Sermons on Fool:

Compassion Changes Conditions

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019

A sermon on how compassion changed the woman with the crooked spine, and how the synagogue ruler's religiosity resisted kindness. Compassion should always win.

Compassion Changes Conditions I cried when I read the hunchback of Notre Dame. Victor Hugo’s novel is one that stays with you your whole life because we see pieces of each character in ourselves. In the beginning, we meet Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. It is the Festival of Fools in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Better Together

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Dec 10, 2016

This message is about being thankful and being built and better together than alone.

I want to continue today on the theme of being grateful and being thankful… In the O.T. gratitude was the only condition in which life could be enjoyed… The Hebrew people thanked God for creation, gave thanks when they received good news…even thanked Him when they received bad news… Job had just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 1:20

Denomination: *other

Sunny Side Sermon Viii: Despite The Dark, Solomon Kept On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians must do as Solomon did: Ask God for a remedy to the situation we find (or put) ourselves in. God turned a raucous sinner's formula for failure into a repentant sinner's formula for success!

DESPITE THE DARK SIDE, SOLOMON KEPT ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE Which is it? “There’s no fool like an old fool” or “The older you get, the wiser you become”? Can you have it both ways? If we were to put it to a vote, we would probably get a split decision ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34

Sermon Of Woes

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Feb 12, 2019

If Jesus stood in your pulpit today, what sermon would He preach?

Sermon of Woes Matthew 23:13-33 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14 [Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 8, 2015

Maybe Christmas hasn't been a merry time for you in the past. The good news is this: if your Christmas has lost its merry, you can do something about it.

Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Luke 12:15-21 Introduction: 1. Do we have any Christmas scrooges in here today? Many people are scrooges because Christmas has become so associated with material possessions, money, shopping, debt, the economy, etc. Many businesses make it or break it based on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Christian Fellowship And The Art Of Spiritual Sharpening Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Apr 5, 2025

No individual is meant to journey through this life alone. Solomon through the verse in Proverbs 27:17 stresses our need for one another by using swords sharpening one another as an example. Likewise Paul too advises through Hebrews 3:13 ;Hebrews 10:24-25

The Blacksmith’s Work Imagine a blacksmith’s forge—the heat, the hammering, the sparks flying as two pieces of iron collide. The process is loud, intense, and sometimes uncomfortable, but the result is a razor-sharp edge. "Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Vs. Storms

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 16, 2024

Storms happen...........

February 17, 2024 I love a good thunderstorm. We don’t get really good thunderstorms here in California. Michigan, now, they have GOOD thunderstorms. Towering clouds, lightening, thunder, sheets of rain – the power of it is something to behold. Today we are going to talk about a very ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Heading For Judgment

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

We will all be judged by three principles, whether saved or lost.

A man was running down the road chased by a bear. He could not escape. While running he comes to a dry well. Looking down the well at the bottom he sees a rattlesnake. He grabs a branch growing out of the side. What a predicament! He notices two mice on the branch, one white and one black. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-6, Romans 2:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 1:16, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Weakness

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 22, 2025

This morning we looked at St. Paul's teaching about Weakness, and the Paradox of the fact that the weaker he was, and of course, the weaker we are, the greater we can see God as He uses us as a painter uses a canvas.

Good morning. We read from Paul, If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. I hope to show you this morning, as we look at Paul’s message to the Corinthians, that these might just be some of the most comforting words that you can find in the Bible. I’m thankful for these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Priest For Hire (Judges 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2025

Are pastors for hire for money or obedient to God first? Let's begin in Judges 17.

Do we get our standards of right and wrong from God or the world? Do we ignore the strong correction Jesus gave religious leaders? In whose name only can we be saved? Let’s begin in Judges 17. Did a man named Micah (not the prophet) steal silver from his mother, return it, and did she use it to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Living out what God has done has been described in a number of ways, walking worthy, walking in love, walking in light, and now walking in wisdom.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walking in Wisdom Ephesians 5:15-18 July 12, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Sure That God Is Your Priority

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Prioritizing Our Priorities

1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE THINGS IN OUR LIVES THAT WE CONSIDER TO BE OUR PRIORITIES. THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US, AND WE APPLY OUR TIME, OUR EFFORT, AND OUR ENERGY TO ENSURE THAT OUR PRIORITIES ARE MET. THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ASPIRATIONS TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS, AND THEY WILL ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of The Gospel (Romans 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2024

Romans 1 speaks of the power of the gospel and how it reveals both the righteousness of God and the need for salvation in a broken world.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of the Gospel Introduction: The Book of Romans is one of the most powerful and transformative letters ever written. It is a masterclass on the gospel, salvation, and the righteousness of God. Today, we are focusing on Romans 1, which lays the foundation for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Romans 1:18-23, Romans 1:24-32, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 3:23, Psalm 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoid Quarreling

Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024

Arguments happens... but avoiding them actually honors the Lord.

Let’s be honest… we all have engaged in some form of argument, debate, or quarrel… • Parent/child • Siblings • Husband/wife • Co-workers • Boss/employee • Political stances • Sport rivalries • Cultural ideologies • Religious viewpoints • And most likely which direction the toilet paper should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Towers In Our Life

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Jun 18, 2002

After WTC tragedy in NY, a sermon preached about our security

The Towers in our lives 1. Tragedy in New York ---Shock, and horror ---Anger ---Acceptance ---Lessons from it. 2. How do we relate the happenings of this hour, to the Word of God? Scripture: Luke 12: 54 -- 13: 5 3. Towers: Build for ------- Safety ------- To protect us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal