Sermons on Max Lucado:

The Guilt Grind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2015

Did you realize that God has a prescription for dealing with guilt and shame. And that this prescription works for both Christians and non-Christians. What could even non-Christians possibly do to resolve their guilt in sin?

OPEN: A little boy had been given a slingshot for his birthday. He loved it and practiced every day aiming at different objects. During the summer he and his sister would spend a lot of time at their grandmother’s house and, one day he was out in her backyard he spied his grandma’s pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Psalm 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James Son Of Alphaeus – Named But Unknown. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

James the son of Alphaeus is basically an unknown disciple, yet he is still an important member of the twelve apostles. When we are in Christ we also are disciples and many of us will be totally unknown, but we are just as important.

Mark 3:18 James son of Alphaeus – named but unknown. Scripture Readings:- Revelation 20:7-15 Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:18f (text) There are multitudes of books written by, and about, the ministry efforts of great servants of God. Some of the big names today:- Billy Graham, Tony Campolo, Bill Hybels, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Heart Like His Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2010

God's desire is for us to be conformed to His Son. This is our goal in life. Transformation takes place when we CHOOSE it and when we COOPERATE with God for it. It is intentional and spiritual.

[Some thoughts adapted from Max Lucado's book 'Just Like Jesus'.] Makeovers are the IN thing today. People from all walks of life are trying to look better. • There is a reality TV programme called “Extreme Makeover” that shows ordinary men and women undergoing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of Enjoying Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon gives people basic truths that can help you enjoy life in spite of all its mysteries.

Intro: Keys to Understanding this book (Ecclesiastes) 1. Written by somone who is credited for being the wisest of all time. 2. Written by somone who has made many mistakes. 3. Written after many pursuits and a lot of trial and error. Solomon describes life as an unending, repetitious, pursuit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010

In most of our experiences, we find that it does not pay to be truthful and we end up not liking and not trusting the truth. We need to learn to love the truth, learn the truth and live the truth. We are most like our Lord when we are truthful.

Show video clip: Heart2Heart [Take A Look At Me] People hide their true selves. It's been said that honesty is the best policy. • It sounds like the simplest thing in the world; but being truly honest – with God, with others and even with ourselves - is a real challenge. In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow Me!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 22, 2017

Jesus' call of the first disciples reminds us that God takes the initiative to pursue us; that God calls us into relationship, not rules; and that God's mission becomes our mission: to teach, preach, and heal a hurting world.

Matthew 4:18-23 Follow Me Today we’re talking about fishermen. Anyone here like to fish? Two avid fishermen go on a fishing trip. They rent all the equipment: the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. They spend a fortune. The first day they go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Our Eyes To God’s Glory

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 25, 2017

The transfiguration reveals that Jesus is powerful (he is God!), primary (he must come first), personable (he cares about us), and passionate (he desires all to be saved). God wants us, like the disciples present, to "listen to him!"

Matthew 17:1-9 Opening Our Eyes to God’s Glory Do you ever get the sense that you take God for granted? Some of us grew up in homes where going to Sunday worship was expected of us. We grew up always knowing the love of God from an early age. And perhaps we’re spoiled a little. We don’t remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

4 Questions Inspired By The Magi Series

Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019

The Magi are brief on the Christmas scene, but they give us some essential take-aways. They inspire 4 questions within every seeker of Christ.

Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction to Series A father was sitting in his office on a Saturday morning reading through the newspaper and becoming agitated by the advertisements jumping off the page at him reminding him Christmas was just four days away. All the ads were prompting the same questions. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Dimensions Of God's Love (July 29, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Everything we know about God and His workings in our inner persons, we are able to know because of our faith. Even though Paul was a prisoner when he wrote this letter, he remained positive and persevered because he was “rooted and grounded in God’s love”.

DIMENSIONS OF GOD'S LOVE Text: Ephesians 3:14 -21 Can we really comprehend God’s love? Can we really understand the dimensions of God’s love? How many times have you been to the movies where the movie was in 3 D? Can you imagine what it would look like to us if there were glasses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"Family Relations And Stressful Dinners”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 3, 2024

Hometown hero becomes one "rejected", by family and village. Ultimately Jesus was despised and rejected for our sake. Some quotes from Jesus: A Theography

In Jesus Holy Name July 7, 2024 Text: Mark 6:1a, 2b (Luke 4:29–30) Pentecost VII Redeemer “Family Relations and Stressful Dinners” Do you remember the story of Br’er Rabbit? The Uncle Remus folk tale is an African American trickster story about the exploits of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Lutheran

"Rescue Of Martin Luther, Valentina And Us”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 24, 2023

Rescue. From a cave. From terrorist. From God's wrath. It is reformation. We remember that God rescued Martin Luther from spiritual despair, thus rescuing a "Church" that had lost the gospel. As a congregation are "rescuing" a child with "Child Beyond Borders"

In Jesus Holy Name October 29, 2023 Romans 3:22-25a Reformation Redeemer “Rescue of Martin Luther, Valentina and Us” Rescue. The news media loves to tell us stories about rescue, whether from a deep cave in central Turkey or from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-25, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Locked Up For Good (January 2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023

Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse.

LOCKED UP FOR GOOD Text: Ephesians 3:1 - 13 Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse. There is a house in New England where the owner designed a unique feature. The owner of the house often took visitors to the tower and would ask them to look through one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Rejoice In God’s Love - Zephaniah 3:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

We serve a God who is not distant or indifferent—He is a God who delights in His people, who rejoices over us with singing.

Go! And Rejoice in God’s Love - Zephaniah 3:17 Go! And Rejoice in God’s Love Zephaniah 3:17 We serve a God who is not distant or indifferent—He is a God who delights in His people, who rejoices over us with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) declares: "For the Lord your God is living among you. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 43:11, Psalm 149:4, Isaiah 62:5, Romans 10:9, Psalm 139:7-10, John 10:28-29, Romans 5:8, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal