Sermons on Maundy Thursday Reflections:

The Transforming Mirror: Reflecting God's Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2024

In the corridors of 2 Corinthians 3:18, the Apostle Paul unveils a profound truth—the transformative power of beholding God's glory. Today, let's journey into this passage and explore how, as believers, we are continually transformed by the truth we behold.

The Transforming Mirror: Reflecting God's Glory 2 Corinthians 3:18 Introduction: In the corridors of 2 Corinthians 3:18, the Apostle Paul unveils a profound truth—the transformative power of beholding God's glory. Today, let's journey into this passage and explore how, as believers, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2, James 1:23-25, Psalm 119:105, 2 Corinthians 3:16-17, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Title: The Power Of Jesus's Christmas Story: Reflecting On Hope, Love, And Redemption

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 11, 2023

Beyond the familiar nativity scenes and carols, the narrative of Jesus's arrival has incredible significance, touching hearts and transforming lives. The power of Jesus's Christmas story can be seen through its profound themes of hope, love, and redemption.

Introduction: The Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration, but amidst the glittering lights and festive cheer lies a profound story of power and meaning—the story of Jesus's birth. Beyond the familiar nativity scenes and carols, the narrative of Jesus's arrival has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Baptism At Pentecost

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 10, 2008

Reflections on baptism

AF 11-05-08 The Day of Pentecost Story: Three ladies held a bible study on the book of Malachi and in Chapter 3 they read this about God 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. They were puzzled about the process of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Gethsemane

Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009

Reflections on Gethsemane

When have you been closest to death? ILLUS: I seem to come close every time I play softball with (name of parishioner)...especially when I’m on Third base and he lines a sharp foul ball...or playing paintball-- I remind everyone that I’m a noncombatant, but that doesn’t work either... ILLUS: I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pandemic Christmas And New Possibilities

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 18, 2020

A Christmas Reflection.

The Pandemic Christmas and New Possibilities Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, On this Christmas Day, we have a text from the Gospel according to Saint John (John 1:1-14) for our reflection: “In the beginning was the Word, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Other

A Three-Fold Response To Christmas

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Christmas

THE THREE-FOLD RESPONSE TO CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:1-20 Introduction: When Pope Julius I, in the year 353, authorized December 25th to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus; who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen, in 1832, lit candles on the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Go

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Reflections in Ruth

I Will Go Ruth 1 The book of Ruth is a beautiful "interlude of love," set in... 1. The period when judges ruled Israel - Ru 1:1 2. An era marked by immorality, idolatry, and war. Ruth tells a heartwarming story of devotion and faithfulness... Ruth illustrates how Jehovah rewards ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Omicron Christmas

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 9, 2021

Christmas Reflection

Omicron Christmas Christmas Reflection Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, John 1:1-18. Dear sisters and brothers, We are in Omicron period of the deadly pandemic during the time of Christmas 2021. And we have Jesus the Word, the Light of the Human Race. Jesus the Word, the Light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Haste To Give Out Our Presence

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 13, 2021

Christmas Reflection

Haste to Give out our Presence Christmas Reflection Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45. Dear sisters and brothers, Giving is always connected with the celebration of Christmas everywhere in the world. In other words, Christmas is the feast of giving. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Other

Looking At Lent

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019

This morning we begin the lenten season with the hope that we will draw near to Christ and reflect on His journey to the cross.

Looking at Lent Selective verses Prayer- For a mighty move of God in our hearts and a calling to be more like Jesus in our lives. Introduction- This morning we sprang forward one hour so that we can enjoy one more hour of sunlight. Everyone seems to like more sunlight but not everyone likes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-19, John 13:3-9, Philippians 2:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025

This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do This To Remember Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

This homily is to demonstrate that by His actions on Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, he shows the intimate connection of personal service and love in the community to divine worship at the Euchrist.

HOLY THURSDAY “DO THIS TO COMMEMORATE ME” 1. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end" (Jn 13:1). These words from the Gospel text just proclaimed clearly underline the climate of Holy Thursday. They give us an insight into what Christ felt "on the night when he ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Anglican

One Week Too Live

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 13, 2010

Following Mark on Jesus last week. Sunday–Demonstration, Monday—Authority, Tuesday-Conflict. Wednesday-Silence, Thursday-Preparation, Friday-Suffering

- If you had one week to live, what would you do? - Some Answers I would go skydiving, rocky mountain climbin, 2.7 seconds on a bull named fu- man-chu. I would love deeper, and spoke sweeter. This is how i live i hope that someday you get the chance to live like you were dyin. Really i would do all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Artificial Intelligence (A.i ) Part 2

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 14, 2024

On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters.

This is a true story. On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters. The noise was so loud that it woke up several residents in the neighborhood and they came out of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Times And The Season

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003

Reflections on the Columbia Disaster

The Times and the Seasons 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 I remember, as many of you do, 1957. We each remember ift for many different reasons. Television was new in my hometown. Cable had found it way to that part of Texas. The world was opening up and it was opening at a time that I was growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist