Sermons on Label:

The Log In Your Eye

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 28, 2001

About Sin, about Lenten Preparation, most especially about the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) with a neat little prayer by Ephraem the Syrian (4th Century)

Sermon: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke 6:39-45 Given at St John the Evangelist, Rishworth, Diocese of Wakefield, 25th February 2001 “The log in your eye” In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Sin. Nasty. Unpleasant. The last thing you want to hear preached about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christian Response To Hiv/Aids

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

This sermon explains the adverse effects that HIV/AIDS has on the world today. It also talks about the Christian response towards HIV/AIDS. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Christian Response to HIV/AIDS Yesterday, on World AIDS Day, our Chief Minister, Shri YSR emphasized that all religious leaders needs to spread the awareness about HIV/AIDS – So, I’m following the orders of our CM. World AIDS Day, observed December 1 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Road Map Of Peace

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Sep 3, 2010

A road map of peace is drafted in details by our attitude in life. It is never our stiuations, never.

Introduction: Nations at war are slugging it on the anvil of negotiations and treaties to draft a road map of peace. Peace among warring nations is seldom achieved, rarely maintained. Peace, as biblically understood, denotes not only quietness and rest. It also offers a connotation of prosperity ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

A sermon highlighting some characteristics of Jesus’ ministry

ALL OR NOTHING Luke 5:33-39 Sunday, March 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read passage Here we have a parable placed in with several stories that describe the ministry of Jesus. The stories are: • Jesus touching and healing a leper. (5:12-14) • A paralytic is lowered through a roof and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Friday Night Failures

Contributed by Walter Miller on Jan 14, 2010

There are many ways we fail Jesus, and we need to ponder on these failures, so that we can mature into what Christ calls us to be.

Bulletin and Sermon Notes/Outline: This is the full service outline for Good Friday , with several mini devotions inserted, instead of one long sermon. Atmosphere - Service is to start out: 1. joyful (disciples singing praise songs while leaving Passover/Seder meal), then turn to 2. ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 13, 2008

2nd in a Lenten series, this sermon deals with betrayal of commitment to Christ!

A mother sits in her darkened room. She is thinking about her child. Her son. She has just learned that her child, someone who had been a follower of Jesus had not only left Jesus, but more than that, people were whispering about her child. They have labeled him. They were making accusations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Ash Wednesday: Year C

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon is for Ash Wednesday, Year C

Ash Wednesday The Rev. Rian Adams At one time Advent was hands down my favorite season of the church year. The happiness, the joy of anticipation, the hope of a star, the birth of a child… it all added a hopeful newness to my soul. However, over time our culture has ruined Christmas with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Who Tells You Who You Are?

Contributed by George Durham on Aug 24, 2016

John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 Baptism is God's initiative of Grace reaching all those created, even infants, & sinners.

WHO TELLS YOU WHO YOU ARE? John 15:16; 1 John 5:13; Mark 10:14 We Receive Our Identity From Others, From + Expectations Of Friends & Colleagues, From + Labels Society Puts Upon Us, & From + Influence Of Family. To become Christian is to receive a NEW IDENTITY. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowing Expands Your Joy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 8, 2015

Caldwell & Jorgeson free climbed El Capitan’s Dawn Wall. How were they able to do this impossible climb? Knowing that they were fastened to the rock. Our only security in life is staying fastened to Jesus

- El Capitan’s Dawn Wall Yosemite National Park Cal.  - 3,000 ft. vertical face climbed in 19 days - Many considered the most difficult rock climb in the world. - Dec. 27/14-Jan.14/15 -Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson - Few, if any, thought the Dawn Wall could be free-climbed - Using just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Legalism A Bad Word?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

This message deals with the fact that God’s law (from Moses to Christ) is good and that its continued presence in church and culture is right, not wrong.

Too many people today, even Christians, feel like the days of grace and spiritual liberty should erase the law of God. If any minister or church preaches or teaches the laws of God as good, they are labeled as old-fashioned, cult-like, or legalistic. Since when did ‘legalism’ (the idea of abiding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on May 30, 2014

Are Critics Of Intelligent Design As Intelligent As They Propagandize?

A cartoon on the cover of the 11/2013 issue of the Reports For Science Education depicts a be-robed bearded figure holding a diagram labeled “flagellum”. The figure quips, “All right, it could be that stars, galaxies, living species, the eye, the immune system, and all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come See A Man

Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014

Sermon to reach the lost and invite them into God's fellowship.

Come See A Man John 4:29 I remember not so long ago when an Army private wanted me to meet his mother and farther after graduating from basic training. He was so excited and thrill to introduce the man who helped shape and mode their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29-43

Denomination: Methodist

High Place

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 5, 2018

God strengthens us to flee from demons, problems, sickness, loneliness, strife, envy, betrayals, mockery, criticisms and get to the high place with God, where you feel secure.

Sit with God Habakkuk 3:19”The Lord GOD is my strength, And He has made my feet like hinds' feet, And makes me walk on my high places.” My experience: Can a scripture keep you so enthralled that you could think of nothing else? Yeah, get to the end of this article then you would comprehend the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healthy Congregations Are Diverse Congregations Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a church must have diversity to be a healthy church

The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Big Shots? Really? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2017

No matter who we think we are, we are ultimately helpless, blubbering fools without God’s backing.

Big Shots? Really? (2 Kings 4:1-44) 1. A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible