Sermons on Diversity:

We Are One In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 9, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 8, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:1-16 We Are One in the Spirit Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1960’s, Father Peter Scholtes was a parish priest on the south side of Chicago. As one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

A Church Homecoming Reunion

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon was given at a reunion homecoming.The significance of reunion and homecoming in this life points to the coming reunion and homecoming in the next.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) From far and wide, you, the descendants of the founding members of the Palmyra Methodist Church, have gathered here again this year to remember, give thanks, celebrate your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are God's Holy Temple Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2017

In this passage Paul wants to share that in Jesus the Messiah we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE LIVING TEMPLE OF GOD.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22 Theme: You are God's Holy Temple! In this passage Paul wants to share that in Christ we can experience ONENESS , PEACE and BE THE TEMPLE OF GOD. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This morning as I look around it is easy to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Lasting Legacy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 26, 2003

Money can be used to leave a ’lasting legacy’, or dammage our souls. It all depends on how you react to the trials and blessings that it brings

“lasting legacy” Jas 1:1-11 (focus vs 9-11) WBC 28/9/3am A rich man named Carl loved to ride his horse through his vast estate to congratulate himself on his wealth. One day on such a ride, he came on Hans, an old tenant farmer who had sat down to eat his lunch in the shade of a great oak tree. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 8: Gifts, Ministries, Offices And "Greater Gifts” Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 1, 2004

A look at the difference between manifestations, ministries and offices’ of a certain gift, and whether we should desire and focus on certain gifts (as we are often encouraged to do)

Gifts of the Spirit 8: Gifts, ministries, offices and “greater gifts” 1 Cor 12:27-31 WBC 3/10/4pm GIFTS, MINISTRIES AND OFFICES (v27, 28) Paul has spoken about - not wanting them to be ignorant of ‘spiritual things’, the ‘spiritual dynamic’ and ‘what makes a person spiritual’ (v1) - He’s spoken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Having A "Whatever" Attitude Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

Christians need to have a "whatever" attitude in doing God’s work. It means that we will do whatever it takes.

Having a “Whatever” Attitude 1 Tim 6 This pastoral letter written by Paul to his young charge Timothy is filled with practical advice to us in the 21st century. The entire letter has to do with an attitude. Once on a program called “Full House” the neighbor Kimmy had a boyfriend named ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever It Takes (#4) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This is the final message in a series challenging hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the person that God would have them to be and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

“WHATEVER IT TAKES” 1 Timothy INTRO – Today, we will conclude our WIT series. As we have considered God’s call on our lives to be the person He desires for us to and become the church that He desires for us to become, we have considered these things: • That Paul’s testimony from 1 Cor. 9:22-23 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What About Me? Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Oneness in the community of faith.

Oneness in the community of faith is achieved, not by conforming everyone to the lowest common denominator in Christ, but by recognizing that each person, as a result of God’s grace and the gifting of the Holy Spirit, receives an ability to supply what is needed for the common good of the whole ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Congregational

Advice That Will Bring Blessings

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 24, 2010

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. More timely advice from the Lord on practical living.

Advice that Will bring Blessings Proverbs 20:1-30 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. 3 It is honorable for a man to stop ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come If Out Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jan 30, 2018

40 years of wondering to a lifetime of eternity.

Come out of the Wilderness? Deuteronomy 2:1-7; 13-15 Often, we spend our days running in circles wondering why, how and what has caused us to face our wilderness experience. Yet while we are in the wilderness hardship we must understand that “HARDSHIP OFTEN PREPARES ORDINARY PEOPLE, FOR AN ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

How much of our activity at this season owes more to the Christmas spirit than to the spirit of Christ?

The eternally liberal town of Eugene, Oregon lost their cross a few years ago. It used to overlook the town from Skinner Butte, but after a heated battle it was replaced by an American flag. This year the diversity police focused on a new target. The Christmas tree in the Hult Center for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 21, 2024

Although trust can be difficult to find in this fallen world that is not our true home and is rarer than silver or gold, we can trust our Good Shepherd who loves us unconditionally. From Him, we can build relationships filled with trust, love, and compassion with those around us.

I am the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair” unknown author We live in a world where trust if often sought, rarely received, and often thrown away in a garbage heap ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Community And The Family Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of Christian community, encouraging believers to actively participate in uplifting and encouraging each other in their faith journey.

Good morning, dear friends! As we gather here today in the house of the Lord, let us remember that we are not solitary Christians - we are a community, a family, bound together by the love of Christ. Today, we are going to discuss how this divine design is not an accident, but a purposeful plan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-7, Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Community, Christ

Message Of The Cross Is Foolishness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Explores the contrast between worldly views and God's perspective, focusing on understanding the profound love symbolized by the cross in Christianity.

Greetings, beloved. I hope this day finds you in good spirits and ready to receive the Word of the Lord. We gather here today, not out of habit or obligation, but out of a desire to know our God more intimately and to understand His Word more deeply. Our focus today is on a scripture that is both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Topics: Changing Message, Cross

Cha[pter 7: Then God Restd That Day Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

A christian view of Evolution

Chapter 7: God rested that day. The immensely precisely arranged endeavor was at last was complete. This was the seventh millennium day as the slowly revolving blue biosphere orbited around the brightly shining sun star. Each individual species was deliberately designed to be able to pass ...read more

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