Sermons on Franciscan:

For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by John Pingel on Mar 1, 2021

Christ offers his life for us, the undeserving; now we are to offer our lives as "living sacrifices" for him.

Text: Romans 5: 6-8 This morning I want to talk to you about SACRIFICE. Not like some of the sacrifices we are from time to time asked to make…perhaps financial sacrifice, or sacrifice of some of our time. ….But the kind of sacrifice wherein one person lays down their life for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are The Saints? (Feast Of All Saints - Year B)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 27, 2021

A look at our understanding of what the Feast of All Saints is about and how it can inspire us in our Christian walk. (Based on a sermon I wrote many years ago)

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. When our culture transforms a "holy day" into a "secular holiday," it almost always manages to focus on the wrong side of the equation. Let me explain what I mean. The number of shopping days left till Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Anglican

The Deserter Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 11, 2003

10th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." As Jesus predicts Peter’s denials, the contrasts point out what’s really important.

In my office I have a painting of a nightime scene (I showed a photo of the actual painting). What is striking about this painting is the contrast in values. It is the contrast that draws your attention to what’s important in the scene. Proposition: In today’s conversation with Jesus there are a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Receiving Through Giving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2001

A sermon on giving

Sermon for 4/29/2001 Luke 6:38 Receiving Through Giving Introduction: Mother Teresa visited Australia. A new recruit to the Franciscan order in Australia was assigned to be her guide and “gofer” during her stay. “Thrilled and excited at the prospect of being so close to this woman, he dreamed of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Forsaking God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 15, 2009

Exposition of fourth and fifth cries from the cross, second of three in Easter Series 09

Text: John 19:28, Matthew 27:46, Title: God Forsaking God, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: “Now again we approach the cross and hear the cry of Jesus. Here all the forces of the universe converge: Man did his work by killing the Son of God and revealing the evil of his heart; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Is Complete Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 15, 2009

Exposition of the two final cries from the cross and the announcement of the resurrection, three of three in the Easter series 09

Text: John 19:28, Matthew 27:46, Title: God Forsaking God, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: “Now again we approach the cross and hear the cry of Jesus. Here all the forces of the universe converge: Man did his work by killing the Son of God and revealing the evil of his heart; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Try Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 26, 2016

A sinner's tears of love washed away her sins as her tears washed, kissed and anointed the feet of Christ Jesus.

TRY JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 26, 2016) “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book? When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is with me...Thou feedest them with the bread of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8-9

Denomination: Friends

Hero Or Zero?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2014

We have opportunities to be influencers for God or against him. Rehoboam chose his own way over God's and missed out on being a hero to the people of Israel.

1. Lindbergh and Spirit of St. Louis In 1997, Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

preached just after November 2024 elections - what do we do now?

Galatians 3:26-29 The election is over, and some people are ecstatic, and some fear for the future of our democracy. As with any election, there are winners and losers. This day brings many of us conflicting emotions. As we celebrate our right to vote and the opportunity to have a democracy in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, Matthew 7:12, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 3:11, Ephesians 4:1-3, John 17:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding Your Prayer Path Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005

Part 7 (and final) in series "Learning to Pray," this message encourages each individual to pray in ways that they find most natural, that draw them most closely to God.

Learning to Pray, part 7 of 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 6, 2005 [Note to SermonCentral readers: This sermon is based on results of a temperament inventory our people took. If you are interested you can take the inventory online at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Two Divided By War, United Through Christ

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2002

This sermon is about two aviators on opposites sides of World War II and their conversion to Christianity. (Mitsuo Fuchida who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and Jacob Deshazer who participated in the Doolittle raid).

TWO DIVIDED BY WAR, UNITED THROUGH CHRIST Text Isaiah 2:1-4 Isaiah 2:1-4 gives us a wonderful picture of God’s peace. Verse 4 poetically states that the weapons of war will be transformed into items that are constructive. Swords will beaten into plowshares. Spears will be beaten into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Feel The Spirit?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 21, 2007

The Apostle Peter and the Prophet Joel testified that the Holy Spirit is able to do amazing things. Do we still believe in the Spirit’s power?

Do You Feel the Spirit? May 20, 2007 Acts 2:17-21 The Lord will pour out his Spirit like a mighty wind. So says the prophet Joel. So says Peter. The Lord will pour out his Spirit. When that happens, our young men and women will have visions. They will have the gift of prophecy. Signs will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Sacred Encounter

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2009

In Christ the sacred has taken flesh and broken into the dark reality of this life. The sacred has encountered us.

“The Sacred Encounter” John 1:1-18 Introduction Ever since returning from a recent pilgrimage to Jerusalem I have been keenly interested in the Crusades. That is, the 500 year period during the middle ages when European Christians took it upon themselves to liberate the Holy Land from Arab ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Declaration Of Righteousness

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 8, 2007

How can we know that ALL of our sin is paid for?

God’s Declaration of Righteousness Romans 5:1-3 Purpose: To explain what justification means. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God’s salvation and give continual thanks for it. INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago we celebrated America’s Declaration of Independence from King George III of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Will Be Well Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

in spite of world tragedies we need to remember that 'all things WILL be well'

Mark 13:1-8 I had written this sermon last week since I was out-of-town at a training for the first of the week and then at Diocesan convention for the last two day. But in light of the events at Beirut, Sharm el-Sheikh, and Paris, I felt compelled to speak about those atrocities. The abhorrent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Mark 13:5-6

Denomination: Episcopal