Sermons on Gods Free Gift:

New Wine

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2023

As Jesus healed people He spoke of new wine and patching clothing. Did He mean there is a something new in the the new covenant? Let's look at Matthew 9.

Amidst various healings Jesus taught about old and new ideas. Healing Did Jesus heal a paralyzed man? Was Jesus falsely accused? And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Families, Politics, And Unity

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

He told me that means the only thing they never discuss are the two most important things in life.

Clergy Corner for 7-28-24 Today’s brief reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians has an exhortation from the writer’s heart, right from the deepest part of his conscience, mind and will. He calls himself “prisoner for the Lord,” so we think immediately of the end of his life, when he was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, John 6:1-15, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Catholic

Inspecting The Tabernacle (Exodus 39)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2024

Do the various parts of the tabernacle and priesthood picture Jesus? Let's look at Exodus 39.

Had Israel built the tabernacle and priest’s clothing just as the Lord had commanded? What might the various components picture about Jesus? Could Moses’ final inspection be a type of judgment of our lives? Let’s look at Exodus 39. Is there significance to the people’s obedience, as the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unclean Discharges (Leviticus 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2024

What comes out of our bodies and mouths that makes us unclean? Let's look at Leviticus 15.

Apart from foods, childbirth, skin diseases, mold and mildew, were there other ways to become unclean under Mosaic law? Would we call this simple quarantine today? Let’s look at Leviticus 15. Could a man’s bodily discharge be a cause for concern regarding infection? The Lord spoke to Moses and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus To The Cross #1 - Preparing To Die Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the first message of a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days as He walked towards the cross. This message considers Jesus’ attitude as He approached His death.

INTRODUCTION What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? How would you spend the time that you had left to you? Max Lucado - "And the Angels Were Silent" "When a man knows the end is near - only the IMPORTANT surfaces. Impending death distills the vital. The trivial is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-38

Denomination: *other

Focus

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

The Christian must focus her attention on Christ.

Focus John 6:16-21 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, [17] and after getting into a boat, they started to cross the sea to Capernaum. And it had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. [18] And the sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Easter Makes Sense Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Without the resurrection, nothing about Christianity makes sense. But with the resurrection, Christianity is the only thing that makes sense of life.

I stand before you today, on this the holiest day of the Christian year, to declare that the Christian religion is utter nonsense. A huge mass of inconsistencies; a conglomeration of all that is absurd, ridiculous, incomprehensible, contradictory, unbelievable, incredible, and patently false. Allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002

The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus On Divorce Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 15, 2003

Is divorce the "Second Unforgivable Sin" that many make it out to be? What did Jesus have to say about Divorce?

Mk 10:1-10 Divorce Morston 05-10-03 The subject of this morning’s Gospel reading – Marriage and Divorce - has been a hot topic in recent years. There has been much debate on whether we should we allow divorcees to marry for a second time in Church? In September 1999, the House of Bishops issued ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Crystal Ball

Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004

How the hope of heaven changes us.

The Crystal Ball This morning I want you to imagine with me. I am in the yard hoeing the garden, after a while my hoe hits a metal object. I get down and start digging around the object with my hands until I uncover a small metal box. I lift it out of the ground and examine it. After a careful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Man In A Hole

Contributed by Christopher Stanley on Sep 3, 2002

If can help someone solve a problem, then solve it!

I want to begin with the parable that I just read: The story of the Good Samaritan. I just want to point out some historical elements. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. See, Christians were not viewed as separate from the Jews until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Aye, Its Been A Good Day!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2005

Narrative sermon based on Jesus calming the storm, focussing on the question "Who is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

It had been a good day. Jesus had been preaching and teaching a large crowd of people, and they were spell-bound, desperate for more. There had been huge excitement, everyone was desperate to hear what this unusual teacher had to say. He wasn’t like the normal religious teachers. For a start he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Two Paths Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005

Jesus said we must choose either the narrow or the broad path.

Taking the Right Path The Broad Way The marks of this way The way of the crowd. Last summer, Katie Brule’s friend called her and asked her to go to a party. Katie, 16, declined, but her friend wouldn’t take no for an answer and Katie caved in. At the party, she felt pressure from those around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist