Sermons on Methodist Tradition:

Ambassadors Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Christ has reconciled us to God in such an amazing way - not so that we can sit & feel good but so that we might be ambassadors of Christ

2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2 The Message ‘We’re Christ’s representatives, God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their defences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now.’ Today I want us to follow Paul’s line of thought in this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Wesley On The Economy Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 1, 2010

John Wesley speaks to economic recession

Wesley on Economy 1 Timothy 6:6-10 I was going to tell a joke about the economy, but the government beat me to it Some of you have asked me what I think is going to happen this next year I have given it a lot of prayer and meditation and I believe that I have heard from the Lord You might want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pentecost Is Kind Of "Wild Ecumenism.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 16, 2024

Lightning

At Pentecost, the room shook and wind blew and the whole room crackled with the Holy Spirit’s electric presence. With this in mind, United Methodist theologian Albert Outler tells of a small town he once visited which had three churches in it, and each of the three churches, he said, had an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, John 20:19-23

Denomination: Catholic

Call To Mission

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jan 19, 2002

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A call to mission – based loosely on Luke 4:17-18 I have a problem. Here I am stood in front of the joint congregations of Canford Heath and Longfleet. I have a sermon that I could have preached at either Church on a morning with only slight changes to the introduction. And before anybody says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Sore Loser

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 28, 2005

When Jacob wrestled with the angel that night at the river, he was a good loser because he was willing to learn from his struggle.

Don’t Be a Sore Loser Genesis 32:22-31 Proverbs 3:12 August 28, 2005 My first and only foray into the world of coaching came during the summer that I coached my son’s baseball team. We were living in Morocco, Indiana at the time. Morocco is in Newton County and the North Newton High School ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Giver God Blesses

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 8, 2003

This is a sermon on the stewardship of giving based on the account in Mark 12 about "The Widow’s Mite."

THE GIVER GOD BLESSES—MARK 12:38-44 --by R. David Reynolds Dr. Haddon Robinson is Co-host and teacher on the radio broadcast “Discover the Word,” a writer for the devotional guide Our Daily Bread, and Harold J. Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

"Remember You Have Been Baptized!

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2008

A sermon which stresses the grace and love of God.

Galatians 3:26-29 “Remember You are Baptized!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org A minister friend of mine, in Virginia, once told me that as a kid before he would go off on some overnight, or to a party and then later when he left for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: United Methodist

"Finally! Good News!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 20, 2008

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

John 20:1-18 Acts 10:34-43 “Finally! Good News!” by Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I don’t know about you folks, but I am getting sick of THE NEWS!!! And I am one who has always had a sort of love affair with news. As a young boy, I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003

Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

All The Power You Need

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2005

God is calling people to rise above who they think they are, and become more in His power.

April 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:11-27 Subject: Gideon’s Call Title: All the Power You Need I want to begin today by telling you good news. God is in this church today. And because He is here, there is no obstacle big enough to keep us from becoming what He has expressly called us ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Believe? Catholics

Contributed by David Diyanni on Sep 2, 2008

This is a sermon series that explores the beliefs of different religions and comapres them to what the Bible says.

What Do You Believe? Catholicism Introduction A. Today we are finishing our series called “What do you believe?” We have been talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Vineyard

Response To Fear: Do It Afraid

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

In our scripture today, we see the temptation to choose flight over staying and fighting. One of the greatest tragedies of all, this is when the enemy wins, is when you begin to use faith for personal security and comfort. Our fear of really committing ou

[Re]sponse to Fear: Do It Afraid Nehemiah 6:10-14 One of the victims in the tragedy at Virginia Tech was a man named Liviu Librescu. He was a 77-year-old engineering professor and a Holocaust survivor. How people react in a moment of chaotic terror tells a lot about a person, because heroes always ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Different Bible Translations Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2022

Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations

Questions Often Asked Concerning Different Bible Translations 1. The last question, "How do I choose a Bible translation?" is essential and the reason for asking and answering the other three. (Page 1) 2. What is the most exact English translation available in the world? The New American ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

To honor your parents means to obey them if you're a child living at home, to respect them if your an adult child, and to care for them if they are disabled.

A couple of months ago (March 16, 2017), a London newspaper, ran an article on Mother’s Day in Great Brittan titled “20 awful Mother's Day cards that you absolutely should not buy.” They included: Mom, thanks for always checking up on me (with a picture of a cell phone with 24 unanswered calls ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus, Kids, A Donkey And The Other Palm Sunday Volunteers Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 21, 2024

What an amazing day it was when the Jewish Passover began that year. The year Jesus voluntarily rode a donkey into Jerusalem at the beginning of the week. But there were other volunteers that day that assisted Jesus. What do they teach us about Jesus and following Him?

What an amazing day it was when the Jewish Passover began that year. The year Jesus voluntarily rode a donkey into Jerusalem at the beginning of the week. The great celebration of Passover every year marked the commemoration of the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery from the Egyptians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist