Sermons on Economic Chaos:

Stewards Of Children And Creation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2016

The Church cannot be expected to change position on the evil of murder.

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel The readings today remind me of the cynical epigram: No good deed goes unpunished. David was the champion of Israel, defeating the Philistines time after time. Still, king Saul, who was probably suffering from a long-lasting clinical ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

If You Choose

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2012

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany Year B

Mark 1: 40 – 45 & 2 Kings 5: 1 - 14 / If You Choose Intro: One day a lion decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He by-passed the smaller animals and went to the bear – “Why you are, of course!” tiger – “Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Numbness Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

What you see as normal betrays your spiritual condition

Sermon: Spiritual Numbness 2 Kings 6:29 2 Kings 6:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son. Key words in my text: Numbness is the loss of sensation of a part or whole of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why God's Providence Matters To You

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

How we respond to God's providence in our lives is one important measure of spiritual maturity.

If there was ever a man who had a right to question his circumstances, it was Job, whose story bears his name in the Old Testament. Job lost his children, his health, and everything he owned—all without a single word of explanation from God. Did he grieve? Yes. Did he ask why? Yes. Did he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 4, 2017

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The burst of light, God's presence, is the basis of our hope.

Isaiah 9:1-7 “The Birth of Hope” INTRODUCTION Certain things in life are absolutely necessary. Air is one of them. We need air to breathe. We need water, also. Humans can only live about three days without water. We also need hope. Life without hope is difficult, if not impossible. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Catholics Becoming Americans--Sharing The Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018

We are Americans, and celebrate the wonderful gifts God has given to us as Americans. But we are first of all members of the Church that Jesus founded.

July 4, 2018 “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you, the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.” The words of the prophet Isaiah. Nobody would willingly leave home and allow himself to be crammed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

Rich And Heartless, Or Rich And Generous?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2018

Fail to correct your evil addictions, and lose eternally.

Thursday of Pentecost Week 2018 Reformation/Revolution The epistle of St. James reads much like the preaching of an OT prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Today James is directing his admonitions to those who are rich and heartless. One can with the grace of God be rich and humane, rich and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50, James 5:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020

Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35, Acts 7:51-60, Acts 8:1, Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Even The Threat Outside Our Gate Cannot Compromise Christ's Presence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2021

We may not see Christ's triumphant presence in our lives, but He will give us the grace of faith to know that He is always here.

Monday of 16th Week in Course Evil and adulterous generations are always seeking signs. That is to say, people who resist the call of Jesus say, “I’ll reform my ways when I see something that unequivocally tells me that I’m wrong.” They are looking for crosses in the sky, or thunderous voices ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-18, Exodus 15:1, Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom Letter- Social Justice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 31, 2021

This is the 40th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 6th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#40] FREEDOM LETTER- SOCIAL JUSTICE Galatians 3:15-29 Introduction: The new “buzzword” that you hear everywhere is “Social Justice”. President Biden is saying it. Governor Lujan Grisham is saying it. Pro athletes are saying it. I could go on and on. This movement has also ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year A--“Worn 5 Times By Mistake.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2020

This woman faced her dragons. She is no longer hiding out.

An ad in the local newspaper read: “For sale, sleeveless wedding dress, white, size 8, veil included. Worn once, by mistake.” That woman of Samaria could have said “worn 5 times by mistake.” Her marriages could have been because of economic and social reasons rather than for lustful ones, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Catholic

Four Horsemen And Souls Under The Altar Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 2, 2020

We have just celebrated the magnificent scenes from Revelation 4 and 5, so the next chapter should be about victory, right? Not so fast! The world is indeed a mess and we get introduced to four horsemen!

The Last Word – Revelation 6 Four Horsemen and Souls Under the Altar September 13, 2020 We have just celebrated the magnificent scenes from Revelation 4 and 5, so the next chapter should be about victory, right? Not so fast! The world is indeed a mess and we get introduced to four ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8, Revelation 6:9-11, Psalm 74:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Mean Time

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 13, 2021

Before we leave this world how will we live our life?

“In The Mean Time” 2 Corinthians 5:2-21 . 2 Meanwhile (In the Mean time or For the time being ), we groan, to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, 4For while we are in this tent (This Body) , we groan and are burdened, we want heaven 1. Paul shares with Corinth in the meantime. The now time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:2-21

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom In Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 30, 2022

The United States of America began on a firm foundation. What does that mean for us today? God has given us clear instructions.

THE FOUNDATION: The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:11, Romans 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2024

Here's some hubris: “if I were God, I’d give a better response to prayer.”

Sixth Sunday in Course 2024 I suppose the most frequent question I’ve been asked since my ordination, and even before that, is “why after the years of prayer doesn’t God heal my physical problem?” Or it could be the sickness or injury of a friend or relative that is getting the prayer. “There’s so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Leviticus 13:1-2, Leviticus 13:44-46, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic