Sermons on Inner Wisdom:

What? No Offering Plates? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 10, 2002

Sermon 2 of 5 on why we do what we do in church. At the Meridian Christian Church we don’t pass an offering plate. Did you ever wonder why?

Luke 7:36-50 (NCV) 36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, so Jesus went into the Pharisee’s house and sat at the table. 37 A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house. So she brought an alabaster jar of perfume 38 and stood behind Jesus at his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memories: Eternity Secured By Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 3, 2007

This is a funeral service for a deeply commited Christian man who imitated Jesus by serving his spouse and others. In John 14:1 Jesus promised to "take each beleiver home". He does not delegate this task. Death is an intruder into our world but it is no

In Jesus Holy Name Text: Psalm 23:1,4 John 14:1-3 September 29, 2007 “Memories: Eternity Secured by Jesus” In our liturgy for today we spoke the words of Jesus as recorded by the apostle John: “Jesus said, do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me. In my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

We Do Not Submit To Abuse

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 23, 2006

Wives are not called to be slaves, and husbands have no business being bullies. Insecurity drives controlling behavior, which can lead to abuse.

“We do not submit to abuse” I Peter 3:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By this time tomorrow, nearly 6,000 women will be victims of domestic violence. As a spiritual community we are called to respond. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002

God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

5 Stones Of A True Father's Heart

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 16, 2009

I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart.

Who here today can remember back to when the first Father’s Day took place here on this earth? Of course, when Adam became the first human son of the Father! I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart. From those 5 smooth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troubled Dreams In Troubling Times Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 19, 2008

Daniel describes visions of the future from God’s perspective.

Daniel 7:1-28 Troubled Dreams in Troubling Times The Disseminated Details 7:1 As we begin this section, we have concluded the first part of Daniel which composes a historical and prophetical segment. In this second portion, we will be examining the scripture in light of a prophetical and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To Sowers Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

After giving the interpretation of the parable of the sower Jesus speaks a few words to the future sowers. They are instructions to the disciples and us about the dissemination of the Gospel.

A Word to Sowers The Book of Mark Mark 4:21-25 I. Introduction. A. Those of us who are believers have a responsibility given to us by the Lord. B. We have a purpose and that purpose is stated very clearly in Matt.28:19-20 and in Acts 1:8. 1. This is the great commission given by Jesus just before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Teamwork

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011

The teamwork that Jesus used through the disciples had the power to change the world

The Power of Teamwork Mark 3:13-19 August 21, 2011 Morning Message Every year in Alaska, a 1000-mile dogsled race, a run for prize money and prestige, commemorates an original "race" run to save lives. Back in January of 1926, six-year-old Richard Stanley showed symptoms of diphtheria, signaling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Sinners Forgiving Sinners

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013

The Parable of the Prodigal Son has a happy ending only because the prodigal remembered the kindness and love of his Father.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2013 Sinners Forgiving Sinners Of all the parables of Jesus, this one of St. Luke’s is the favorite among God’s people, because we are a Church of prodigals, an assembly of sinners redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is His Precious Blood and Body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Love On One Foot

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 28, 2007

Jesus sums up God’s laws in a brief statement that says it all: love God, love your neighbor--our duty to God and others. This is law of love...on one foot.

A young Jewish student went to see a learned Rabbi and posed a challenging question: “Rabbi, can you tell me the essence of the Law while standing on one foot?” The Rabbi got flustered. “What? Give you the essence of the Law while on one foot? I’ve studied the Torah for over fifty years and I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Congregational

Telling God What To Do

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2013

We get angry and disappointed with God, failing to see His purpose in life's hurts. We can learn to trust His will.

Have you ever been angry at God? When people ask God to “damn” something, they’re usually making a strong point without breaking dishes. Deep down inside they’re disappointed with God, though their expletive is usually not a prayer at all. It is, however, a way of telling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Week 2 – The Candle Of Hope (Preparation) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

24 Days Until Christmas

Series: 24 Week: 2 Passage: Luke 3:3-6 Title: Week 2 – The Candle of Hope (Preparation) Focus: Christmas INTRODUCTION: As we talked about last week, the Christmas season is here. The enemy’s greatest focus in this season is to distract us from focusing on what’s really important; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2017

This event took place in April, about one year before the Cross. During the last year of His ministry, Jesus confined Himself to Galilee because of a Jewish plot to kill Him. It says that He walked no longer in Jewry; that means Judea, because the....

Galilee Lesson: Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice John 7:1-9 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon Ii: Peace! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

Whereas world and Church leaders talk about it, nothing seems as elusive as Peace on Earth - so, individually Christians bring about God's Peace by embracing the Prince of Peace as Savior and Lord of Life.

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON II: PEACE World leaders talk about it. Church leaders pray for it. Ordinary folks long for it. Yet, there seems to be nothing more elusive than the PEACE that we talk about, pray for and long for. Since the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Ethos #1 Holiness Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

The church is meant to be different from the world. It is meant to exist for others.

We begin a new message series today that we’ve entitled, Ethos, or if you’re from the American South, “Ethas”. This series is about how we become more like Christ and less like the world in which we live. It’s a calling to an alternative lifestyle. Yes. You heard me say alternative lifestyle. Being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational