Sermons on Knit Together By God:

Do You Understand What You Read?

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 10, 2012

Special notes on the Book of Revelation

SPECIAL NOTES ON REVELATION By Denis O’Callaghan, Ph.D. The proper designation of this last book of the Bible is given in the first three words: "REVELATION, or unveiling, OF JESUS CHRIST." The order of communication is as follows: God gave the Revelation to Jesus Christ; He signified, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Creativity--The Opposite Of Liturgy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2011

Our profession of faith in Christ is guided not only by Scripture, but by the Fathers of the Church, the historic creeds, and our liturgical tradition.

Monday of the 5th Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy Mistaken identity. It’s an embarrassment, and occasionally a lethal inconvenience. Consider poor Jude here. No wonder he appears to have preferred the name “Thaddeus,” and became patron saint of hopeless causes. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

Remember The Resurrection!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 2, 2011

RESURRECTION LIFE IS OURS! LET US LIVE IT!

Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; (15) And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Till You Go

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 23, 2012

We as Christians are ordained unto the work of the Lord. And there is never a time to retire from His service.

Quotes: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Energy flows where attention goes. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Find yourself within you, never in someone else. Act the way you want to be and you will be the way you act. Look for what you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Changeless Christ

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 30, 2012

We can depend on Jesus to keep His promises, because He doesn’t change.

The Changeless Christ March 1, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can depend on Jesus to keep His promises, because He doesn’t change. Focus Passage: Hebrews 13:8 Introduction: I. Jesus Christ is the same a. 1. Health may fail us -- ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Talitha Cumi Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 1, 2020

Engage all your senses as you walk with Jesus and His other disciples into the town of Capernaum by the big lake.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Course 2020 Tal'itha cu'mi If, with Ignatius of Loyola, we meditate for a while on the Scripture we hear every day proclaimed at Mass, and do so with our well-honed imaginations fully awake, we see so much more than the words first suggest. It is particularly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, 2 Samuel 18:9-30

Denomination: Catholic

Makes Me Think! Make Today Count! (Funeral)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019

Do we ever wonder how we will die? Maybe we should spend more time thinking about how we should live? MTC, Make today count! I used small stones and write MTC on each one.

MAKES ME THINK! MAKE TODAY COUNT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT) Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Job 14:14, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Persistent Widow: ‘living Life On Life’s Terms’

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 2, 2019

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 29th Sunday, Cycle C

The motto, ‘living life on life’s terms’ means to accept the circumstances, environment and things out of our control. The widow in that town kept going to the judge and say “render a just decision for me against my adversary.” Her adversary was either exacting money from her unjustly or she ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Considering Jesus And Not Turning Back

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2019

An encouragement to give Jesus due consideration, and an exhortation to avoid the temptation of drawing back.

CONSIDERING JESUS AND NOT TURNING BACK. Hebrews 3:1-19. The writer to the Hebrews was at pains to ensure that the eyes of his readers remained focused on Jesus. For Hebrew Christians to go back to the law of Moses was not an option. Moses was faithful - but Jesus is counted worthy of more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

The words we say have a huge impact on people around us.

James 3:1–12 1Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. 3We can ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's About Souls For The Kingdom

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 19, 2018

This is a mini sermon used to exhort the congregation before the giving of tithes and offerings. It's designed to help them understand why Jesus' mission (saving souls) must be their mission and the role giving plays in accomplishing it.

Turn with me to Matthew 4. We’re going to read verses 17-20. (17) From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (18) And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Fool

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Showing from scripture some characteristics of a fool

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 27:22 "Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him."  BRAY:  To pound or beat or grind small FOOL:  one who is destitute of reason, or the common powers of understanding. MORTAR:  A vessel of wood or ...read more

Mary Magdalene Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Mary Magdalene

A. INTRODUCTION: MARY MAGDALENE - FAITHFUL FOLLOWER 1. Many named Mary (from Hebrew Miriam), Virgin mother of Jesus, mother of James, mother of Joses, wife of Clopas, and mother of Mark. 2. Mary Magdalene, i.e., Magdala, i.e., “watch tower,” Matt. 15:39 3. Jesus tour. “He took his twelve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Savior Has Come

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

The people of Israel were looking for a Messiah but when He arrived they could not recognize him. Do we recognize Jesus as our Messiah today?

Our Savior Has Come Luke 19:28-38 Today we mark the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem that we call Palm Sunday. We call this the Triumphal entry because of how the people responded by making a parade of Jesus entrance. All the gospel writers record this event with different emphasis. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Matthew 21:10-11, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:38-40, Matthew 23:29-33, Luke 19:47-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Demons

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

The weakness of the average Christian in opposing demon powers is caused largely by his/her failure to recognize the source of trouble. Most Christians are so lacking in a true understanding concerning this matter until they are helpless and confused in

DEMONIC ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION: The weakness of the average Christian in opposing demon powers is caused largely by his/her failure to recognize the source of trouble. Most Christians are so lacking in a true understanding concerning this matter until they are helpless and confused in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:14-15, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal