Sermons on Emptying Oneself:

We Must Pay The Price Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2019

we must discern as families how to respond to the attacks of secular culture, and use our assets, out time, talent and treasure, to restore beauty to our worship, teach religious and moral truths to our communities, and do everything we can to show goodness to the world–to become saints.

Epiphany 2018 The Cost of Discipleship When we compare the stories we have been reading in St. Luke’s Gospel with the reading today from St. Matthew, we are tempted to wonder if this is a story about two different families. On Christmas day we see Mary and Joseph being turned away from every inn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Glory Of Bethlehem’s Babe Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 29, 2013

The Glory of Christmas is found in Jesus Christ!

The Glory of Bethlehem’s Babe (John 1:14) 1. People love to use their talents around Christmas time. It didn’t end with the little drummer boy. For example, a plumber I knew was married to gal who love to make gingerbread houses, so he installed the plumbing. A is into home economics ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wilderness Joy

Contributed by Peter Ghalayini on Feb 29, 2016

Time in the wilderness of life doesn't have to be bad news. It may be a time of spiritual renewal

The wilderness is indeed a strange place. It’s a place we feel we need to avoid. And how many of us have been there and not enjoyed it? That feeling in our Christian walk that we are lost and alone. The wilderness experience is a place we feel we need to get out of when we are there. We feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Precious Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 8, 2014

This sermon covers the Second Commandment from Exodus 20:7 to not take the name of the Lord in vain.

THE PRECIOUS NAME OF THE LORD 6/14/09 Exodus 20:7 The use of the name of God played an important role in Israel’s life. Listen to the scriptures that refer to the name of the Lord: Called on the name of the Lord--Genesis 4:26 Prophesied in the name of the Lord--Deuteronomy 18:19, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: United Methodist

“the Possibility Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2014

The fct of Christmas opens up all kinds of wonderful possibilities.

As we have been considering Christmas in light of this verse, we have thought about the person of Christmas - the Lord Jesus Christ; and we have thought about the purpose of Christmas - it is all about GRACE - God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Now today, I want us to conclude our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Don’t Believe It! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 18, 2015

They believe in God alright, but they don’t really believe God takes a active part in their life, that He’s not really concerned about their needs!

2 Timothy 3:5-Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (KJV) 5-having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! (NKJV) 5-They will act as if they are religious, but they will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freed To Love And Service

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Freed to Love and Service

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Freed to Love and Service Galatians 5:13-18 Thesis – The freedom Christ Promises is the freedom to love and serve others/Spirit empower serving. The Christina concept of freedom is not the freedom to do anything you want or desire to do. True ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Story 27 Son-Rise In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus not only proves his claims and his power, it impacts our daily living.

1. Misplaced Body Sixty-four-year-old Herzlinde Eissler had been admitted to a hospital in Austria with stomach pains. Several days later she left the hospital and was shocked when she discovered why her family had not visited her during her stay. The hospital had made a mistake and told her family ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Answer To Despair

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Answer to Despair

Deuteronomy 33:26–29 The Answer to Despair Moses now faced death, and could say, “The eternal God is [my] refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms …” I. The Everlasting Arms Belong to the God of Eternity - The eternal God is thy refuge, 1) The Eternal God is the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:26-29

Denomination: Holiness

Go The Mountain... Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Worship precedes going

? Matthew 28:16–19 NIV Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Story Within A Story

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 30, 2015

God is speaking to you today God is asking you, “Will you follow Him?” “Will you be in a relationship with Him?” please enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Genesis 24:1-63 Like many things in the bible, this story has a two-fold meaning! Just like a parable has a physical application and spiritual application. (Sower and the seed, prodigal son, parable of the lost sheep….) I believe each person in this story represents something, a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-63

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

God had been giving good things to man all through history, but Christmas becomes the greatest day in history for giving, for on that day God presented to the world His greatest gift.

For all know that all of our gifts for Christmas will not be equal. We may have one or two big gifts, which are the center of our excitement, but there are also a number of smaller gifts that wet our appetite for the grand finale when we get to the one that is the biggest. No child is satisfied ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Sermon On Demons

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 9, 2021

A demon is identified as a supernatural being, largely considered evil, which can possess humans and remove them from the path of righteousness.

Ip Man, the Chinese martial artist, and grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun, once remarked: “We all have inner demons to fight, we call these demons, fear and hatred and anger. If you do not conquer them, then a life of one hundred years is a tragedy. If you do, then a life of a single day can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:21, Matthew 25:41, James 2:19

Between Faith And Uncertainty

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 12, 2021

A sermon for the second Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 11, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 20:19-31 Between Faith and Uncertainty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every year on the first Sunday after Easter, we hear the story about Thomas. Poor Thomas! He’s really gotten a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Recess Is Over

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 11, 2021

We have played church for too long. It is time to work as one.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist