Sermons on Luther Calvin:

Does The Reformation Still Matter?

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 26, 2010

After 500 years, does the Reformation still matter? After all, a recent poll showed that over half of American Protestants didn’t even know that Martin Luther’s writings and actions inspired the Reformation. And this was a multiple-choice question with

Intro After 500 years, does the Reformation still matter? Do we still need a day every year to remind us of the Reformation? After all, a recent poll showed that over half of American Protestants didn’t even know that Martin Luther’s writings and actions inspired the Reformation. And this was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming One In Ministry Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2017

When Jesus prayed, what was central on His mind?

Intro When Jesus prayed, what was central on His mind? Purpose We actually have record of one of Jesus’ most important prayers and what He prayed about. Plan Let’s look at what was on Jesus’ mind in His important prayer in John 17:1-11. John 17 How we Got Jesus’ Prayer Part of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Peter And The Passion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

The Sanhedrin was up in arms because Peter was making them guilty of "Jesus Blood." It’s not like they could accuse Peter of anti-semiticism... but were they guilty?

OPEN: In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She said: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth That Will Set Us Free

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 9, 2015

If we look for it and listen for it, when we least expect it, a voice will say, “You are loved, you are affirmed, you are set free”. If we accept it, embrace it, trust in it, and let it penetrate every fibre of our being,

A preacher, who was newly called to a small country town, needed to mail a letter. Passing a young boy on the street, the pastor asked where he could find the post office. After getting his answer, the minister thanked the boy and said, “If you’ll come to my church this evening, you ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Power In The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 30, 2018

Learn to give thanks to God for our thorn (s)

The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

2025 King Day Celebration Sermon: "we Can Complete The Mission No Matter What!"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 20, 2025

In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we reflect on his vision for justice, freedom, and equality, we must ask ourselves: can we complete the mission

2025 King Day Celebration Sermon: "We Can Complete the Mission No Matter What!" Theme: Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365 Greetings, brothers and sisters in the spirit of justice, peace, and freedom, Greetings to My NAACP Branch ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Sola Gratia, By Grace Alone.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2017

Grace is one of the Five Solas of the reformation but what does that mean, and what does Grace have to do with our every day life?

I was sixteen when Gary Gilmore died it was January 17 1977. And maybe some of you are thinking: That name sounds familiar. Gilmore was a petty criminal from Texas who would have lived and died in complete obscurity except for one thing. He became the first person in the United States to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Elephant In The Room: Corporate-Vocational Election Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 6, 2012

Election is one of the thorniest, controversial issues among biblical Christians. The 2 main views are Calvinism and Arminianism. But are these the only alternatives? This sermon examines the Corporate-Vocational View of Election.

The Elephant in the Room: Corporate-Vocational Election Sermon 4 in series: Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh February 5, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:4-5 – “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fragile: Handle With Care

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Our eternal salvation is secure because of Christ, but when it comes to the daily routine of following the Lord, we desperately need God's grace each day.

Every now and then I receive, or send, a package labeled "Fragile: Handle With Care." It might be a very expensive crystal vase inside, or maybe it is just a small toy, but the purpose of the label is to warn the friendly UPS, or Postal Service, employee that if they are not careful how they handle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, 2 Corinthians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Almost Only Counts In Horseshoes Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 14, 2009

Agrippa was close, but was it close enough.

This post was published to Denn’s Sermons at 7:12:23 AM 14/06/2009 Almost Only Counts in Horseshoes. Account Denn’s Sermons You ever play horseshoes? Angela’s Dad loved to play horseshoes. Throughout the summer months if you are wondered where Al was all you have to do is wander down to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding Corporate Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

A lesson in worship exhibited in the first century.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:7-12 TITLE: “UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE WORSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Worship is important 1. Back during the days when people would travel by sailing ship, a young boy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope Of The Christian's Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2012

In our lesson today, we learn about the hope of the Christian's resurrection.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to our bodies when we die. There are some who believe that the bodies of Christians are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 44: A Complete Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 28, 2018

Learn elements of a complete sermon

Lesson Goal Learn some elements of a complete sermon. Lesson Intro We have discussed many varieties of sermon types so far, but what makes for a complete sermon? Are there elements which make for a balanced approach to preaching? Lesson Plan This chapter introduces a number of counselors with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-9, Acts 26:12-14, Acts 22:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a sermon preached on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. It deals with the desire to be first and the problems it can cause

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct GNLCC 1/18/04 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 10:35-45 Our daughter Anita had been part of the Mighty Shaw High Band for four years. But something leaped inside of me, when she came home that fifth year and announced that she was going to be the head drum major her ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abiding In Jesus' Reformation Words

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 25, 2009

A sermon preached at an area Reformation Sunday worship service on 10/25/2009 at Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa. It uses Jesus’ words of the text as Jesus’ "reformation words" for the people of his day, Martin Luther’s day, and today.

Historically, Lutherans have taken the last Sunday in October and set it aside as “Reformation Sunday”, where we give thanks to God for the life and work of Martin Luther and other reformers of the church in the 1500’s who brought back to light the truth of the Gospel. It’s a day where it’s very ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran