Sermons on Institute:

Everything She Had: A Life That Matters Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 6, 2021

The first attribute of a life that matters that we will examine in this series of sermons this month is generosity. Generosity, as reflected in our gospel text this week, is about how we hold the stuff of this life lightly, even as we hold people and Christ tightly.

A well-known hymn that captures this idea of generosity is “Take My Life, and Let It Be,” 399 in The United Methodist Hymnal. The middle verse often catches us singing with our fingers crossed: “Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.” In this text of the widow’s mite, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian Citizen: Considerations In The Voting Booth

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

we are required to vote

We are just weeks away from the presidential election, and I know there are many of you who agree with me that I wish it were already over! But it is not, and I fear it is likely to get far worse in tone and tawdriness until election day. For many reasons, this is one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10, Romans 12:13, Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:31, Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 16:8, Luke 6:44, James 2:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Drifting Away

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 31, 2022

Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by Christian Missionaries in the Philippines to help poor people. Today, do you think they slowly drifted away from their founding purpose?

Bible Verses 'So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 NIV INTRODUCTION: Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church And Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into some powerful scripture from Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, and Mark 12:30-31, and we're going to be talking all about the Church - God's divine plan for humanity, the purpose of the Church in making disciples, and the profound truth ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Ephesians 1:22-23, Mark 12:30-31

Topics: Church, Body Of Christ

God And Divorce Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 26, 2003

series #4 The phrase “Deal treacherously” and divorce would seem to be the theme to this passage of Scripture. And yet it starts out by asking the question “Why do we deal treacherously with one another?” We would do good this morning to ask ourselves thi

Sermon Series on Malachi #4 God and Divorce Malachi 2:10-16 The phrase “Deal treacherously” and divorce would seem to be the theme to this passage of Scripture. And yet it starts out by asking the question “Why do we deal treacherously with one another?” We would do good this morning to ask ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover

Contributed by Joao Cruz on Jun 9, 2007

The passover is our Lord’s supper for every sunday.

The Passover Exodus 12 Introduction: 1. Which party of the year that you enjoy more? 2. Why that date is important? Discussion: I. The Lamb (v. 1-10) A. The first one of the months 1. To join a nation (v. 3) 2. Nation are made of families (1 Co 11:7 - 11) 3. Families Joined, nation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Relationship with people around you brings changes in Society and in the Kingdom of God

Day 9 Read Ephesians 5:21- 6:9 Christianity is the relationship between God and men. Church, Home, and work spot are primary areas of relationships. One cannot be a Saint at Church and wicked at work spot and Home. Holiness is not in a vacuum but in wholeness. Holiness must affect every dimension ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God's Method Of Financing His Work

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

The Lord checks our billfolds, knows our gifts whether large or small.

The Lord checks our billfolds, knows our gifts whether large or small. As he did the temple worshippers. The saying we hear much: “the Lord knows how much I give, he knows my heart, whether or not I would give more if I had it.” These sayings are true, he does know, John 2:24. a true worshipper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Devastating Impact Of Satanic Evil Marriages. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 3, 2024

we need to be extra careful to whom we marry.

Marriage is a sacred institution, meant to be a union of love, trust, and mutual support. However, when a satanic evil person enters this sacred bond, it can bring destruction and chaos, stealing away peace, happiness, and even our very life. We'll explore the devastating impact of satanic evil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, 1 Peter 5:8

Losing A Loved One To The Enemy's Schemes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 3, 2024

As Christians, we are not immune to the challenges and trials of life.

As Christians, we are not immune to the challenges and trials of life. Sometimes, the enemy can seem to gain the upper hand, leaving us feeling helpless and broken. One such scenario is when a husband, ordained by God, loses his wife to the schemes of the devil. The Bible warns us about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, John 10:10

Honor Marriage Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008

Do Honor God we must honor our marraige in a God honoring way.

Honor Marriage Ephesians 5:21-33 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan Do we have any couples in the room who’ve been married for 50+ years? Even if your spouse is now deceased, go ahead and stand up if the two of you were married this long. Now, if you’ve been married 40 years or more, join ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strange Fire And The Sabbath Day

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 31, 2002

Is the fourth commandment of the decalogue still God’s revealed will for Christians today or is it the only one of God’s ten commandments that can be "erased"? No matter your denominational affiliation, this sermon is sure to have you flipping the pages

***Note to the reader: Although this sermon is in no way exhaustive in it’s scripture reference, it does I believe touch on some very thought provoking subject matter. Whether you are a minister of the Word or a serious bible student, I encourage you to study this message without the aid of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10, Luke 6:5, Matthew 12:8, Ezekiel 20:20, Isaiah 66:23, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Numbers 15:32, Exodus 35:2, John 8:32, Isaiah 58:13, John 14:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Passing Through Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 8, 2021

The "crisis" at the border is not a Republican or Democrat problem, a conservative or liberal, progressive or libertarian problem … it is a “human” problem … and my goal today is to get you to stop thinking of this as a political issue and start looking at it from a Christian perspective.

Since this service started, 60 immigrants have showed up at our southern border. By the end of this service, 190 more will have joined them. Roughly 250 people show up at our southern border every day in the hopes of either legally or illegally entering our country. We have a big problem. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 17:26-27, Acts 10:34-35, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Divine Foundation For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 22, 2013

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."Gen. 2:18

A Divine Foundation for Marriage Family Is a Divine Idea We live in a society today that has little regard for the honor and sanctity of marriage as God designed it. We also live in a time of great marital discord and family disintegration. A recent survey report from a particular country, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Continuing Ordinance Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2020

A study of the Lord's Supper, instructing the assembly as to what we are doing.

“I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist