Sermons on Impatient:

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Church #6 Are You Worthy? Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation.

~ Intro: As in the video where gratefulness changes everything… We have come the point in Ephesians where salvation changes everything. Paul now examines how our actions are to change because of our gratitude for this salvation. Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:1… 1. We become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Perserverance

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 12, 2005

1 Corinthians 15 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Working Very Hard A martial arts student went to his teach

1 Corinthians 15 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Working Very Hard A martial arts student went to his teacher and said earnestly, "I am devoted to studying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeds Grow And So Do Christians Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

God moves powerfully and lovingly in our lives to give us faith and to nurture that faith.

Mark 4: 26-29 “Seeds Grow and So Do Christians” INTRODUCTION When does a miracle become invisible? It becomes invisible when it becomes commonplace. This parable talks about the miracle of growing seed. A farmer plants a hard, dead seed in the ground, and a few months later returns and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sincere Sinner

Contributed by Kas Salawu on Aug 19, 2003

No matter how grievous our sin is, if we truly repent, we shall be forgiven because our Lord Jesus Christ shed his blood for our salvation.

Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church Sermon delivered on August 3, 2003 by Lay Speaker, Kas Salawu The Sincere Sinner based on 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13 and Psalm 51:1-12 “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” [1] Like Tolstoy’s characters, King David and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Divine Visitation

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 5, 2002

It is better to be cleansed from the roots of evil than to be lead from the different forms of prisons that they build around us.

On the second Sunday of Advent, Mark 1.1-8 calls our attention to the person of John the Baptist. John is a figure of confrontation. This confrontation is interior in nature. It has to do with our inner self. It is the greatest challenge of cleansing ourselves innerly. Tom was a quite boy. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Is It I? - A Good Friday Meditation Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2007

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Is It I? – A Good Friday Meditation "When evening had come, He sat down with the twelve. Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each of them began to say to Him, "Lord, is it I?" Matthew 26:20-22 (NKJV) It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Little Pigs

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

Based off of the children tale of the three little pigs, with a twist. A comparison of building on the rock or sand.

“The Three Little Pigs” Matthew 7:24-29 In this great sermon our Lord preaches, we come to conclusion. Point 1- Vs13-14, the strait/narrow gate & path. Point 2- Vs15-20, warning about false prophets lurking outside this gate. Point 3-Vs21-23, our Lord is continuing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The After Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A message to be preached after Christmas. I preached it on Dec. 28th last year.

THE AFTER CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Luke 2:8-20 INTRO: Thomas Tusser wrote, “Christmas comes but once a year, and with it comes the glitter and gaiety of the Christmas spirit. But what of the day after Christmas, when the presents all have gone from under the tree, the festivities have ended, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Shall Feed His Flock

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2006

Christ Jesus came to feed us with spiritual food; so we may grow to maturity in our faith and bring hope through Him to our world.

Micah 2: 2 – 5 --- He Shall Feed His Flock Intro: A last minute shopper mom was funning furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic, she retraced her steps and found him standing with his nose ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pleasing Heart To The Lord

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.”

1 Samuel 16:1-13 “A Pleasing Heart to the Lord” INTRODUCTION The Lord, God of creation, is a God of transformation. In the beginning, God transformed chaos into order by taking a formless void and creating sea, land, sky, sun, moon, and stars. God sent his son, Jesus the Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- B Mustard Seed Cooperation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 13, 2021

The Atlantic began to come in; its mighty shoulders underneath the boats lifted—lifted until the derelict had to come. The youth had harnessed infinite energy to his task.

Working in harmony with the processes of life in co-operation with God is how the Kingdom of God works, Jesus says. Its methods may be illustrated by the case of an old derelict ship that was to be lifted-up from the bottom of the sea. In one of the tidal rivers near New York, the building of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34, Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Exceeds Obstacles

Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Apr 27, 2019

I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles.

FAITH EXCEEDS OBSTACLES Text: Mt 15: 21-28 Purpose: I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles. Introduction Jesus went to the region of Tire and Sidon (Phenicia, part of Syria). It was a land of Gentiles, pagans, worshipers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift and God never gives anything but the best. James 1:17

Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” Christmas is that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to gifts and giving. I want to look at 6 things about God’s gifts today. I. It is an Unsolicited Gift. 1. Matthew 1:18-25 2. Many times, this Christmas ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, John 3:16, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

If You Love Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 16, 2023

Keeping the commandments of Jesus is the way in which we show God's love to the world.

If You Love Me - John 14:15-21 Intro: I have a story to share with you this morning. The phone rang. Jill picked it up to hear a feeble voice say, “Is this St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church?” Jill thought, “I don’t have time for this.” The lady conditioned, “I live alone and am confined to a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed