Sermons on Open Ears:

Mighty Wall Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 1, 2013

God looks at us as ‘living stones’ but not many of us live up to the expectation of God, do we?

Mighty Wall! 1 Peter 2:5 “you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” I would like to share an illustration I read somewhere: “There’s a story about a king of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Sometimes You Need Muck Boots"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 12, 2017

The sermon shares how David was in mire and muck needed help as we all do he trusted god and God delivered.

“Sometimes you Need Muck Boots” Psalm 40:1-11 • Muck Boots Provide Protection from leaks or water Muck Boots according to an add they stay Dry & Comfortable No Matter What You're Doing. Different Types: Rain Boots, Cold Weather Boots, Gardening Boots Specializing in high ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Setting The Captives Free

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 6, 2018

Are you a captive or are you free? Are you sharing this good news with others?

Setting the Captives Free Luke 4:16-21 Two questions each of us must answer: 1. Are you a captive or are you free? 2. Are you sharing this good news with others? Who in your life are u praying for? Who in your life are u witnessing to? Who in your life will u invite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

"My" Pew Or God's Pew?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 9, 2018

how do we welcome strangers in our midst

I wish I could say this is a made-up story, but unfortunately it is not. We recently had a couple visit Saint John’s while looking for a new church home. They were warmly greeted by the ushers and told to sit anywhere they wished. So, they picked a pew about midway up the aisle. The people around ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

5th Lesson On How To Pray! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 31, 2014

But His children should be aware of their own weakness, and should pray to be spared from exposure to such situations in which they are vulnerable.

Matthew 6:9-13-In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Called And Equipped Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015

Jesus is baptized, called in to mission and ministry and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms mirror Jesus'

Matthew 3:1-17 “Called and Equipped” INTRODUCTION Time has passed quickly in the gospel story. Last Sunday our story focused on Jesus’ flight to Egypt with his mother and father. Jesus was about two years-old. Today the gospel reading is Matthew’s account of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

O Children Hither Do Ye Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager.

O CHILDREN HITHER DO YE COME. Psalm 34:9-14. Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comforts and consoles us not only for our own benefit, but so that we might ‘pass it on’ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Towards The Day

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.

GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Like all good projects, it all began with a vision. The Apostle Paul and his party had been “forbidden by the Holy Ghost” to preach the word in Asia, then tried to go into Bithynia “but the Spirit suffered them not.” Then a man of Macedonia appeared ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Assurance?

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

DO YOU HAVE ASSURANCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU FEEL SECURE IN AN UNSECURED WORLD?

WHERE IS YOUR ASSURANCE? THIS IS THE THIRD MESSAGE OF MY “WHERE IS” SERIES. HOPEFULLY YOU ARE GAINING SOME GOOD HOPE AND BUILDING YOUR FAITH IN THESE MESSAGES. DO YOU HAVE ASSURANCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD? DO YOU FEEL SECURE IN AN UNSECURED WORLD? TO SAY WE HAVE NEVER ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Just Don't Get It, Do You? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2020

They are so hungry that they miss the point Jesus is trying to make. Will we miss that point, too?

Tuesday of the 6th Week in Course 2020 “You Just Don’t Get It” I’ve been a teacher pretty much all my career, at all levels except elementary school. So I can empathize with St. James in his epistle, and–although it’s weird to say it–with Jesus as He tries to help His disciples understand the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, James 1:12-18, Psalm 94:12-19

Denomination: Catholic

Born To Die

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 23, 2018

The Divine Purpose for the Divine Birth of Jesus

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Weekend Message/Devotion December 23, 2018 Born to Die Hebrews 10:5-10 This reading so illuminates and so magnifies the will of God and the mission of His Only Son that it needs to be more fully shared at this time of year. This reading is surely a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Psalm 40:6-8, Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

We are living in a time of many uncertainties and stress. We are bombarded with news of terrible things happening around the world daily. Many people are feeling anxious about all kinds of things. How can we find peace in such a time we are living in.

Good morning brothers and sisters. We are living in a time of many uncertainties and stress. We are told that the Corona Virus vaccine will take another 1 to 2 years to develop. We know that the economy is adversely affected and there are people losing their jobs. And we are bombarded with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 8:37, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Charismatic

A Year And A Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 5, 2021

The acceptable year of the LORD and the day of vengeance.

A YEAR AND A DAY. (1) The Acceptable Year of the Lord (Luke 4:16-21). This is thought to be earliest record which we have of a synagogue service. Perhaps Isaiah 61:1-2 was the reading of the day, but Jesus deliberately chose where to end the reading. Luke 4:18-19 stops short of ‘the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 63:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A: Gaudete Sunday--John The Baptist: Danger And Beauty Of The Barren Places

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 2, 2022

It is just these types of lonely, painful moments that Jesus wants to redeem. John the Baptist got ministered to in prison by Jesus. He answered John’s question and complimented him to others.

A bedraggled little man once walked the streets of an Italian town 100 years ago. Many of the townspeople saw his pallid face, often tearful, as he stumbled along the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys. One day a kind soul, witnessing the man’s misery, came up to him, hoping to lift his sad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Revelation Thirteen Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 22, 2023

The evil trinity is introduced

John sees a beast coming out of the sea with ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The beast resembled a leopard but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great ...read more