Sermons on Gettysburg Address:

Don’t Shoot The Messenger

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 23, 2024

Why do people today act like the people described in Luke 4:13-30 when Jesus addressed the synagogue?

Don’t Shoot the Messenger Luke 4:13-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Embracing God's Word In Modern Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

The growing disregard for the authority of the Scripture in America is concerning. This sermon addresses this issue and outlines four ways Christians should interact with the Bible.

Today, I want to focus on the significance of our relationship with the Bible. In America, there is a concerning trend of diminishing regard for the authority of Scripture. This message aims to address this issue and highlight four essential ways Christians should relate to the Bible. "Do not let ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:9

Topics: Faith, Christianity

Overcoming Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

Explores dealing with depression through the biblical story of Elijah, emphasizing God's unfailing love and the church's role in addressing mental health.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred sanctuary, where we gather together in unity and love to hear the Word of God. In the ups and downs of life, we often find ourselves in valleys of shadow, where the sunlight of joy seems to have abandoned us. We may feel isolated, misunderstood, ...read more

Topics: Depression

No Longer A Slave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024

This sermon explores the lessons from the book of Philemon, emphasizing the relevance of Scripture in addressing contemporary issues and guiding Christian attitudes and actions.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of believers, to learn from the Word of God, and to grow together in faith. Today, we have a powerful portion of Scripture to ponder. The book of Philemon, though brief, holds ...read more

Topics: Paul's Plea, Onesimus

Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002

This sermon addresses how God loves us beyond our comprehension even when we feel alone in our trials and sufferings.

NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM GOD’S LOVE Text: Romans 8:18-28, 34-37 "I heard about a frustrated mother whose two sons where driving her crazy. She had tried everything to keep them in line, when one day she had an over-the-fence discussion with a neighbor. "I took my son to our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28, Romans 8:34-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Patient

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002

This sermon addresses how we need to be patient and let God decide when it it is time to separate the wheat from the weeds of His field.

BEING PATIENT Text: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 I used to work at the Milliken plant in Saluda, SC. As I worked there I became increasingly familiar with how things were in the textile industry here in the United States as opposed to other countries. One day while eating breakfast I had read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Came To Set Us Free

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002

This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Stepping Into A New Season

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003

We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Parents And Childlrren

Contributed by Sue Richard on Oct 18, 2005

A "split screen" sermon by husband and wife co-pastors addressing children and parents on the admonitions in Proverbs. Text is Proverbs 6:20-24

SUE: Today we’re going to engage in split-screen preaching. On the one screen you will hear how Proverbs instructs children to regard their parents. So when the children’s screen is in focus, kids including, teens listen up! It’s for you. WES: When the screen switches to the way Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-24

Denomination: Brethren

Wilt Thou Go With This Man?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

It really comes down to this: When the Spirit of God addresses your heart to repent, will you go with Jesus or turn him away?

WILT THOU GO WITH THIS MAN? Genesis 24:51-67 Intro: Abraham is dying. Before he does, he wants to find a bride for his son Isaac. He sends a servant to his homeland to find this bride. The servant does what he was sent to do, and God demonstrates to the servant that Rebekah is the one. For Rebekah, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:51-67, Matthew 16:13-16, John 14:26, John 6:44

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens To A Lost Person When They Die?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 4, 2004

The average church member will answer this question by saying "HELL". And that is correct but not before the lost person experiences the torment of "HADES". This outline addresses that issue.

WHAT HAPPENS TO A LOST PERSON WHEN THEY DIE? "There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Dragon Is Down Here

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2006

This sermon addresses the real and present danger of Satan and demons in our world - and what we puny humans have to fight such a wicked foe.

February 5, 2006 Revelation 12:7-12 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Suffering

Contributed by Will Norman on May 5, 2005

Addressing the reasons for suffering and how we, as Christians should approach our hard moments so that we can grow from them.

A year ago yesterday, I was at the GT v. UGA football game watching my team get slaughtered. My girlfriend at the time, Rebecca, who also happened to be a UGA student, was there with me as well as two of her UGA friends … needless to say, it wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had at a Tech football ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believe: Beyond Belief

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 11, 2006

We say we believe, but are those just empty words? It seems the Jewish believers Jesus is addressing in this Scripture believe with their lips but not their heart.

A group hunters from the lower 48 hire a float plane and fly out into the Alaska bush to go caribou hunting, just as they did the year before. During their hunt, they are successful, and take 6 large caribou. As the pilot returns to pick them up, he tells the men that only 4 caribou can come on the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezekiel -- The Valley Of The Dry Bones

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 5, 2008

In this Sermon and Old Ezekiel addresses the congregation and reflects upon his life as a prophet and the Valley of the Dry Bones. Bible quotes are from the ESV.

Preaching Outline 030908 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hey there. Do you ever have one of those days when you just feel nostalgic? Don’t always know what it is, but I think it was those few days of warmer weather that got me thinking. Whenever it warms up, the memories just come flooding back to me. There ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran