Sermons on Galilean:

Meeting The Unexpected Trials Of Life

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to know how to deal with the trial of life as the Christians

I. How these great trial come upon us 1. John 16:32-33 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Are We Worthy...

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 11, 2020

It’s not are we worthy – but will we accept Gods will and tasks for us?

When God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus, her only observable qualifications were traits like obedience, courage, faith, and moral purity. Such qualities are often overlooked or even belittled by society, but they equipped Mary for God’s service. Mary’s home town of Nazareth was remarkably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018

The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Catholic

A Path From Babel To Pentecost

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2016

Babel speaks of "confusion", and is a byword for all that is wrong with the world. Only Pentecost could bring order.

A PATH FROM BABEL TO PENTECOST. Genesis 11:1-9. The height of our tallest building does not necessarily impress God: He has to “come down” even to see it (Genesis 11:5). Babel - to the Babylonians - spoke of ‘the gateway to the gods’: and yet man was there found still aspiring to get where he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

People around the globe today are commemorating Palm Sunday – the Sunday before Jesus was crucified when he rode into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey as the long promised Coming King. It is recorded in all of the Gospels as a watershed event which set in motion the crisis of that Passover Week.

People around the globe today are commemorating Palm Sunday – the Sunday before Jesus was crucified when he rode into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey as the long promised Coming King. It is recorded in all of the Gospels as a watershed event which set in motion the crisis of that Passover ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mark Connects Ot & Nt Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The real connectivity between Judaism and Christianity took place through the Gospel writers. He established his purpose for writing this Gospel. It’s not for telling some stories about Jesus Christ and the conflicts between Jesus and the Leaders of Judaism and Romans.

Mark 1:2-3 Mark connects OT & NT Introduction: The real connectivity between Judaism and Christianity took place through the Gospel writers. As we understood last week that Mark was the earliest and the first Gospel accepted by the Canon of the Church. So, he established his purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Eternal Enmity And The Conquest By Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2021

Mary's offspring, Jesus Christ, Son of God and her son, would defeat Satan and all the evil spirits and restore those who believe in Him to our original state in the image of God.

Monday after Pentecost If the story weren’t of the greatest tragedy in human history, this reading from the early chapter of Genesis would almost be a French farce. We see just before these verses the virgin Eve (she is so seen by the Church Fathers) succumbing to the seductive voice of a serpent, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20, John 19:25-34, Luke 1:48, Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

How Is Suffering More Than A Curse?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2025

Saul was a very, very good Jew. He saw the emerging Church in the months after the first Pentecost as a threat on multiple levels.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2025 Let’s begin with a question that I believe every follower of Christ should ask, early or late in our discipleship: Am I proud to be a Christian? What does that even mean? “Proud to be a Christian.” We feel pride in our own accomplishments, that is the good ones. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:24-28, Psalm 15:2-5, Genesis 18:1-10, Acts 9:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Hypocrite's Triple Judgment

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 11, 2011

God looks on the heart, and sees through all of those things that we outwardly decorate ourselves with. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The Hypocrite's Triple Judgment Romans 2:1-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TripleJudgment.html Howard Carter discovered the tomb of old King Tut back in the early twenties and when he finally broke in to the tomb of one of Egypt's richest kings, he went in and found the casket, the sarcophagus, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Named Levi (Matthew)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2015

The calling of Matthew to follow Jesus - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Profession (vs 14a): (2), A Challenge (vs 14b) (3). A Response (vs 14c) (4). A Gathering (vs 15): SERMON BODY: Ill: • This photo has been doing the rounds on social network sites. • It shows an EasyJet plane on a runway; • Nothing to unusual about that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:14-22

Denomination: Brethren

See What You Believe Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2023

Following Christ is a life of faith lived in holy anticipation. If that’s the kind of life you want, then start where you need to. Believe what you see or believe hoping to see. Then believe before you see until you see what you believe.

Sales were stagnant at the insurance company where Daniel P. Amos worked as the chief executive. So, he decided to take a huge risk with a novel ad campaign that poked fun at the company’s name. Take a look (show Aflac—Barra at the Barber, www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS83HdpzxDU). This was one of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"The Basis For Christian Ministry Is Trustful Obedience.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 30, 2002

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color:

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color: Green Title: “The basis for Christian ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Joel, Part I Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 7, 2004

The message of Joel is one of hope and restoration in the darkest times.

Locusts and lost years. Joel 1 – 2:27 WBC 9/5/4am (testimonies?) CONTEXT At 9.40am on 1 Nov 1755 one of the greatest earthquakes of all time hit Lisbon, Portugal. The epicentre was only 7 miles out into the Atlantic. The earthquake only lasted 6 minutes- but in that time all public buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005

This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

(Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah On The Move Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2009

Moving forward in our faith is a requirement for a healthy spiritual life.

A Messiah On the Move Text: Matt. 4:12-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Living in Ohio during the cold winter months teaches us many things. However, one of the most important is the need to keep moving forward. When we drive on the ice and snow we do well as long as we keep moving forward, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Methodist