Sermons on Hallmarks:

Eyes Like Jesus

Contributed by Jack Russell on Mar 24, 2020

Like Jesus, Lazarus would die and rise again. Jesus knew the reason for his sickness, and he knew the outcome. But still, he wept. Why?

Eyes of Jesus In one of her short stories, writer Annie Dillard has a scene in which a family is sadly gathered at a grave to commit a loved one's body to the earth. At one point, the minister reads the familiar words from I Corinthians 15, "Where, O Death, is thy sting?" Upon ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maintaining Unity In Community Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 David Taylor August 23, 2015

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 16 Maintaining Unity In Community Colossians 3:12-17 Paul starts out chapter three telling us that as Christ followers we have died with Christ and have been raised with Christ so set your mind on things above. Negatively, this means to put off or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Listening And Self-Control James 1:19-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2024

James 1:19-20 imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our spiritual growth and relationships.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Listening and Self-Control James 1:19-20 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of truth as we dive into James 1:19-20. This passage imparts invaluable wisdom on the virtues of listening and self-control, qualities that can profoundly impact our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 19:20, Luke 8:18, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 17:27-28, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Proverbs 14:29, Ephesians 4:26-27, Proverbs 16:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Empathy: Transformed By Compassion Romans 12:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 25, 2024

In Romans 12:15, the apostle Paul exhorts believers to enter into the joys and sorrows of others — to rejoice with the joyful and weep with the sorrowful. This directive embodies the transformative power of empathy rooted in God's love.

The Power of Empathy: Transformed by Compassion Romans 12:15 Romans 12:15 (NLT): "Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep." Introduction: Today, we explore the profound call to empathy and compassion as followers of Christ. In Romans 12:15, the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Philippians 2:2-4, Job 2:11, John 11:35, Colossians 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brother Killing Brother (Genesis 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 7, 2024

Brother killing brother has gone on since the beginning. Let's examine this topic in light of Genesis 4.

Brother has been killing brother since the beginning and our world still hasn't learned to love instead of hate: Hutu killing Tutsi, China threatening Taiwan, Russia attacking Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, the unwelcomed refugee, the unwelcomed innocent unborn child. Let’s explore the first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Week 4: Love - "love: God’s Gift To The World" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve into the profound love found in the incarnation of Christ.

Advent Week 4: Love - "Love: God’s gift to the World" Introduction: Dear friends, as we approach the culmination of Advent, our focus turns to the greatest gift of all—love. The birth of Jesus embodies the purest form of love, a love that transcends human comprehension. Let's delve ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Social Justice Is The Love Of Jesus In Action

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

serving Jesus is an act of social justice

Micah 6:6-8 At General Convention 79, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry kicked off the campaign “Becoming the Beloved Community”, The Episcopal Church participation in the larger interreligious ‘Jesus Movement’. There will be a churchwide focus on what we can do to become the ‘beloved community’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-2, Job 31:28, Job 31:23, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal

The Lifestyle Of A Kingdom Citizen Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

Living as a Kingdom citizen is not just about claiming salvation but demonstrating it through our lifestyle. Our values, conduct, and priorities must reflect God’s Kingdom, not the world's system.

THE LIFESTYLE OF A KINGDOM CITIZEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:20 "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ." Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 2:19, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:1-3, Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 2:19, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Prodigal’s Father

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 3, 2025

Within these verses, Jesus paints a picture of a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, providing a model for all who desire to nurture, guide, and love with depth and grace.

On Father’s Day, as we pause to celebrate and honour the men who help shape our lives, the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15:11-32 (KJV) offers a profound portrait of fatherhood. Within these verses, Jesus portrays a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Dishonouring God With Our Lifestyle

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 1, 2025

Many profess to love and serve God, but their daily actions and lifestyles betray that confession.

THE DANGER OF DISHONOURING GOD WITH OUR LIFESTYLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 2:21-24 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Titus 1:16, Hebrews 10:29, Isaiah 29:13 INTRODUCTION: Many profess to love and serve God, but their daily actions and lifestyles betray that confession. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Love: Making Room For What Matters Most” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025

To help the church rediscover the simple, uncluttered love of God revealed in Christ and respond by loving others intentionally.

December gets messy, yeah? People say Christmas is the “season of love,” but sometimes it feels like the season of short tempers, long lines, and people losing their salvation in the Target parking lot. But here’s the real truth: Christmas is about love — but the uncluttered kind. Not the Hallmark, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Jesus' Love For All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's boundless love, grace, and inclusivity, breaking boundaries and bridging divides in their daily interactions.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, where we come together, as one family under God, to share, to learn, and to find comfort in His divine words. Today, we have before us a passage from the Gospel of John, a passage that holds a profound message of love, grace, and inclusivity. A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Topics: Inclusive Love

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 3, 2001

Learning to seek first the Kingdom of God and trusting God to meet our needs as he has promised.

A young woman brought her fiancee to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to provide a nice home for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Deeper Life Look Like Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2006

This is the first in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of shallow Christianity and what a deeper life really looks like.

Going Deeper Pt 1 Of all the things that I became convinced of during my time away perhaps the most important is that God is calling me and us to a deeper walk with Him. We live in a time that is marked with shallow Christianity. The world around us screams at us that it’s true. The Church of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

Three 'r's Of Marriage

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 8, 2005

A look at three areas we must understand in order to have happy marriages.

THE THREE ‘R’s OF A GREAT MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION: Open with “Aisle, Altar, Hymn” Joke. Tonight we are going to talk a little bit about marriage. Marriage can be a fun topic to preach on, but is almost always a tough topic to preach on. Tonight I am keeping it simple. As a matter of fact, you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible