Sermons on Lessons:

Sermon For Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 6, 2003

The mind of Christ, among other things, involves a life of humility, obedience, and sacrifice.

Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Yr B 13/04/2003 Based on Phil. 2:5-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Humility, obedience and sacrifice. Those three words stand out as descriptors of the tragic, yet holy last week of Christ’s life in this world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing Things The Hard Way

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Feb 25, 2002

God had Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt - but he did it the hard way - by hardening Pharoah’s heart. Why is it that sometimes God makes us go through things the hard way?

This week I’ve been reading in the book of Exodus. And in my reading, I noticed something strange: · First, God commanded Moses to go to Egypt, where he had fled from years before, and to go and risk his life confronting the Pharoah. · Then God turns around and says, in effect, “Oh, by the way, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Journey To Blessisngs Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

Life is a journey and a process, we must chart our course wisely.

I ponder today, how life is a journey. Life is a process --- should be a progressive process. We are ever, gradually, changing. We must steer this process that life’s results leads us the way we want to go. Life is a series of choices and actions. We need an evaluation system to determine, am ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-67, Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, Our Man In Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 5, 2002

Meaning and blessings of the ascension of Jesus.

Jesus Our Man In Heaven Mk. 16:19, 20 INTRO.: The Christian knows we have a representative in Heaven. He speaks to the Father in our defense and the Father hears Him because of His righteousness. I John 2:1. He intercedes for us at the right hand of the Father. Rom. 8:34. He entered Heaven itself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Joy Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 6, 2003

An Advent sermon on the gift of joy that comes from Jesus our Saviour.

Sermon for III Advent, Yr C 14/12/2003 Based on Zephaniah 3:14-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Gift Of Joy” On one occasion, a pastor asked one of his parishioners: “Do you believe in the hereafter?” The parishioner replied: “You bet I do. I ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Job dealt with discouragement

“Dealing with Discouragement” Job 1-2 Intro: Did you know that there are a lot of errors in the Bible? It’s true! A good example of this is in Genesis 3 - Satan comes to Eve, asks about the fruit, and says, “You will not surely die” - That was a lie! It was not true, but the lie is recorded in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Christ Is Seated

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

This is a topical message on places Christ sat that has meaningful application.

Where Christ is Seated John 4:5-6 What is the number one problem the choir faces? I’d say ....it might be finding a seat when they get done singing in the AM service and want to come down and sit in the congregation. Some have said I saw some folks come in and look around and not finding a seat ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Lukewarmness

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

The church that made God sick.

THE SIN OF LUKEWARMNESS Revelation 3:14 I want to preach a message this morning on the sin of LUKEWARMNESS. Lets look at God’s word together from chapter 3 verse 14 and begin reading. There is a sin figuratively speaking that nauseates God. There is a sin that Christians may commit that makes God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Victory From The Pit Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 4, 2006

When people find themselves in the "pits" of the world, give them encouragment that there is a way out.

*The Integrity Test used in reference for this message was a thought received from a message on the "7 Tests of Joseph" submitted by SermonCentral.com contibutor, Derek Vreeland. Victory from the Pit! Genesis 37 Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by John Slythe on Feb 21, 2003

What happens when we take off the blinders of faith and really come to Jesus with the faith of a child who believes in the impossible?

GET OUT OF THE BOX! A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The All-Inclusive Covenant Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 3, 2003

God makes an everlasting covenant with Noah and family, his descendants, and all of creation.

Sermon for 1 Lent Yr B, 9/03/2003 Based on Gen 9:8-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In today’s first lesson, we learn of God’s covenant with Noah. Our God is a covenant-making God. Throughout the Bible, there are several covenants made by God with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Wrong With Prayer?

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 28, 2012

An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Discover the 11 points that Jesus taught about prayer.

An alarming truth is that prayer today is not what Jesus taught prayer must be. Not only does this make the prayers being said today fake but until you bring your prayers in line with Jesus’ teaching, your prayers are a continuous rebellion against Jesus. What should your prayers be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prophetical But (When God Inserts A Heavenly But)

Contributed by William Wyne on Oct 4, 2011

God can place a heavenly "But" in the midst of our lives that changes the course of life’s direction.

In verse 9 of Isaiah is the prophetical conclusion of the New Testament Good Friday execution on Calvary. Actually, verse 9 is the Old Testament proclamation of the sixth word of the Cross, “It is Finished”. Isaiah saw the finished scene of Calvary. In verse 9 the Prophet saw the intended burial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Opens Hearts, And Opposition Comes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

God directed Paul to Philippi to preach the gospel. Acts 16 reveals both the open hearted reception and the opposition he faced. We should expect the same when we share Christ today.

When God opens hearts he comes into them to dwell. Acts 16 gives us the history of how the gospel was planted in Philippi, how God opened their hearts to hear and obey the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This lesson continues our introduction to the letter of Philippians. Let's read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shave And A Haircut Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 10, 2011

God commands Ezekiel to visually demonstrate how severe the destruction of Jerusalem is going to be and restates that He has just cause to judge these people.

In Chapter 5, the prophet Ezekiel continues his prophetic parade of visual aids. In this chapter he is told to shave with a sword and burn his hair. A serious student of the Bible will note that Ezekiel’s visual demonstrations (and the historical events that they represented) follow ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist