Sermons on Even From Mothers Womb:

Not From The Lofty Mountain But From The Level Plain

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 14, 2022

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 6:17-26 Not from the Lofty Mountain but from the Level Plain Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you’re like me, you’ve been spending a lot of time watching the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

From Speachless To Praise

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Dec 17, 2025

An exposition of Luke 1:67-80

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm glad to see all of you. What a beautiful morning we have. Beautiful snow. It's so pretty to see the coverings. As I looked last night and woke up this morning and the bright sunshine. You can't ask for a prettier Christmas time. Well, if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

The Resurrection: The King Is Alive Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 10, 2019

You ask me what is the most important feature or belief of the Christian faith, and I will say without a doubt, it is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Disprove it, and the entire belief system disintegrates.

The Resurrection Mark 16:1-7 The King is Alive John 3:16: “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever will believe in Him will not perish, but have everlasting and eternal life.” 1 Peter 3:18: “For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Cocaine To The Calling Series

Contributed by Shane West on Jan 11, 2002

Shane West’s conversion...

Thank you for your interest in what God did in the life of Shane West! It is my prayer that God ministers to you through “My Story” – Shane West I wish you could see where God’s brought me from. The best testimony that you can have is your own, whatever God has done for you. Let me start by ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Lesson From Strawberries Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire!

A LESSON FROM STRAWBERRIES Matthew 9:35-38 Sermon Objective: The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire! Supporting Scripture: Psalm 126:6; Proverbs 4:18; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 12:29-31 SUMMARY We are concluding a series from Matthew chapter 9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Cleansed

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 27, 2003

A short sermon recognising the importance of being cleansed before God and living a a life of Holiness.

Being Cleansed God wants us to be in constant communion with him. So often we can find it difficult to get in touch with God. It is as if somehow we are shouting over from a distance to God rather than speaking to him face to face. Often we can find the reason for this is sin. It can often be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18, 2 Chronicles 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 21, 2024

When you have failed, appreciate the past, stay faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. 17, no.3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Hebrews 11:23, Acts 7:22, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From The Cross To Resurrection

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 8, 2023

An integrated gospel account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, including His suffering on the cross, His death and burial, and His resurrection. Prophecies fulfilled and scripture references for “What Happened Next” are also included.

Journey to Calvary As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, he fell beneath the weight of the cross. His back was torn and bleeding. He was weakened from blood loss. They grabbed Simon, a Cyrenian who was coming out of the country, from the crowd and forced him to pick up the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-65, Mark 15:21-47, John 19:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

Oh Mom!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 15, 2010

The mother of Jesus is confident in the his ability to bring joy from tragedy.

John 2: 1 – 11 / Oh Mom! Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted highway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror. He pulled over, rolled down his window and waited. When the officer arrived he spotted an empty bottle on the floor. “Sir, do ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seinsible Birth Laws (Leviticus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2024

Were the laws around birth millenia ahead of their time? Let's look at Leviticus 12.

Were God’s laws millenia ahead of modern science? Various sources state that the blood clotting agents, vitamin K and prothrombin, are at optimum levels on the 8th day after birth. Circumcision provided health benefits for a future wife, drastically reducing incidences of cervical cancer. Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Because Of A Teenage Mom

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 16, 2004

See How the Lord makes what some would see as a dismal situation into a Glorious Celebration

As I prepared for this morning’s mother’s day celebration, I began to look at how society has formulated our own mind thinking of what a mother is supposed to be. On television, we had June Cleaver, from Leave It to Beaver. Black stilletoe shoes, Crisp linen dress, and a string of pearls…. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Is Mother's Day Another Hallmark Holiday?

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 4, 2020

God’s utilization of women throughout history to advance the kingdom validates the scriptural endorsement that men and women are made in the image of God.

Do you know the history of Mother’s day? It was born out of a small methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia. The nation was still mourning the Civil War dead. While teaching a Memorial Day lesson, Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis thought of mothers who had lost their sons. She prayed aloud that one day ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:13, 2 Timothy 1:5, Matthew 9:20-22, Luke 7:37-50, John 4:7-27, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Embarrassment To Excellence

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

When we have Christ we will never ran out of good wine to serve others. This is one of the lessons that we can learn from the wedding at Cana. But there’s more...

September 13, 1997 I. Introduction: Our study this morning is entitled “From Embarrassment To Excellence.” How many of you had some embarrassing moments that until now you can’t forget? Maybe something that happened during your high school days, or college days, or maybe at your work. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012

If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is In God's Family? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 18, 2004

In this text Mark shows us what it takes to be in God’s family – who it is that makes us God’s family. We’ll see that it requires a radical commitment, but has radical benefits.

WHO IS IN GOD’S FAMILY? Mark 3:20-35 INTRO: Becoming a part of Anne’s family required a radical commitment: My family was not very “hands on.” We didn’t hug or kiss very much at all. But in Anne’s family, you could not leave a family meal or gathering of any kind without kissing everyone in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational