Sermons on Next Sunday:

"By Water And The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2016

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"By Water and the Spirit" Mark 1:1-15 Mark starts his Gospel with: "This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, God's Son..." "This is the beginning..." The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ is the beginning of THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD for you and me. It is the Good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

"What Would We Do Without It?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2012

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

Genesis 1:1-5 Mark 1:4-11 “What Would We Do Without It?” Today is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. It is a day when we are called to “Remember our baptisms and be thankful.” Of course, if you were baptized as a baby, you probably do not remember your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

When Words Are Like Water

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2023

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year A

May 28, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39 When Words Are Like Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost and the many Sundays within the season of Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Marriage Supper Of The Lamb

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 2, 2023

Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfilment of the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness

At the wedding rehearsal, the bride told the priest that she was nervous that she would not remember what to do during the wedding. The celebrant told her that she only needed to remember 3 things. First the aisle, because that is what you'll be walking down. Secondly, the altar because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is This? Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

Who is Jesus to you is only answered by the spirit in you that understands he is available just when you need him most.

Palm Sunday, April 1, 2007 “Who is This?” Text: Matt 21: 1- 9 A Story is told of a young boy who was sick on Palm Sunday and unable to go to church. His mother stayed home with him and his father went to church. When his father came home he brought with him a few of the palm branches he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Teaching us about the kind of people we need to be.

Palm Sunday John 12: 12- 23 Poor old granny was getting on in age and she decided that she had enough of the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping but she still want ed to do something for her family. So, rather than buy her kids, grandkids, nieces and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Somebody, Be A Nobody

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 9, 2007

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people . . .seated next to the couple would be the next most important people

The most important person always sits at the most conspicuous spot visible to everyone in the room. In a wedding celebration, the groom and the bride would be the most important people and they would be seated right in the center of the presidential table (or long table). All eyes are on them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Away Childish Things 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2013

If we are supposed to leave the basics where are we supposed to go. This message examines the next step.

Leaving Childish things 2 Rev. Denn Guptill His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joining A Jesus Parade

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 26, 2015

Ready to join a Jesus Parade? It's different than you may imagine. It involves kingship and protest. It involves faith and courage. It involves surrender and sacrifice. It involves praise and peace. But it leads to a life of victory.

Scripture: Mark 11 Mark 11 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Ix: Through Christ Our Lord, Hope Springs Eternal Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

Continuing life's journey with Christ as Lord, our Father has guaranteed a glorious outcome by turning the greatest negative the world has ever known (crucifixion) into the greatest positive the world has ever known (resurrection)!

THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD, HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL John 11:17-27 . . . As far back as I remember, I loved watching a parade. On Palm Sunday we commemorated the triumphal entry of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30, John 11:17-27, Romans 6:8-11

"Hiking With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2008

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Hiking with Jesus” This past week a friend of mine told me about a time, many years ago, when he and his family were tramping up Sharp Top Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia. His daughter was a little girl, and about half way up the mountain she said she was too tired to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

"Demons Shriek And Sufferers Weep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2010

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Luke 9:28-43 “Demons Shriek and Sufferers Weep” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A friend of mine told me about a time, many years ago, when he and his family were tramping up Sharp Top Mountain in Bedford County, Virginia. His daughter was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

"yielding All Things: I Am No Longer My Own, But Thine"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2019

A sermon for stewardship commitment Sunday.

“Yielding All Things: I Am No Longer My Own, But Thine” Matthew 6:19-34 Jesus tells us: “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on…” “…do not worry…” “…do not worry…” “…do not worry…” Raise your hand if you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: United Methodist

"identity"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 2, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent.

“Identity” Luke 4:1-13 A four-year old asked his mother: “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” Quite startled by this question she replied: “What YOU know about the devil?” “Well,” he began, “the devil talked to Jesus and the devil was mean.” Then, leaning closer to her and dropping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist