Sermons on Dismiss:

The Rich Get Richer And The Poor Get Poorer? Is That Right?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Takes a pratical look on how we should be helping out those who are less forunate both physically and spirtually

James 2:1-11 The Rich Get Poorer and the Poor Get Richer? Introduction Attention Grabber – I was watching a movie the other day. One guy got arrested on a bogus charge of stealing something…And they switch places. It was funny how much they changed. Back Ground 1. Last week we mention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What'd You Bring Me?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2000

Jesus brought us etermal life.

Introduction A. Read Lk. 1:67-80 B. When I was a child my mom used to work as a nurse on second shift. Often she would bring me a candy bar home from work. It got to the point where when she got home I would ask the question, "So, what’d you bring me?" C. We all know that at that first Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

A midnight Holy Communion address about the significance of the Nativity for us & the world

Hebrews 1: 1 - 4 Isaiah 9: 2 - 7 Luke 2: 1 - 7 The writer of the Hebrews letter or epistle gets excited at the start. He says this is how things were, but now WOW! Maybe because we have heard all of this, the story of Christmas and the incarnation, we lose some of excitement he felt. We take for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Inevitable Accounting

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008

When the word "judgment" infers everlasting consequences it immediately takes on a vastly greater significance.

THE INEVITABLE ACCOUNTING “So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 (NKJV) “Judgment” is a thought-provoking word in and of itself. It is not often a pleasant thought in the life of anyone. When the judgment referred to has everlasting consequences the word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Failure

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

God uses failures to teach us valuable lessons about Him, ourselves and life. Whether or not we learn from these lessons is up to us.

FAILURE Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 15-16 All of us have experienced failure. This failure can cause us to live in bondage. However, if we begin to look at our failure as God sees it, then we can be set free. God does not excuse our failure, but He uses it. God takes things we would never dream ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Act Like Stubbornness Is A Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 13, 2013

A look at the dangers of stubbornness.

WHEN WE DON'T LIKE WHERE GOD IS LEADING: Jonah would rather die than change. - Jonah 1:12. A CROSS PROBLEM: Too many Christians are more defined by crossed arms than by the cross of Christ. - Too many of us confuse stubbornness with conviction. - What’s the difference? Conviction has to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Behind The Scenes Of The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

When your pastor tells you that you are forgiven of your sins, a big upset has just taken place...

7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Profanity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 18, 2013

Profanity Results In ... 1. Ridiculing obedience ... 2. Rejecting God’s Word ... 3. Rebellion against God ... 4. Refusing to give God the glory He deserves ... 5. Renounce the gospel

"Jesus Christ" in a fit of rage is profanity; saying "sh--" is a vulgarity; "f---" is an obscenity – using excrement or sex 1. The average person swears quite a bit. - TIME 4/10/13 About 0.7% of the words a person uses in the course of a day are swear words, which may not sound significant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017

We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Catholic

Just Do It!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 12, 2023

Based on James 1:22 - Challenges hearers to be careful not to quench & grieve the Holy Spirit

“JUST DO IT!” James 1:22 INTRO – Bible tells us many things that we need to do. - Witness - Make disciples - Honor & glorify God in all we do - Many more things We don’t “DO” these things in order to be saved. - Ephesians 2:8-9 – We are saved by GRACE alone through FAITH alone in CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Ephesians 4:30, Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 1, 2021

What did Simeon mean when he said that Jesus was going to cause the rising and falling of many? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/dl0sCOH54JY]

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:22-32 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Release Weights To Fly Higher

Contributed by Kelechi Uwanuruochi on Mar 2, 2020

Do you see the need to let go of some things that have been holding you down. Do you find it difficult to offload the burdens God did not give you to carry, and get on with your life? This sermon is for you

Elisha cooked his oxen with wood from his plough to do his farewell as he joined the ministry. So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. ... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, James 1:5-6

Beasts And Angels Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024

In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels.

Beasts and Angels Scripture: Mark 1:12-15 Introduction: In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels. Reflection In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of solitude akin to the desert experience of Jesus can feel like an impossible task. Yet, amidst the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Other

The Need For Eyes To See And Ears To Hear

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

.2Ki 6:17

We need to see the evil as it is. (vs.1-5) A. They had just seen James murdered. B. Herod was focusing on anyone in the church. C. It wasn’t just that Peter was in prison but that Herod had determined to kill him as he did James. C. We as Christians also get desensitized to things and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming To The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2025

Joseph and Mary brought their newborn Jesus into the Temple for a solemn ceremony.

Homecoming Today’s feast is a commemoration of the wonderful moment when Jesus, the Messiah and Son of God, comes home to the Temple at Jerusalem. Homecoming is a wonderful moment in life. I recall decades ago, flying into our South Texas airport after a one-week training session, and my whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Hebrews 2:14-18, Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Catholic