Sermons on Kenneth Sauer:

"Walking With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2017

Jesus may come to us as a Stranger. Will we recognize Him?

“Walking with Jesus” Luke 24:13-35 Two of Jesus’ disciples are walking home, down a dusty road, on the afternoon that Jesus rose from the dead. I wonder if, before Jesus was crucified, they had ever expected to walk down this road again. Had they planned to return home, some day, after having ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

"Up A Tree?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2018

A sermon about salvation by grace no matter who you are or what you have done.

“Up a Tree?” Luke 19:1-10 “As Good as It Gets” is a 1997 comedy. In it Jack Nickolson plays Melvin Udall, a crude, obsessive-compulsive author who offends everyone he meets. But Melvin becomes enamored with Carol Connelly, a waitress played by Helen Hunt. She has seen Melvin at his worst, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"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

"What Does It Mean To Be The Church Of Jesus?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2018

A sermon about the importance of doing what we are supposed to be doing.

“What Does It Mean to be the Church of Jesus?” John 2:13-22 Recently I read an article in Christianity Today entitled “Boring Church Services Changed My Life.” The author writes that there was never a day in his life when he wasn’t going to church. His parents were both heavily involved in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Invitation To Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 8, 2018

A sermon about accepting God's Love.

“The Invitation to Life” John 3:16-21 I want you to close your eyes for a moment. Clear your thoughts. Now, think about the person you love more than anyone else in the world. Is it a mother? A father? A grandparent? Is it a son, a daughter, a friend, a husband, a wife? What is it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"I Don't Know How To Love Him"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2018

A sermon about learning how to express our love for Jesus.

“I Don’t Know How to Love Him” John 11:55-12:11 In Jesus Christ Superstar Mary Magdalene sings the following: “I don’t know how to love him What to do, how to move him I’ve been changed, yes, really changed In these past few days when I’ve seen myself I seem like someone else.” In our Gospel ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Everyone Loves A Parade"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2018

A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus to the Cross.

“Everyone Loves a Parade” Mark 11:1-10 Everybody remembers that day! It was a joyful and glorious day. It was a time of excitement, optimism, and renewed national pride for the Israelites. What started with a handful of disciples offering their praise to God turned into a citywide ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"Love Each Other"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2018

A sermon for Good Friday.

“Love Each Other” John 19:17-30 Today we come to the Cross. It was a terrifying death. The goal of crucifixion was to inflict the maximum amount of agony on another person for the longest possible time. It was an extremely effective way to kill a human being slowly. Jesus hung on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

"Hope In The Midst Of Despair"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2018

A sermon for Easter.

“Hope in the Midst of Despair” John 20:1-18 When you encounter the living Jesus, in the midst of despair, everything changes. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we are confronted with a rollercoaster of emotions. Our story begins in darkness. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb while it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

"First United Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018

A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

“First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

"Dare To Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2018

A sermon about what it means to lay down our lives.

“Dare to Love” 1 John 3:16-24 In Matthew Chapter 7 Jesus says an interesting thing. ***Put UP Words on Screen*** He says: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

"Fear No Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2018

God is with us!!!

“Fear No Evil” Psalm 23 Donald Barnhouse was the pastor of Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church when his wife died and left him with two young daughters to raise alone. While he was driving to his wife’s funeral he realized that he needed to say something to explain what was happening to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist