Sermons on Encyclopedia:

Joseph's Jesus Story

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2018

What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that?

What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? No matter how hard we try Christmas has it’s messes and imperfections. If any Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Slay Your Giants: Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017

Principles to slay giants

A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me this hill country of which the Lord spoke that day. For you heard then how the [giantlike] Anakim were there and that the cities were great and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 30, 2012

Principles to Slay Giants

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15 October 28, 2012 A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Seeds Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 11

June 19, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Cor. 5:6-10, 14-17; Mark 4:26-34 The Seeds of the Kingdom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s pray: Almighty God, we pray, your kingdom come. Your kingdom certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mark Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2024

John 13:34-35 tells us what is the mark of a Christian.

Introduction The story is told of a soldier in the army of Alexander the Great. The soldier was brought before the great world conqueror for a court-martial. When the emperor had listened to the charges and the evidence, he turned to the soldier facing condemnation, and asked, “What is your ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Glad Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023

The book of Esther explains the origin of the Feast of Purim and ensures that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (Esther 9:28). It reveals Divine providence to save the Jews, explains Human responsibility, and absurdity of wickedness.

Theme: A glad Light Text: Esther 8:15-17 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: The name Esther means ‘Star.’ The Persian word “star” refers to the Babylonian love goddess, Ishtar. The Hebrew name “Hadassah” (Esther 2:7) means “myrtle” (John MacArthur). The book ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Attack On Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2011

Believers can have hope in God through: 1) His Person (Heb. 6:13a,), 2) His Purpose (Heb. 6:14-15), 3) His Pledge (Heb. 6:13b, 16–18), and 4) His Priest (Heb. 6:19–20).

Tributes have pored in all week to the late Jack Layton, former leader of the Canadian federal New Democratic Party. Beyond all his contributions to various causes, a resounding factor that seems to have been recognized in him, was his ability to inspire hope. In a world rife with economic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Other

A Vigilant Nation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 8, 2006

America needs to be vigilant and she must have her full trust in God. Our war on terrorism has upped the ante and the Lord is calling the church to the lay a foundation that points those who have ears to hear to once again set their hearts on truly sayin

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 33:12-22 Title: A Vigilant Nation Theme: The Foundation of a Nation that Truly Says, “In God We Trust.” Introduction: Vigilance has never come easy. Throughout the past 200 plus years the United States of America has always had enemies. Many today still remember the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passionate Christianity

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 22, 2006

Preachers need to return to fasting, prayer and keeping their offices as a place of study. The children of God need to walk into church expecting to hear a message that is birthed from the Word of God while praying for illumination from the Holy Spirit.

Turn Your Bibles to Mark 8:34 -38 Title: Passionate Christianity Theme: Unashamedly Living for Christ Introduction: There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; “What is the difference between the two of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Christians Grow As A Group

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 22, 2008

In order for everyone to benefit from the church the way God intends, we must know how we should relate to each other. This includes how the congregation should relate to the pastors and how the pastors should relate to the congregation.

How Christians Grow As a Group I Thessalonians 5:9-13 Purpose: To show believers how to act toward other believers. Aim: I want the listener to work at encouraging the leadership. INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians come to church to get something. For most church goers the thought of connecting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah-Nissi "The Lord Is My Banner" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 11, 2011

As Americans we are proud of our banner, the Stars and Stripes, but as Christians we have a much greater banner that is revealed to us here in our text.

Purpose: To describe how Moses exalted the Lord before God's enemies. Aim: I want the listener to determine to lift up the Lord in their everyday lives. INTRODUCTION: "It was Sep 13, 1814. A young United States attorney secured permission to board a British warship in an attempt to arrange the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Father’s Treasure Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 18, 2011

Children are "A Father’s Treasure" because: 1) The growth of a family is God’s work (Psalm 127:3) 2) The growth of a family is an Important Resource (Psalm 127:4), 3) The Growth of a family Impacts a City (Psalm 127:5), and 4) The Growth of a family Needs

Psalm 127:3-5 "A Father’s Treasure" Everton Community Church. Sunday June 19, 2011 Father’s Day. Behind every advertising message, there is an implicit morality. If you watch how father’s are treated on TV, bumbling dad is just looking to get away: Get away from the pressures of work and family. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Other

Fire Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

Part three of looking at four elements in faith.

-tonight we will be continuing our discussions on elemental faith. It feels a little weird to be here this late, like I should be at home in pain or something… -we’ve already talked about earth and how sometimes living for Jesus can be a little messy, but we need to be growing. Then this morning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

It’s Not Good To Be Alone Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage

“It’s Not Good to Be Alone” Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 10, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro I want to invite us to imagine the massive nature of the creation of all things. God provides us with a poetic summary in the first Book in the Bible….Genesis. It declares how ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opening Connection To God… In A Secular Culture

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 4, 2018

Opening Connection to God… in a Secular Culture Brad Bailey – Sunday, June 3, 2018

Opening Connection to God… in a Secular Culture Brad Bailey – Sunday, June 3, 2018 Intro We have spent the past 8 weeks engaging the questions of what is involved with belief and engaging some of the questions that must be considered in believing in Christ. Today, I want to consider how we talk ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational