Sermons on Owl:

Homily At My Step-Father's Funeral

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The homily I preached at my step-father's funeral.

R. Joseph Owles Layton’s Funeral Home June 2004 An aged and bitter Mark Twain wrote shortly before his death: A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;……they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:1-58

Denomination: Catholic

Real Good News For The Real World

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The Great Commission playing out in every day life.

Anchorage Presbyterian Church R. Joseph Owles August 16, 1998 [Based on Matthew 28:16-20] All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Wedding Homily (Standard)

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The wedding homily i generally use.

We are all here to witness and to celebrate a marriage. A marriage is indeed taking place this day; yet, it is not mere a marriage of two people, but of two peoples–two families, two sets of friends, being united together through love, into one family, one group of friends, one people. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

On Loving God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 20, 2012

God will ask us if we love Him, and we answer, not with our mouths, but with our lives.

A time will come, whether we believe it or not, when we will stand before God and God will ask us just one question–only one. And he will not ask us how many times we have gone to church, or how many times we have read the Bible, or how many times we have received holy communion, how much ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Getting What You Ask For From God

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on May 6, 2012

Based on the Lectionary readings for the 5th Sunday in Easter (Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8). Jesus says that we can ask anything from God and receive it. 1 John explains it, and Acts shows the consequence.

Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Deadly Sentence!

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

HAVE YOU BEEN GIVEN A SCARING REPORT. THEN THERE’S GOOD NEWS. BELIEVE AND LIVE.

DEADLY SENTENCE! PSALM 118:17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. As believers, we all have a mission to accomplish and it is the will of God that we live to the fulfillment of His mission. We are expected to use and be used effectively in this world. Nobody is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell Has A Big Mouth

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 2, 2007

Hell has enlarged itself. Poor original planning or simply overwelming volume of sin? However the wider Hell opens its mouth, the more wider Victory opens its mouth. Eventually death, the grave and hell will be swallowed up in Victory.

I. THIS IS AN INTRIGUING VERSE A. Other Versions: Isa 5:14 “Therefore the grave enlarges its appetite and opens its mouth without limit” -NIV Isa 5:14 “So the place of the dead wants more and more people, and it opens wide its mouth”. – New Century Version B. Sheol = she’owl ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:14, Isaiah 5:14-30, Nehemiah 5:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer For The Afflicted

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Prayer

A PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED (PSALM 102) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 2 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ It is possible the Harry Potter series will surpass Star Wars and James Bond and become the highest-grossing movie franchise in history by the end of the year. And Potter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living Righteously In An Unrighteous World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2009

You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. In spite of the opposition which will arise, it is possible for you and me to live righteously in an unrighteous world.

LIVING RIGHTEOUSLY IN AN UNRIGHTEOUS WORLD EZEKIEL 14:12-23 Introduction: You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. Paul in his second letter to Timothy said that “all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's United Nations

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003

Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

Loving Your Brother Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2011

Series on the power of love to restore relationships

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Brother” 1 John 3:11-24 1 John 3:11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. I. Love is the preeminent commandment A. The background for the directive – ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor's Hats

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011

The responsibilities of a pastor

The Pastor's Hats! 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your presence than anyone else's! Well, it's not polite to talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And Criticism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There is a legitimate place for expressing critical feelings. It is just that it is a delicate matter. It is almost as delicate as trying to catch soap bubbles on a pin.

Some years back at the University of Wisconsin a group of literary students formed a club. The purpose of the club was to criticize. The members would submit a story, and it would be dissected mercilessly with no punches pulled. The sessions were so brutal that the club members dubbed themselves, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 9, 2015

A sermon to define the Biblical nature of love.

"Lessons for Life Pt 1" Learning to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ESV Introduction: How hard can it be to love somebody, right? It ought to be easy, right? Everybody loves love, right? Yet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist