Sermons on Institutions:

Adapt The Delivery, Not The Message Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

The stark message of the Gospel must be delivered in ways that will be heard by modern humans.

Monday of 3rd Week in Lent Gaudium et Spes Adapting the Delivery, Not the Message Those commentators who are not very familiar with the documents of Vatican II, but who count themselves experts on the “spirit” of Vatican II frequently see the Council as creating a break with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

How To Hear A Parable Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 28, 2012

The parables of Jeremiah and Jesus are in a special form that we need to understand if we are to get all the benefits they can provide.

Monday of 17th Week in Course 2012 St. Peter Chrysologus Verbum Domini As we continue our reflections on the letter of Pope Benedict, Verbum Domini, we have a happy intersection of the celebration of St. Peter Chrysologus and these two parabolic readings. No, I’m not teaching a mathematics ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Wedding Message

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A wedding message that I have used many times

Who gives this woman to this man? The Bible begins with a description of the creation. It describes the beginning of Heavens and the Earth, all plant life and animal life…everything. After each day of creation, the Bible records, “and the Lord saw that it was good.” But after creating man, God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Start Living With Godly Power Today

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Apr 11, 2008

Defeat the devil at his own game in Christ Jesus.

#1330 Start Living With Godly Power Today Colossians 3:12-17 It has been said that Baptism is to the Christian faith what the wedding ring is to a marriage. It is a symbol. "Like the wedding ring, baptism draws a mark on the ground between the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding Day Advice To Couple

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Dec 4, 2009

Many couples use a lot of time and months to plan their wedding day but they never take time to plan their marriage. A quick advice that will keep couple together forever if they apply and live it daily.

Wedding advice to the couple – Mark 10: 7 - 9 Today is a significant day. It is a defining moment. It is one of the most defining days of your entire life. But as significant as today is, it is just the beginning of your marriage. Mark 10: 7 - 9 This is a new beginning in your life. As you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Nation Be Saved?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 30, 2008

National House of Prayer Sunday message on God’s dream for Canada

Can a Nation Be Saved? June 29, 2008 NHOP Sunday Can a nation be changed? Can a nation be saved? Can a nation be turned back to you? Let this nation be changed, Let this nation be saved. Let this nation be turned back to you. We’re on our knees, We’re on our knees again. We’re on our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: *other

Ways To Avoid Financial Meltdown

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

Practical sermon on wise financial practices.

WAYS TO AVOID FINANCIAL MELTDOWN Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee John and Jane are my friends. Years ago I was able to learn from their story. 1. Be content a. The Commandment that saves us from financial ruin is the 10th Commandment, “Do not covet”. b. We are bombarded by a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Essential Character Of Gift In Relationships Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2010

Whether in a family or in society, there must be room for gracious gift, not just equal value exchange, even for the sake of justice.

January 10, 2010 Caritas in Veritate We can only imagine the look that poor Hannah gave Elkanah after he said “why are you crying. Am I not worth more to you than ten sons?” In Israel, as in many cultures today, having a son is economic security in old age. The sons had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis 4 - Part 1 - How Can I Know That I Am Accepted? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2011

A woman I visited yesterday in hospital asked me "How do I know that I am ACCEPTED BY GOD?" In the OT Abel's offering was ACCEPTED and Cain's offering was not. Why?

Genesis 4 - "HOW CAN I KNOW THAT I AM ACCEPTED?" They had behaved badly in class but they were equally disruptive in the detention room, swearing, acting tough and defying anything I said with a smart comment. Unacceptable behaviour. I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Had Not Come To This World : Imagine A World Without Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2007

IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO THIS WORLD : IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST 1.SPIRITUALLY 2.SOCIALLY 3.POLITICALLY 4.CULTURALLY 5.EDUCATIONALLY 6.HISTORICALLY 7.UNIVERSALLY

IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO THIS WORLD : IMAGINE A WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST **************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SPIRITUALLY 2.SOCIALLY 3.POLITICALLY 4.CULTURALLY 5.EDUCATIONALLY 6.HISTORICALLY 7.UNIVERSALLY THE MESSAGE IF JESUS HAD NOT COME TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In Divine Honour

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 9, 2010

Encouraging Believers to function as men/women of honour

WALKING IN DIVINE HONOUR Bishop David Ibeleme There is a desperate cry for honourable people. Honour is the ultimate goal of every worker – 2 Tim. 4:7. The perception of it qualifies us to be hired, helps us to stay hired and guarantees us a good legacy. Word study Honour – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Forget Series

Contributed by James Collins on Mar 12, 2010

part 1/8 - series focused on the final hours of the life of Jesus. Primarily from Matthew, but including material from all 4 gospels.

Never Forget 24 (Pt.1) Matthew 26:17-20; 26-27 3/12/2010 I. Introduction 1. What would the last twenty-four hours of Jesus Christ look like if it were set in a 21st century culture to the format of the popular "24" television series? 2. How it would be if a man was so radically different from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of The Lamb

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 7, 2021

Jesus covers, protects, and saves us with His blood.

The Blood of the Lamb March 28, 2021 Morning Service Palm Sunday/Lord’s Supper Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus covers, protects, and saves us with His blood. Focus Passage: Mark 14:12-25 Supplemental Passage: Exodus 12:1-14 Introduction: Traditions can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25, Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Direct Access

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Dec 9, 2020

This is the purpose of the birth of Christ… that we have a mediator between us and God!

This sermon was adapted from ICR (Institute for creation research) Day's of Praise devotional. I took it and broke it up a little and added to emphasize scripture to make this a sermon. There is more you can add to it but this is the basic outline. 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV) For there is one God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Nice Form No Power

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2019

An old commercial once asked, "Where's the beef!" We might ask ourselves where's power?

2Tim 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 1Cor 4:20 For the kingdom of God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 2 Peter 2:1, Matthew 13:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist