Sermons on Needs Of Christians:

A Kinder And Gentler Community

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

a community must respect and care for each other

Jesus gave us only two commandments: This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John 15:12) The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these (Mark 12:31) For those of you who are relatively new to In The Garden, I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

The Reality, Hope & Miracle Of Christmas - Christmas Eve Communion Service

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2016

A Christmas Eve Communion reflection on The Reality of Christmas, The Hope of Christmas and The Miracle of Christmas.

Christmas is a time of celebration. Even those who do not believe in the birth of Jesus still take the time to enjoy themselves at Christmas. I was born into a Jewish family, yet we always celebrated Christmas. We had a Christmas Tree, we had Christmas Decorations, we sent and received Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrapped - Pt. 3 - In Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2016

No one pays that much attention to the wrapping. It’s what is inside that counts . . . right? Maybe this Christmas we should stop and consider how the gift was wrapped.

Wrapped Pt. 3 - In Hope I. Introduction There is usually very little attention paid to the wrappings. Even if great time and effort is made to make sure each corner is tucked and folded perfectly. Even if the bow is picked to match exactly. Even if every seam is exact. Most of the time all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

This is the second part of the sermon on "Eating the fruit of your labor". Debunking the notion that the fruit of our labor is worth eating.

Another example of labor in the Bible was the labor of Judas and Lazy man JUDAS He performed hard labor to betray Jesus Christ. It cannot be an easy task to betray Jesus! What effort it must have taken to convince the high priest that he can turn Jesus over to them? But he prevailed and his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11, Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Generation Dies Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Jan 10, 2017

An Exposition of Judges 1.1-21

What if everyone did whatever they wanted? – Week 1: A Great Generation Dies Text: Judges 1.1-21. Introduction: 1. In 1998 Tom Brokaw wrote a book about the men and women who persevered through the days of the great depression and later fought and won WW2. He wrote this as part of his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Circle The Wagon Yet Series

Contributed by David Widner on Sep 4, 2016

God did not ask his people to withdraw into their own little group or church and not reach out to the lost

Don't Circle the Wagons Yet Text 2 Corinthians 10:1-7 Introdution: Do you remember the TV show Wagon Train? That show and all the TV shows and movies that showed the western expansion by wagon train always showed the wagons moving into a defensive position that made forward movement impossible. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, Our Priest And Peer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2016

Life’s problems may overwhelm us, but we have the ultimate Friend in high places, Jesus, who is both our High Priest and Peer.

Jesus, Our Priest and Peer (Hebrews 4:14-16) 1. There I was is sitting at the malt counter, looking at my malted shake when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my malt and drinks it down "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly, as I burst into tears. "Come on, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last Supper And The Passover

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 6, 2016

What are the similarities and differences between the Passover and the Last Supper, Circumcision and Baptism? What are the differences and similarities between the rituals of the Old Testament and the sacraments of the New Testament?

Luke 22:14-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (These will be read later in the sermon) This morning we will be remembering the Lord’s Supper also known as Communion. Augustine, in the 5th century described a sacrament as “an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace.” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Healing Through Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 28, 2016

WE can enter into worship and I the process receive the benefits provided to us at the cross.

October 30, 2016 Morning Worship Isaiah 53:5 Subject: By His Stripes We are Healed Title: Healing Through Intimate Worship This is our fifth and final week in our series about how the Lord has chosen to bring healing to all those who would place their trust in Him. Do you believe that is you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When Life Gets Scary Jesus Calms The Storms"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2016

I am pretending to be Isaiah the Prophet today dress in a white robe and I will share my story according to texts found in Isaiah. I had a great task to tell the people of Judah about the coming foes to bring judgement but I did it.

1. I was told of God To “Fear Not” Isaiah 41 :10 • I am the son of Amos and I prophesied in the days of these Kings of Judah Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. I was terrorized to do so but I did • Now some mighty strange things happened to me which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Investing In People-Once And For All

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2015

God gave the best of the best when he gave Jesus. His sacrifice was ONCE AND FOR ALL...

INVESTING IN PEOPLE... ONCE AND FOR ALL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WAS THE BEST THING IN HEAVEN? GOD INVESTED HIS BEST IN SIN LOST PEOPLE... John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tenants Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

parable of the tenants as a part of the Lent series

The Tenants Activity: Ask people to bring an egg, it could be empty egg shell or a hard boiled or even a raw egg. Demonstrate or Show a video of people squeezing or sitting on a raw egg - Purpose is to handle it roughly and see what happens. Mishandle it, you lose it. Sit on the egg? What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Edom's False Security Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 19, 2021

What gave the Edomites their arrogance and false sense of security?

we began a new study in the one-chapter Old Testament book of Obadiah. Historians do not know anything about him personally other than he wrote this prophesy. It is a little odd that this book is included in the OT writings, because it is not written to the nation of Israel, but to Edom. The ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love Of The Father, For The Son, For You

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Apr 1, 2021

It is because of the Love of the Heavenly Father that we receive love because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. The love of the Father for the Son is so strong and real. This love includes US! We receive the same relationship with God the father because of His love of the Son.

Love of the Father for the Son for YOU John 3:35 (KJV) The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. The gospel of John, in a special sense, emphasizes the love in the divine Trinity of the heavenly Father for the Son. The words “love” and “Father” and “Son” occur more ...read more

Scripture: John 3:35, John 5:20, John 10:17, John 17:24, John 15:9-10, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 13:16, Philippians 4:18, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 25:21, Ephesians 1:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Final Enemy, Death, Is No More!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

by Jesus's resurrection, death no longer had dominion over us

If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Episcopal