Sermons on Difficult Times:

Double The Healing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019

When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 2, 2019

What can we learn from Zacchaeus?

The story of Zacchaeus "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of age. When only a boy he had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Edging God Out Through Entitlement Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

There are several ways we Edge God Out. One of them is by the sense of Entitlement that many of us strongly feel. The antidote is to Exalt God Only through Thanksgiving.

Edging God Out through Entitlement I have used the acronym EGO before, and some of you might remember it. Edging God Out. There are various ways we Edge God Out of our lives. We have examined some of them in my past messages here, and I would like to continue on the same theme. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6, Matthew 20:1-15, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church?

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 8, 2019

A broad topic of what the Church should look like, or what the Church should be doing, goes throughout the world. So, what does the church look like?

Sermon- What is the Church? - A broad topic of what the Church should look like, or what the Church should be doing, goes throughout the world. - A very narrow minded view of the Church is, only a certain denomination will go to Heaven. > Only Baptist’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Order? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

We handle it, exchange it, spend it, invest it, need it and give our life away for it. Does money stain us, change us, make us do things we don’t want to do? We can make money clean!

Money Laundering Pt. 2 - Out of Order? I. Introduction I don't know about you but one of the most frustrating things in life is to need to use a machine - drink, snack, register, ATM or any other type of machine only to discover a sign on it that says "Out of Order!" It was promising ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:26, Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Aug 2, 2019

if Jesus is not raised from the dead, this commission in verse 19 is meaningless.

Church and its Commission Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: This evening the title of the sermon is, “Commission of the Church”. When you look at the title it conveys the idea that the church should be a force in the community that it is placed in; because you see the community does not run the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Can The Apostate Return?

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Aug 5, 2019

Sermon delivered at Tree Of Life Messianic Congregation 3Aug19. A well known Christian author and pastor recently renounced his faith and said he just doesn't think he is a Christian any longer. Is there hope for this man? Is he now lost?

20190803 Parsha Mattot-Massei – Can The Apostate Return? This week’s Parsha is Mattot/Massei. It is a double Parsha. Mattot means Tribes. It speaks of men and women making vows, taking revenge on Midian, and the settling of Reuben and Gad on the east side of the Jordan. Massei means Stages, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6, 1 John 5:16-17, James 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2019

I want to make a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install Todd Bayley, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Ted Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 14, 2019

Redemption begins with genuine confession. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope.

At the Movies. Redemption Psalms 51 1. Redemption begins with genuine confession. vv.1-5 2. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. vv.6-9 3. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope. vv:10-13 One of the great stories of all time is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Success Is Not What Some Folks Think It Is Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus "walked ahead of them" - figuratively, FAR ahead of His disciples in understanding His mission, and ours --- having been called to serve rather than be served. Got it now? Well, then, follow His example!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

3d - Pt. 1 - Surrounded Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Is our world restricted to what we can see? What if there was another dimension? Activity . . . but we only catch glimpses. We need to open our eyes and see the unseen.

I. Introduction Out of sight . . . out of mind can be more than just a statement about forgetfulness. It can also be a dangerous and costly spiritual condition. I can remember growing up hearing this statement about church folks . . . "They are so heavenly minded that they are no earthly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Kings 6:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Figures - Pt. 1 - Out Of The Shadows Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

No spotlight. No applause. No recognition. However, they changed the outcome of the story and often changed history!

(Slide 1) Hidden Figures Pt. 1 - Out of The Shadows I. Introduction We remember the star of the show. They captivate our attention and dominate the screen. However, the truth is without the supporting actors the show, film, episode would lack depth and flavor. It is a supporting actor who performs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon Iv: "resurrection And Life" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

To be connected to God through Christ is to be about the Father's business of turning negatives into positives. Jesus is essential for going about the Father's business of turning shadow into sunshine, sorrow into joy, death into life.

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

What A Fellowship! Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

The eternal Word, the Son of God, desires fellowship with believers!

Introduction: Words That Matter Tim Gustafson is the Editor of Our Daily Bread and shares his story: Early in my days of working as an editor for Our Daily Bread, I selected the cover verse for each month’s devotional. After a while, I began to wonder if it made a difference. Not long after ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Peace

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 13, 2019

True Peace Is Not The Absence Of War But The Presence Of God.

25 These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist