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The Seven Mile Sermon

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 25, 2022

Jesus is the Theme of the Old Testament

The Seven Mile Sermon Luke 24:13-32 When I started in the ministry the normal length of a sermon was about 40 minutes and we did that at least twice on a Sunday. It seems that as preachers grow older, they get shorter, and their sermons get shorter as well. But here in Luke 24 Jesus preaches a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On A Second Chance

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 26, 2022

Weather is defined as a state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, wind, rain, etc.

Alfred Wainwright, a British fell-walker, guidebook author and illustrator once remarked: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Leviticus 26:4 confirms: “Then I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Matthew 18:21-22, Isaiah 43:18, Jonah 2:1-10

Sermon On A Balanced Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2022

The theory of a well-balanced life is primarily related to one, that provides optimal benefits.

Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “Life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Leviticus 19:36 reminds us: “You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin: I am the Lord your God, who brought you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 4:5, Galatians 5:13, Titus 2:7

Sermon On The Miracle Of Conception

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 20, 2022

Conception is defined as the action of conceiving a child or of one being conceived.

Lailah Gifty Akita, a Ghana-born author once remarked: “Just as a child is conceived in a womb of a woman, miraculously, so is grace freely given by God, in sacred moment of salvation.” Psalm 139:13-16 confirms: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, 1 Samuel 1:20, Psalm 113:9, Deuteronomy 7:14

Sermon On Reserving Judgment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 26, 2022

Reserving Judgment is defined as to postpone making a judgment or decision.

Catherine Ryan Hyde, an American novelist once remarked: “If you meet someone you don't like, or who doesn't treat you right, try to reserve judgment, because you don't know what that person's going through, and it's probably not so much about you at all.” James 2:13 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 12:36

Sermon On True Power

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2022

One of the many definitions of power stated in the dictionary is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.

“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic; true power is restraint. If words control you, that means everyone else can control you; breathe and allow things to pass.” These words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Acts 1:8, Luke 10:19, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Sermon On A Mission In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 21, 2022

A mission is defined as a particular assignment given to a person or group of people.

Vannevar Bush, an American engineer once remarked: "Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. Nearly all men of science, all men of learning for that matter, and men of simple ways too, have it in some form and in some degree. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:3, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Chronicles 16:24, John 14:26

A Sermon For A Suicide Victim

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 11, 2022

At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha.

Sermon: At a time such as this, let go again to Golgotha. Just as we are today in horrendous pain, so was Jesus as He hung on that cross. And yet, while hanging by His nail torn flesh, He spoke the most powerful words of love ever utter to humankind. Let us hear those words again today so we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Covered In Blood (Sermon)

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 12, 2022

The connection of the Blood of the Old Testament and the Cross in the New Testament.

I would like to preach by the help of the Holy Spirit from our Scripture with this thought," COVERED IN BLOOD”. In the Scripture that was in your hearing, Moses called his elders of Israel and instructed them to “Go and take a lamb for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-24, Luke 22:20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Trust And Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2022

Trust could be said to have a symbiotic relationship with freedom, without one the other is difficult to find.

Robert C. Solomon, an American-born philosopher and author once remarked: “Trust is not bound up with knowledge so much as it is with freedom, the openness to the unknown.” Proverbs 3:5 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Galatians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:16, Psalm 37:5

Immanuel - A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022

Funerals remind us to prepare for our meeting with Christ.

Funerals are Universal and Important Funerals remind us of: a. The Certainty of Death (Ecclesiastes 9:5) b. The Shortness of life (James 4:14) c. The Shortage of life (John 10:10) d. The sovereignty of God and Reality of Eternity e. Our need for God and others – in fact, grief leads us to God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Rewards Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 12, 2022

A reward is defined as a thing given in recognition, effort or achievement.

John Burroughs, an American naturalist and nature essayist once remarked: “To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:33-34, Hebrews 11:6

Sermon On The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by William Meakin on May 26, 2022

Prayer is defined as: A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a French Catholic Discalced Carmelite nun once remarked: “Prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look turned toward heaven. It is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” Philippians 4:6 confirms: “Do not be anxious about anything, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 6:6, James 5:16, Ephesians 6:18

Sermon On Celestial Voices

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 9, 2022

There are many known medical benefits to singing, especially when we are praising God for everything in life.

Anne Lamott, an American novelist and non-fiction writer once remarked: “Then the singing enveloped me. It was furry and resonant, coming from everyone’s very heart. There was no sense of performance or judgment, only that the music was breath and food.” 2 Chronicles 5:12-14 reminds us: “And all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13, Job 38:7, Nehemiah 12:31, 1 Corinthians 14:26

Sermon On The Wind Of Change

Contributed by William Meakin on May 13, 2021

Many things happen in life, often without warning.

Page Joseph Falkinburg, better known by his ring name: Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) a retired American professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and actor once remarked: “In our personal and professional lives, we are constantly hit with one adversity after the other, most of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3, John 14:26