Sermons on Life Jacket:

Faithful In Little Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2022

The second in a four-part series for a fall stewardship emphasis.

October 2, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Found Faithful Series 1 Kings 17:8-16; John 6:1-13 Faithful in Little Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “God is in the details.” This saying is attributed to the American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, John 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing The Glory (January 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When you think of the disciples who do you think of first? Some would say Peter. Others might some of the names of the other disciples. How many would say Andrew? Did Andrew live in the shadow of his brother Peter?

SHARING THE GLORY Text: John 1:40-42 As someone has said, “God did not save you to be a sensation; He saved you to be a servant”. (James S. Hewett. ed. Illustrations Unlimited. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,1988, p, 452). A sensation leaves an impression, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving Us What We Need Most Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 27, 2022

Instead of healing the paralytic, Jesus first meets his most important need, the forgiveness of his sins, much to everyone's annoyance.

In our Gospel Lesson this morning, we meet up with Jesus just after he returns “home.” We don’t always think of Jesus having a home, but this was not his own anyway. In this case, home seems to mean Peter’s home in Capernaum. Shortly before our Gospel, both Matthew and Mark share a similar record ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Refresh My Heart

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 30, 2022

Here is the history of a saint who has been greatly wronged and is called upon to put it all behind him and forgive. Here is also the history of a sinner running from his past who found grace with God and was told to go back to what he ran from.

Philemon 1:8-20 Refresh My Heart October 30, 2022 The Plea for Onesimus. This short letter is one of the greatest of Paul’s writings. Even unbelievers have seen the power of this small excerpt of history. It speaks of a request for redemption and reconciliation. ILLS: The Setting. Here is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Great Leaders Do – Leadership In Churches Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 6, 2022

True leaders in churches have a responsibility role. We look at 10 pointers in leadership and then examine the characteristics all great leaders of God's people have AND must have.

WHAT GREAT LEADERS DO – LEADERSHIP IN CHURCHES It was a privilege to have attended a seminar while I was in England attended by leaders from smaller churches located in Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The whole purpose was to instruct on leadership in churches. Stuart Bell took a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, John 20:20, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel’s Trouble, God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 5, 2022

There are spiritual leadership lessons here that apply to anyone in spiritual leadership. If you have suddenly seen the tide turn against you in your leadership, then you will identify with Moses here.

“Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, I have a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way.” After what we find in Exodus chapter 4, Moses may have been able to sing that song. After Moses made multiple excuses not to answer the call of God at the burning bush, he did respond to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-19, Exodus 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Anything Too Difficult For God? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 25, 2022

Abraham and Sarah must trust God. Maybe you have been praying for years for someone or something. Remember: He is El Shaddai. He is God Almighty. Nothing is too difficult for God. When our situation grows more impossible God shows himself almighty.

There is a philosophical question that some ask about God. When claim nothing is too difficult for God they ask, can God make a rock so big he cannot lift it? No. The philosopher thinks he has somehow outsmarted God. But also, God is so holy he cannot lie. God cannot act outside his own nature ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Superior Economic Laws

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 8, 2022

Let’s examine what’s behind some superior economic laws found in Leviticus.

Let’s examine what’s behind some superior economic laws found in Leviticus. Right Legal Basis The right basis of law must include one of Jesus’ two Great Commandments. “... you must love your neighbor as yourself …” (Leviticus 19:18 CEB) Opposite to love of neighbor is greed. It plagues our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 02 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE CONTIUES THE SERIES ABOVE AND LOOKS AT FELLOWSHIP THROUGH THE EYES OF JOHN AS HE WRITES TO HIS FRIEND GAIUS.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT 02 CHANGING OUR WAYS IN 2023 3 JOHN INTRODUCTION: AS WE RETURN TO OUR SERIES IN 3RD JOHN, WE CONTINUE TO LOK AT THOSE ACTIONS THAT JOHN BROUGHT TO LIGHT THAT WERE EVIDENT IN HIS FRIEND GAIUS. THESE ACTIONS ARE GREAT HABITS FOR US TO DEVELOP AS WE BEGIN THIS NEW ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Special Vessels

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2023

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Let's find out in Romans 9.

How does God choose some to be special vessels and others not? Are the chosen people Jews or Christians or both? Let’s begin by asking, did Paul love his fellow Jews? I’m speaking the truth in Christ—I’m not lying, as my conscience assures me with the Holy Spirit: 2 I have great sadness and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Floodgates Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 3, 2023

There is a blessing for those who give and the opposite for those who refuse to give and rob God of what belongs to him. When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing.

When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing. Some pastors are not known for being too good at math. One of those pastors who did not excel in math said to his church, if you can’t give one-tenth, then at least give one-fifth. He may not have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing Victory: Uses And Abuses Of Prophetic Ministry Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2023

In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses the various uses and abuses of the prophetic in the modern church.

1 Corinthians 14:1-5 Introduction: • Briefly address the background of the prophetic and its purpose in Christianity o The Old Testament contains both major and minor prophets. Figures like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, as well as Jonah, Amos, Habakkuk, etc. o The New Testament also contains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 11:27-30, 1 John 4:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, 2 Peter 1:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

This Thing Is From Me

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 25, 2023

Today our lesson begins with a divided kingdom; I want to preach about the Reign of two Kings, the Return of the Warrior and the Religion of the depraved.

1 Kings 12:22-31 (NKJV) “This Thing is From Me” June 25, 2023 God’s sovereignty is defined by his omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence. He is all-knowing, ever-present and all-powerful. Nothing that happens within our world is hidden from God's view or outside of God's provision for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Not All Is Lost

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 25, 2022

I was invited to minister at a conference this weekend. The Theme is, "NOT ALL IS LOST." I wondered why they phrased it that way, and why not "All is Not Lost,"

But when I continued to meditate on this I understood that this is what the Holyspirit wanted us to focus on. NOT ALL IS LOST! Do not rephrase or rearrange the sentence but pause, reflect and let it sink in NOT ALL IS LOST! Loss is one of the most devastating issues with no rules or plans. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reckless Path Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 8, 2022

In Revelation 2:14 Balaam is a warning to the church. An insider causing the destruction. Beware of someone on the reckless path causing the church to compromise from within. It is the ultimate sell-out.

The story of Balaam is a fascinating one. What you might think of first with Balaam is that he was the prophet whose donkey spoke to him. It was incredible and there is nothing else quite like it in the Bible. Balaam is significant in Old Testament history and for the New Testament church. There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist