Sermons on Friendships:

Absence And Presence

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

How we deal with absence and presence can affect how we relate to Jesus.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. XI, Issue 2, No. 14 Ascension of the Lord - Year C May 20th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 1:1-11 * Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 * Lk. 24:46-53 Absence And Presence Separation Separation is something that all of us must deal with, many times in our lives. All of us experience so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Known And Loved

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Jesus knows us intimately and loves us as no other could.

Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year C World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 29th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 13:14, 43-52 * Rev. 7:9, 14b-17 * Jn. 10:27-30 Known And Loved Your Diary Imagine this. You have been keeping a diary of your thoughts, feelings and actions for many, many years now. Each day ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Real Meaning Of Christmas:the Day God Died (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 21, 2011

So many forget that we were not to celebrate the birth of Christ, it's nice that we do, but that is not why He came.

The real meaning of Christmas:the day God died (Part 2) Gentle reader, We are in a real war "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What We Learn From Fishing

Contributed by Michael Ward on May 4, 2013

Successful fisherman are properly prepared and dedicated to their craft; called to be "fishers of men," Christians must also be dedicated to our calling.

Introduction A. Matthew 4:18-22. B. Think for a moment of the positive results of fishing. 1. Fishing is a healthy, fresh-air activity, very relaxing (for the most part). 2. Fishing provides a perfect setting for fun and togetherness with family and friends. 3. Fishing is a good way to make new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

What Self-Centeredness Can Cause

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 10, 2012

No christian should have a self centered life

WHAT SELF-CENTEREDNESS CAN CAUSE James 4: 1From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Love

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspective on loving others.

INTRODUCTION 1. In the minds of many, love is simply an emotion... a. A feeling that cannot be forced b. An emotion that can come and go (e.g., "I don't love you anymore...") 2. Yet we are commanded to love... a. And not just in the sense of active good will b. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Fourfold Union With Christ

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2020

To me, John 15, is one of the richest chapters in the Bible. It seems like you can study and study it and never get out all there is there to have. It shows what is my possession in Christ. What is my responsibility in Him? What is His responsibility to me?

Notice there is four names that He gives to us that follow Him. 1. Ye are the branches, verse 5 2. Ye are my friends, verse 14 3. Ye are my servants, verse 20 4. Ye are my witnesses, verse 27 So, in John 15, we have four titles, four descriptions of us who follow Christ. We are branches, we are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing The Mystery Of Jesus's Divine Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2016

In the end, what we are seeking is the glory of the Father

Thursday in 7th Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Saint Paul was a lot like me. When he tried to take matters into his own hands, and not just simply trust God, he got into trouble. Here we see St. Paul craftily proclaiming his faith in the Resurrection to a mixed gathering of Sadducees, who ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Rebuild Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2015

The people of Israel return from exile and rebuild the temple.

Ezra 1:1-4, 3:1-4, 10-13 “Rebuilding” INTRODUCTION The self-improvement industry is a billion dollar business in the United States. Zig Ziegler is still selling thousands of books even though he has been dead for several years. Tony Robbins and a list of big hitters in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- The Beatitudes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 31, 2026

God is recognized in new manner.

The problem with happy is that it is linked with happenstance—it depends on what is happening to you. If you want to feel happy for a lifetime, become a Gardner, if you want to feel happy for a moment, eat a carb! Perfect happiness is “blessed” as is the Beatific Vision, and that is where the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And Be Reconciled To God - Romans 5:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

Reconciliation is a powerful word. It speaks of relationships restored, of brokenness made whole. In a world filled with division and estrangement, reconciliation is needed more than ever. But the greatest reconciliation of all is between God and humanity.

Go! And Be Reconciled to God - Romans 5:9-10 Romans 5:9-10 (NLT) "And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-10, Hebrews 9:22, Isaiah 53:5, Colossians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, 1 Corinthians 15:17, John 14:19, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Loneliness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 13, 2025

Loneliness is a real and painful part of the human experience, but it does not have to define your life. God is present, even when others are absent. He sees you, hears you, and walks with you.

DEALING WITH LONELINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 25:16 "Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10; Hebrews 13:5; John 14:18; Psalm 68:6; 2 Timothy 4:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Loneliness is a painful emotional ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover: Hunched Back Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on May 28, 2004

This is the fourth message in the Extreme Makeover series. Jesus would give us hunched backs from BOWing in submission to God.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: HUNCHED BACK James 4:1-10 May 30, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled Extreme Makeover. We have been going through the book of James to see what kind of a makeover Jesus would give us. We have already learned that Jesus would give us big ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

The Cat's In The Cradle - Father's Day 2020

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 21, 2020

Many of us, as Christians, grow up with a "blind spot" just like the Dad in "The Cat's In The Cradle" song. Are we failing to build spiritual relationships just as the Dad in the song failed to build a real Father-Son relationship?

The Cat’s In The Cradle Today we will be reading from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Today is Father’s Day. To me it is a confusing day but at the same time it makes sense. It makes sense because a Biblical father is what God planed for the human family. A father who provides for the needs of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene