Sermons on Empty Praise:

"now What Are We Gonna Do?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2019

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“Now What Are We Gonna Do?” Acts 1:1-14 In the next verse, which I didn’t read, we are told that at this point the believers were a group of folks numbering about 120. It’s not a huge mass of people. It’s just a little less than the number of people we have worshiping here on any given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Defending The Faith Sermon V: Embrace The Distinctiveness Of Christ As King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, as the Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, we Christians must separate ourselves from those that deny and defy the Lord God but we wholeheartedly embrace Christ as King and Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE . . . CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRIST AS KING Statistically, what’s true of Christianity worldwide is not true of Christianity in the USA. It is without a doubt true that our nation is like the rest of the world in that all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-11, John 14:5-7

Triumph Over Trials Sermon I: The Why Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, suffering persists to the extent that we naturally ask why, so we turn for answers not to a politician, not to a physician, not to an attorney - we turn to the man who suffered for righteousness' sake.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- SUFFERING PERSISTS TO THE EXTENT THAT WE NATURALLY ASK WHY Soon after we were born into this world and began to take notice of all our surroundings we began to ask a toddler’s most irksome question: Why? Over and over again! No answer sufficed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

The Blood Of The Lamb

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on May 13, 2020

How can the blood of the Lamb can save us?

Introduction: Last Sunday we learnt that under the present times of crisis in the world, we Christians have a hope to cling on. The Almighty God is our refuge, strength and ever-present help. We can cling on to His promises of protection and provision in the uncertain times. We are still in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"in The Meantime..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 21, 2020

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“In the Meantime…” Acts 1:1-14 A Tribal Chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy mountain and return with a the most precious gift you can find.” The first brought back a huge gold nugget. The second brought back a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time--32nd Sunday, Year A-- Byoo Bring Your Own Oil

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2020

You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.”

Thanks to Troy Borst for the phrase B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil) 1. You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.” It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

Be Glad And Rejoice With Me

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

The Lord Jesus reminds believers to be glad because we are God's children. We rejoice with Jesus living as shining lights in this sin-darkened world.

“BE GLAD AND REJOICE WITH ME” (Outline) March 29, 2020 - Lent 5 - PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18 INTRO: How are you doing today? Indifferent? Sad? Glad? “Be glad and rejoice with me” are the last words in our text. They are a very fitting theme for our thankfulness to have God’s Word in our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pandemic Of Hopelessness...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2020

The pandemic of hopelessness... WE NEED A VACCINATION OF HOPE!

A VACCINATION OF HOPE? THE PANDEMIC OF HOPELESSNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW SAD IS OUR DAY, WE ARE ONE OF THE MOST EDUCATED SOCIETIES OF ALL TIMES, YET WE CAN’T TALK? Genesis 37:4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, Jude 1:21-22, Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Ii: Exemplify Christ By Whose Blood Our Hope Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In a world of distress in which people are stressed to the limits, Christians endure because of trust in, and obedience to, Jesus Christ by whose blood our hope is made sure.

Exemplify Christ By Whose Blood Our Hope Is Sure! It has been said that, in every stage of life, there are three types of people: those who watch things happen . . . those who make things happen . . . those who wonder what happened! For those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-25

Jesus, The Light; The Child's Friend Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 19, 2022

“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true).” (Eph 5:8-9)

Introduction: Today is children’s Sunday and our theme for reflection is Jesus, the Light, the child’s friend. When we think about light the first thing that comes to mind is light from the sun. It is this light that wakes us up in the morning and makes us see our way as we prepare for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17, Psalm 36:7-10, Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 27, 2021

God works under opposites in order to help mature us in our faith so that we might appreciate even more the miracle of His love. And that love is truly miraculous.

The Theology of the Cross God sometimes does not work in the ways which we would expect our God to work. Sometimes, He does not always give us what we want. Sometimes, there are moments in our life where God seems so far away. We pray to Him and nothing happens. We look at God to intervene in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Prayer In Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2022

Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing justice and holiness of God. However, Jesus was sorrowful and troubled with friends.

Theme: Carelessness in Prayer Text: Matthew 26:36-46 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” Context: Jesus was aware that he would be arrested, tortured, dragged into the courts, and sentenced to death by his enemies. Though it was the eternal plan of God for establishing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

Ashamed Of The Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 10, 2021

Beyond denying ourselves and picking up our cross to follow Jesus, we must live courageously and unashamed of Jesus Christ.

IT WAS GERMAN PASTOR, DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, WHO WROTE, “SILENCE IN THE FACE OF EVIL IS ITSELF EVIL. GOD WILL NOT HOLD US GUILTLESS. NOT TO SPEAK IS TO SPEAK. NOT TO ACT IS TO ACT.” DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, ALSO SAID SOMETHING SIMILAR: “THERE COMES A TIME WHEN SILENCE IS BETRAYAL. OUR LIVES BEGIN TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

Stewards Of The Light

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 14, 2017

Let your light so shine

STEWARDS OF THE LIGHT By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 15, 2017 Free Methodist Church, Tagum City, Philippines Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about being good stewards of the light. When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist