Sermons on Occasional:

Challenging Calls Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014

Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Centrality Of Scripture

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2013

What Scripture is, who is its Author, and what it is for.

THE CENTRALITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Timothy 3:14-17. 1. Three times Paul addresses Timothy with an emphatic “you therefore" (2 Timothy 2:1) or “but you” (2 Timothy 3:10; 2 Timothy 3:14). In the fist instance, this sets Timothy alongside those who refreshed Paul in his imprisonment (2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Fulfillment In Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2014

Jesus broke the long cycle of apostasy, trouble, repentance and deliverance by creating a Church that would be the light to the nations until He returns.

Commemoration of Ignatius Loyola 2014 Lumen Fidei If you have ever watched a potter throw a pitcher or bowl on a wheel, you can relate to the image that Jeremiah is using in the prophecy. For weeks now we have been reading the history of Israel and Judah as they frequently ignored the Law of God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Promise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus promises to return someday and fully establish God's kingdom. Jesus always keeps his promises.

Mark 13:24-37 “The Promise” INTRODUCTION Occasionally, the local news programs will feature the homecoming of some of our deployed troops. I especially like it when their return is a surprise. An Army sergeant returned home recently. He surprised his daughter at her school. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What's In A Trial

Contributed by Chris Carter on May 29, 2012

When we go through the tough times in life there are many things we can get out of it.

“What’s in a TRIAL” James 1:2-8 I. T-Test (vs2-3) A. Tests take effort to complete and pass 1. We live in a NOW society 2. Many people live as if things are owed to them and no work is necessary to achieve what they want 3. In turn this is a failure in the spiritual life as ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 30, 2012

Christian lives are not modified, nor updated they are changed and transformed. Paul celebrates this transformation in his letter to the Ephesians

Ephesians 4:26-5:2 “Transformed” INTRODUCTION Enjoying the fall day, a man sat down on a park bench and reflected on the past several years of his life. Just two years ago he didn’t think he would live another day. His heart was giving out on him and his only hope was ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Fullness And Limitation, Time And Space Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2017

we must focus on the efforts we need to make to improve our imaging of Jesus and Mary.

Thursday of Seventh Week in Course Joy of the Gospel We continue in the season which the Extraordinary Form calendar still calls Septuagesima, or the seventy days before Easter. The penitential season of Lent begins on March 1, and we must focus on the efforts we need to make to improve our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50

Denomination: Catholic

Family, Freedom, God And Country

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Sep 8, 2011

"While he was still speaking..." Jesus is actively speaking instead of defending values.

Grace be with you and peace from him who is, who was and who is to come. Amen. Today's Scripture is Matthew 12:46-50: 46While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him. 47Someone told him, “Look, your mother and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Congregational

May The Circle Be Unbroken

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018

Paul is imprisoned, yet he is thankful. He doesn’t glory in his circumstances, but he does celebrate the relationship that he has with the Christians in Philippi and their partnership in the gospel with him. We too can celebrate this partnership.

Philippians 1:1-18a. “May the Circle be Unbroken” INTRODUCTION The focus of our attention changes this week from the Book of Acts to Paul’s letter to the Philippians. With that change of focus comes a change of topics. In the Book of Acts we were focused on the work of the Holy Spirit in and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

God Waits For Our Prayers! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 5, 2018

God is always available to us but we must humble ourselves before Him.

Please open your Bibles to Exodus 2….. In the last couple of weeks, we learned how a Hebrew boy was adopted by the daughter of the King of Egypt; she named him Moses. Moses grew up in Egypt for 40 years until he heard about God and that he was a Hebrew. Moses believed in God and left the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:16-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transfiguration 2

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 26, 2022

Jesus is transformed before their eyes.

Luke 9:28-The Transfiguration 1. Transfiguration tells us about the importance of Mountains • Mountains were considered Holy Places Mountains were symbolic of eternity • Sinai associated with Gods Word Given to Moses here. "The LORD came from Sinai • This Mountain Mount Sinai be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Methodist

This Thing Is Personal

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 13, 2021

You are responsible for your salvation

This thing is personal The phrase JESUS , I take YOU as my personal LORD and SAVIOR, is no longer commonly used. A few years back, it would be said over and over again. Nowadays, it is not so common. Scripture instructs as to work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Change For The Better

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2018

Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming.

Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming. Luke 3:7 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ultimate Warning For Those In Church! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 18, 2019

Just regularly attending a christian church is not a "ticket" to heaven!

Let us continue to worship our Lord by learning again from the Letter to the Hebrews, Chapter 10………. Let us note again that the Letter to the Hebrews was written to a Christian Church which had mostly Jewish attenders. Read along with me Hebrews 10:26-39… It is important for us to remember again ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Integrity Of The Gospel Message Must Not Be Deformed Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2014

Peace in the world is only possible If we effectively communicate the need to embrace the Gospel of love.

Thursday of 33rd Week in Course 2014 Evangelii Gaudium This last season of the liturgical year has a bittersweet nature. The old year is waning; the new year is still seen in the distance. Days grow short; in northern Europe, the daylight lasts barely five hours. Even here in Texas we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic