Sermons on First Murder:

The First Of The Post Resurrection Appearances In John's Gospel Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 24, 2020

Mary was overcome with Grief. It was a word from the Risen Lord that released her from her grief

Coronavirus Wk 3 Easter 2020 Sermon Today is Easter 2020 and this morning I would like to look one character in or Gospel reading Mary Magdalene. And I would like to see her in the light of one verse -from the New Testament – from 2 Cor 5:17 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

A Great Awakening Sermon Iii: First, A Consultation With The Lord God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", when bad news seems to be the order of the day, we must remember that "with God all things are possible" but not all things are permissible. Do our best and leave to God the rest.

FIRST AND FOREMOST: A CONSULTATION WITH THE LORD GOD After my sister had been admitted to rehab following her hospital stay, we were asked to attend a family conference with caregivers to discuss goals . . . but first we consulted with her primary care ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Hypocrites

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 8, 2023

We ask for the daily grace to walk the talk.

Have you heard the one about the priest, the minister, and the rabbi?” A rabbi and a priest were talking about the perks of each job. The priest mentioned that he gets a rectory to live in that comes with a housekeeper and a cook, all paid for by the church. The rabbi responded by asking if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Learning To Live Inside Out: First Sunday In Lent, Year A Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 25, 2023

Intro: If Black America endeavor to work in the world around us, we will fall. From time to time, we will fail; our efforts will not be received in the spirit intended; the fruit of Black History has been slow in coming. So, if we must fall, let us fall down in worship of the one who redeems us.

Matthew 4:1-11 The Message (The Test) 4 1-3 Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. The Devil was ready to give it. Jesus prepared for the Test by fasting forty days and forty nights. That left him, of course, in a state of extreme hunger, which the Devil took advantage of in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Lead Me In Thy Truth: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 17, 2024

The Psalms are windows to the soul. So, in the season of Lent, they are useful to us during a season we use to contemplate who we are, who God is, and whose we are.

Lead Me in Your Truth: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent An Exposition of the 25th Psalm We now have come to the First Sunday in Lent, which the Church has set apart as a special time of reflection as we prepare for Holy week and Easter. As a time of reflection, we meditate upon who God is, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024

Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Joshua's First Message On Separation Lesson 19 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

God has given us peace, but there are still spiritual wars to fight, and sin over which we need victory.

A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (24:1). FIRST: Joshua 23 SECOND: Joshua 24 Leaders All people From his heart ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54. A). NUMBERING OUR DAYS. Psalm 90:1-12. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering Our First Love. Revelation 2: 1-7

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 6, 2024

A message of God's love for us all. A journey for the early church and how it pertains to our world today.

Remembering Our First Love Revelation 2:1-7 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready For Anything (Part 3: First Four Pieces Of Armor) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 1, 2024

In this message, we explore the first four pieces of armor in Ephesians 6: Belt, Shoes, Breastplate, and Shield. Understanding this armor and applying these truths are essential for Christian success.

Intro Imagine what it would be like this morning if today’s news headline read: “America at War.” What if you woke up today to the news that war has broken out between America and China? Every military base would be on high alert. Every mother would be concerned about the future of her sons and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Acts 2:42, 2 Corinthians 2:11, John 10:10, 1 John 3:7, Proverbs 11:3, Luke 11:17, Hebrews 12:1-15, Genesis 3:1-6, Romans 13:12-14, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 1: Abel - The First Prophet Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 20, 2015

We need faith in God, because faith is: 1. The only rock-solid foundation for life (vs. 1). 2. The only way to see the unseen spiritual world (vs. 1, 3). 3. The only way to truly worship God (vs. 4). 4. The only way to get a good report from God (vs. 2, 4).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 1: Abel - The First Prophet Hebrews 11:1-4; Genesis 4:1-4; Matthew 23:29-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 12, 2015 (Revised August 18, 2023) *One of the hymns I grew up singing said, "Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4, Genesis 4:1-4, Matthew 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The First Six Trumpets (Revelation 8:1-9:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 26, 2023

The trumpet judgments, are God's call to the world to repent, and come to him. But at 9:21's end, no one listens. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Let's begin today by taking a step back, and reminding ourselves of the big picture of Revelation, starting in chapter 5. We need to somehow keep at least three chapters together in our mind, for today's passage to make sense. In Revelation 5, the Lamb, Jesus Christ, suddenly appears in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13, Revelation 9:1-21

Overview Of Genesis 1-9

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2009

An overview of the first 9 chapters of Genesis. We will be offering a teaching overview for the mid-week services on each book of the Bible, going from Genesis to the book of Revelation.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ....’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of a belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible as the true Word of God. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Our Last Choice - God's First Choice: David The Shepherd Boy Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Part 1 of a series on the Life of David.

Insights from the Life of David – Part 1: Our Last Choice – God’s First Choice: David the Shepherd Boy I Samuel 16:1-13 I’ll never forget the feeling. It haunts me to this day. I know that some of you can relate because you too where there. You’re standing on the sideline of the basketball court ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Anger Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on May 30, 2016

To harbor anger is murder. To attempt to worship while you harbor anger is not just useless, it is Hypocrisy and In reality it is also blasphemy

I. Introduction A. A woman was taking her time browsing through everything at a friend's yard sale, and said to her, "My husband is going to be very angry I stopped at a yard sale." "I'm sure he'll understand when you tell him about all the bargains you found," her friend replied. "Normally, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist