Sermons on Masking:

Stethoscope

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 16, 2009

What do you hear when you listen to young heart? Whatever is within the heart comes out through the words we say and the music we play!

Stethoscope Luke 17:20-21 What do you sound like on the inside? The sounds of the heart tell the story of the life. The following are Real Songs: • “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor On The Bedpost Overnight?” • “Drop Kick Me, Jesus, Through The Goalposts Of Life” • “Her Teeth Were Stained, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Serious Side Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008

Yes they were hypocrites, pretending to give all but in actuality only giving part. But how could they receive a death sentence just for that?

There are two approaches to presenting the gospel. One is a positive approach and the other is a negative. An emphasis on the positive is good for making a long term impact. The negative side sometimes instills a more reactive response. This passage is about the negative side of sin. It is a harsh ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Fruit Inspectors

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2009

Jesus calls us here to do more than just sit and listen. He calls us to examine those whoclaim to be speaking for God, to see if it is so.

Passage: Matthew 7:15-23 Intro: “The Story is told…(stressed out woman at traffic light who is arrested on suspicion of auto theft) 1. we live in a world where image is everything. 2. hide the flaws, mask the odor, lose the weight, color the grey hair, conceal the real me! 3. infects the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Leper Who Returned

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2009

All ten of the lepers were cured, but only one was healed.

Have you ever had to “suit up” to visit someone in the hospital? Sometimes in order to protect both the patient and the visitors, extensive preventative measures are taken. On some occasions I’ve had to put on a mask, gloves, head covering, booties and a protective gown. I felt like I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

False Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You put up with it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Am With You"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 11, 2016

God shares with Israel that He is the one who created you. protects you, ransoms you, and delivers you.

Isaiah 43:1-7 I want to begin today with this illustration author unknown. Two Days We Should Not Worry There are two days in every week about which we should not worry; two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is Yesterday with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Man's Extremities Are God's Opportunities To Show His Glory!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2021

Amid the many crisis of today, that are causing so much loss and pain, it is wonderful to know that God is still at work. Although, we cannot choose how the works of God, the method God will use to supply the help we need. The good news is that God is still in charge and will help.

Man’s extremities are God’s opportunities to show His Glory in this present world. Our study in John brings us to chapter 9, here we learn some lesson from a blind man. Jesus follows his familiar pattern of worshipping in the temple. Our Lord took great delight in visiting His father’s House. The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Worship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2022

Worship is defined as the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Dennis Joachim Ignacious, a Malaysian-born diplomat and author once remarked: “When we lift our hands in praise and worship, we break spiritual jars of perfume over Jesus. The fragrance of our praise fills the whole earth and touches the heart of God.” Romans 12:1 confirms: “I appeal to you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23, Matthew 4:10, John 4:24

Don't Be Overcome

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on May 18, 2020

This is a sermon about trusting and depending on the Lord while responding to the COVID-19 virus. All Scriptures are from the New Living Translation

Romans 12:9-21 9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Advent 2 - A Day Of Hope

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, In the midst of Jesus being crucified, where do you find Hope?

Sermon- Easter Advent 2 - 2020 - Hope - How often do we step back & look at how great our God is? - In looking at second day of Advent for Easter, this day stands for Hope. - As Jesus was going to the moment He was going to be Flogged By Rome, then crucified, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Psalm 62:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

His Real Presence

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 10, 2020

On Holy Thursday Jesus institutes his sacred meal and commands us to love one another

April 9, 2020 – Maundy Thursday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35 His Real Presence Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Tonight is Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. Normally, we ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

"in These Days..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2020

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“In These Days…” Luke 2:1-20 Our Christmas story is placed in a particular time in history, and it begins with the words, “In those days…” “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Maybe We Need To Listen To Saint Paul Tell Us The Value Of Moaning Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 19, 2020

The Spirit of God will help each of us, if we ask, to pray that the Will of God is always done on earth as it is in heaven, and to work together so that is accomplished in our day.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2020 The Plague Year Homilies I suppose if you walked into our chapel to pray one day, and found somebody kneeling or bowing down and giving off profound and continuous moans, you’d either call the rectory or EMS. But let me just throw a few realities at you: the entire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

Not A Fan: Follow The Redeemer, Not Just The Rules Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Third in a series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to become committed followers of Christ

Not a Fan Series – Message #3 - LWCC09302012 September 30, 2012 NAF Theme Verse: Luke 9:23-27 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. • FOLLOWING IS A CHOICE • FOLLOWING IS A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Words From Jesus

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

Standing in front of the empty tomb, Jesus looks us in the eye and gives us the clearest possible statement of who He is. We need to listen.

Passage: Revelation 1:17-18 Intro: Imagine yourself as a 4 year old kid who wakes up because of a loud tapping on his window. You open your eyes and look out the window, and see this. PP) fireman in full face mask. PP) or worse yet, he has an axe! 1. of course, you are terrified. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free