Sermons on Lisa Miller:

"Falling In Love Is The Easy Part"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 10, 2008

A sermon on staying in love with God.

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 “Falling in Love is the Easy Part” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Being a Christian is ‘messy business.’ Being a Christian may mean eating with our enemy. It may mean we have to hang out with everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Powerful Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2009

There is no name like the name of Jesus. This message shows the power of the name of Jesus in the early church and reminds us that that power has not faded. Jesus still heals, He still saves and He is still on HIs throne. 5 main points in the message.

“The Powerful Name of Jesus” Acts 4:13-31 These men who stood here and witnessed the courage of Peter and John were now in a huge dilemma. No matter which way they turned they were trapped. They couldn’t deny the miracle that this lame man had been healed because he was standing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus' Wish List" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2011

A sermon about materialism.

Matthew 25:31-46 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus’ Wish List” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book) I remember being about Mary Ellen’s age and trying to remember what I had given my sister Lisa the previous Christmas. Not able to recall, I went and asked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Gift Of Humility"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2014

An Advent/Christmas sermon about the humility of Mary and our need to be humble.

"The Gift of Humility" Luke 1:26-55 Have you ever felt as if your life doesn't amount to much? Have you ever looked at the lives of your neighbors or relatives and thought: "I feel so small compared to you"? Or have you ever taken a ride through a really ritzy neighborhood and wondered, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: United Methodist

A Sower Went Out To Sow

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

But seriously, the word God has for us today, is very direct, heavily relies on scripture, (as most of His messages do), and doesn’t need elaboration.

Good morning! I have a VERY short message for us today. The same apostle that wrote Romans, wrote (fa-LEE-mon) Philemon. I’m not sure if (fa-LEE-mon) was so short because Paul had a meal waiting, or simply because what he had to say, needed to be succinct, short and sweet! Today…I’ve got lunch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Matthew 13:1-8

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

The Great Chicago Fire

Around 8:30 pm on October 8th 1871, a fire broke out in a small barn in Chicago. Within a few hours it became one of the most devastating fires in American history. Over 2.5 square miles were totally destroyed. 17,000 structures Around 300 lives lost 1000,000 left homeless, which at the time, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Confidence

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004

It’s too bad that not all believers experience the confidence God wants us to have as His children. But He has gone to great lengths to give us this confidence through the sending of His Son.

I think the greatest film that’s ever been made in the history of filmmaking, and this is my own humble opinion, is “Saving Private Ryan.” And the reason I like Saving Private Ryan so much is because it has one of the most potent theological statements ever made in film. The thing is it’s not an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can't Handle The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 29, 2005

13th in long series on Joshua. This sermon speaks about Achan’s sin, and the relevance of truth telling. Ties together Prov.23:23 (the cost of the truth, and the value of it) and Eph.4:15 (doing it in love) as well.

Joshua 7:19-20 – You Can’t Handle the Truth Max Lucado, in his book Just Like Jesus, tells this story. A man received a call from his wife just as she was about to fly home from Europe. "How’s my cat?" she asked. "Dead." "Oh, honey, don’t be so honest. Why didn’t you break the news to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007

Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

--note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: *other

The Big Bang Religion

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Is the Big Bang a theory or a fact. Find out as we continue to explore what the Bible says about our origins.

The Big Bang ‘Something From Nothing?’ Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus' Legacy Of Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Prison Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermons highlights the prison of unforgiveness and the power of forgiveness.

PRISON OF UNFORGIVENESS By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Jonah 1:1-5, 3:1 – 4:3 This week’s major news – Amish killings 10 young school girls shot execution style– ages 6 – 13 by Charles Robert. 5 were dead and 5 others seriously injured . Dead included Naomi Rose Ebersole, 7; Anna Mae Stoltzfus, 12; ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Love One Another!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on May 9, 2009

A sermon for an Armed Forces Sunday celebration, looking at ministry to those in uniform.

-Our Gospel lesson for today might seem a bit strange to preach for an Armed Forces Sunday -Just look at the words in verse 12 -Jesus tells His 1st century disciples and His 21st century disciples to “love one another as He has loved us” -Contrast that with what we are celebrating, at least in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

His Promise, His Patience, Our Purpose!

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Mar 25, 2010

After Jesus' death Peter and the other disciples went back to their fishing boats. Jesus reminds them of what they were called to do. let us not go backwards but rely on God and his promises - he has a purpose for each of us!

The Bible amazes me how you can read a passage over and over and then one time you stumble over a new way of looking at it. In my case I was reading a book called ‘Searching for God knows What’ by Donald Miller when he linked these two passages: Matthew 4 vs. 18-20, which says: As ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational