Sermons on Mortal:

Evangelization By Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2014

Our guardian angels work with and for us to protect and encourage; so should we for the world.

October 2, 2014 Holy Guardian Angels Evangelii Gaudium The Scriptures are pretty clear about the existence of guardian angels for us humans. The doctrine of guardian angels developed in the OT, at least partially because of the natural fear we have of seeing or experiencing God and dying of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23

Denomination: Catholic

Total Reliance On The Providence Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2019

What we need in life is purification, holiness, total reliance on Divine Providence

Tuesday of the 17th Week in Course 2019 Bl. Solanus Casey Today’s reading from the book of Exodus is taken from two consecutive chapters of the book, and so are really two related but separate situations. The first one shows the daily routine–if you can use that word about an encounter with God–of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-2, Exodus 33:7-11, Exodus 34:5-9, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Catholic

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019

SOMETIMES WE HAVE A STRONGHOLD IN OUR LIVES THAT MUST BE PULLED DOWN

Pulling Down Strong Holds ( 2 Corinthians 10:3-6) Illus: Iron Cage There was a cavern, inside of it was an iron cage hanging from the ceiling with a man inside. Let’s listen in as the man moans WHY did I allow this to happen to Me, I ‘m held captive in this Strong Hold, and I can’t Escape? “I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 25, 2019

"To ransom a slave you gave away your Son.” So great a Redeemer!

Credit for this sermon largely comes from Dynamic Preaching magazine! 1). Here's a line from the Exsultet, the powerful hymn of praise and thanksgiving that we just heard (at the Easter Vigil): “This is the night, when Jesus broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave.” At ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Choose Life Through Jesus.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 31, 2012

People set goals for themselves and when they achieve those goals there is a moment of great satisfaction but pretty soon the reality of life sets in and back t....vanity of vanities; all is vanity

Choose Life through Jesus. Ecclesiastes 3:9 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Between

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2016

The Church meditates on the resting of Christ in the grave on Holy Saturday.

Homily for Holy Saturday 2016 Our celebration of Tenebrae today puts us back into the second day, the day after Jesus’s death, Jesus’s one sacrifice on the Day that Changed the World. It is a day of reflection. The tabernacle in this chapel is empty. The Blessed Sacrament has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Rejoice In The Lord - Always!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

Not rejoice in the Lord 'anyway' - but Rejoice in the Lord "Always".

REJOICE IN THE LORD - ALWAYS! Philippians 4:4-7. It was midnight, and in a certain prison in Philippi, the Apostle Paul and his missionary companion Silas had been left to languish in chains in a dark dungeon. However, if we were to listen in at the door we would not hear the moans and groans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Calling To Make Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 6, 2019

Our task in our families is to become saints ourselves and to nurture our loved ones to sainthood.

Tuesday of 5th Week in Lent 2019 St. Waltrude A number of years ago I was privileged to teach a speech course to some deacons in training, and I asked them to speak for a few minutes on their thoughts on the realization that they were mortal–that the life they now lead would end. I think I said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30, Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

Modern Day Pharisees

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 28, 2022

Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

Modern Day Pharisees September 25, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Repent

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 9, 2022

True repentance is an event that takes place in the spiritual realm and manifests itself in the physical realm. If our repentance only takes place in the physical realm without the power of the Holy Spirit, it will not bring glory to God nor will it be an efficacious endeavor.

Repent! February 6, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be obedient and turn from our wicked ways. Focus Passage: Romans 2:3-8 Introduction: True repentance is an event that takes place in the spiritual realm and manifests itself in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Prayer (2) - "who Art In Heaven"

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer. It reveals who God is from the mouth of one who knows him intimately - Jesus.

TEXT: Matthew 6:9 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." IS GOD YOUR FATHER? In this mini series, we are looking more closely at "The Lords Prayer.' We started by saying, it is much more than just a prayer. It gives details ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 66:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Find Joy In Service Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted between continuing to earn more, or being in heaven to enjoy what’s been won.

I. Intro A. Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who give what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” B. We spend a lot of time in this life chasing things that we cannot take with us when we die C. Paul recognizes the value of eternal rewards, and it’s a good problem to have to be conflicted ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Growing Old

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2025

A some point we will all grow old and enjoys days to the fullest.

Growing Old Isaiah 65:17-25 1. The Prophet Isaiah is helping the people to understand there is a better Day • The first part of Isaiah chapter 1 Through 39 pronounce judgement and doom • But The Book or prophet also offers Hope. Isaiah promises that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Model Of Spiritual Warfare.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 23, 2023

Speaking as a prophetess, Deborah gave Barak a directive from the LORD.

A MODEL OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Judges 4:1-7. JUDGES 4:1-2. At the very outset of this short passage we discover that war MIGHT come against the LORD’s people as a direct result of their sin. This simple fact is echoed throughout the book of Judges: “And the children of Israel again did evil in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Successful Christians A.t.t.e.n.d Church On A Regular Basis Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Feb 15, 2024

If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one.

SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIANS If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 The most successful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist