Sermons on Not Behind:

Sharing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025

What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Door Opener

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 17, 2024

Whatever door he opens no one can shut, whatever door he shuts no one can open. Revelations 3:7

I was watching a movie earlier with my little daughter, about one Fantasia, a girl that won the American Idol competition in 2004. It was a movie based on the true story of how she won the competition. At one point when she was to move to the next level, the final level that would guarantee her a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

All In; Are You All In?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 2, 2024

The people of Israel had just crossed the Jordan on dry land; God their General was now asking them to take the city of Jerico. How by following his instructions. The walls came tumbling down.

Well today we are looking at Joshua chapter six. I won’t be speaking on the whole chapter, but let’s have a look at these verses: 2-11: 2And the LORD said to Joshua, “Behold, I have delivered Jericho into your hand, along with its king and its mighty men of valor. 3March around the city with all ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:2-11, Joshua 6:15-20, Genesis 15:16, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living The New Life In Christ. Embracing Transformation And Purpose. Colossians 3

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 17, 2024

A message about living in the new life we have when we put the Lord first in our life.

Living the New Life in Christ. Embracing Transformation and Purpose. Colossians 3 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Turning Point

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2023

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Epiphany, Year A.

January 22, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:12-23 The Turning Point Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus calls his disciples. Imagine being one of these four. They’re fishermen. They’ve been fishermen. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Reconciled

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 13, 2023

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

February 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 Be Reconciled Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Both of our Bible readings today reflect on the commandments. In the reading from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Angels In Sodom (Genesis 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 26, 2024

Was the thinking of Lot and his family severely affected by life in Sodom? Are we truly in the world but not of the world? Let's examine Genesis 19.

Were some in Lot’s family completely immersed in the life of Sodom and not wanting to leave? Were Lot, his wife, and his daughters also affected by the perverse environment of that city? What can happen to our thinking, living and working in this world? Are we truly in the world but not of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What God Most Desires

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 12, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

June 11, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 What God Most Desires Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mercy: The story is told of a mother who approached the powerful ruler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Wise Parents Of Gen Z

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 17, 2023

Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little.

Raising children today is more complicated. When we were little, we lived in an era that was not much different from when our parents grew up. But today, our children live in a vastly different 'world' from when we were little. We also compete with the world of entertainment, public ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Proverbs 3:5, 1 Chronicles 29:19, Job 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teflon: No Stick Offenses

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 21, 2023

Life can be hard and cruel. We must learn to shake off the obstacles. TEFLON: the no stick surface.

TEFLON--- NO STICK OFFENSE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEFLON: Teflon is the DUPONT TRADEMARK. It is a polymer for non-stick and electrical insulators. The carbon and fluorine atoms stick to each other but not to food or other substances. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8, Genesis 18:9-12, Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remain Steadfast In God’s Word & Work

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2023

It’s fitting for us to consider the Apostle Paul’s final words to his co-worker Timothy on this day (June 25), for the Lutherans of 1530 who presented the Augsburg Confession took seriously Paul’s encouragement and so should we: “Remain steadfast in God’s Word and work.”

On this day 493 years ago, Lutheran princes gathered in south-central Germany, in a town 50 miles outside of Munich and presented a confession of faith to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. This presentation of the Augsburg Confession on June 25, 1530 is generally recognized as the birth of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Sight And Insight Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2023

I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight.

Spiritual Sight and Insight Introduction: As we continue in our series on Visionary View this evening, I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight. As the focal point of the sermon, in Psalm 119:18 the Psalmist writes: "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, Psalm 119:17-24, Matthew 6:5-8, James 4:3, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Luke 24:45, Psalm 119:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not What I Expected

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2023

Are we demanding signs? Do we allow fleshly, carnal desires to define our expectations. Do I focus on external materialism to define what I am expecting? Do we desire spiritual healthy expectations?

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) EXPECT: eager anticipation, probable to occur, to wait on something, think or believe that something is going to happen, anticipate, look forward, to hope, requires faith. WANT: to desire, wish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22, Mark 8:11-12, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precepts Of Discipleship

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Jun 1, 2024

"Deny yourself, take up your Cross, and follow Me." (Jesus Christ circa 30 AD)

PRECEPTS OF DISCIPLESHIP MT 16:24-27 Dietrich Bonhoeffer- From childhood, I only have 2 modern day heroes. One is Br. Andrew that smuggled Bibles behind the Iron Curtain and the other is Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a great German theologian during the time of Hitler. He preached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, 2 Corinthians 5:10, John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Losing God's Presence

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 15, 2024

The presence of God in a man's life is the greatest asset in his life. Losing God's Presence is a great tragedy that is better imagined than experienced.

The Tragedy of Losing God's Presence Study Text: Judges 16: 18-20 Introduction: Samson made the foolish choice to trust Delilah, a woman he was not married to and was sleeping with in violation of several of the Lord's commands to Israel (Judges 16:5–6). His desires blinded him, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal