Sermons on Holy Is Your Name:

Kingdom Building God's Way Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Jesus describes and defines the kingdom of God and how it is built. (Not so rough draft)

And He said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

At The Time When Kings Go Out To War...david Remained In Jerusalem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2011

If we want to avoid sin, then be in the place where God has appointed you to be

NR 30-07-06 In the spring when kings go out to war 2 Samuel 11:1-11:27 Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt 6:13) Have you ever asked any of these questions? i. Does God tempt us? ii. Is temptation a sin? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Grapes Of Wrath, Grapes At Last

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 8, 2017

Proper 22 (A) As Christians, we bear fruits of righteousness in our lives because we live in Christ. We are grafted into Him, the true vine. He bore our grapes of wrath so that we may bear grapes at last. Grapes that will last. Now and into eternity.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Grapes of Wrath, Grapes at Last” Our Gospel reading today brings us to a third parable of Jesus about a vineyard. In the first one, the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, Just As He Is

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 24, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 23, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Job 38:1-11; Mark 4:35-41 Jesus, Just as He Is Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our readings today reflect on the awesome power of nature and God’s domain over all that God ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Present-Time Challenges By Following Jesus’ Word Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 7, 2024

In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures.

Overcoming Present-Time Challenges by Following Jesus’ Word Intro: In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures. Scripture Mark 6:7-13. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Other

Hurry Up & Wait

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 11, 2020

A Challenge to Wait and let God do His Work!

Hebrews 12:1-2 1. Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:5-13, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:14-29, Hebrews 12:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vii: Focus On The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

When feeling discouraged about schemes of the wicked in a world of disappointments and discombobulation, focus on God's Grand Scheme for His people --- and the wonder of it all will be therapeutic and elicit praise.

The Wonder of It All Is Worthy of Praise by All! Widely known as the leading theologian of the 20th Century, Karl Barth was asked to summarize years of research and volumes of writings, and he responded: “Jesus loves me, this I know, ...read more

6 Steps That Led Peter To Deny Christ And May Lead Us Too

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 26, 2019

What steps led Peter to deny Christ? Can these steps be repeated in the lives of believers? How can we avoid repeating Peter's denial of Christ in our own lives?

We know from the Gospels that Peter was a transparent man. He would ask Jesus the obvious questions, showed his feelings, and even boasted that he would stay with Christ to the end. However, that boasting did not last very long at all: ...she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-68, Mark 14:29, Mark 14:37, Mark 14:40-41, Mark 14:31, Mark 14:47, Mark 14:54, Mark 14:71, Mark 14:72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Which Advent?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

what are we waiting for during Advent

Matthew 11:2-11 Now when John the Baptist was in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or should we look for someone else who will be the promised One?” Jesus answered, “Go and report to John what you hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Not Returning As A Baby

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2019

there is more to this season than Christmas.

Not Returning as a Baby: an Exposition of Revelation 19 It’s Christmas time again. At least here in America, the malls are packed. People are searching for the right gift. The manger scenes and light displays are on the front lawn. It is a time we are excused for eating too much. It is a time in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving: Jesus Has A Table Spread

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Nov 11, 2020

Thanksgiving Service Invitation to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Thanksgiving Service Theme: Jesus has a table spread Text: John 21:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Restoring Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 15, 2021

God desires godly relationships with Him and with other people; how is it broken, how is it restored?

We will finish our Message Series on Job next week. We will focus today on restorations and next week on blessings. Please open your Bibles to Job 42… Let us again remind ourselves, in general, the story of Job. God allowed Satan, Job and his friends with their sins but God eventually spoke out ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Love And The Great Flood Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 26, 2019

In the face of overwhelming evil, God chose to redeem the world through Noah and his family.

Scriptures of the day: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16, Psalm 5 Opening Intro: First of all, as we focus on Genesis, I have already received questions about the hows of things that went on there at the beginning of time. I want to remind all of you of something we discussed last week about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Chosen People Will Be Judged First. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 1, 2019

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin.

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin. Scriptures are evident that even the People of God will be judged in this life, despite the fact that Christ has borne the full punishment for every one of our transgressions. For 1 Peter 4:17 tells us, “it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 23:25

Endtime Prophecy Revealed

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2020

No prophecy hidden will be understood until it is revealed so the truth will not be new only understood.

Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. This pretty much ends the argument of the Pre-Trib Rapture being a new or recent doctrine. It is more like the seal being slowly broken as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, 1 Peter 4:7, Romans 13:11, Acts 2:42-47, Philippians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist