Sermons on Distinctiveness:

Joseph's First Dream

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Compared to Luke's romantic view of the Christmas event, Matthew includes deliberate shock points. This begins with Joseph's first dream. Watch this worship video online at https://vimeo.com/fruitportcrc

This Advent Season, we’ll be preaching from Matthew 1 and 2. Compared to the nostalgic romanticism of the Luke’s Christmas story, Matthew offers a shocking realism to these events. Matthew 1:18 – Matthew 2:23 offers us a distinct pattern. What ties these verses together is the fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

A Cosmic Christmas Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2025

Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon.

A Cosmic Christmas   John 1:1-14 Introduction Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dangers Of Obsessive Jealousy And Possessiveness In Marriage Or Any Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 21, 2024

Marriage is a beautiful union between two individuals, built on love, trust, and mutual respect.

Marriage is a beautiful union between two individuals, built on love, trust, and mutual respect. However, when obsessive jealousy and possessiveness creep in, the relationship can become toxic and damaging. The Bible offers guidance on navigating healthy relationships and warns against the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4, Proverbs 3:5-6

We Lift Our Lives Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 14, 2024

The third in a series of stewardship sermons. This week considers the stewardship of our live and our days.

October 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Psalm 90:1-12; Philippians 1:21-26; Matthew 6:25-34 We Lift Our Lives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We lift our lives. Imagine there’s a bank that credits your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Philippians 1:21-26, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Mindset Matters Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025

In this second part of the series, the Apostle Paul transitions from our freedom in Christ to the practical daily battle for our minds, contrasting the carnal mindset that leads to death with the spiritual mindset that brings life and peace.

Mindset Matters: Walking in the Spirit Series: Living in the Spirit - A Journey Through Romans 8 Introduction Last week, we began our journey through Romans 8 by standing on the peak of a glorious mountain of truth. After trudging through the valley of Romans 7, where the Apostle Paul cried out in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Troubler Of Israel: When Secret Sin Leads To Public Defeat

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 13, 2025

This sermon from the sobering account of Achan in Joshua 7 exposes how one person's secret sin can cause corporate spiritual defeat, charting the painful but necessary path from the Valley of Trouble to the door of hope.

Introduction: The Anatomy of a Defeat Imagine the spirit in the camp of Israel. They are standing on the smoking ruins of Jericho, a city whose walls were built to defy armies. They have not just won a battle; they have witnessed a miracle. They are God's chosen people, marching under His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Mediator

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2025

For Proper 20 After Pentecost, Year C

The Only Mediator 1 Timothy 2:1–7 NKJV Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Very Frightening Reading About Hell, How Then To We Avoid It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 28, 2025

No matter where we are in our spiritual journey, this parable will quickly return us to earth with a bang. Let us remind ourself of our duty to God and our fellow man.

Introduction: “This is a frightening reading” What a horrible, and frightening reading that was. For me, this is one of the worst passages in the whole bible, partly because we do not understand it in full, and partly because we do. … No matter where we are in our spiritual journey with the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal

When The Jordan Stands Before You Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

God specialises in making a way where there seems to be no way, and every obstacle before His children becomes an avenue for His glory.

WHEN THE JORDAN STANDS BEFORE YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:14-17 Key Verse: “And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass over Jordan, and the priests bearing the ark of the covenant before the people; And as they that bare the ark were come unto ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Conduct Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

Holy conduct is the demand of God from every person who loves Jesus. Jesus can’t compromise in his standards. So he calls us to be like Him. Is it possible? Yes.

AMC 01.10.2025 Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Theme: Holy Conduct Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: 1 Peter 1:15 (alla kata ton kalesanta humas hagion kai autoi hagioi en pase anastrophe genethete) NLT: 1 Peter 1:15 But now you must be holy in everything you do. KJV: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Compromise Of Truth Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 6, 2025

This is the 16th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#16] THE COMPROMISE OF TRUTH Judges 17:1-13 Introduction: In this story about Micah, we see how personal desires and cultural influences can lead us away from God’s truths. Micah's decisions remind us that when we put our own opinions above God's guidance, we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath And Sunday: Understanding The Change Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

The transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and rest. Let us explore this transformation through the lens of Scripture and history.

The Sabbath and Sunday: Understanding the Change Introduction: Today, we delve into a topic of great significance in our Christian faith—the transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14, Mark 2:27-28, Hebrews 4:9-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Acts 20:7, John 20:19, John 20:26, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Revelation 1:10, Colossians 2:16-17, Romans 14:5-6, Galatians 4:9-11, Exodus 31:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religion Versus Faith

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 4, 2024

Is one more important than the other? Can one have faith without religion

Religion versus faith Luke 5:12 – 16 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 While He was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man covered with leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 13 And He stretched ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Children From God

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

Sanctity of Life message regarding where we should be as believers, and where our culture is, and what we do about it.

Background to passage: The year was probably between 1100 BC and 1080 BC. The period of the Judges had been long and tumultuous. Samuel was to be the last of the judges and a huge transition into the kingdom years. The book of 1 Samuel begins with the birth of Samuel. 51 years ago, the Supreme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked And Righteous Contrasted Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 18, 2022

Psalm 1 lays out the great theme that we hold up in the Christian life. The contrast of two types of people. The one who follows God’s law which is the way of blessedness. Standing opposite of this is the one who follows the way of wickedness whose end is judgement.

I was driving though the mountain range of Colorado when I saw a sign posted that said this was the Continental divide. This Continental divide is a fascinating this. Two raindrops can fall from the same cloud. If one drops on one side of the Continental divide and the other on the other side, they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist