Sermons on Low Cost:

Roller Coaster Ride

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 11, 2022

A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year C

April 10, 2022 Palm/Passion Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Phil. 2:5-11; Lk. 19:28-40; Lk. 22:14-23:56 Roller Coaster Ride Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Dale and I watched the NCAA Men’s Basketball final on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus’ Word To Those At The Top And The Bottom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2014

This passage is a "sandwich," which leads to some significant parallels and contrasts.

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THIS PASSAGE: This story is a sandwich. - What does that mean? This is one of the multiple places in the Bible where a story is begun, then interrupted by another story, and then the first story is revisited and concluded. When that happens, there is always a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough In Relationships Pt 5 - Lessons From Joseph Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2020

Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into a man on the go for God and he learns humility and how to create healthy and whole relationships with others.

Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our relationships, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in these areas requires us to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 40:1-23, Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

The things that we think get in the way of us serving God are the very things he can use to help us progress.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part Two : Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones Many of us resist stepping out in ministry or involvement because of perceived stumbling blocks in our lives. We feel there are issues that stand in the way of God using us. Of course there are those who do not want God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitude Determines Altitude (Theme Adapted From Johnny Creasong)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2015

God exalts the humble.

If you’ve been listening to the news this week, you know about the airplane that crashed into the side of the French Alps. Well, I’m going to tell you about another air disaster. This one happened in 2008 when a flight from Madrid, Spain crashed soon after takeoff killing 158 people. It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When A Little Guy Meets A Big God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 6, 2016

Jesus reaches out to the smallest and the evilest among us with a very personal invitation. He calls us by name. He invites himself over. He desires nothing less than a radically changed life, submitted to him, and all for our good!

Luke 19:1-10 When a Little Guy Meets a Big God Today’s passage is a very popular children’s Bible story, but it’s a lot more than that. It reveals the very heart of God: one who pursues each one of us to bring us into a loving personal relationship with him. I want to walk us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Samson Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022

Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time.

Sermon Part 2 – Samson Thesis: Samson is a lot like us in that he blows it a lot. He does the wrong thing, with the wrong people at the wrong time. Samson continued to make the wrong choices in his life and in the end he squandered his God given gifts and anointing! Yes God used him but could you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Romans 12:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming A Positive Self Image

Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002

Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006

Four things we must do to prepare for an encounter with the King.

Luke 3:1-6 Prepare The Way Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 5, 2006 Introduction (I found chapter 2 in Ian Malin’s book "Preparing For Revival" helpful in preparing this message.) Read Luke 3:1-3 We all have our heroes, don’t we? Each of us have people whom we admire. We wish we could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Filling Our Tanks With The Spirit

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

We need to start Checking our Spiritual Tanks

Filling Our Tank With The Spirit" Ephesians 5:15-5:21 What do you do when your gas gauge starts to get low? • I know this sounds like a pretty simple question • But when we think about it we really have two options • First we can stop at the next gas station and get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Stretch

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007

Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life.

Like rubber bands, our personalities, talents, and gifts are different. We are not effective unless we are stretched. There’s no person who comes into the world fully equipped for success. Success is not a magic nor a work of a genius but success is due to our stretching to the challenges of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Partnership That Brings Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 27, 2019

Using Mary and the birth of Christ, this sermon explores the partnership of our willingness and the Holy Spirit's power to bring about amazing results.

SEEING THE POWER OF GOD: God’s vision for Mary involves a combination of her willingness and the Holy Spirit’s power. - Luke 1:35. - In this situation, it means that Mary’s humble willingness to trust and serve team up with God’s power. The result is the miraculous birth of the Savior. - In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Matter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Everyday across the world children experience the Spirit through the nurturing and caring from their mothers. God designed moms this way, God placed in moms across this world and across time His character traits of nurture, caring, and sacrificial love. M

Series: Family Matters Through family life we discover ourselves as we make mistakes, sacrifice for others and receive nurture from our family units. Family brings out the best and worst in each of us. As we yield to and serve others we learn to love them and ourselves in the process. Many of us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sure Foundation For Faith In Times Of Trial

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 4, 2001

This is a sermon to encourage the beleiver in times of trial by providing a sure foundation for his faith from the scriptures.

A SURE FOUNDATION FOR FAITH IN TIMES OF TRIAL OUTLINE 1.COUNSEL 2.COURSE 3.COMMITMENT 4.CHOICE 5.COVENANT 6.COMPASSION 7.CHARITY THE MESSAGE A SURE FOUNDATION FOR FAITH IN TIMES OF TRIAL 1.COUNSEL Job 42:2 The word of God promises that God can do everything and that no thought of ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:2

Denomination: Pentecostal