Sermons on Everlasting Habitat:

Ten Seconds That Changed The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2012

Like the widow in the Gospel, little actions of doing good can attract the attention of the Lord, whose Word and grace can work miracles of healing, and can even heal our culture of death.

32nd Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ten Seconds Can Change the Course of the World On August 3, 1943, General George S. Patton entered a tent in a military hospital in Sicily to visit wounded soldiers. He had just been briefed by one of his commanders that malingering was thinning out the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

The Bridegroom Comes

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013

The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

What You Need Most Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2020

This is the 6th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#6] WHAT YOU NEED MOST John 3:1-15 Introduction: What is it that you need most? Do you need a better job, a better family, a better house, etc…? I was talking to Kaitlyn yesterday and I was reminded of how good I have it now. Kaitlyn just moved into a new apartment and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Arachnids Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2024

An arachnid is defined as a class of animal that includes spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks.

Anacharsis, a Greek philosopher once remarked: "Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful." Job 8:14 reminds us: “His confidence is severed, and his trust is a spider's web.” An ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Jude 1:4, Isaiah 40:22, Romans 13:10

Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025

The definition of a pond is chronicled as a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means.

Francine Rivers, a female American author once remarked: “Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.” Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us: “He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Romans 12:4-5, John 7:38, Ezekiel 47:9

Sermon On The Necessity For Pollination

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 29, 2022

The list of creatures that can pollinate is long and includes such insects as bees, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies and moths.

Albert Einstein the German-born theoretical physicist once reputedly quoted: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Genesis 1:25 reminds us: “And God ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:20-23, Exodus 20:11, Hebrews 11:3

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How many believers go through the motions of living the Christian life and are actually BORED in their walk? We are called to an exciting and abundant life in Christ, serving God is all about seeking Him and the adventure of serving Him!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 7, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit – The Great Adventure!! Sermon Title: The Great Adventure! Part 1 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12 [ESV], various others 12 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Mankind Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God humbles and gives great hope to mankind, created in his image.

Scripture Introduction “There are one hundred and ninety-three living species of monkeys and apes. One hundred and ninety-two of them are covered with hair. The exception is the naked ape…homo sapiens.” So wrote Zoologist Desmond Morris in his effort to analyze human behavior through the actions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He That Beareth Precious Seed

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice.

There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice. Justice Holmes often traveled to meetings or speaking engagements on trains – a major mode of travel in his day. One day he was riding the train, reading a newspaper when the conductor came by punching tickets. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony And Fire

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 19, 2022

Luke 12:49-53 is paradoxical. Jesus is the Prince of Peace, but in this passage, He says He is bringing division. This sermon explores how this fits with the overall message of Luke.

Harmony and Fire I. TEXT: Luke 12:49-53 (NRSV) “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! 51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Give Me Patience....now!"

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Patience is a gift of the Spirit to be openned each day, not a form of self discipline to be mastered.

On Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m., I meet with a group of six men where we offer each other support, encouragement and accountability as each of us seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved. Last Tuesday one of the men in the group asked us all to pray for him to be more patient. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Serve-Us To Service Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

This stewardship message challenges the listener to consider their need to move from viewing the church as a place to be served to embracing God’s call to be in service through the church.

From Serve-Us to Service “Count On Me” Stewardship Series Cornerstone Church January 5, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor How many of you remember the old full-service gas stations? My grandfather owned an Arco station in Milton, Delaware. My brother and I spent nearly every Saturday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Brethren