Sermons on Dialects:

Mana From Heaven -- Jesus Feeding The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 8, 2025

The four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John explain the many ways in which God provides us through the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

I recall a day at Trinity College Theological School when, during a Homiletics Class, a mature-aged feminist student preparing for ministry challenged me. She demanded that I account for the disciples counting only the men to the exclusion of women and children in the story of Jesus feeding the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17, Mark 6:30-44, Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Spirit As A Dove Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2025

God the Holy Spirit reveals Himself as a dove in order for us to experience the peace, gentleness and security of God's presence.

A. It’s been about a month since we had a sermon in our Holy Spirit sermon series, so I’m thankful to be able to return to our series today. 1. So far in our series, we have learned that the Holy Spirit isn’t an it or an impersonal force, but is the third person of the Godhead – the trinity – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, Deuteronomy 32:11, Matthew 3:13, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:18-20, Acts 16:25, John 14:12, 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 34:3-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knocking On Heaven's Door (Psalm 122)

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 10, 2025

Three things give us confidence to knock on Heaven's Door: We've been invited, Someone's home, and we desperately want what's inside.

For a lot of people, there are few things more intimidating than knocking on a door. Think of the tension: at the closed door of your boss’s office. The front door of your prom date’s house. The front door of a neighbor’s house when you have girl scout cookies to sell. Knocking on a door can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Builds A Tower That Will Never Fall

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 27, 2004

How God divided man through Babel and reunites them through the Holy Spirit and Christ

May 30, 2004 Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. As men moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled there. They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. Then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007

According to Jesus, a person’s actions and attitude will demonstrate who he has as father.

Few pictures from our family history speak more of family camaraderie than those of my dad with his 5 boys. I wouldn’t want to minimize Mom’s significance for a second, or fail to point out that my dad always said, “I have 5 sons, and each one of them has a sister!” But there’s something about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon: From Despondency To Defiance Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 18, 2003

Out of weakness Gideon was made strong.

[I used a sermon by Stuart Briscoe in Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook (2003) as a starting point for this sermon.] Hebrews 11 is often called God’s “HALL OF FAME.” In this chapter we find a character with whom we can identify. His name is GIDEON. Gideon’s name is found in verse 32. A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Place To Belong Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

Just what does it mean to belong? How do you know?

“A PLACE TO BELONG” Message 18, Day 17 in the Series based on Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life Rev. Todd G. Leupold, BBC, AM, August 22, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Please allow me to take the next few minutes to tell you about several people – people you may even know. First, I’d like to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Acts, Part 11- Available To God; What To Do Before Your Call Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

We’re going to look at a man named Philip •Philip is what we might call a "minor character of Acts" •We know great characters of Peter and Paul. •When we meet Philip: -Not a professional missionary; great evangelist; powerful preacher -Just an o

Available to God (or, “What to do before your call”) Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:1-8) 1982 was a momentous year in my life. After 12 yrs. of school and 4 yrs. of college, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree. It was a wonderful accomplishment. •Unfortunately, like many college graduates my goal up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox

People Who God Can Use Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Examining the qualifications of one who God can use - study of Mary.

Luke 1:26 - 38 – Who God can Use When Milan Cathedral was finished, in the vast throngs of people assembled to witness the dedication was a little girl who was heard to cry out in childish glee, as she pointed to the great building, "I helped to build that!" "What!" exclaimed one of the guards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking About Our Attitude On Thanksgiving.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 11, 2011

This is the day where we set aside time in our busy schedules to give thanks to God. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that this should be our attitude daily, weekly, monthly and yearly.

Thinking about our Attitude On Thanksgiving. Psalms 100:1-5. The first North American Thanksgiving is traced back to 1578 when the English navigator Martin Frobisher held a formal ceremony in what is now called Newfoundland. We don’t believe this is when the kissing-of-the-cod tradition ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover Baptism Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 16, 2011

John set the stage for Christ but he also provided a model for what would become a sacrament in the church, Baptism

John the Baptiser This is how it all began! For thirty years Jesus had lived a life of obscurity as the son of Joseph the carpenter. He had been like all the other boys, had grown into a man and took over his father’s business. And now his ministry was about to begin in earnest. But it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Inspiration Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011

The work of the Holy Spirit is essential to be a healthy church.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” ACTS 2:1-13 OPEN One New Year’s Day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gasoline and pour it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing The Gift Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2010

This is week two of a four part series and looks at the preparations that had to happen in order for the first Christmas to happen.

The Gift of Christmas 2 The quest for the perfect gift. Some of you know what I mean and others, you haven’t got a clue. There are some folks who every gift is a challenge, to get not just a gift but to get the right gift. The gift that says just the right thing at just the right price. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Traits Of True Christians-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2010

1 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. So...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS—James 1:26—2:13 Attention: Two daughters often tease their grandfather about being stubborn, a trait he strenuously denies. One day Grandpa was telling them about a horse-pack trip he had taken up the Continental Divide. "The guides felt that the personalities of horse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist