Sermons on Cycle Of Readings:

Parable Of The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

A puzzling parable which is actually explains itself when we read it carefully. The contrast between the children of the world and Christians in the way they manage what is entrusted to them. Our accountability to God.

TITLE: Parable of the Unjust Steward TEXT: Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: A farmer discovered that his favorite cow had given birth to twin calves. He said to his wife, "You know, dear, I think we ought to give one of these calves to the Lord. We will raise one for ourselves and give one to the Lord who has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Through The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by David Mende on May 5, 2017

This sermon highlights the glorious blessings we have through the shed blood of Jesus. Read this sermon and be encouraged! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. How many of you donated your blood at least once to someone? I still remember the first time I donated my blood in 2002. I have to admit that I was fearful. After donating my blood for the first time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Division Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 7, 2017

Who is the "strong man" in Jesus' parable? Who's kingdom was Jesus speaking about? Was it Christ's Kingdom... or someone else's? I invite you to read the greatest sermon I never preached.

On June 16, 1858 more than 1,000 delegates met in the Springfield, Illinois, for the Republican State Convention, and they chose Abraham Lincoln as their candidate for the U.S. Senate, running against Democrat Stephen A. Douglas. That evening Lincoln delivered this address to his Republican ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Presence Of God Within, Through The Power Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jun 1, 2017

The Holy Spirit is given to all who love Jesus Christ. This is a complex reading, but in a simplified form. How does God teach and empower us for his work with a real and lasting peace?

Acts 17:22-31 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Psalm 66:7-18 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st May 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Please join me in my prayer. Let ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal

To Be In The Presence Of Jesus; The Fundamental Part Of Christianity

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2015

To be in the presence of Jesus is all we need. Yet simple message gets so distorted and confused. People need to return to what is important and that is Jesus. This sermon explains why. Read and enjoy!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 18th January 2015 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Today we shall return to our Gospel readings and the theme for today is to meet with, or be in the presence of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Episcopal

Christmas Focus In Matthew: Magi Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 17, 2015

As we look at Matthew 2 and the people known as the Magi, three phrases caught my attention this year as I was reading the Christmas story. "King of the Jews" "Overjoyed" "Presented Him with Gifts"

CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: MAGI MATTHEW 2:1-12 READ Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 6 Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014

Today we are going to read the story about when the Pharisees caught a lady committing adultery and brought her to Jesus to see what He would do about this sinful situation.

Right thing the wrong way Pt 6 Why religious people are dangerous Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our sermon series on ‘Doing the right thing the wrong way.” This has been an incredible sermon series and has really affected me and the way I go about representing God and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Vineyard

Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Who Get's Blessed? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2013

This is the intro to our Stewardship month. Our theme is The Blessed Life and I've been reading and listening to a lot of Robert Morris so you will find thoughts of his scattered throughout.

Who is Blessed? So here we are. “Money Month” 2013. For those of you who have become a part of our church family in the past year here is a little insight. 11 years ago we decided to take a different approach to dealing with finances at Cornerstone. Instead of dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Message Of Paul Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 1, 2013

IN THIS PASSAGE WE FIND PAUL AND BARNABAS WITH THEIR FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY THEIR IN CYPRUS. PAUL AND BARNABAS ENTER THE SYNAGOGUE AND AWAIT THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY. AFTER THE READING OF THE OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES, THEY ARE ASKED IF

THE FIRST MESSAGE OF PAUL Acts 13:13-43 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. 14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the reading from the Law and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #13 [c3b]: Warning Against Unbelief Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 13, 2020

It seams evident that the writer had been concentrating his devotional reading on the book of Numbers at the time he prepared this sermon. He found in Numbers a record of the faithfulness of God to Israel in the wilderness.

10/4/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #13 [C3b]: Warning Against Unbelief (HEBREWS 3:12–4:2) Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-4:2 (NIV) Warning Against Unbelief (3:12-4:2) 12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Conversion Experience Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2021

The Church had murderous threats from Saul. Then how Saul became a great missionary in the early church has been unfolded in this chapter as the conversion experience of Saul. Read further to the development.

Acts 9:1-31 Saul’s Conversion Experience 9:01-02 Saul threats the Church 9:03-09 Saul repents through Vision 9:10-19 Ananias Misunderstanding and understandings on Saul 9:20-31 Barnabas Disciples Saul Acts 9:1-2 Saul threatens the Church. After narrating the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Peter And Cornelius Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021

Cornelius' career and rank in society did not forbid his time for God. He never cited a lame excuse because he was in the defense ministry. Read further to enjoy the message.

Acts 10:1-22 Peter and Cornelius Household 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God 10:09-22 Peter and his trance on Food habits Acts 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God Luke reports that there was a centurion named Cornelius, He was serving in the Italian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019

Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Church-Jesus. Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 2, 2018

Church is God’s own property. He owned it by his own blood. He established it for himself. The ultimate authority of the Church lies with JESUS. To know more about it read the text.

Theme: Power of the Church- “Jesus” Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: It is a letter from prison. This epistle is Called “queen of Epistles”. “Crown of Paulinism”. It has great themes and doctrines of Christianity. It is called the epistle of ascension. Spurgeon says: ‘read, mark, learn, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist