Sermons on My Souls Reflection:

Psalm 1 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and night.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, if you don’t loiter with the wicked, if you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Unfiltered--A Reflection On The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 28, 2004

The recent controversy over Mel Gibson’s Passion of Christ proves that whenever the message of the cross is presented unfiltered it always evokes controversy.

The Unfiltered Cross 17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Breaking Bread, Building Community: A Reflection On Communion

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 29, 2024

This sacrament invites us to remember, reflect, and reimagine our role in the body of Christ—encouraging us to engage with our communities, honor diverse experiences, and embrace the powerful narratives that shape our worship.

As I reflect on my recent completion of a course in Worship Theology, I am filled with a profound sense of transformation and inspiration, particularly regarding the sacrament of Holy Communion. This course has deepened my understanding of worship as a holistic experience that engages not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-31

Denomination: Methodist

Advantages Of The Strong Small Church Pt 2

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message continued my reflections on the small church from part one.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Pt 2 Review Many pastors of small congregations feel inferior or failures or intimidated by larger churches. I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Build Community That Reflects God’s Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Building a Christian community is almost impossible, yet God is the God of the impossible. He can enable us to do amazing things if we let him. We can build the sort of community God wants, through the power of his Holy Spirit, if we let him

What better occasion to be talking about community than at a confirmation and baptism service. The teenagers have just spent 4 weeks following a study called the People of God where they’ve thought about why God calls us to be members of his Church. You could ask them later what they found out. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13, Ephesians 3:14

Denomination: Anglican

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection Of His Glory

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Oct 24, 2003

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection of His Glory

The Relationship-Based Ministry: The Reflection of His Glory Text: (2 Corinthians 4:6 ~ KJV) - For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." Introduction: I must begin this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Easter Is A Matter Of Life And Death, And Life!

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Apr 18, 2020

The promises God made to men in The Old Testament all come true. The promises that Jesus makes to men in The New Testament all come true.

Draft Sermon 19th April 2020 Reflections on Easter, a matter of life and death, and life. This is the Sunday after Easter Sunday Resurrection Day and for the disciples of Jesus it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Firstly they followed faithfully behind Jesus as He rode into the city of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2, John 14:2-3, Revelation 1:7-8, Mark 13:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Baptism

Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 8, 2005

I like to think of Baptism as a humidifier for my mind, body, and soul.

Sermon for Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of our Lord January 9th 2005 First things first. What is Baptism? It is simple water combined with God’s word of Promise. It is one of two Sacraments in the Lutheran Tradition along with Holy Communion. Both of which we will experience today. So what is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold The Love Of God

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2005

Praise God for his love and protection from the enemy of my soul!

BEHOLD THE LOVE OF GOD By Pastor Jim May Oh how sweet it is to taste victory and to know the feeling of deliverance from the snares of the devil! What Satan meant for good, God has turned around to be a blessing. Which of us has not had to fight a battle with the devil? Not one can escape his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2-34, Psalm 18:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity In Context Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 17, 2007

The Christian message of love and redemption is easily misunderstood when it is taken out of context. As Christians, our lives are easily misunderstood when we forget to live out our faith within the context of our daily experience. Living faith, faith i

Christianity in Context, Part-2, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship; this part dealing with the Word of God and the Gospel.

LESSON 2 - STEWARDS OF THE TRUTH TEXT: JOHN 18:33-38a; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week, we began this series of messages on Stewardship. We discussed the measure of a life. We found that our faith is the foundation of our life, and upon that foundation of faith comes our values. Our values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Defusing Anger Through Soul Care Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

31st message in a series from Ephesians continuing an exploration of how to deal with anger.

“Defusing sinful anger through Soul Care” Ephesians 4:26-27 I. ANALYZE ANGER A. Understand the character of anger It is an internal emotional power surge in response to a perceived evil, attack or uncomfortable situation. B. Consider the purpose of anger It alerts us to evil in our own soul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sent Out

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 12, 2001

A reminder that even though we are not perfect God loves us and has work for us to do.

“Sent Out” Luke 9:1-6 October 14, 2001 Are we living in the End Times? Is the final battle between God and Satan spoken of in the book of Revelation about to begin? That question is on the minds of many Christians. Was the fiery end of the twin towers and the death of so many thousands just the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Grandad's Letter

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 12, 2025

This week I found an old letter my Grandad sent to me as a kid - as I decyphered word for word the difficult handwriting it made me reflect on Paul's letter we have listened to this morning - and how if we decypher it word for word - it too can turn out to be so precious to us

I moved into my new house last December and (Don’t judge me for this) – I am still unpacking boxes – including some that never got unpacked from the previous move ten years ago… And while I was going through some boxes this week, I came across this – It’s a letter to me from my granddad written to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 6:12-16, Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-18, Acts 1:12-26, Romans 16:7, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Mark 12:27, Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-13, Galatians 3:28, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

How To Lie To God? Reflection On Artificial Intelligence Series

Contributed by Alexandre Choi on Sep 4, 2012

The science and the modern technological civilization must turn back to the Bible to complete the advance of humanity. They are stuck in the most remote borders. This always happened that way. Within the limits of the frontiers faith was always invoked

The science and the modern technological civilization must turn back to the Bible to complete the advance of humanity. They are stuck in the most remote borders. This always happened that way. Within the limits of the frontiers faith was always invoked: The Faith in God. (…) To test the true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: *other