Sermons on Lucy:

Controlled By Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 5:9 to 6:2. St Paul, rather than boasting about his special place as an apostle instead submits himself entirely to the control of Christ. What does that mean to us?

Pray. We’re continuing our series walking through St Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. In today’s selection we are hearing Paul recite the history of our salvation, and indeed the redemption of the totality of the creation, along with our very high calling in ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

‘hail The Incarnate Deity’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 23, 2018

‘Hail the incarnate Deity’ - Hebrews chapter 1 verses 1-4 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Jesus is superior to the prophets in his nature (vs 1-2a). • Jesus is superior to the prophets in his relationship (vs 2). • Jesus is superior to the prophets in his work (vs 3). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The man in the photo is Roger Lancelyn Green. • What do you mean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Advent Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 1, 2019

Advent: Hope – Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-6 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Darkness (vs 2) • (2). The Light (vs 2) • (3). The Promise (vs 6-7): • (3a). 'Wonderful Counsellor' • (3b). 'Everlasting Father' • (3c). ‘Prince of Peace'. SERMON BODY: Advent In the church the four weeks before Christmas day is called Advent. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

The Epistles Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2019

Jesus told us to make disciples, which requires love and relationship with the body of Christ, as well as with the world around us.

INTRODUCTION ·     SLIDE #1 ·     Today, we almost come back full circle to where started this series back in the first two messages. ·     In the Pentateuch and in the Historical Books, we touched on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Be Sure? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Dealing with the exclusiveness of Jesus as the only way to salvation

Question to be asked: This question is really important to me. I’m wondering how you can be so confident that our way is the right way. With all the different religions in the world, all the different ways of interpreting the Bible, how can we be sure that we have the right way? Or does it even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blameless!!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 26, 2024

Wouldn't it be great to be blame-less? Considering all of the things that we have done in our life, it would not be likely that we could claim that title. Still, if there would be a way, why not at least check into it.

Alba 2-28-2024 BLAMELESS!! I Thessalonians 5:23-28 In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a pen and paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Schroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will It Take? (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

The title of this sermon is, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE?” You are probably wondering what direction I plan to take in a sermon with such a title.

I want to show you by asking a question, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET YOU TO LOVE GOD AND SERVE HIM AS YOU SHOULD?” Illus: When I think of this question, I think of the atheist school teacher who was thinking, “WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO CONVERT THIS CLASS OF YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS OVER TO ATHEISM?” She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

This Way Out

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

We are imprisoned by sin in exactly the same way that we are imprisoned by gravity. We are prisoners of our own humanity, and it’s a life sentence with no time off for good behavior.

When I was 12, I went on vacation with my family to a place called Iguazu Falls. Not many people in this country have ever heard of it. It’s only the second biggest waterfall in the world, after Niagara. It’s only the second highest waterfall in the world, after Victoria Falls. It’s at the top NE ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-36, Romans 4:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Props To Pops (Father's Day 2023) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 19, 2023

#24 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Props to Pops: Proverbs 4 Opening Video—Things Dads Say Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 4. Happy Father’s Day! We are celebrating dads today. Biological dads, adoptive dads, foster dads, new dads. Men who have been like a father to us even though they aren’t your actual dad. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Human Sexuality Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 11, 2025

What do you think are the purposes of human sexuality? What if you knew the truths about God’s design for human sexuality that would provide greater understanding and lessen frustration and disappointment. Get ready to explore human sexuality from God’s point of view!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Human Sexuality Selected Scriptures We begin a new message series with topics on current concerns. These topics were triggered by Chip Ingram’s “Culture Shock Series”. Topics ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, Proverbs 5:18-19, Malachi 2:15, Ephesians 5:31-32, Genesis 1:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

What Made It A Good Friday?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 16, 2025

When it comes to Good Friday, why is it called “Good?”

GOOD FRIDAY 2025: WHAT MADE IT A GOOD FRIDAY? LUKE 23:32-49 #GoodFriday INTRODUCTION / FOCUS ON “GOOD” Etymology is the study of where words come from. Sometimes that can be a fun thing to look at and sometimes it can be mind-numbingly boring. For most of us, it is probably boring. But! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With A Seared Conscience Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Notice God’s gracious methods of awakening the conscience of Joseph’s brothers.

“When Life Is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 6 “Dealing With A Seared Conscience” Genesis 42:1-28 Are there things that happened in the past that the mere mention of creates a new sense of pain in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless The Children

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2005

Jesus blessed the children and so must we!

INTRO.- ILL.- A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their town their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a preacher in town had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Bless Us With Victory

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

We need victory over the troubles of this life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, "Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never found them. I lost my socks in the washing machine and never found them. I lost three pounds on a diet -- I found them and five more." Life does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unleashng The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 6, 2005

Spiritual lifelessness is bound up in faithlessness which is exhibited in powerless prayer.

(some material from Bill Hybels) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH FOR 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 21:18-22 TITLE: “UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER” INTRODUCTION: A. Prayer has been called “communicating with God” --Here are some prayers from kids written ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ