Sermons on G E Steward:

La Mujer Cananea

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 24, 2017

Podríamos tal vez pensar que la Cananea era una madre soltera o sola, con una hija que desesperadamente necesitaba la ayuda de Jesús.

20A - La mujer Cananea Podríamos tal vez pensar que la Cananea era una madre soltera o sola, con una hija que desesperadamente necesitaba la ayuda de Jesús. La reacción de Jesús al pedido de esta agobiada madre es muy interesante. En verdad, El no ofreció respuesta; sus discípulos ciertamente ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 27, 2017

"They just decided, 'We're going to leave the cross and take Jesus.'"

22A In August of 2003 - the Church of the Holy Cross in Midtown Manhattan, New York City was broken into twice. In the first break-in, thieves stole a moneybox that was situated near a votive candle rack. Three weeks later, the church was burglarized a second time. But this time, the thieves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: John 1:29 Moments

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2019

2nd Sunday, Cycle A

Two cockroaches were munching on garbage in an alley when one engages a discussion about a new restaurant. "I was in that new restaurant across the street," said one. "It's so clean! The kitchen is spotless, and the floors are gleaming white. There is no dirt anywhere--it's ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Catholic

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time; Also, Valentine's Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2021

Valentine welcomed them on arriving and wished them God-speed when they left.

In Rome, where St. Valentine lived and died as a martyr for Christ, at the one-mile marker on the Flaminian Way, was a basilica dedicated in his name. It was a "munifice ornate” (magnificently ornate). [source: Carola MacMurrough, The Catholic Valentine, Orate Fratres, January 1, 1941]. Love ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Catholic

Sadducees And Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2019

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time -- 32nd Sunday, Year C

A preacher related that: YEARS AGO, THE brilliant but cantankerous Baptist preacher Carlyle Marney was speaking to some students at a Christian college. When a student asked, "Dr. Marney, would you say a word or two about the resurrection of the dead?" Marney replied, "I will not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Apocalyptic Piety : The Destruction Of The Second Temple

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2019

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time -- 33rd Sunday, Year C

In 70 A.D. The Roman army destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple by the use of the catapult: The Jewish watchmen cried out in their own language, “THE STONE IS COMING! “THE STONE IS COMING!” The Romans declared their innocence for the death and destruction saying that God had deserted the Temple. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

Corpus Christi: Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 27, 2020

“Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding.”

Some years ago there was a Scottish regiment stationed in Edinburgh Castle. Some of the regiment’s officers were devout men. And every evening they’d gather together and drink a toast. The toast went like this: "A clean sword and a dirty Bible." The clean sword referred to their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

Christ's Death Brought Us Salvation

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Apr 9, 2020

The death of Jesus Christ has brought us a package of salvation. In that package is the covenant with God, healing, deliverance, and much more

THREE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Imagine for a moment that you are in debt and have been asked not to pay. That is what Jesus did for us and that is the message of Good Friday. Man cannot relate to God in his or her natural state or in their own capacity. That relationship is not possible unless ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Isaiah 53:5, Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Friday Sermon

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Feb 14, 2025

Good Friday is brings the memory of the ultimate sacrifice for us and the renewal of the covenant with God.

THREE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Imagine for a moment that you are in debt and have been asked not to pay. That is what Jesus did for us and that is the message of Good Friday. Man cannot relate to God in his or her natural state or in their own capacity. That relationship is not possible unless ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Isaiah 53:1-9, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 19:16-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joel 3 With 7 Footnotes

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

from biblegateway.com

The Lord’s Case Against the Nations (NASB) 1 For see, in those days and at that time,(A) when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat.[a] There I will enter into judgment with them on behalf of my people, my ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B: Bartimaeus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 11, 2024

Jesus never gave any person with a disability, who was begging, money or any material goods.

Bartimaeus, called “a blind man,” in Mark 10:46, is begging on Jericho Street, we hear in our Gospel today, and a verse from the First Reading, Jeremiah 31:8, describes those such as him as the “blind and the lame.” Today, we would be more sensitive and say that Bartimaeus is “person who is blind; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Jeremiah 31:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Cana

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 23, 2024

Are we holding up OUR part of the covenant of our vocations?

Jesus walks into a bar. “Just 12 waters, please,” while winking at his disciples. I saw this post on social media, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH PAGE OF THE BIBLE EXPLAINS HOW TO TURN WATER INTO WINE? I AM JUST ASKING FOR FRIEND. “The Church attaches great importance to Jesus’ presence at the wedding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

El Gran Epitafio

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

Nadie tiene mejor epitafio que Cristo. Pero lo mejor es que no lo necesitó.

El gran epitafio Colosenses 2:13-15 1. Lo que Cristo logró en vida A. Cumplió las profecías (Hechos 3:18) B. Satisfizo toda justicia (Mateo 3:15) C Demostró todo poder (Marcos 2:10-12) D. Resistió toda tentación (Hebreos 4:15) E. Reveló al Padre (Juan 14:7) F. Fundó la iglesia (Mateo ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Devotion To God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY

BIG IDEA: DEVOTION TO GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO PURITY I. DIET FOR PURITY = GOD’S WORD A. (:9,11,16) God’s Word B. (:10) God’s commandments C. (:12,16) God’s statutes D. (:13) God’s ordinances E. (:14) God’s testimonies F. (:15) God’s precepts / ways II. DISCIPLINE FOR PURITY = DEVOTION ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Hinders Our Faith?

Contributed by Bazil Howard-Browne on Dec 19, 2001

The lack of understanding of what it means to be a new creature, of our place in Christ, and an understanding of Righteousness are most important to the body of Christ.

What Hinders our Faith? Part 1 Foundation Scripture: 1 Timothy 6 v 12 KEY TRUTH: The only fight the believers fight is the GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH. KEY TRUTH: The Bible calls it a GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH because Jesus whipped the devil at the cross, in hell and rose the victor over him. 1) The lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational