Sermons on Left Margin:

Scraps To The Dogs? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2011

Poverty is an ongoing problem that will not be solved by government action in a day of high deficits; it is our responsibility to help the poor.

20th Sunday in Course 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Most Americans, if they were aware of four recent events, did not connect them. The first was the 43rd anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae, which reaffirmed the Church’s 2000 year old teaching that married love stems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

An Earful Of Cheerful Givers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 18, 2012

Giving is an important part of the Lord’s work, because spiritual ministry is carried out in the physical realm. We can give without loving God, but we cannot love God without giving.

An Earful of Cheerful Givers (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1. Churches have different ways of doing things. But bulletin bloopers and typos cross denominational lines. • Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertha ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 1, 2009

The Holy Spirit calls us into service, empowers us to serve and shows us the way to serve.

Pentecost 2009 Service and the Spirit Global Day of Prayer Prayer Introduce Service Week… As I looked at the Schedule for the Service week, I had it in my mind that I would speak on “Meeting Jesus in Service.” - a good topic as we head into the week But then I realized that it is Pentecost! – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: *other

Against His Own Self-Interest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 28, 2012

If we have seen Jesus we have seen the Father. Jesus said we can know what God is like by watching Him.

What is God Like Daniel J. Little / The Landmark Church email: adfontes.djl@gmail.com 02-26-12 Scripture Reading - Psalms 103:1-14 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3 who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2015

The answer to the violence is exactly to do as Jesus did.

The Sixth Sunday of Easter 2015 The early Church was not exactly the love-fest that some would like to imagine. First, the Jewish and Roman authorities were, at the least, suspicious of this new Jewish sect where people–especially the poor and marginalized–were being healed and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Why Was Jesus Born Into A Family That Was Poor?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2018

Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?

TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs Theology? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017

Knowledge is important, but insufficient. Man’s wisdom is folly compared to God’s. So, what good is knowledge if faith is all that we need?

The word theology comes from two Greek words: Theos (God) and logos (study, research). Thus, theology is the study of God. I am richly blessed to be a graduate of Evangelical Theological Seminary. My course of study (Master of Divinity) included five semesters in systematic theology, among the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Other

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

Sermon On Discord

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 3, 2021

Discord has been discerned as an ineffaceable or essential lack of harmony that evokes resentment, factiousness, or antagonism.

David Takayoshi Suzuki, a Canadian academic, science broadcaster and environmental activist once remarked: “Change is never easy, and it often creates discord, but when people come together for the good of humanity and the Earth, we can accomplish great things.” Romans 12:16-18 reminds us: “Live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14-22, Isaiah 5:20, Romans 12:10

An Unshakable Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To understand and live in the reality of God's unshakeable kingdom, reflecting His presence in our lives with gratitude, reverence, and awe.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into some deep waters. We're going to explore what it means to live in light of the unshakeable kingdom of God. As the great theologian A.W. Tozer once said, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28

Topics: Living In Light, Kingdom

Solomon's Wisdom Illuminating The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom.

Introduction "Good morning, everyone! Today, we dive into an intriguing story from 1 Kings 3:16-28. Here, King Solomon faces a challenging situation that tests his renowned wisdom. Picture this: two women come forward, each claiming to be the mother of the same baby. With no clear evidence to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Haste To Give Out Our Presence

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 13, 2021

Christmas Reflection

Haste to Give out our Presence Christmas Reflection Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45. Dear sisters and brothers, Giving is always connected with the celebration of Christmas everywhere in the world. In other words, Christmas is the feast of giving. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Other

"what Are We To Make Of This?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2024

A sermon for Easter morning.

“What are We to Make of This?” John 20:1-18 Several years ago, National Geographic put out a map of the history of the world, and it was a Big Map! Anyhow, on this map, the history of the world or the history of civilization was divided up into two categories… …and the dividing line or the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist