Sermons on Including:

"the Challenge Of Epiphany"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2021

Epiphany challenges us to think about who we might consider to be unworthy and how we, the Church, might reach out to them in Christian love.

“The Challenge of Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 What image comes to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through a number of Christmas plays, it may be hard for us not to think of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to look as important as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Mary, Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

mother mary lived through every gamut of emotions a mother can face and was even loyal to stay with her son as he died on the cross. memories of young jesus were of powerful comfort to her while she waited, as we wait, to be with him again.

Mary, mother of Jesus Mother mary lived through every gamut of emotions a mother can face and was even loyal to stay with her son as he died on the cross. Memories of young Jesus were of powerful comfort to her while she waited, as we wait, to be with him again. Ask someone to name a famous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Baptist

And Then... Number 2 (The Wonder Years) Series

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 22, 2022

After being born again, we are babes/children in Christ, and we are "raised" by the Spirit, and our earthly Christian influences.

And Then… #2 Growth and Development Opening Readings For the Entire Series: “His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) For Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23, Isaiah 43:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Transformed By Truth: The Power To Reshape Our Lives 2 Corinthians 4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2024

Today, let's delve into the transformative words of 2 Corinthians 4, where the Apostle Paul unveils profound truths that have the power to reshape our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The power to reshape our lives Introduction: Today, let's delve into the transformative words of 2 Corinthians 4, where the Apostle Paul unveils profound truths that have the power to reshape our lives. In a world often clouded by challenges, these verses guide us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5, Philippians 2:7, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 8:12, Matthew 5:16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 2:4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 2nd Census (Numbers 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 2, 2024

Numbering those who were allowed to enter the promised land can be seen as a metaphor for an eternal promised land. Will we be in that number? Let's look at Numbers 26.

The generation that had rebelled against God had all passed away. It was time for a new generation to enter the promised land. What was their number? Does this metaphorically picture a chosen number who cross the Jordan into that eternal promised land? Let’s look at Numbers 26. What were Moses and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2025

A sermon about accepting the light, living in the light and reflecting the light.

Darkness and Light John 1:1-18 Several years ago, we visited the Lost Sea Adventures in Sweetwater. It’s a big cave that also has a body of water that you can take a boat ride on. But it also has a number of rooms, and you can take a tour with a guide. The tour includes turning off the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 6, 2025

When God the Father draws us to Himself by reminding us of Home through the taste of Heaven's food, Jesus, the Bread of Life, we come to know that our Father is with us always

You heard me say last Sunday that our son left the nest in May and moved into his own house. We miss him very much at home. However, because he lives only about twelve minutes away, we do not experience the separation as much as we would have otherwise. About two times each week, he comes home in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51, Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 11, 2025

This is the 7th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#7] PREPARE THE WAY Luke 3:1-20 Introduction: Today, as we come together, I want us to think about the call to "Prepare the way of the Lord," a message from the prophet Isaiah that we find in the Gospel of Luke. In our text, we meet John the Baptist, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20, Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Mama Said

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023

On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Life In Abundance Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 14, 2023

Many spiritual and religious traditions have studied the power of life in abundance. It refers to the idea that life is about survival and thriving and experiencing joy, love, and fulfillment.

THE POWER OF LIFE IN ABUNDANCE written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 14, 2023 "The thief does not come except to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10 INTRODUCTION Humans are unable to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kenya Revival Meetings

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 13, 2023

I was invited to go to the wonderful country of Kenya to hold a city-wide revival in Molo, Kenya. I held 5 minister's meetings, preached a Sunday morning service, & did 2 open-air meetings in the center of town.

KENYA REVIVAL MEETINGS THE TRIP BEGINS We scheduled to go to the wonderful country of Kenya June 26-July 4, 2023. A wonderful couple, Joseph & Gladys Mbaire, natives of Kenya, went to Kenya from the U.S. about 3 weeks early to make sure everything was lined up for the revival services. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 18, 2023

How do you react when God seems to be unfair? Do you react with anger and impatience? Or do you persevere, with humility and trust?

“Master, help me!” she cried, bursting past the astonished householder and throwing herself before the weary traveler. “I couldn’t stop her, Rabbi,” said his host, “shall I throw her out?” Jesus motioned him to be silent. The woman knelt before him in an attitude of utter desperation. “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lamb That Saves Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2025

Exodus 12:1-14 shows us how the Lord’s Passover assures us of our salvation by the blood of the lamb that saves.

Introduction The people of God were in Egypt for 430 years (Exodus 12:40). They went there during a worldwide famine, and God used Joseph to store grain to prevent starvation. Joseph eventually brought his father, Jacob, brothers, and their families to settle in Goshen. Centuries later, “there ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of The Sons Of Eli/The Spirit Of Lot’s Daughters/ The Prodigal Son (The Vagabond Spirit)

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 8, 2024

The vagabond spirit is the spirit that makes a person live an irregular life or a wandering life. Some contribution has been added from Dr D.O Olukoya's teachings.

Throughout the Bible God speaks of the importance of parents raising their children to obey the Lord. After Lot's wife had turned back to look at Sodom and turned to salt, Lot and his two daughters fled from the plain up into the hills, where they could be safer. There were no settlements ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unclean Houses (Leviticus 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2024

Was God concerned with Israel's health and home life? Let's look at Leviticus 14.

Does the discussion of what is clean and unclean in the Bible go beyond foods and skin diseases to include mold and mildew? Does God want to bless His people physically? How does this relate to the ultimate blessing of being spiritually clean? Let’s look at Leviticus 14. What offering and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist