Sermons on Dismiss:

Eyes That See

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2014

Jesus gave sufficient proof to all the people who were around then, of His power and compassion when he healed the right ear of Malchus, the servant of the high priest immediately by just a single touch. Glorious!

Eyes that see… Luke 22:50”And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 51 But Jesus said, "No more of this!" And he touched his ear and healed him.” Jesus gave sufficient proof to all the people who were around then, of His power and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:50-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mortification In The Spiritual Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will.

Mortification Spirituality is never equivalent to an advancement in willpower....Yet a great deal does depend on a strong will. The quality of will in a person often divides those who settle for less from those who give themselves more fully to God...how does this passion for God take hold except ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Water Walking Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2022

Welcoming Jesus back into our lives.

THE WATER WALKING JESUS. John 6:15-21. JOHN 6:15. Jesus knows what is in the heart of man, and literally “knowing” that they “are about to come” and seize Him, that they may make Him a king, He “withdrew Himself again to the mountain Himself alone.” The picture seems to be of an enthusiastic ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, C- Pink Slip; You're Fired!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 23, 2022

In Luke 16:8, the dishonest manger is called “Commended”, “Prudent,” which is to be “Clever,” “Resourceful.”

Pink slip in hand, which is a notice of dismissal, given to this employee, who was a top manager; now this manager has to figure out fast how to get significant benefits from the soon-to-be former clients before he or she is terminated. The words “You’re fired” packs more of a punch than “You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

"no One Expected"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2019

No one expected certain things surrounding the birth of Jesus.

“No One Expected” Matthew 1:18-25 • Well I never expected that to be the case • Well I never expected that to happen • I never expected this, these are common sayings for us 1. In the Gospel the folks never expected • They never expected the sign to come through a women they receive. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Life And Death Struggles Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2021

Today we are in a struggle like that between Moses and Balak, or between Jesus and the religious authorities, a battle to the death between God’s people and a pagan secular culture.

Homily for Monday in 3rd Week of Advent Balaam was a prophet for hire. He was a wealthy and respected prophet of Yahweh, but he was not an Israelite. Balak, a king who was in the way of Israel as they moved toward the Promised Land, was nervous about all these people moving across his territory. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:2-7, Numbers 24:15-17, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Divine Chastening Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Divine Chastening

Psalm 39 Divine Chastening I. Restrains our Words (vs. 1-3, 9). 1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. Socrates tells of Pambo, who asked him to teach him some psalm. He read Psalm 39:1 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

High Time Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

High Time

Psalm 119:121-128. It’s High Time! 126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law 1. The Daring in Prayer - ”It is time for thee, Lord, to work.” His understanding of The Word Of God,The Will Of God, The Way Of God. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:121-128

Denomination: Holiness

God's Covenant For All.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Solomon's prayer of dedication.

GOD’S COVENANT FOR ALL. 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43. Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of the people, and spread forth his hands toward heaven (1 KINGS 8:22). The King then uttered his all-encompassing prayer of dedication of the Jerusalem Temple, which occupies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"hannah's Cry: A Woman's Reflection On Faith And Resilience"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 17, 2024

Beloved & community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20.

Beloved & web community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20. In a world where women often find their identities bound to societal expectations, the narrative of Hannah invites us into a deeper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Teacher's Burden Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2008

God appoints men to teach His people. Self-appointed counterfeits promote themselves to the detriment of the assemblies of our Lord. However, those whom He appoints bless the people of God.

JAMES 3:1, 2 THE TEACHER’S BURDEN “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Day In The Life Of The Lord Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Life is more than just moving through the decades. Jesus came that you might have life and live it to the fullest.

INTRODUCTION During their drug-fueled psychedelic phase, the Beatles recorded an album entitled “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in 1967. One of the songs was entitled “A Day in the Life.” John Lennon wrote the first and last verses. Paul McCartney wrote the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - Fact Or Fiction? The Cure For Doubt

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 28, 2002

Thomas doubted. We doubted. What’s the cure?

John 20:19-31: Easter – Fact of Fiction? The cure for doubt. “The Easter story is nothing but a myth,” Tom’s high school teacher announced to his class a few days before Easter break. “Jesus not only didn’t rise from the grave,” he continued, “but there’s no God in heaven who would allow his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faithful Thomas

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

Thomas found his faith when he confronted his doubts.

Jeremiah 17:5-8 5 This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD. 6 He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Bottom Drops Out

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2001

How to deal with adversity when it comes in abundance.

When the Bottom Drops Out Matthew 14: 22-32 DID YOU EVER HAVE ONE OF THOSE DAYS when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up and discovered the alarm didn’t go off and your head was pounding as a result of a bad cold. Then you cut yourself shaving, stumbled over your child’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan