Sermons on Jewish Calendar Year:

Hope Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 8, 2019

Jesus came as our Messiah, our Christ, fulfilling a 700-year-old prophecy of deliverance. In so doing, he still today brings us understanding, justice, and peace.

Isaiah 11:1-10 Hope Born at Christmas Christmas is about miracles. Christmas is about hope and peace and love. Christmas is prophesied here in the book of Isaiah, written some 700 years before Jesus’ birth. Times were hard then. The 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom had already fallen to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Seat In The Upper Room

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 15, 2020

For three years, Judas was a disciple and an apostle of the Lord Jesus, but in the end he betrayed the Messiah. Judas would no longer occupy a seat among the twelve; his seat is declared vacant.

THE EMPTY SEAT IN THE UPPER ROOM "15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In The Coming King Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2018

Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, fully human and also fully God.

Hope in the Coming King We continue in our series Hope found here, and this month our focus is on Hope in the Coming King. Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent is a time to celebrate both the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching Upward, Inward And Outward

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 14, 2019

In this sermon, I present our congregation's theme for the year. We want to focus on growing our relationship with God, our relationships in the church, and our outreach to the world.

Introduction: A. Once there was a football team who had never won a game. 1. So one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. 2. He told them, “Boys, our offense is bad, our defense is horrible, and our special teams are the worst I have ever seen, so today we are going back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:12-16, Colossians 4:2-6, Mark 16:15, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021

The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2021

It is the most wonderful time of the year! But are we ready? Has it caught us off guard? How do we handle a season we which we aren’t prepared?

Christmas Is Coming! Pt. 1 - Ready or Not! Introduction It is hard to believe it is the month of December much less almost Christmas. This year at times has seemed like a lifetime while at other moments it is a blur. We find ourselves in the most nostalgic time of year. Visions of sugar plums ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-49, Luke 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paying Taxes

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

Many of us struggle with the burden of taxes each year. What does Jesus have to say about paying taxes? He addressed the question of taxes on two separate occasions.

Many of us struggle with the burden of taxes each year. What does Jesus have to say about paying taxes? He addressed the question of taxes on two separate occasions. _____________________________________________________ Jesus Paid Taxes Matthew 17:24-27 They arrived in Capernaum. Tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:2, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 20:19-20, Matthew 22:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tribulation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 8, 2018

Promises of God leads to Tribulation. Tribulation leads to Blessings. God directed Jacob to go to Egypt and he said that he would be with him. Then they stayed for 430 years. Then redemption came.

Exodus 1:1-12 Introduction: The Book of Exodus has two records of the travel history of Israelite. First was the travel from Canaan to Egypt. Then from Egypt to Canaan. First journey was by Jacob and his sons went to Egypt as small group with seventy members. The second journey from Egypt to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Immanuel: God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 18, 2017

Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, fully human and also fully God.

Immanuel: God IS with us Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Isaiah 7:10-14, Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordination Sermon - "that I May Serve You With All My Might"

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2023

This is the sermon for the ordination of an inner-city pastor who had already been serving as Associate Pastor for 5 1/2 years st an inner-city mission in Toronto, Canada.

Sermon Ordination May this holy flame ever warm my [heart], that I may serve you with all my might; and let it consume in my heart all my selfish desires, that I may in all things regard not myself but you.” - John Wesley That is the favourite quote, outside of Scripture, of Arleen Gomez. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, John 15:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Childlike Innocence

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 19, 2024

Over the years, we might have become big and highly experienced in knowing God. But, in your spiritual journey, did you lose your child like innocence?

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” And He laid His hands on them and departed from there. Matthew 19:14-15 The enemy has successfully robbed the child like innocence from the lives of believers. An innocence that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14-15

Eulogy Funeral Service For Bessie Payne Bryant

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2025

Bessie was an 87 year old Christian who walked with God most of her life. She was an African American woman born in western Alabama and later migrated to Cleveland, OH.

Funeral Eulogy Bessie Payne Bryant By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Summary: Bessie Payne Bryant was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ as a child. It is amazing how God uses governments and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From The Shepherd

Contributed by Bishop Farris Long on Apr 17, 2025

This sermon was written for a pastor's 13 year anniversary celebration at their church. But can also be used for a church anniversary celebration or can even be revised to be a general Sunday sermon.

Psalm 23, our text for today, is incredibly famous – maybe one of the best-known Bible passages besides John 3:16. It's written in a way that feels poetic and musical. But more importantly, it's a source of great comfort. People often read Psalm 23 when they feel desperate, depressed, or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the God Of "how And When" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

Nehemiah 2 So let me begin with a story that goes back 25 years ago. My wife and I were feeling led to start a brand-new church.

“The God of “HOW” and “WHEN” Nehemiah 2 So let me begin with a story that goes back 25 years ago. My wife and I were feeling led to start a brand-new church. We were serving here , locally in a larger church where I was associate pastor. The church we were serving owned some property in a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Value Calvary?

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 18, 2025

Calvary is not just a story we read at Easter and put back on a shelf until next year. We should make time each day to remember it in its full meaning.

How Do You Value Calvary? By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. How do we measure value? 1. Money or the Luxury a. Houses – gated communities b. Cars – Cadillacs, Mercedes, Rolls, Lexus c. Watches – Rolexes 2. Sentimentality (Eyes of the Owner) a. Grandma’s quilt b. Grandpa’s shotgun c. Old ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ