Sermons on Meanwhile:

Jesus On Trial Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon covers Mark's sequence of events from the Judas' betrayal through Pilate's handing over of Jesus for crucifixion. Jesus is so strong and amazing in the midst of injustice, abuse, and the desertion of the apostles.

Introduction A. I’m sure you are aware that jury trials can be conducted with great precision and the highest ethical standards or they can be conducted otherwise. 1. For instance, in one Massachusetts trial, and lawyer was cross examining the medical examiner with this line of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Father And The Lost Son

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2024

A message about the story of The Lost Son, and the problem shared by every human - sin...and the solution available to every person - Jesus the Christ.

June 9, 2024 Sermon I don’t want to alarm you, but we have a problem. It’s not just our church. It’s not just the Yonge Street Mission. But we have a problem. The problem we have is actually universal. The apostle Paul summarized the problem in this way: We know that the law is spiritual; but I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 24, 2023

APRIL 5th, 2026.

Jeremiah 31:1-6, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10. A). AN EVERLASTING LOVE. Jeremiah 31:1-6. The book of Jeremiah is mostly, but not exclusively, a book about God’s judgment. The painful ‘rooting out, pulling down, destroying, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Friend I Have

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end.

What A Friend I Have “This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.” John 15:12 Intro: Jesus knows that his earthly life is coming to an end. Soon he will go to Jerusalem and the crucifixion. Jesus is giving his beloved disciples some instructions to abide in love. To ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Things First (Haggai) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 3, 2025

When fantasy crashes into reality, put your priorities in order, put the past behind, put your sins away, and put your sites on the Lord.

In a Christina Parenting Magazine, Jill Brett, describes the difference between fantasy and reality when it comes to parenting preschoolers. The Fantasy: As your little ones sit quietly at the kitchen table and hum along with Beethoven, they absorb their age-appropriate encyclopedias. Meanwhile, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 127:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My Child Has Come Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

The Father runs toward wandering children with restoring love, covering shame, celebrating repentance, and welcoming every prodigal home with joy and resurrection life.

Introduction — When Words Can’t Touch the Wound There are some wounds in life that do not bleed outwardly, yet they bleed continuously inside a parent’s heart. These wounds have no bandage, no cast, no sling. They don’t show up in X-rays or MRIs. And yet they ache every single day. They are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Isaiah 44:22, 1 John 3:1, John 6:37, Psalm 103:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Religion Collides With Revelation

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025

Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Efficacy Of Truth Series

Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 8, 2004

An exposition on truth , the power, and place of truth in the our relationship with men and with God; and the scriptural way to deal with hypocrisy and afflictions of unknown origin.

Theme: Back to the Constitution Topic: The Efficacy of Truth Text: 2 Corinthians: 13 : 5-8 " Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 27, 2003

This sermon’s goal is to show that Jesus is God and that He is therefore deserving of worship. It gives the top ten reasons to worship Jesus.

March 30, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where after you ended a conversation with someone, you thought of all the things that you should have said in that conversation but couldn’t think of them at the time? Several ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Pass A Camel Through The Eye Of A Needle? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Jesus didn’t ask everyone he met to follow him. He asked the original twelve disciples–and He invited the Rich Young Ruler to follow him. The young man refused. Like many people, he was fooling himself about what it takes to have eternal life.

Can You Pass a Camel Through the Eye of a Needle? Luke 18:18-30 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION During this Christmas season, there are plenty of Scrooges out there. I heard about one lady who was fumbling in her purse to get her credit card to pay for a purchase. The cashier noticed she had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens After You Die? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

What happens after death is widely argued among non-Christians. The simple truth is: when you die, you will continue to exist and where you spend eternity depends on the choices you make in the here and now.

What Happens After You Die? Luke 16:19-31 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION How old were you when you began to realize people die? One of my earliest memories was when I was about five years old and my family was traveling to Panama City, Florida to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

When You Get Bent Out Of Shape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Whatever is broken in your life, Jesus can fix it. When suffering or religious rules bend you out of shape, let Jesus get you bent on the joy of God’s kingdom.

When You Get Bent Out of Shape Luke 13:10-21 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I recently read a funny story that illustrates how most of us are never satisfied. Frank and Mabel had been married for 40 years. Frank turned 60 a few months earlier and they were celebrating Mabel’s 60th birthday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-21, Matthew 12:9-14, Luke 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Remove The Scarlet D

Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002

An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.

LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbelievable!

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 16, 2001

The first reaction that many of us had to the terrorist attacks in America was, "unbelievable!"

Time line for Terror, Tuesday, September 11 8:45 a.m.: Jet airliner crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York. 9:03 a.m.: A second airliner crashes into its twin south tower, causing a devastating explosion. 9:10 a.m.: In Florida, President Bush is reading to children in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist