Sermons on Mystic:

Squirming In The Lap Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2020

When we are baptized into Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, we take our place within the embrace of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 131–a homily for today Today’s psalm, “O Lord, my heart is not proud,” is the kind of prayer-gem that can stimulate hours of meditation. If you pray it quickly, it takes less than a minute, even with a “Glory be. . .” But let’s start with the declaration to God right in the middle: “Like a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-3, John 17:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Traveling Up To Jerusalem?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 28, 2021

Do you have a spiritual life? This is an important feature for any person who wishes to connect with Jesus. Spiritual life means being able to connect to God through the Holy Spirit. This enables one to get closer to Christ.

Are you Traveling up to Jerusalem? Mark 10:32-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Solemnity Of Mary, January 1, 2021: New Years

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2020

All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.

1.Flannery O’Connor noted that “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful, “she wrote in 1958. (Adding, “Priests resist it as well as others.”) She means that grace intervenes in the sufferings of the ordinary -- ignorant, complacent people whose ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is This Guy? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2021

When something new and striking happens, we immediately focus on it. When someone appears unexpectedly and begins to do unusual things, he or she garners our attention. Jesus Christ is such a person.

Monday of the First Week in Course 2021 About a half-century ago a hit movie was in the theaters called “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Robert Redford and Paul Newman played outlaws that were constantly eluding law enforcement. But after one train holdup a different posse began chasing them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Hebrews 1:1-6, Philippians 2:11

Denomination: Catholic

Funeral Service: Step-Up

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 5, 2022

“Had I given up in that season of the loss of my first wife, had I given up and thrown [away] [God’s] strength and just started to living into addictions and living into my feelings and going out and living how I wanted to, I would not be living in the promises that I’m living today.”

The spiritual step-up is increasing one’s faith and prayer life and service to God when a tragedy or trial hits you, like the death of a loved one. Admittedly, when life gets too heavy, it's hard to step up, so Jesus invites us to lighten our load so we can take a step in faith. And, Anna, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36

Denomination: Catholic

The Dark Night Of The Soul

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 15, 2024

Hard times, crisis, time loss times, are all dark times in one's life.

The Dark Night of the Soul Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591): A Spanish mystic and of the Carmelite Order of friar, Saint John of the Cross wrote extensively about his own spiritual journey, which involved intense periods of doubt, despair and purification. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday Of The Lord’s Passion

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 17, 2024

At the end of the story, only one trust remains: the trust of the one who handed over himself—literally and sacramentally- for us

In the book Regarding the Pain of Others, the author, Susan Sontag, concludes that seeing news articles and images of war and suffering is necessary so we know what is happening, but it puts us in a position as either "spectator" or "coward," and that both positions are ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Things Above Vs. Everyday Idolatry

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 12, 2025

Once we used to live in worldliness, but our lives in Jesus are now different. This means we are dead to the old lifestyle and are now alive in Christ.

Reviewing Col. 2:9-23, we realize that in Christ: Dwells all the fullness of the Godhead (verse 9), being the head of all principalities and power (10) We are complete (verse 10) We were circumcised spiritually – without hands, cutting off the works of the flesh – sin (verse 11) We died and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-23, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Eyes Opened To The Law Of God

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 28, 2003

The term ‘law’ is used in various senses in the Bible. Sometimes it means that which was written on the two tables of stone; sometimes the ceremonial law given to Israel by God through Moses; sometimes the five books of Moses in distinction from the books

THE EYES OPENED TO THE LAW OF GOD “Open Thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.” Psalm 119:18. In this discourse I shall show — I. IN WHAT SENSE THE TERM LAW IS USED IN THE TEXT. II. THE MEANING OF THE REQUEST — “OPEN THOU MINE EYES.” III. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN MAKING THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Master Key Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

What makes for an effective prayer life?

READ: John 15:1-8 (Text: v7). [Read v7 again]. What EXACTLY does this verse mean? What is being promised here? It appears to be a kind of "BLANK CHEQUE" that God has signed for us, so that we can have whatever we want; but is that really the case? If it IS a "blank cheque", then why have I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming To The Light

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Jesus birth is a turning point in human history for his life and teaching reveals in a person what God’s intention was for our lives/

John 1_1-10 - Come to the Light John 1 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Live Passionately Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010

Sermon 2 based on Kerry & Chris Shook's book One Month To Live.

Live Passionately, Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction In the second section of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book “One Month to Live,” Pastor Shook draws a comparison between the brevity and fast paced reality of our lives to a ride on a particular roller coaster. Interestingly it is a roller ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

"Having Done All... Stand”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 15, 2019

Notice that the full armor of God that Paul had outlined for every Christian is complete but without back covers meaning to say that a Christian warrior is designed to always equipped to advance, and never given instruction to back down, retreat or surrender.

Introduction: The Bible teaches, from beginning to end, of the existence of the invisible world, the world of the spirit. A world of angels and demons, yet a world that we touch daily as those who have been given not merely a body, but a spirit. This invisible world is difficult to believe in for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them” (1 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Not Ye Therefore Like Unto Them”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

Most mothers have known the pain of having to place their babies in a day-care facility for the first time and knowing they would have to be away from them for eight or nine hours while they went to work.

Illus: Recently one mother, who had to do this with her first baby, explained that she began to cry as she wrapped that little eight-pound boy up in his warm blanket to get him ready for the day-care. She said that throughout the day she was constantly wondering what he was doing. Jesus knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist