Sermons on Fallen Short:

"Converted On A Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2004

Sometimes it takes being nailed to our crosses of life before we can say, Lord, remember me.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine we all know the song: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.” It’s a ballad about a prisoner who had been released from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Helpless But Not Hopeless Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines the fact that although we are condemned for our sins there is still hope.

Paul has made quite a case against us up to this point. However, it is easy for us to sit back and look for those who we think are a lot worse than we are. We have a hard time accepting since we have not really done anything that bad, we are in danger of being condemned for our sins. Perhaps this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon on references to the glory of God in the book of Romans (Seed thought and some material came from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/to-him-be-glory-forevermore; other material from Dr. Cottrell Romans)

HoHum: Lady Gaga wrote a song called “The Edge of Glory” and it was written after a visit with her grandparents when her grandfather was at the point of death. He was on the edge of glory. However, the song never discuss who or what glory is. J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All This, Over An Apple?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Understanding the story of sin in the Garden of Eden

There are certain sayings, or sage advice, that parents have been passing down from generation to generation. Lets' see how many you know? An apple a day..........? keeps the doctor away. Don't eat sweets before dinner, or you'll..........? lose your appetite. Don't swim for an hour after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Good Works So That No One Can Boast

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 28, 2016

To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by grace? Yes. all by grace and none of works. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 2:9 (Amplified Bible) Not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Trying To Get Your Attention

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 11, 2020

You may be ready to live, but are you ready to die?

Resurrection Sunday April 11, 2020 God is trying to get your Attention, because He loves you • On November 08, 2013, A Typhoon hit Haiyan in central Philippines, killing nearly 6,000 people and displacing more than 3.6 million Filipinos . We looked on as news reports frightened us, but America ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Ix. Justification, Regeneration, And Adoption Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jul 21, 2016

The ninth article of faith for the Church of the Nazarene. Describes parts of what takes place during the Salvation experience.

This morning, we are going to move to our ninth Article of Faith, which is: IX. Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption Here is the description of this 9th tenet of our faith: We believe that justification is the gracious and judicial act of God by which He grants full pardon of all guilt ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Grandfather In My Bones

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 21, 2014

The missionary asked, "Why did you take something that didn't belong to you?" The native replied, "It wasn't I who stole. It was grandfather in the bones!" The Old Man... The Grandfather In My Bones is buried at Baptism

For those no familiar with an Anglican Service four Scriptures are read proceeding the Message. Today's Readings are: Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-17; Romans 6:1-11; and Matthew 10:24-39 In the 14th century,..... in the land now known as Belgium, .......there was a duke by the name of...... Raynald ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 25, 2017

In some of the Prisons in the United States when a prisoner is taken to be executed the guard that is leading the procession continual shouts out, Dead man walking. Death came to us through sin; causing each human being to be a "Dead Man Walking"!

In some of the Maximum-Security Prisons in the United States ... when a prisoner is taken to be executed ... the guard that is leading the procession continual shouts out, ... "Dead man walking". It means, ...to clear the way ... to quiet down ... for this prisoner is on their last walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:8, Hebrews 2:15, Romans 5:21, Romans 6:1-11, Romans 5:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Keeping Bad Company

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 18, 2017

Should Christians keep company with sinners?

Keeping Bad Company Matthew 9:9-14 In this passage we are introduced by Matthew which is widely acclaimed at the writer of the Gospel of Matthew. In the other gospels, he is introduced as Levi. It was not uncommon for Jews to be called by more than one name. This is also true with people today who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Merciful

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 16, 2019

“And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast saying ‘God be merciful to me a sinner’” Luke 18:13.

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “God is merciful”. Mercy is at the heart of the Christian faith and God is not just merciful, He is rich in mercy. Mercy is an aspect of God’s nature that spares us the punishment we justly deserve. God’s mercy is unchanging and eternal. Cain killed ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Can God Do With A Small Congregation

Contributed by Lester Potts on Nov 17, 2025

What can a small church do? How can we possibly make a difference in a world that seems to be collapsing?

It took just one person, Jesus Christ, to spark a movement that changed history. His ministry on earth lasted only three years, during which time Jesus chose twelve men to serve alongside Him. Who were these individuals, and what inspired them to boldly share the message of the Gospel—even at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

God Said No! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the biblical perspective on homosexuality, emphasizing the importance of understanding and obeying God's Word with love, humility, and grace.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to delve into a topic that has sparked conversations, debates, and even division within the body of Christ and our greater society. It is one that cannot be avoided or ignored, and yet one that we must approach with love, humility, and grace. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13

Topics: God's Answer, Homosexuality

Easter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' sacrifice for our sins, the salvation it offers, and the reconciliation it secures between God and mankind.

Good morning, beloved family. It is with great joy and a heart full of gratitude that I stand before you today, ready to share the word of God. We gather here, not as mere attendees, but as a community of believers, bound by a love that surpasses all understanding, a love that was demonstrated on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Reconciliation, Man To God

Where's The Light?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A sermon comparing light and darkness.(This sermon was preached in the dark with a spotlight.)

WHERE’S THE LIGHT? JOHN 3:16-21 {Start sermon with all lights out.} Introduction: 1. We are living in a time when this is the results we are seeing: a. Over 1 million abortions a year. b. 100 million children are homeless. c. 1 million victims- of whom are mainly women and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist