Sermons on Mysticism:

Shallow Hal

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2022

Jesus teaches us to look at a person's inner beauty instead of just the physical.

Shallow Hal John 6:60-71 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this said, "this is a difficult statement; who can listen to it?" 61 But Jesus, conscious that His disciples grumbled at this, said to them, "Does this cause you to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wisdom Of God Vs The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2022

When Jesus is telling us that following Him means hating everything and everyone else, He uses strong language.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course Today’s Gospel is so unnerving, even shocking, that we might in our meditation forget about the other readings. The lessons we can learn from the wisdom books of Scripture are good foundations for our appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. I like to think of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 16, 2023

This sermon gives consideration to two prayer techniques: The Welcoming Prayer and the Active Prayer Practice

March 15, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Pray without Ceasing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. St. Paul encourages us to pray without ceasing. It’s something that’s impossible to do. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How God Leads Us Through Scripture Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

The Bible contains God’s will to help me find God’s plan for my life.

A. WHAT DOESN’T WORK 1. Sitting on a rock by a lake waiting for God to speak. Christianity is a relationship and you learn from God in similar ways that you learn from others. 2. Name it, claim it, saying what you want God to do, so it will happen. 3. Hope and poke. 4. Praying until you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Glory Returns

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 25, 2025

When the glory of God departs, emptiness, defeat, and shame follow. But when His glory returns, joy, revival, restoration, and victory are inevitable. The return of the glory is not a casual occurrence; it is birthed through hunger, repentance, and divine order.

WHEN THE GLORY RETURNS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 4:21-5:1 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 10:18-19, Haggai 2:9, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Psalm 85:6-9, John 1:14 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is the tangible manifestation of His presence, power, and majesty. In 1 Samuel 4:21, Ichabod ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"what Is In A Name?"

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 5, 2022

WHAT IS THE POWER OF A NAME

Luke 1:26 (NAS95S) Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, "Greetings, favored ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Babylon- The Woman On The Beast Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#11] BABYLON- THE WOMAN ON THE BEAST Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Over the last few weeks, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 30, 2025

The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels.

Title: Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Intro: The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels. Scripture: Luke 24:51 Reflection Dear Friends, The morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51

Denomination: Other

Make Prayer Your Priority

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

The Importance Of Prayer

1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE THINGS THAT WE HAVE MADE A PRIORITY. OUR CAREERS, OUR RELATIONSHIPS, OUR EDUCATION; THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ASPIRATIONS OF FAME, WHO HAVE MADE WEALTH THEIR PRIORITY, WHILE OTHERS SEEK THE ACCUMULATION OF THINGS AND WORLDLY POSSESSIONS. THERE ARE THOSE WHO HAVE MADE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Of Paul Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

Thanksgiving precedes prayer.

A. INTRODUCTION KEY WORD: Preeminence (1:17) WRITER: Paul includes Timothy because he pastored the church (1:1) But only Paul signed the letter. “The salutation by my own hand Paul” (4:18). FOCUS: Prison Epistle. “Remember my chains.” CONTENT: Similar but shorter than Ephesians PURPOSE: To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

The Eight Miracles in John

1. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. 2. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. 3. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. 4. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John plus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

The 8 miracles in John.

A. Why are there four gospels? To tell a complete story of Jesus. B. Why does Mark have the most miracles? To show a powerful servant. C. Why does John have the fewest miracles? Each has an explanation. D. John is a Jewish mystic who uses “7” in his writings. There are “7” miracles in John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Harlot Or Apostate Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 37 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 37 The Harlot or Apostate Church Date: May 14, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 17:1-18 The Description of Religious Babylon (17:1-6a) Verse 1. John is called to come and see the judgment of Babylon, but in the process he also gets a description of the woman (Babylon). The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010

Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Other

How Jesus Speaks Through The Supernatural Ii Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010

Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the fourth in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today

How Jesus Speaks Through the Supernatural II Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today September 12, 2010 Last week I started out with a statement of fact. God is supernatural, and so you would expect Him to speak and act in a supernatural way. In a way that’s beyond our physical senses of sight & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan