Sermons on Have Mercy On Me:

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 21, 2020

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

Why is there evil in the world? The world is a mixture of good and evil. Let’s discuss the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine And New Wineskins

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

In a brewery, new wine is poured into new wineskins. After the wine has fermented for some time in the old wineskins, the old wineskins become dry, hard, and brittle.

“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins.” Mark 2:22 In a brewery, new wine is poured into new wineskins. After the wine has fermented for some time in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

The Fickle Pickle

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 10, 2023

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

July 9, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The Fickle Pickle Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, little Goldilocks happens upon the bears’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Eye Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2022

Jesus has just noted that the eye is the body's lamp. A healthy eye perceives light and transmits that information to the body. In a poetic sense, a functioning eye floods the body with light. Light allows a person to see and operate in the world according to what is true.

The Eye (22) "The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, (23) But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Jesus has just commanded His listeners to stop stockpiling treasure on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Supporting God’s Ministers

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon teaches us how to share our blessing to full-time ministers

Supporting God’s Ministers (3 John 5-8) “Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a] even though they are strangers to you. 6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God. 7 It was for the sake of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church People: My People Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 3, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, your perception is your reality.

CHURCH PEOPLE: MY PEOPLE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 3, 2021) “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4: 19, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Exodus 9:29, Job 4:11, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 34:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Sermon On Pride

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2021

There is a recurrent saying: "Pride goes before a fall."

Clive Staples Lewis, (C.S.Lewis) a British writer and lay theologian once remarked: “A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” Luke 14:11 and Matthew 23:12 both agree that: “For those who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 16:5, Psalm 10:4

Sermon On Fear

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 8, 2022

Fear is defined as “An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm.”

Judy Blume, an American writer, once remarked: "Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it." 2 Timothy 1:7 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 56:3-4, Philippians 4:6

Seeking Truth Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines Nicodemus and "Seeking Truth."

March 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:1-21 Seeking Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme this year for our Wednesday evening Lenten services is “Seekers.” Many people in the gospels sought out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Open Door After The Flood Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems.

ILL.- A man hurried to the church door one Sunday around noon and said, “Is the service over?” One man said, “The worship is over, but the service is only beginning.” Christian service can take place within the worship and programs of the church, but it also takes place outside the church. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021

This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21, 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 12:12-15, John 16:8-15, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Colossians 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of Messiah-The Known And Unknown Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 1, 2021

The names of several women in the line or ancestry of Jesus, the Messiah, are listed in Scripture. Many other such mothers are not. No matter if they're mentioned by name or no, each of these ladies can someday rejoice that they were among the mothers of the Messiah!

Introduction: some of the women who are in the line of Jesus, the Messiah, are well-known. Some are mentioned only by name and others aren’t mentioned at all. Regardless, the Lord knows each one of them—by name—and allowed each one to be part of His plan to bring salvation to a lost and dying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Admonish One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 8, 2021

There is a time among brothers and sisters when someone needs to be redirected because of a sin that is damaging themselves or others.

- Building Up One Another - Admonish One Another Introduction There is a time among brothers and sisters when someone needs to be redirected because of a sin that is damaging themselves or others. Most do not like to confront others - even avoid it. We run the risk of damaging a relationship we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make The Choice To Celebrate!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2022

I can cry if I want to... or I can make the CHOICE TO CELEBRATE LIFE. You can make today a good day? You can allow problems to live in your head rent free. It is up to you.

THE CHOICE TO CELEBRATE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com CELEBRATE: to rejoice, acknowledge enjoyable things, to give honor, exuberance, to praise, to tell, to publish. Life is to be celebrated… You make daily choices… You choose the clothes that you wear? You choose your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understand This

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2020

Sermon based on 2 Timothy 3 to help the hearers understand the times in which we are living & how we are to live as Christians.

“UNDERSTAND THIS” 2 Timothy 3 FBCF – 9/30/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – After what the entire world saw last night in the Presidential debate (& I hesitate to use the word “presidential”), it just continues to become more & more obvious that we are in uncharted, turbulent, troubled, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist