Sermons on Dedicated:

Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2020

The Apostle Paul did not write 365 thank-you notes. But he did write about one-half of the letters that make-up the New Testament. And Paul’s letters overflow with thanksgiving.

Gratitude is an intentional way of thinking about receiving a benefit and giving credit to others beside oneself for that benefit. Practicing gratitude magnifies positive feelings more than it reduces negative feelings. To illustrate: John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Social Outcast Who Saved Society Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 3, 2021

Today’s sermon is about snobby brothers, a son rejected by his family and community but ironically asked to lead those who rejected him, a nation on the brink of war, fake news, and a foolish father who messes up his daughter’s life. Here is how it happened.

The Social Outcast Who Saved Society (Judges 10¬:6-11:40) 1. One definition of the word irony is, “a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often amusing as a result.” • It is ironic, for example, that the most shop-lifted book is the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Displacement Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014

Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asked For A Hard Thing!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 29, 2015

Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you hearing please?Come on, be feisty, gutsy, dig in hard, and don’t give up!

Hard thing! 2 King 2:10” And he said, "You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so." Hey friend, Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strength Of Weakness

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 25, 2019

It is not until we are at our weakest that God shows us His strength of Salvation.

If I am remembering correctly from a sermon I heard a few weeks ago[i] there is a story about a Chinese teacher who takes his students on an outing to a river/lake side as a time of respite after a grueling period of instruction. Out of all the students and the teacher, only two of them know how ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Team Player Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 8, 2019

In imitating Jesus we see a call to community (team).

1. Show Ben Franklin’s "Join, or Die" Political Cartoon (Originally for French and Indian War then for the War for Independence) We have recently celebrated our Independence Day, a lesson from history applies to the Body of Christ. Prior to July 4, 1776, there were only thirteen British ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keep Me Walkin"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 30, 2017

The sermon shares with us that we find freedom when we keep walkin with the Lord. Paul believes we find freedom when we walk in the spirit.

“Keep Me Walk-in” Galatians 5:13-25 We hold these truths to be self-evident,” wrote Thomas Jefferson, “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable (impossible to take away or give up) Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

In Praise Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Many people know the 23rd Psalm. It is the most well-known poem of all time. But for as many as know the psalm, few really know the Shepherd.

A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher in the audience asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed—on the condition that the preacher would ...read more

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 8, 2020

God's love is given freely and in abundance

Dieter. F. Uchtdorf the German aviator, airline executive and religious leader once stated: “Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God's love encompasses us completely. ... He loves every ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

The sermon is when Peter rebuked Jesus for suggesting he would die on the cross. Proper 17, Year A

The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity of the Cross Proper 17 – Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Since February of this year, the People’s Republic of China has removed and destroyed over 900 crosses from Christian churches. If that wasn’t enough, to display a cross on a place of worship is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Leave An Impression

Contributed by David Simpson on May 29, 2018

A Mother's Day Sermon to challenge mothers, fathers and the family of God to leave an impression for Christ on the hearts and minds of all ages.

Leave an Impression May 13, 2018 Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Proverbs 31 describes the wife and mother of noble character. The concluding words of that chapter are: “Honor her for all that her hands have done.” On this Mother’s Day, we honor those women who have poured out love from their hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Christian Church

A Father's Responsibility

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

As father's we have a great responsibility to teach our families to love the Lord. God gives us the key ingredients to accomplish this purpose. Intertwined in this is teaching them to love, respect and follow God's Word. Notice three things that are v

A Father's Responsibility Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (KJV) 4. Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5. And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

In Times Like These, Will You Do Whatever It Takes?

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 27, 2016

Look around and you will see our world has fallen apart,and if we are going to ever see a change made we must be willing to do whatever it takes for God!

IN TIMES LIKE THESE, WILL YOU DO WHATEVER IT TAKES? Colossians 3:23 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Intro: Many in our society have lost focus on what is important and many have come to a place of compromise. Instead of teaching the word of God, many have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

4 Arrows

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2015

To grow our area and influence people for God we have 4 arrows in our quiver to use.

4 arrows In a passage that was making waves a few years ago 1 Chronicles 4:10, an honorable man named Jabez made a request of the LORD, he said: Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Amazing Love Of God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 15, 2015

Saints the Lord is calling us each and every one of us today to that cross to see the full measure of His amazing love for us.

The Amazing Love of God Psalms 103:8-12 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious slow to anger, abounding in love 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed