Sermons on Making Christ Known:

Almost Is Not Close Enough

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Almost in is still out

Almost is not close enough (Mark 10:17-23) Story It started out with a low rumbling; then there was the sound of the violent explosion. It seemed like the whole world was rocking and reeling under the blow of Mother Nature. The sky was filled with smoke as dark as a midnight; the ashes from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Redemption Of Ruth

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 22, 2017

The story of Ruth is a story of Redemption.

Text: Ruth chapter 3 Title: The Redemption of Ruth Introduction The story of Ruth is a story about redemption. The story begins in chapter one with a great tragedy and will end in chapter 4 with a great triumph. It begins with a Crisis and ends with a Celebration! Today we are in Ruth chapter 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shepherds (We) Are Invited To Go Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2015

What better time than Christmas to rejoice and proclaim what God has done? The shepherds saw and went ... so what are you and I waiting for? Can't we tell others what we've seen as well?

Sermon 4 The shepherds (we) are invited to go Luke 2:1-15 Introduction - Advent is a wonderful time of year for all Christians to celebrate -- However, there is something that gets lost in the hustle/bustle of the holiday -- APP: It is the love we should show others for the God that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 7 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Attitude (False Witness) Interesting Statement: John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus launched his ministry at the synagogue in Capernaum. The people present were amazed and astounded by the encounter. Are you amazed and astounded when you encounter Jesus?

January 31, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:21-28 Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do you expect when you attend a worship service? We have certain expectations of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Recent Prophecy Reveals Why You Must Climb The Mountain Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Apr 1, 2022

Throughout the Old and New Testaments there are clear references to the mountain of God. We want look more closely at the spiritual mountain that the New Testament focuses closely on. That is the mountain of love—God's love.

Throughout the Old and New Testaments there are clear references to the mountain of God. Yes, there is a physical, literal mountain on the earth that will be the culmination of all history as Christ returns and rules (Micah 4, Ps. 68). Many prophecies across thousands of years affirm this. Since ...read more

Mercy, Forgiveness, And A Stolen Coat

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2022

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:28-36; Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Mercy, Forgiveness, and a Stolen Coat Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The words of our Lord: “And from anyone who takes away your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

God is glorified not just by being recognized as the Father, but He wants you to rejoice with Him in His benefits.

A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-21, Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Detour Into A Lonely Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Naomi The Reformer Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024

Naomi a poor widow in a foreign land, bounces back with new life through strong determination and courage. She became a wise and righteous woman.

Theme: Naomi – Reformer Text: Ruth 1:16-23   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The book of Ruth revolves around three personalities namely, Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. The aim of this book is to connect the birth messiah back to David and further back to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Overflowing With Hope: Transformed By God's Power Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Romans 15:13, the apostle Paul offers a powerful prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to fill them with joy and peace as they trust in Him. Let us explore the depths of this scripture together and discover how we can experience the transformative power of hope in our lives.

Overflowing with Hope: Transformed by God's Power Romans 15:13 Introduction: Today we gather with hearts filled with expectation as we delve into the transformative message of Romans 15:13. In this verse, the apostle Paul offers a heartfelt prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 28:7, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Live Inside Out: First Sunday In Lent, Year A Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 25, 2023

Intro: If Black America endeavor to work in the world around us, we will fall. From time to time, we will fail; our efforts will not be received in the spirit intended; the fruit of Black History has been slow in coming. So, if we must fall, let us fall down in worship of the one who redeems us.

Matthew 4:1-11 The Message (The Test) 4 1-3 Next Jesus was taken into the wild by the Spirit for the Test. The Devil was ready to give it. Jesus prepared for the Test by fasting forty days and forty nights. That left him, of course, in a state of extreme hunger, which the Devil took advantage of in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Limits Of Our Understanding

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 27, 2023

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year A

March 26, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ezekiel 37:1-14; John 11:1-45 The Limits of Our Understanding Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Eagles have incredible vision. As compared to our 20/20 vision, eagles have ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Our Gifts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

• Today is Fathers’ Day and I suspect most churches in America are hearing a Fathers’ Day sermon today. • There’s nothing wrong with that! • However, Cross Pointe Church is not most churches.

Yesterday, I watched a video of the metamorphosis of a butterfly. As a youth, I learned of the 4 stages: The egg- layed in a host plant The caterpillar-breaks out of the egg, eats the eggshell, feeds on the host plant The cocoon-hangs on the host plant and forms a cocoon, then emerges as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:3-8

What Are We To Do If There Is A Tater Family In Our Church?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 8, 2023

Although the title to this message mentions a Tater Family, the passage of Scripture speaks about the servants working with the pounds. Do Christians of today resemble the servants in the Scripture?

This is the story about the pounds. This story tells of a certain nobleman who received a kingdom, and it showed the followers of Jesus what they were to do during the time between when Jesus would leave and his Second Coming. The followers were to be unwavering and fruitful while he was gone. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible