Sermons on Ordinary Days:

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time - 6th Sunday, Year A-- The Fence

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2020

Jesus builds a shield around the law or Commandments in order to create more space and distance so that we won’t even bump up against the fence or sit on the fence, but rather keep a healthy distance.

There was a large group of people. On one side of the group stood a man, Jesus. On the other side of the group stood Satan. Separating them, running through the group, was a fence. The scene was set, both Jesus and Satan began calling to the people in the group and, one by one - each having made up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37

Denomination: Catholic

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- If–then–else: "Blessed Are You"

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Shalom is not an indiscriminate gift of Yahweh. It is conditional.

In computer programing languages there is a standard code that states: If–then (–else) which means: “IF” YOU DO THIS “THEN” THIS WILL FOLLOW OR ELSE THIS HAPPENS. It works the same way for some of the conditional blessings that God wants to give us that we hear in our Gospel today: IF you do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Catholic

Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, C- What Is Our Sycamore Tree?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 2, 2022

“It isn’t necessary for [others] to like me to save my life, and I don’t need to like them for me to be saving their lives.”

The Guinness Book of World Records keeps track of some very unusual records. The 1999 edition contains one entry titled, “The longest time living in a tree.” It seems a man in Indonesia named Bungkas went up a tree in 1970 and has been up there ever since. He lives in a crude tree house made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Fourteenth Sunday Ordinary Time, B— Thorn Of Paul: His Faith Narrative

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 2, 2021

Application about Paul’s teaching about his thorn: He was active in interpreting his life experience to himself and others

Paul Powell said, “Troubles knock a lot of nonsense out of us.” Like Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” from our Second Reading taken from 2 Corinthians, chapter 12 , which he says was given to him by “an angel of Satan.” It was not a sin problem. e.g. Winne-the-Pooh comes downstairs, bump, bump, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Mother's Love For Those Dark Days Of Life

Contributed by Robert Armstrong on Apr 28, 2001

A Mother’s Day study in the life of Naomi, a righteous mother.

 A Mother’s Love For Those Dark Days Of Life Ruth 1:18 “In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Had A Mother Too

Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002

Mother’s Day Message

“Jesus Had A Mother Too” Mike Harris Mother’s Day, May 13, 2001 Intro: Happy Mother’s Day! Song: “Mary Did You Know” ….. written about a mom—holding her baby Son in her arms…. …and dreaming about the future… …soaking in that brief moment in time… …realizing how incredibly awesome her ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wow What A Mom!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 9, 2001

In 2 Samuel 21 we meet a mom named Rizpah, and when we look at what she did we can’t help but say wow, what a mom.

"WOW, WHAT A MOTHER" TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 21:1-14 INTRODUCTION Erma Bombeck writes; For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. It was a time of my life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It would pass. Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make Or Break A Dad

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2001

In this message we will look at Luke 15 and we will see the ways we make and break our dads (also how we make and break our heavenly Father).

"HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK A DAD" TEXT: LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Sea To Sea

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

A Canada Day sermon, looking at our heritage and our potential

It was his custom to start his day with prayer and Scripture reading. And that morning was no exception; he felt that before he attended to the business of his country that first he must attend to the business of his soul. And as he read from God’s word his heart and eyes were drawn to Psalm 72:8 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Men - It Is Time To Quit

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 7, 2002

The need for men to stand up and show themselves as men.

MEN - IT’S TIME TO QUIT! I CORINTHIANS 16:13 I CORINTHIANS 16:13 "WATCH YE, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH, QUIT YOU LIKE MEN, BE STRONG." I. Demand for vigilance. A. "Watch" - be awake, alert, constantly on guard, never sleepy or sluggish, never to let down one’s guard. B. 1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Mom

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 8, 2009

Uses Hannah as an example of being a Godly Mom

Being a Godly Mom 1 Samuel 1:1-2:2 A Godly Mom will face Problems - 1 Samuel 1:1-8 A Godly Mom Prays - 1 Samuel 1:9-16 A Godly Mom trusts God’s Provision - 1 Samuel 1:17-20 A Godly Mom keeps Promises - 1 Samuel 1:21-28 A Godly Mom Praises the Lord - 1 Samuel 2:1-2 Thank You Mom Video by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Godly Parents

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

In good families, children have a responsibility to parents, and parents have a responsibility to children.

THE IMPACT OF GODLY PARENTS Text: Ephesians 6:1 – 4 Introduction: · How many of us feel that we live in the model family? · Parenting isn’t easy by any means, and for the most part, the best you get is on the job training. · The Bible makes it clear that good families don’t happen by accident, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Meaning Of Motherhood: It's Not Just A Job. It's An Adventur

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon

(adapted from a message by Dave Stone) SPECIAL DAY: MOTHERS’ DAY TEXT; PROVERBS 31:10-31 TITLE: “DISCOVER THE MEANING OF MOTHERHOOD: It’s Not Just a Job. It’s an Adventure!” OPEN: A. There was an AP news story written by Joy Zeman this past Friday, May 9. It was about a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Ways To Love Your Mother

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 12, 2008

Regardless of our age, we can love mothers these 4 ways. Let’s make a lasting impact on our mothers!

Mother’s teach on a daily basis… RELIGION: "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." FORESIGHT: "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident." IRONY: "Keep laughing and I’ll give you something to cry about." STAMINA: "You’ll sit there ’til all that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

There's More To It

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 7, 2011

Mother's Day Sermon

There's More To It Sermon for Mother's Day May 8, 2011 by T.A. Gaskill Introduction Today is Mother's Day. When little girls you probably had some cute baby dolls. They never cried in the middle of the night. They never produced a terrible smelling odor caused by dirtying their diapers. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist