Sermons on First Woman:

Putting Jesus First Isn't Easy. Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 5, 2024

Martha's jealousy and anger drove her to the point where she was literally yelling at the Lord, and bossing him around. How did she get to this point? What is the point of service to God, family and church, and what can get in our way?

Good Morning. I got a fun story to start with as we dig into the story of Mary and Martha. It took place in 1956, and Tom Attridge was test piloting the brand new jet they wanted to use for the famous Blue Angels. Gunning it up to break the sound barrier, he was instructed to test fire his guns at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, B: Shema

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 16, 2024

Prostrating oneself in prayer helps me to mean all the words of this creed, with all its intensity and wide scope.

This is the most Jewish and Catholic prayer possible, in our Gospel today, from Mark 12:29, which Jews call the Shema, which means “hear” in Hebrew-- we have the first line of the Shema in our Gospel today: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

What Wells Are You Drinking From? (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 19, 2025

A sermon about finding Real Life.

“What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. Most commentaries and interpretations down through the ages take it for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Rejected And Selected

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 10, 2015

Proper 15 (A) We rejected God, in the Garden of Eden and at the Cross. But He has selected us. Therefore we live confidently knowing that salvation is based in His election, not our selection.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Rejected and Selected” It seemed unreal this week, when the news broke that actor Robin Williams had died, a shock which reverberated again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Marriage: God's Idea PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing God's design for marriage as a sacrificial commitment to the good of one's spouse, and to seek His guidance and blessings for a successful and loving union.

Friends and family, today we gather to celebrate the wonderful gift of marriage, which God has designed, blessed, and promised to help us succeed in. As we dive into Genesis 2:20-25, let's remember the words of Timothy Keller, who wrote, "In sharp contrast with our culture, the Bible teaches that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Topics: Marriage, God's Design, One Man One Woman

Superbowl Satisfaction?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2016

Tom Brady, who's a 4-time superbowl champion said, "God, it's got to be more than this. I mean this isn't what it's all cracked up to be.” Things don't satisfy! You need Jesus!

SUPERBOWL SATISFACTION? JOHN 4:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A small boy was sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later, he hollered, “Daaaad!” “What?” “I’m thirsty! Can you bring me a drink of water?” “No! You had your chance. Lights out.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Today, His First Coming And His Second Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2014

To show that we need to learn and experience the LORD while it is called Today, and we will be included in His Second Coming to reign and rule with Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing in your knowledge of the LORD today? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to learn and experience the LORD while it is called Today, and we will be included in His Second Coming to reign and rule with Him. IV. TEXT: Hosea 6:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Persistent Pagan

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2015

Jesus isn't fussy about who we are when we earnestly bring our hope to him.

Title: Jesus and the Persistent Pagan Text: Mark 7:24-30 (Matthew 15:21-28) Thesis: Jesus isn’t fussy about who we are when we earnestly bring our hope to him. Introduction A church in England has recorded "the sound of silence" on to a CD which has become a surprise hit with its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heads, I Win Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 29, 2013

A look at the very unique chapter 3 verse 15 prophecy

Genesis 3: 15 Heads, I Win And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel. From the Latin word ‘muse’ we derive our English word ‘think’. If you place the letter ‘a’ ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dealing With Your Herod

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 21, 2010

In studying the slaughter of the innocents we can learn how to deal with the Herods of our life.

1st Sunday after Christmas Matthew 2:13-23 Dealing with your Herod Another year is quickly drawing to a close. The holiday season is just about over. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured. Now what are we faced with? The hectic pace of the holiday season can leave us longing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

Perspective

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010

We must learn to see things as God sees them.

Intro: How we see things in our lives and in our worlds is a lot more powerful and has a lot more impact on us than we might imagine. For example, if we see the world as existing to bring us pleasure and happiness, then when it doesn’t we get angry or frustrated or confused: “why is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 12, 2010

The virtuous woman.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT I TELL YOUNG PREACHER BOYS TO LOOK FOR IN A WIFE 1. Godly: you need someone to pray you out of trouble and to pray for your ministry. 2. Work talent: you may need someone to help pay the bills. 3. Good looking: this means he really loves her, for if he loves her, she’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Deborah, Barak And Jael Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 12, 2022

By the Hands of a Woman

September 10, 2022 After Ehud died, we find Israel doing what they did best…. “They returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their fathers, following other gods and serving and worshiping them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.” {Judges 2:19} And the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24, Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sozo Healing

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 20, 2018

This sermon looks at the woman with the Issue of Blood. Jesus was determined to heal her body, mind and soul (Sozo). She almost settled for a mere physical (iaomai) healing. She almost settled for a lesser blessing. Are we tempted to do the same?

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34 Theme: Wholeness/Complete Healing Title: SOZO Healing This sermon looks at the woman with the Issue of Blood. Jesus was determined to heal her body, mind and soul (Sozo). She almost settled for only a physical (iaomai) healing. She almost settled for a lesser ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Acsah: The Ideal Christian Woman, And Wife (Joshua 15:13-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

The perfect Christian woman is a strong, capable provider. Also, how to pick out husbands for your daughters.

Sometimes when you hear someone teach/preach through a passage, you'll discover that what he says reveals more about himself-- his biases, his presuppositions, his theology, what's important to him-- that it actually reveals about the Bible. When you hear today's passage, I'm a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, Proverbs 31:10-31