Sermons on Even:

Steps To Strengthen Our Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 10, 2007

Lazarus has died. What can this story tell us that can help strengthen our faith.

Introduction I. One of the questions that I typically ask of scripture is “Why?” A. Why did God have this particular passage placed in His written word to us? B. Particularly in the case of the gospels, the easy answer is that it is the next act that a particular writer remembers or wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Attending Idiots Unaware

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 1, 2015

Sure, the timely phrase 'attending angels unaware' is quite popular and we seem to secretly hope, wish and pray someone unique will bless our lives or at least give-us-a-break (they'd truly be an angel, huh).

Sure, the timely phrase 'attending angels unaware' is quite popular and we seem to secretly hope, wish and pray someone unique will bless our lives or at least give-us-a-break (they'd truly be an angel, huh). But how rare is it that we are in the presence of angels? While it is virtually impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your World - Own It! Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 10, 2020

The garden was given to man as a ‘rectangle of control’; a world in which were rules, guidelines, and established systems. Man was placed there to ‘dress it’ and care for it. Man was given full and direct charge over that garden and EVERYTHING in it.

To own something is to acknowledge it as belonging to one’s self; recognized as having full claim, authority, power, dominion… even to have or hold as one’s own; to possess. Now… how one came about the ownership does not change the ownership, itself. Don’t let the two intertwine, for now. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, Psalm 119:133, Romans 6:14, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Tabernacle (The Golden Altar) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 28, 2023

The Altar of Incense represents prayer.

The True Tabernacle: (The Golden Altar) I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: I remember traveling to Hill Country Camp while on the youth committee and taking our children to Kid's Camp. There was a country store on the way that has a payphone outside. Our girls were young and had never seen a payphone. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Secret Grace

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jun 10, 2025

A sermon on God's gracious intervention on the plains of Shinar (Genesis 11:1-9)

It’s been centuries — maybe longer — since the earth was flooded. The survivors, descendants of Noah, are restless. So they migrate, journeying eastward in search of something... more. Eventually, they settle on the plains of Shinar. And there — on those wide, open plains — they begin to envision ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #7: ‘by The Way Of Humble Service' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009

A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others.

John 13:1-15 & 20 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others. Journeying with Jesus through Lent #7 ‘By the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 3, 2010

On this Thanksgiving Eve, we gather to do what God urged Israel to do--to remember. We gather to remember what our Lord has done for us. We gather to remember and give Him thanks.

Intro The Israelites spent four decades wandering through the Sinai Peninsula. Finally, they arrive on the outskirts of Canaan. They are on the verge of leaving a desert of scarcity and going into a land of plenty. Moses then warns the Israelites how easily they could forget the goodness of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Champion's Anthem

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 19, 2024

Paul describes what I am calling the "Champion's Anthem" in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. It's a description of what it means to press into the pain so that God's grace would reign.

The Champion’s Anthem is what I call Apostle Paul’s description of hard times described in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. Here is my rendition of that– “I am squeezed but not squished, still having hope–even at the end of my rope. I am still in the race, even if I am being chased, and I may be knocked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, Ecclesiastes 9:4, Habakkuk 3:19, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jun 23, 2004

There is no sin that is too big for God’s forgiveness.

The story of the Geresene Demoniac. This story gives me chills. There is so much meaning beyond the words written on the page. There are so many questions to be asked. Jesus enters a town that is obviously not filled with Jews. The first question to be asked is, Are they Gentiles or Heathens. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-29

Denomination: *other

Coulda Hada Pear: Rules, Rules, Rules Series

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 4, 2020

Rules, Guidelines, Boundaries… they all help convey limitations… something of a “you can go to this point (here) , but not that far (there)” premise. When God plunked Man into the Garden, there is only one rule…

Common thought today; ° Rules are meant to be broken ° Boundaries are meant to be challenged ° Guidelines are merely suggestions, recommendations, and preferred expectations Almost no one likes rules. Almost no one wants to be ‘governed’, controlled, directed, and worse… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-37, Genesis 1:16, John 15:10, Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Writing Your Story Of Rescue

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2016

Each of us is touched by the saving mercy of God; we should tell the story.

Third Sunday of Lent 2016 Ordinary Form “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. He pardons all your iniquities and heals all your diseases.” We must not forget what the Lord has done for us, and what the Lord has promised to do for us, if we remain steadfast in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Remain Faithful To Your Savior

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 13, 2003

Because Jesus remains faithful to his promises of forgiveness and eternal life, we want to hold on to these promises and boldly confess him in life and in death. (A Confirmation sermon)

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Revelation 2:10 859 Fifth St., Hancock, MN 56244 Confirmation / Palm Sunday Pastor Gregg Bitter (320) 392-5313 April 13, 2003 Remain Faithful to Your Savior Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:10

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 22, 2007

No matter how big your problems are, you will not face them alone. God is always there.

All credit goes to Max Lucuado for these series of stories of Facing your Giants, Story of David This is a very familiar story. This story has been preached, read and told about for many generations but let us look at this thing and see can we lift some nuggets from this text to help us with our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

Explains what Faith is. 3rd sermon in series on faith.

WHAT IS FAITH? - Hebrews 11:1-6 > Hebrews 11:6 Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him. Over the past several weeks we have looked at the life that pleases God, from several different ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran