Sermons on God As A Genie:

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

If Jesus Knocked Right Now Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 24, 2025

Intro:

Title: If Jesus Knocked Right Now Intro: The Day of the Lord is as close as your next breath. Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44 Reflection My dear friends, have you ever had someone knock on your door when you were not expecting visitors? Perhaps you were still in your nightclothes, or the house was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome For The Burdened

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the homily for a man who was part of our congregation but did not make a clear confession of faith, though he showed positive signs of change and faith after being with us for about 10 years.

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome for the Burdened Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teaching On The Plain (Luke 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 27, 2024

What did Jesus teach on the plain that was different to his teaching on the mount? Let's look at Luke 6.

What’s more important, Sabbath or life? Do we just love emotionally or in action? Do we build on the rock, or worldly shifting sands? Let’s look at Luke 6. What did the disciples do on a Sabbath that made the Pharisees question Jesus? On a Sabbath, He passed through the grainfields. His disciples ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Barging In

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 10, 2024

A woman of a low class barges into a Pharisee's home to plead for forgiveness from Jesus. He grants her the request. It shows that the common Jews desired the Messiah!

Barging in Luke 7:40-50 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz 40 And Jesus answered, and said to him: Simon, I have something to say to thee. He said to him: Say it, Rabbi. Jesus said to him: 41 There were two debtors to a certain creditor; the one owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:40-50

Denomination: United Methodist

18. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2025

The second message about the treasure hidden in the field identifies the treasure, and we focus in on the Second Coming. Quite a number of scriptures are drawn together. It is a most interesting Parable.

18. The Kingdom Parables – The Fifth – The Hidden Treasure – Part 2 of 4 In Part 2 we will expand the meaning of the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and look also at the Second Coming of the Lord. [F]. THE PLACEMENT OF THIS PARABLE IN SCRIPTURE This is most interesting. The Hidden Treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:41-43, Matthew 13:39, Acts 1:11, Zechariah 14:4, Malachi 4:1-2, Isaiah 43:4-7, Revelation 5:10, Zechariah 14:16, Zechariah 12:2-3, Zechariah 14:2-4, Zechariah 14:9, Romans 11:25, Exodus 19:5, Psalm 135:4, Malachi 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2025

This is the 14th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#14] THE COST OF REVENGE Judges 15:1-20 Introduction: Samson shows us what can happen when we seek revenge. After his wife is given to someone else, Samson is filled with anger and sets out to get back at those who wronged him. In his quest for revenge, we see how his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Pure Eye

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 16, 2025

It is hard to see the good in the world when the bad gets the attention.

A Pure Eye Luke 11:33 - 36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 34 “Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Don’t Look Don’t Touch

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2024

If you window shop, it will be harder to resist an offer you should refuse.

Mat 5:27  Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:  8  But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.  In this case, grace is more strict than the Law. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Romans 8:12-13, Romans 8:2, Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

Inspiration By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To understand and embrace Jesus as the "Bread of Life," the spiritual sustenance that truly satisfies and sustains us, and to live our lives in faith in Him.

Good morning, church family. I'm excited to share a message with you today from the gospel of John, where Jesus gives us a beautiful metaphor that's as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago. He calls Himself "The Bread of Life." Now, I know we all love a good loaf of bread, but Jesus isn't ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Gambling And Risk Taking

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Gambling is an issue in our society and everywhere we look there is something to remind us of that fact: a. Lottery drawings (Pick 3; Pick 4; Super Lotto, etc.) b. Pete Rose (did he or did he not gamble on pro baseball games?) c. Bingo at local clubs and churches; horseracing; Atl. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-6

Practice Hospitality

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest.

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest. Intro.: 1. There's an fascinating story about Abraham in Genesis 18. a. Illust. He & his family are camped near the Oaks of Mamre. 3 men visit--Abraham "falls over himself" serving them! Turns out these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9

How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help Me Relate Better To Carnal Christians?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1.

What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one's fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riding A Tiger's Tale

Contributed by Scott Mcgowen on Oct 18, 2000

Movement 1.

Movement 1.  Idea: People have been told for years that there is not a reason to continue on with their dreams in life. Development: Einstein could not speak until he was four, and did not read until he was seven. Beethoven's music teacher said that he was a hopeless composer. Tomas Edison when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16