Sermons on Home Missions:

Seeds, Part I Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013

Jesus was the seed that died so that we might live; we too are called to die to self so that others may live.

Monday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 1 Two of the privileges given to deacons in this diocese is the ability to preside at baptisms and wake services. What is striking to me every time is the use of this psalm 27, this psalm which begins this first day of three at the head of Holy Week. “I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-24

Denomination: Catholic

Good News For Bad Times, Part 1 (Mark 13) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2020

When Jesus' disciples asked him about when the end times events would take place, he gave them four things to look for, and one sure sign. Part 1 of 2.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Mark 13. And the first thing I need you to do is take your listening guide, and next to the title, write “Part 1.” I realized after we printed the bulletin for this week that there’s too much to cover here for one sermon. In 1988, a former NASA engineer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shift, Part 1: Shift Out Of Neutral Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 29, 2020

Before we can shift IN to anything else, we have to shift OUT of neutral. How do we do that? According to Ezekiel, God only knows.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, chapter 37. That’s not one we spend a whole lot of time in, so I’ll give you some time to find it. Ezekiel is in the second half of the OT. It’s after Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah… While you are looking up Ezekiel 37, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Never Stop Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020

Down through the Christian History, it has been a system to work against the Christians and missionaries. They had been ill-treated, threatened, and persecuted, many at times with severe hatred, enmity, and jealous for the simple reason, they believe in true God.

Acts 5:27-42 Persecution Never Stopped 5:27-28 Threat from Sanhedrin 5:29-33 Apostles Response 5:33-39 Gamaliel Speaks 5:40-42 Apostles Carry out the Ministry Acts 5:27-28 Threat from Sanhedrin Down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Methodist

Our Holy God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2018

It was C.S. Lewis who said, “How little people know who think holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible.”

As a young boy I was really bored in church. My mom would give us pep talks every Sunday morning in an effort to remind us to pay attention and not goof around. Unfortunately, I often disregarded her instruction. I was either yawning out loud, poking my sisters, making faces at the minister, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the third in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

The FOUNDATION Purpose for a new year - #3 of 4 Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 • Today, I begin with a question that is personal as well as collective. Here it is; what type of foundation are you building your life on & are we building this fellowship on? This is important. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Minister The Word Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2017

The apostles devoted themselves to the ministry of the word (Acts 6.4) which involved the Internal, External, and Eternal Mission of God's word.

1. You are flying at 30,000 feet. Which wing of the airplane do you think is more important, the right or left? BOTH, of course! Welcome to Biblical thinking; both-and rather than either/or 2. The same is true in our walk with God – Acts 6.4 a. The problem solved with servants so the apostles could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of True Discipleship: An Exposition Of Matthew 16:21-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2020

Is it "Come and Dine" or "Come and Die" as Bonhoeffer stated about the Cost of Discilpeship?

The Call to True Discipleship: An Exposition of Matthew 16:21-28 Poor Peter! He had just had a most dramatic revelation and confession of who Jesus is. Because of this, Jesus had called him blessed. He had given Simon a new name Peter which means “stone.” Not only this, Jesus had personally given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Proverbs 16:18, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eternal Destiny Of Those Who've Never Heard The Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Charles Spurgeon was once asked his opinion about those who had never heard of Jesus or the gospel. His response sting rings true today: “How can they be saved without ever hearing about Jesus? We should rather ask, how can we be saved if we do nothing to take the gospel to them?”

What is the fate of those who have never heard the gospel? What about the innocent person in a far-away land that has never heard of Jesus? Are they thrown into hell even if they haven’t heard of Jesus? Another way of asking this question is this: how does God deal with people who have different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11, Romans 1:32, Romans 2:14, Romans 1:26, Romans 1:18, Romans 10:13-15, Romans 1:19-20, Romans 1:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

All The Way To The End Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2023

Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John.

Saturday of 7th Week in Easter 2023 Today’s readings from the NT close out both the book of Acts and the Gospel of John. The apostle John was almost certainly the disciple who lay against Christ’s breast at the Last Supper, and here, right at the last paragraph of his Gospel, he repeats what can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-31, John 21:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Expect Persecution Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 2, 2022

God accomplishes His purposes through persecution.

Today we’ll discover how God accomplishes His purposes through persecution. When we think about persecution, we usually think of believers in closed countries or what happens to missionaries. Let me share with you a true story. In 1921, a missionary couple named David and Svea Flood went from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024

This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The King And I

Contributed by Michael Blitz on May 25, 2024

Isaiah comes before the King, and sees His Holiness

There are certain life and history events that stick out, just by mentioning a year. It’s Memorial day, so if I say 1941, I would think about half of you would know the DATE that will live in infamy, December 7 - the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I don’t do this often, but let me impress my boys. For ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Did The Baptism Of Jesus Mean And Do?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2026

Peter Chrysologus wrote “Today Christ enters the Jordan to wash away the sins of the world. John himself testifies that this is why He has come.”

Feast of the Baptism of Jesus 2026 In this account from St. Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist is getting into what looks like an argument with his cousin, Jesus. “Why are you coming to me for baptism? I should be asking you to baptize me!” St. Luke records that when John’s mother and the Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41-44, Luke 22:20, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-38, Psalm 29:1-4, Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 42:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Activities Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 11, 2026

The ministry of Jesus Christ with John the Baptist testifying about Jesus Christ.

Introduction The coming of the Son of God to this world in human form is a decisive event in saving sinners. Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, will be saved and will go to heaven, but if anyone rejects and does not believe in Jesus Christ, he or she will be eternally destroyed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed