Sermons on Ken Gire:

"The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2012

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 2:1-20 “What Gives Life Meaning?: The Most Jesus-Like Characteristic You Can Imagine” In the story of Jesus’ birth, Luke begins with, “In those days… “In those days…” In those days things were like they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Advent Conspiracy: Love All Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2012

At its heart, Christmas means that no matter what else will disappear in the next decade, God’s love will last forever.

RE-GIFTING GRACE John 3:16 I want to begin this evening with some group interaction. Turn to the person next to you and answer this question: “What kinds of things have disappeared in the last ten years?” Or to ask it another way: “What every-day-kind-of-stuff has become extinct in the last ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

"Becoming Human"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon for the New Year.

Colossians 3:12-17 "Becoming a Genuine Human Being" It's a fact that hurt people hurt other people. If a wounded soul lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, try and defuse it with understanding. A pastor shares the following: "One time I was praying during worship, a few moments before ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The New Covenant And The Old Law

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon of "pastoral clarification" showing the superiority of the covenant of grace.

THE NEW COVENANT AND THE OLD LAW: A PASTORAL CLARIFICATION Hebrews 8:7-13 Supporting Scripture • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 40:4-8 • Epistle: Hebrews 8:7-13 • Reading from the Gospels: Matthew 9:14-16 Heb 8:7 For if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"Going By A Different Route"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 2, 2013

A sermon for Epiphany.

“Going By a Different Route” Matthew 2:1-12 We aren’t told how long of a time had passed between when the Magi first saw the star and when they arrived in Jerusalem, but Herod’s order—in verse 16—to kill all male children two years and younger gives us a bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The Better Way: He Ensures A Better Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 5, 2013

Temporal things will try and rob your peace but there is something deep and stabilizing about knowing Jesus as savior that can help you weather storms and serve as a deterrent to unrest and bewilderment.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ENSURES A BETTER PEACE HEBREWS 9 &10 Big Idea: Temporal things will try and rob your peace but there is something deep and stabilizing about knowing Jesus that can help you with panic, unrest, and bewilderment. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

"Imitators Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2018

A sermon about seeking to adopt the attitude of Jesus.

“Imitators of Christ” Philippians 2:1-10 A mother was making breakfast for her two little boys—Kevin and Ryan. The boys starting arguing over who was going to get the first pancake, and so their mom saw this as the perfect opportunity for a moral lesson. “Now boys, hold on a minute. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"Visions And Dreams"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2018

A sermon for Pentecost.

“Dreams and Visions” Acts 2:1-21 A young football player, in the last two minutes of the game, his team down by 3, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than he ever dreamed of running. When the game is over, the coach says to him, “I didn’t know you had it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"In The Year That King Uzziah Died..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2018

A sermon about call.

“In the Year King Uzziah Died…” Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that President Kennedy was shot. In the year that Martin Luther King, Jr. was gunned down. In the year that the Space Shuttle blew up. In the year that the planes hit the World Trade Center Towers. “In the year that King Uzziah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

"New Adventures"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2018

A sermon for a time of pastoral change.

“New Adventures” Jeremiah 29:11-14a When the people of Israel were exiled into Babylon, everything they knew was turned inside out – their homes, their families, even their worship. And so, Jeremiah came with a word of hope for a hopeless people. He told them to build, plant and pray—even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"New Adventures"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2018

A sermon for the first Sunday of a new appointment for a pastor.

“New Adventures” Jeremiah 29:11-14a A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked into the pulpit on his first Sunday and preached about—what he called--the evils of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hinge Of History

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2019

What are we to make of the Resurrection?

“The Hinge of History” John 20:1-18 In my mom’s house there is a map of the history of the world, and it’s a BIG map. It wasn’t created by a specifically Christian publishing house; I believe it was put out by National Geographic, and fairly recently. Anyhow, on this map, the history of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Today Is A Good Day To Die

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 21, 2019

Almost every time the Bible refers to the Resurrection of Jesus, it refers to our call to follow Him to the cross. Without death there is no resurrection. Jesus bids us "come, and die".

Today is a good day to die. Warning (Spoiler?). Today’s message is going to be morbid-focused on death. I’ll confess, I’m a Star Trek fan, And there is a species in the series that is very focused on warrior virtues. Any episode where there is a battle, and there seems to be a likelihood of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Peace?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2019

A sermon about finding peace amidst the turmoil of life.

“Peace?” John 20:19-31 Chad is the fifth largest country in Africa, twice as big as Texas, with suffering to match its size. For decades it has been torn by civil war. Economically, it has been drained by drought and famine that leave it a veritable "basket case." It is the 7th ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

"a Fire Of Burning Coals"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2019

A sermon about overcoming shame with the love of Christ.

“A Fire of Burning Coals” John 21:1-19 Are there any smells that bring back memories for you? Perhaps it is the scent of the perfume your grandmother used to wear. For some, it might be the smell of freshly cut grass. A friend once told me that he can hardly stand the smell of “musty ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist