Sermons on Francis:

Casting Vision

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Not everyone is called to be a pastor, but all are called to work the kingdom of God and to mold their lives with Christ at the center. The misconception is that God only calls the Moses, Abrahams, and the Jeremiah;s. He has called each one of us to a tas

Casting vision: Home and Church Ephesians 4:10-12 Introduction- I want to talk a minute about casting your vision. About goal setting and doing what each one of us is called to do. Not everyone is called to be a pastor. Without God’s calling, and God’s blessing, I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Is This Not The Friendliness That I Require?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 1, 2017

Making sure our actual fasting is backed up by the things that need to lie behind it

...... You have a colleague at work. You are always very friendly towards him. You greet him with a smile. You ask after his family. You ask what he did over the weekend. You make him a cup of tea. But behind his back, you take the credit for all his work so that you end up getting a promotion ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Jehovah-Nissi

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2017

Because God is our Banner, there should be 3 R's in our lives: 1. Resistance to the world in us, 2. God should be our Rallying Point, and 3. the Redeemer's Name -- Jesus Christ -- gives us authority over sickness & demons, it saves us & we gather in it.

JEHOVAH-NISSI Isa. 59:19, Ex. 17:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor had a little kitten stuck up in a tree. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb so the pastor decided that if he tied a rope to his car and drove until the tree bent down, he could then reach up and get the kitten. 2. But as he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Exodus 59:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2021

Galatians 5:22 mentions endurance as one of the slices/ traces/graces of the fruit of the Spirit of God. I want to leave with you three things related to longsuffering. Patience is a valuable character quality.

Theme: Fruit of Patience Text: Psalm 40:1-13 Greetings & Introduction: The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We will meditate from Psalm 40, about the fruit of patience. Galatians 5:22 mentions endurance as one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

My Father's Business Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 2, 2021

As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year.

I Must Be About My Father’s Business Luke 2:41-52 As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year. Some things are out of our control, but some areas we can grow within. Today’s text is the last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"james And John Call 'shotgun!!!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus calls us to be radically different than the world.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun”, you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

The Desire Of All Nations Shall Come: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2024

The theme for the First Sunday in Advent is "hope." And hope is desire fulfilled.

The Desire of All Nations Shall Come Haggai 2:6–7 NKJV “For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-10, Haggai 2:6-7, Hebrews 12:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Anticipate The Kingdom?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 30, 2019

We all talk and sing about the Lord's return and the establishment of the Kingdom. But how do we live this hope out?

How do We Anticipate the Kingdom? Romans 15:1-13 We live a life of expectation. In the Evangelical churches, we are busily occupied in the task of examining the prophecy of Scripture to determine if this is the season that the Lord will return. We don’t all agree on the particular order of events, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13, Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God As A Helpless Baby

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we tend to forget the cause of Christmas. We hear but we don’t hear. The Christmas story tells the most amazing story: that God came down to earth in the form of a tiny, helpless baby.

GOD AS A HELPLESS BABY Lk. 2:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Having to Sleep in the Barn 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Hippie -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, they finally found an Inn with only two beds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 18, 2022

In every challenge that Christians face, we must have the determination to stand firm in the Lord. The Christian life is a battle zone. We face challenges from the Enemy, the world, our friends, even from ourselves. We need the Lord’s help so we don’t crumble under pressure!

Stand Firm in Christ Philippians 3:17–4:1 Introduction Fuel for Your Faith has been our theme now for several weeks. Focus on the Finish Line. Advance through the Challenges. To Live is Christ. The Manual for the Mindset . Shine Like Stars. Press toward the Prize! In every challenge that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 6, 2022

Have you ever wanted to experience God more? How do you think the Holy Spirit is part of your experience of God? Get ready to learn about the important role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives as believers!

Who’s Afraid of the Holy Spirit? Experiencing God’s Presence (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The title of our current message series is: Who’s Afraid of the Holy Spirit? Some people are afraid of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

A Peculiar People Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Reformers made it a major issue as they stressed the priesthood of all believers, but we still have not rid ourselves of the concept that the church is clergy centered.

Under the Roman system of slavery it was possible for an ambitious slave to gain his freedom. If he had a skill and was determined to work he could hire himself from his master for so much a day, and work for himself. If he was successful, he could accumulate enough savings to buy himself from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Light When Hopelessness Reigns

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2022

I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkness in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged.

Light When Hopelessness Reigns Micah Introduction I don’t think anyone can deny that there is a darkest in our world that can work to steal our hope and keep us discouraged. ”Corrie" ten Boom worked with her father, her sister, and other family members to help many Jewish people ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 1 - God of Abraham I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 18:10-14, Genesis 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal