Sermons on Dining Room Table:

Who Needs Forgiveness?

Contributed by Susan Blader on Aug 25, 2008

Sometimes the people we think need forgiveness are the ones who already have it.

Tradition tells us that Abraham Lincoln once went to a slave auction. While he was there, he noticed a black woman who was about to be auctioned off, and entered the bidding. The bidding went back and forth until eventually Lincoln won, paid the price, and purchased her. When they brought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 20, 2013

A sermon to describe the importantance of the blood in Christian thought and theology.

--"The Power of the Blood" Exodus 12:21-28 Exodus 12:13 And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. I. The Significance of the Blood -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Solution For The Stable Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 25, 2011

One of the most puzzling facts of Christmas is that God, when He came to earth & took upon Himself human form, was born in a stable. Why? Were there not more appropriate places for the Son of God?

THE MYSTERY OF THE MANGER A SOLUTION FOR THE STABLE LUKE 2: 1-7 Seven year old Johnny yelled “Daddy, guess what’s missing?” The front lawn rang with excitement as the family put the life-size manger scene in place. “What?” his father asked while he finished fastening Joseph to a stake for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Uninvited Guest

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 26, 2002

There was a guest at the Passover with Jesus and his disciples who was not invited, but showed up anyway.

The Uninvited Guest Luke 22:14-30 14Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table. 15Jesus said, “I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. 16For I tell you now that I won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008

In this message Dave seeks to answer the question, "What do you do with your brokenness?"

The Humpty-Dumpty Conundrum: What To Do With Your Brokenness Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2008 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses, and all the king’s men -- ? He’s broken. He’s fallen and he can’t get up. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Just Deserts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012

Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Home Getting Rid Of The Junk In The Closet

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 3, 2010

This sermon deals with getting rid of the sin in the closets of our homes and lives in order to be free to serve the Lord and love each other.

Rebuilding The Family House: The Closet 7/4/20101 Genesis 27:1-19 1 John 1:5-12 We are launching a new series of sermons today on Rebuilding The Family House. We are going to look at The Closet in order to get rid of the Junk. We are going to look at the kitchen to discover how to work ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

With Jesus In The School Of Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

Would you like to be able to have more power in your prayer life? To be able to pray like the prophet Elijah did? The Bible says that he was a man just like us, and if his prayers availed much, then ours can, too!

WITH JESUS IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: INTIMACY WITH GOD CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Nobody Wants To Be Poor

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 23, 2013

Cause of Spiritual Poverty & the Remedy for it

1. Hands Across America - May 25, 1986 - 6.5 million people held hands in a human chain for fifteen minutes along a path across the continental United States. - Many participants donated ten dollars to reserve their place in line - To fight hunger and homelessness and help those in poverty - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Bar The Door

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

a 20th Century Poem that gave me insight.

Get Up And Bar The Door Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Terry Williams on Sep 15, 2013

As we look at the Church at Laodicea may we compare our lives with their characteristics to see if we need revival as individuals and as a Church.

September 15, 2013 Sunday Morning Sermon #2 Revival Boot Camp Why We Need Revival Revelation 3:14-22 Passage 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the [k]Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 ‘I know your deeds, that you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Does Jesus Call? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

Jesus calls ordinary, flawed people to follow Him, offering transforming grace and acceptance that overcomes our failures and invites us into a new story.

If you’ve ever felt passed over, mislabeled, or just plain tired, take heart. Jesus has a way of walking into ordinary places and turning them into holy ground. He steps into tax booths and kitchens, into cubicles and carpools, into hospital rooms and waiting rooms. He sees what others miss. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Topics: Calling, Discomfort

A Harvest Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021

A sermon for Thanksgiving Eve, Year B

November 24, 2021 - Thanksgiving Eve Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Joel 2:21-27; Matthew 6:25-33 A Harvest of Thanksgiving Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Thanksgiving is a holiday of intentionality. We pause our ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27, Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

God Knows You Personally SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We all have names and are known by them. However, sometimes, our true selves are not reflected in these names. God, on the other hand, sees us for who we truly are. He calls us by our names, not as the world does. Zacchaeus was such a person, known by a name but seen differently by God.

We all have names by which people know us. Our names are a way for others to identify and recognize us. However, there are times when people fail to see us for who we truly are. But God sees us beyond our names; He sees our true selves. God calls us by our names, not as the world does. Zacchaeus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Personal Identity, God's Love

Symbolism Over Substance

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002

This is a revamp of a message I did in 2000. Is your faith based symbolism or substance?

INTRODUCTION • It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, 2001) • Why would a Christian Magazine make such a statement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ