Sermons on Holes:

"Up A Tree?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2018

A sermon about salvation by grace no matter who you are or what you have done.

“Up a Tree?” Luke 19:1-10 “As Good as It Gets” is a 1997 comedy. In it Jack Nickolson plays Melvin Udall, a crude, obsessive-compulsive author who offends everyone he meets. But Melvin becomes enamored with Carol Connelly, a waitress played by Helen Hunt. She has seen Melvin at his worst, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Agenda Of A Storm? Dry Faith? Wet Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2018

Let us consider the agenda of storms. No one is exempt from the storms of faith. What do I do when there is so much water in my boat it looks like I am doomed? Is Jesus on board?

THE STORM’S AGENDA: DRY FAITH VS. WET FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would first ask us to weigh and ponder this thought. THERE CAN BE NO RESURRECTION WITHOUT A CRUCIFIXION… We hate the very thought of the Crucifixion, but FAITH KNOWS that the crucifixion and all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Philippians 4:6, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We They?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we are reminded that we must have a social conscience

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. We are taught in Deacons School that we are to always preach on the Gospel reading for a given Sunday, since one of those things exclusively reserved for Deacons is the proclaiming of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-12, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Cleanses The Temple

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 3, 2018

Why does Jesus cleanse the Temple rather than deal with the Roman occuppying force. In short, because the Priests were not living up to the standards God expected from them. The Temple's uses were being abused. God requires higher standards.

TSJ 04-03-2018 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple This morning's Gospel reading blows a hole in our comfortable view of Jesus being "Gentle Jesus meek and mild.". He was anything else but meek and mild This morning we see Jesus clearing the money changers out of the Temple. We read in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord Gave And The Lord Have Taken Away

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 9, 2018

To show us that GOD made us faithful steward and GOD is not like human beings that He gives and He takes away, but GOD entrusted to us everything.

The LORD Gave and The LORD Have Taken Away Text: Amplified Bible: Job 1:21 And said, Naked (without possessions) came I [into this world] from my mother's womb, and naked (without possessions) shall I depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed (praised and magnified in worship) be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 3, 2018

Jesus reminds us He is 'the bread of life' forever

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:24-35) We just heard Jesus say: “I am the Bread of Life.” (John 6:35) Jesus does not say, “I am the pickled pigs feet of life,” or “the head cheese of life,” or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35, Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Episcopal

Taking Power From Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2017

Certain principles of Scripture are God’s weapons to turn back the Enemy’s assaults. When these truths are in your life they take away hell’s ability to torment. Satan uses certain tools; remove those tools and you take power away from hell!

TAKING POWER FROM HELL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a poor woman who lived next door to an atheist. He often mocked her faith and derided her as misguided and having an “imaginary friend.” 2. One day he overheard her praying for some groceries. He went out and bought a couple of sacks of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questioning God's Love?

Contributed by Jess Tuanqui on Feb 17, 2017

What to do when we question God's love?

QUESTIONING GOD’S LOVE? Romans 8: 28-39 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian Church

"He Called Them To Get Off The Fence” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2017

Christ called people to decision. You cannot remain neutral about Him.

Of all people admired in the world today, Jesus of Nazareth ranks at the top of the list. Even many who aren't believers regard Him as one of the wisest teachers and most loving leaders the world has known. So why did His contemporaries kill him? What was it about what He said or did that was so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom From God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 8, 2017

You can have knowledge without wisdom, but you cannot have wisdom without knowledge. Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. It is knowledge applied. Seek wisdom from God.

Solomon asked for wisdom, and God granted him. • 3:15 Solomon “returned to Jerusalem” (instead of going to the high place), and “stood before the Ark of the Lord’s covenant and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings.” • He did the right thing and worshipped the Lord before the Ark ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Analysis Of A Great City

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Nineveh

An Analysis of A GREAT CITY JONAH 2:10 - Ch 3 I. THE SOVEREIGN . . OF THE CITY v.10 And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. Note There Is : - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"The Hokey Pokey Is Not What It's All About"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ by loving others.

"The Hokey Pokey Is Not What It's All About" Matthew 25:31-46 One morning I was walking the dog in our neighborhood when a neighbor walked up to talk. I hadn't been feeling very good that morning. I can't remember exactly what was bothering me, nor can I remember our conversation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Witness

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 30, 2015

The gospel readings of Christ Jesus told us wars and rumors of wars (division in Corinth) prevailed but true believers know the love of God superseded to lovingly guide us to spiritually keep our eyes, hearts and minds on Christ Jesus, a refuge of peac

WITNESS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 30, 2015) “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Friends

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

Keeping our eyes on Jesus Power Point is available upon request

HEBREWS 12:1-2 “KEEP YOUR EYES ON JESUS” – PART 1 A) The great golfer Arnold Palmer recalled the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament. * He told of how he had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. * He felt he was in pretty good shape ... As he approached his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Com Ready Or Not!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2017

Ready? Prepared? Plans? Proceed? Persist? Luck is where preparation and readiness meet opportunity. Renewal helps us stay ready? Wish we all been ready?

READY, HERE I COME, READY OR NOT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com READY? ARE WE READY? Do we have time to write our will? Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. Linda and I had a friend? Doris was a wonderful lady? ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God