Sermons on Easter Vigil:

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2014

A study of the responses of the different soils to the seed illustrates different responses to the word of God.

Scripture As Jesus was coming to the end of his Galilean ministry, which some say lasted about 16 months, he drew vast audiences to his ministry. He also experienced growing opposition to his message about the good news of the kingdom of God. Although he had previously illustrated his preaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Road Where Hope Returns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Jesus walks beside discouraged hearts, opens the Word, breaks the bread, and turns despair’s road into the path where hope returns.

Introduction — When Hope Walks Beside You and You Don’t Know It It is late afternoon on the first Easter Sunday. Two travelers walk the dusty road westward from Jerusalem toward a village called Emmaus. Seven miles, Luke says — not far, but far enough for grief to stretch every step. Their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Psalm 119:130, Isaiah 53:4-5, John 20:29, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hosea And The Atonement

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 1, 2019

The picture of the atonement in Hosea 3:4.

Hosea and the atonement. Hosea 3:4 The excesses of the carnival of Christmas and New Year are over and now the period of abstinence has begun. This period is leading up to Christianity’s most holy day, Easter, is the 40-day period called Lent, when pledges are made to give up everything from ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right And Wrong

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

God’s Word gives us the key to right and wrong!

Right and Wrong Isaiah 5:19-25 I. The Scriptural principle of Right and Wrong. A. (Proverbs 17:15) He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. B. (Proverbs 24:24 -25) He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs Christian Love

Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001

Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

"Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Sermon 1: What You Can Know About Victory

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

Teaching your members to become better stewards.

A. INTRODUCTION The theme for this year’s Stewardship Campaign is - -Stewardship: From Victory To Victory. Last year our church had a financial victory, this year we will have another one. This lesson is designed to help you go from one financial victory this year, to a greater one next year. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Where You Started Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 2, 2001

God has given us a safety net to work over as we cross the bridge of life. That safety net is God’s grace.

"But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Lament ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy: No Excuse For Sin

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Sep 16, 2001

With the tragedy that has come upon our nation, we must be careful not to react in a sinful manner.

Intro: This week, the greatest tragedy in American history has befallen our country. Our beautiful America, who before had seemed to be above much the tragedy and devastation, terror and conflict that had stricken much of the rest of the world, has had a terrible blow struck. The scenes of war ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

But There Is No Peace

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 3, 2001

In response to the Attack on America of September 11th, this sermon addresses the struggle between wanting to be faithful to Christ’s call for peace and faithful to Christ’s call for justice. Jeremiah warns us from crying for "peace, peace," when there i

"But There Is No Peace" The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Jeremiah 8:10-11 It was not that long ago. You remember where you were when you heard the news. You will always remember. You will tell your children and your grandchildren where you were when you first heard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Naboth's Vineyard Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 7, 2004

The story of Ahab, Jezebel and Naboth - then and now.

Sermon for 2 Pentecost Yr C, 13/06/2004 Based on I Kings 21:1-21a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Today’s first lesson is basically a story about coveting, bearing false witness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Guarding The Treasure Within You

Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Aug 13, 2004

Most of us have no problem guarding our material possessions. We have no problem putting our money in the bank. No problem at all keeping our cash money away from thieves. But when it comes to our spiritual treasures, we tend to be careless. We expose ou

GUARDING THE TREASURE 8/12/04 TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1:14; "Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you". (IISBV). "Guard the good Deposit given through the Holy Spirit indwelling in us". (MKJV). "You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Everybody Is Somebody

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006

Learn how the church should treat people with respect, dignity and as special in God’s eyes.

Have you ever listened to the words of the song that is used at the beginning of the “Cheers” television show? “Wouldn’t you like to go to a place where everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came.” Those words should be the them song of the church. A church should be a place where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Not Pass

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 28, 2006

I believe that one of Satan’s greatest devices is to immobilize with sin and restrict us from being effective for the Kingdom. It is time we took a stand and claimed the freedom Jesus died on the cross to bring us...

I remember when I was a kid my parents always told me to never put my finger in a light socket. They told me that it was for my own good and that it was very dangerous, but for the life of me I couldn’t understand why. I think them telling me this only increased my fascination and I was determined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-14

How To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 7, 2006

Do you know that you have been called to be thankful? In fact the Apostle Paul says that we are "always" to be thankful. Join Pastor Steve as he shares "How to Be Thankful" from 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Apostle Paul says to the believer"s at Thessalonica, "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing: in everything give thanks; for this is God"s will for you in Christ Jesus." God"s will is that we always "rejoice, pray and give thanks." Erwin Lutzer, said, "You can learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pasteurs - Leaders Qui Travaillent À Côté Du Ministère

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 7, 2006

Vu le fait que 85% de nos pasteurs un salaire à plein temps de l’église ils servent. Pour ceux qui ne reçoivent pas de salaire du tout ou à temps partiel, nous sommes comme forcé à considérer des options telles que de trouver un autre emploi à côté ou av

Pasteurs - Leaders qui travaillent à côté du ministère ou Si votre ministère est un de vos travails, voici 12 conseils pour faire route sans être étouffé ! 1. Vu le fait que 85% de nos pasteurs un salaire à plein temps de l’église ils servent. Pour ceux qui ne reçoivent pas de salaire du tout ou ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:29

Denomination: Pentecostal