2 years? In 5 years 75% of the people in church today will not be in church? I ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 2

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2014

A sermon on the last 4 of the 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective People

HoHum: Louis Evens went to Africa. While in Africa he visited a doctor who gave up a fine practice in America to be a missionary. The doctor invited Evens to observe a major surgery. Louis noticed the obvious strain of the surgery afterwards. Here is part of their conversation: Evens- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Of Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013

Easter Sunday message of the hope that we have in the empty tomb

Resurrection of hope John 20:1-18 Introduction- He is risen (response- He is risen indeed) Hope is a powerful word. With it you are able to endure great stress and look past many hard situations. Without hope you crumble and lose vision. To those that put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

"Forever And Ever"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon about worshiping God.

Revelation 4:1-2; 5:1-14 "Forever and Ever" Have you heard that in Fiji, singing hymns can get you in trouble? It's true. About 1 million Methodists live in the south Pacific Island country, and every summer between 20,000 and 50,000 people come together in order to sing hymns. And that's ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"i Trust In You, Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2020

A sermon about trust in the midst of despair.

“I Trust in You, Lord” Psalm 31:9-16 How are you doing this morning? How are you feeling? This is the fourth Sunday that we have not gathered together as a church family. For some of us, this may very well be the first time in our adult lives that we have gone four weeks without worshiping ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:9-16, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

"faith Vs Distractions" Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 14, 2020

This sermon is about the contrast between Peter's faith when he was distracted when walking on the water. He took his eyes off Jesus. The Canaanite woman faced many distractions but refused to take her eyes off Jesus. some comments from Ray Pritchard Matthew 15

In Jesus Holy Name August 16, 2020 Text: Matthew 15:28 Pentecost XI - Redeemer “Faith vs. Distractions” Part II Matthew has another great story for us this morning. Matthew tells us about the faith of a Gentile woman. It is a lesson for us about over coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

"continuing The Ministry Of Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2020

It can happen today. Do we want it to?

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus” Acts 2:42-3:10 There was once a young man who snuck into church hoping no one would notice him. The only reason he came was because he was interested in a girl who sang in the choir. He hoped that if he was in the service he’d be able to see her at the end ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Diluted Faith? Expiring With Fear?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 30, 2019

Fear is a common enemy that we all face today. Fear dilutes the effectiveness of the work of God. Fear makes no sense and can be totally irrational. Moses was a God leader and he tried to prepare his people to face fear and trust God. Fear can be contagious... TRUST GOD!

DILUTED FAITH? EXPIRING WITH FEAR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is part of a series on fear.) Text: Deuteronomy 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God