Sermons on No Strangers:

Led To The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 18, 2021

"One lighted torch leads to another." From the beginning of Jesus' ministry to the present times, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been passed down from person to person through a simple invitation, "come and see."

January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:43-51 Led to the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “One lighted torch serves to light another.” Swiss Theologian Frederick Godet used this image to describe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Supporting God’s Ministers

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon teaches us how to share our blessing to full-time ministers

Supporting God’s Ministers (3 John 5-8) “Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a] even though they are strangers to you. 6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God. 7 It was for the sake of the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Evidence Of A Shepherd's Heart

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 6, 2021

When Paul arrived in Athens, he was grieved over the rank idolatry of the city with statues and temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. He knew that the Gospel had to be proclaimed. Souls hung in the balance. This is the heart of a man of God and the example we need to follow today.

When Paul arrived in Athens to wait for Silas and Timothy to join him, he looked around the city and did not marvel at the beauty of the city's temples or the culture or anything typical of a tourist's curiosity. If he were to be classified as a "sightseer", the sights he saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36, Mark 1:14-15, John 10:27-30, Acts 17:16-18, Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Festival - Year A Readings

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 24, 2020

To help us consider why Harvest is so important today

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a youngster I went to cubs, which meant also attending the obligatory parade Sundays, and harvest was one of my favourite services, I knew most of the hymns, many are the ones we continue to sing even in 2020! and the sight of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

Back Stabbing

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2020

It cuts really deep, when your own people stab your back! Just when you need lots of love and hugs, that’s when you get another blow to add to the pain and sorrow. Have you experienced that?

Take a risk and help 1 Samuel 29:1”Then they told David, saying, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." It is imperative that I give the background of the above verse and this chapter very crisply before I delve into the subject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Brining The Bible To Life Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 16, 2017

The bible is meant to be a daily guide for life and connection to God, not a book to be pulled out once or twice a week.

1. Scripture, Appropriate I heard a story about a friend of the bride who was not able to attend the wedding, so he sent a card of greeting which was read at the reception after the ceremony. It should have included the reference 1 John 4:18 -- "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Perspective On Cremation Of Human Bodies

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 19, 2015

With THIS sermon I DON'T argue the fact that ALL human remains will eventually turn into dust. I however question modern opinion on the issue in relation to Biblical view. What is GOD'S view on cremation? Did HE approve of it? Is it right or wrong?

Amos 2:1-2:3 This is what the LORD says: “For three sins of Moab, even for four, I will not relent. Because he burned to ashes the bones of Edom’s king, I will destroy her ruler and kill all her officials with him.” In ancient times there were three ways of disposing of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

We – (You . . . And . . . I . . .) - Are Called By Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls us all into discipleship, no matter who we are

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Respect

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

Where has the respect gone for God's called? What must a person do to acquire respect?

Let’s talk about respect tonight. As the comic, Rodney Dangerfield, proclaimed for decades: "I don’t get any respect!" There may be times in your life you feel like Mr. Dangerfield. You may not get the personal respect you think you deserve or you may feel your opinions or choices are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey Was Planned

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2008

The Donkey is the key to understanding why the crowds turned on Jesus in the most momentous week of antiquity

Palm Sunday 2008 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story so well that it is hard to find something new to say. So I would like to ask you a question this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Favor Cometh Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 16, 2012

18 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD,Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; 20

Favor Cometh Pt.2 Isaiah 1:18-20NKJ The stories told of a guy who came to church looking very sad. “What’s up?” his pastor asks. “Well, two weeks ago my uncle died and left me 75,000. Then a week ago my aunt died and left me 50,000.” His pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's That In The Bushes Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

WHen your in the thick of a problem, stop and listen, God’s provision is nearby.

Background of story • God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation • God gave Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac, in their old age • In the context of our scripture reading this morning: o God told Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice to God Genesis 22:1-2 1 Now it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost - But Not A Total Loss Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this second message of the series Pastor Terry will challenge the Body to se

(We will consider selected text throughout the 27th and 28th chapters of Acts) ABC will run the third season of their prime time drama of 48 plane crash survivors who find themselves marooned on a remote Pacific island. They don’t know where they are and worse yet, it seems no one else does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Carry The Gospel!

Contributed by Anne Benefield on May 28, 2008

If we truly believe then we will want to share the Gospel in actions as well as words.

Introduction: The passage that we study today is called the “Great Commission.” The disciples have gone to Galilee to meet with the Risen Christ. These are the last words of Jesus to His disciples and in them He does three things: 1. He assures them of His power. 2. He gives them a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trying To Play God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Are we trying to play God today? What are we substituding for God?

TRYING TO PLAY GOD? IS IT A SMALL THING? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I place a chair in front of the group. I discuss: WILL THIS CHAIR HOLD ME? No, this chair can't? No, it will hold me? There is only one way to prove if the chair will or will not hold me? I MUST SIT IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:39-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God