Sermons on Mystery Of The Woman:

Righeousness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011

Judgment is based not on how religiuos we are, but rather on how loving we are.

Matthew 25:31-46 “Righteousness” INTRODUCTION For my recreational reading, I often like to pick up a good murder mystery. I enjoy getting involved in the twists and tangles of the plot—all the time trying to deduce who was the murderer. When I get to the last pages, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Share The Gospel--What Are We Waiting For? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 13, 2015

All the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples, but must carefully discern the Truth.

Thursday of 11th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul was quite successful in his divinely-inspired evangelization work. The Holy Spirit moved him to plant Catholic churches in communities throughout Asia Minor and Greece. But the evil one, even though defeated, refuses to give up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Test Of Obedience

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE

1 Samuel 15:1-23 THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE The Amalekites were a wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek They roamed throughout the territory which was later settled by the people of Israel. Throughout the Old Testament the Amalekites were bitter enemies of the Israelies. I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Saints Simon And Jude: Called, Beloved, Kept Safe Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025

They were faithful in the quiet, unglamorous work of loving people one conversation at a time.

Title: Saints Simon and Jude: Called, Beloved, Kept Safe Intro: They were faithful in the quiet, unglamorous work of loving people one conversation at a time. Scripture: Luke 6:12-16 Reflection Dear Friends, I once met an elderly woman at a parish office hour who told me she felt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Other

Hope In The Call Of Help Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2018

Is there an aspect of your life where you need God to step in? Are you brokenhearted? Do you feel crushed? Are you experiencing trouble in your life?

We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want us to consider this morning is Hope in the Call of Help. Do you need to call out to God for Healing? Is there an aspect of your life where you need God to step in? Are you brokenhearted? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-20, Romans 11:33-36, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temple Mania Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 10, 2006

Only persons can be spiritual, not buildings

Temple Mania (I Kings 5-8) 1. I have a one minute mystery. Two of them. 2.The first is this: A woman goes into a convenience store to buy a can of Coke. She pays for it with a $20 bill and receives $20.05 back in change. No mistake was made. Think about that. 3. Here is the second one: Two ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking The Lowest Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2014

We take the lowest place to imitate the Trinity

The term “Trinity” does not appear even once in the Sacred Scriptures. Theophilus of Antioch used it to describe God about 150 years after Christ’s death and resurrection, so it may have come into usage some time before that. What it means is that God exists as one God, one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:4-11

Denomination: Catholic

Tresure, Pearls And Nets Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

A relationship with God, His Son Jesus and His Holy Spirit is the most valuable aspect of life.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. I think my favorite stories come from ordinary people who stumble across something valuable. Like the woman who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Covenant Via Jeremiah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2024

Regenerate believers since the time of Jesus – including most of us -- have begun to experience the New Covenant; the nation of Israel will experience the New Covenant in the future. So what does this mean?

The New Covenant via Jeremiah (Jeremiah 31:31-37) 1. My relationship to Social Security has changed. For years, I was required to contribute money for Social Security. 2. Now that I am retired, the Social Security Administration is sending money to me. 3. In a way, I have left the Old Covenant ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-37, Romans 9:3-5, Romans 11:25-26, Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 1 – This Way And That Way – Which Way Are You On? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 5, 2022

Part 2 continues the examination of Psalm 1, the Psalm of The Two Ways. One is either in Christ or not in Christ; in the camp of the saved, or the camp of the unsaved; living with a glorious hope, or living with a fearful expectation. We draw out lessons from this Psalm.

PSALM 1 – THIS WAY AND THAT WAY – WHICH WAY ARE YOU ON? PART 2 PSALM 1 – THE TWO WAYS This message continues on from PART 1 THE TREE OF VALUABLE BLESSING VERSE 3. {{Psalm 1:3 “and he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-9, John 10:27, John 21:19, John 21:22, Matthew 8:23-27, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Ephesians 3:16, Romans 12:1-2, Jeremiah 21:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: The Humanity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

What does it mean to say that Jesus was fully human? Was he married? Did he have a family. Was He a sinner just the like the rest of us? This sermon seeks to answer these questions in light of the claims of Dan Brown’s book, The DaVinci Code

Introduction: In preparation for the spiritual tsunami that is coming on May 19th with the release of the movie, The DaVinci Code, we began last week, to look at the first of three claims that form the basis for the ideas found in Dan Brown’s book. The message focused on the trustworthiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Triune Marriage Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

Just as the church is made one with God through Jesus Christ, man and women are made one through Christ. Christian marriage consists of three people: husband, wife, and Jesus.

Many preachers would probably prefer to avoid today's passage if at all possible. The idea of submission isn't particularly popular in today's world. In fact, when the Southern Baptist Convention issued a newly revised declaration in June of 1998 that included a special section on marriage and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trinity In Salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 10, 2010

The persons of the Trinity working for our salvation.

On Saturday May 15, 2010, Jessica Watson arrived in Sydney after sailing around the world. It was a wonderfully inspiring effort. I once got sea sick sitting on a surf ski waiting for waves off Warriewood Beach. So you can imagine how I feel even thinking about sailing through huge seas on a yacht ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trinity In Relationships

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 10, 2010

How the Trinity shapes our relationships.

Today we come to our last study on the Trinity. Three things we shall be doing (1) looking at the Trinity as a model for understanding ourselves; (2) then the Trinity as the foundation for building godly relationships; (3) the priority of trinitarian love.   opening prayer   ‘I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vanished Into Thin Air Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

First study in a series on Bible Prophecy and the End Times. Deals with the Rapture of the Church.

ILL. While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return for them. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by a miracle, an avenue opened in the ice and Shackleton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist