Sermons on Parable Of Lost Coin:

Celebrating Our Heritage

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message which emphasizes the biblical and spiritual heritage we have as a people of God and was preached on the occasion of an Anniversary Celebration.

Dressing in this old fashioned way, reminds me of a bit of humor I heard when preaching a revival at Corinth back a couple years ago. A new pastor came to the First Baptist Church in July, about the same time a new attender arrived in overall’s and a flannel shirt. The chief Deacon said something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

There’s Hope For The Dried Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2012

God was and is still in control. He can and will give life to that which appears to have shriveled up and died. Ezekiel’s vision has applications for our lives today. As in Ezekiel’s day, God is still in the business of giving hope to the dried up.

There’s Hope for the Dried Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 The children of Israel had begun to lose their hope. The nation had dried up politically, spiritually, and morally. Many had gone into captivity. Despair and pessimism were rampant. Gloom and doom filled the air. They had become a dried up exiled ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

1. The Lame Man Walks (When Faith Meets Divine Power) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

A man sat begging for forty years. One afternoon changed everything. Peter spoke. Jesus healed. The lame man walked. Your breakthrough waits for the same faith.

1. The Lame Man Walks (When Faith Meets Divine Power) Introduction: A Life Defined by Limitation For forty years, a man sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple in Jerusalem. Every morning, someone carried him to that same spot. Every evening, someone carried him away. His world measured only a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16, Acts 3:6, Acts 3:7-8, Acts 3:12, Acts 3:16, Hebrews 13:8, John 5:8, Luke 13:12, Matthew 12:13, Romans 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 5:15, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not About The Money

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2025

For Proper 21 After Pentecost Year C September 28, 2025

It's not About the Money 1 Timothy 6:6–19 NKJV Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shepherd's Voice

Contributed by John Nadasi on May 9, 2003

The story of the shepherd is one that should be intimately familiar to us. It is our story. I share my own story of hearing the shepherd’s voice. Feel free to edit and share your own.

The Shepherd’s Voice John 10:11-18 Paonia United Methodist Church May 11, 2003 A young wife called a newspaper office and asked for the food editor. "Would you please help me?" she asked. "I’m cooking a special dinner tonight for my husband’s boss and his wife. I’ve never cooked a big ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Codebreaker Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 8, 2017

The bible is difficult to interpret at times. it’s a codebook, which if used well, can help us decipher the enigmas of life, fight the right battles, know the real enemy and bring us peace with God.

CODEBREAKER I found it fascinating when I discovered he was a Codebreaker in the war. He looked somehow smaller now and curled up. I prayed for him, sang to him as light filtered through the window onto his old wrinkled brow. The movie “The Imitation Game” talked about Codebreaking in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Working For The Vineyard Owner

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Serving in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom is a true blessing because the work is done with the confidence that God’s reward awaits at the end of the day.

Every morning they line up on the streets – dozens of people outside the temporary services agencies in Chicago. They’re lined up at 6:00 am each morning looking for a job, but these agencies won’t find jobs for them. They’ll only find them work to do – work for one day. By 7:00 am, over 100 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Fifth And Sixth Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022

If we observe people these days a majority live as though they are going to live in this world forever. There is no fear of God, no thought about God’s judgement, and a majority live as though their lives on earth is permanent.

For today’s meditation we will look at Matthew 13:10-11, “The disciples asked him, "Why do you use stories as illustrations when you speak to people?" Jesus answered, "Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10

Denomination: Other

Who's Who

Contributed by Lamont A. Higginbottom on Jan 4, 2012

The Wheat and The Tare

Matt. 13:24-30 Who’s Who In the thirteenth chapter of Matt, Jesus gives no less than eight parables. In these earthly stories with heavenly meanings, Jesus speaks about God’s plan of salvation, the work of Satan, the fickle nature of the human heart and the greatness of the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 33 - Bear Fruit Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 3, 2025

God’s purpose for every one of us who are part of His body the church, is that we bear much fruit. Sin and rebellion will prevent us from being fruitful. Let’s not take God’s grace for granted but repent of every sin so we can bear good fruit as God desires of us.

Today’s meditation is based on the parable that Jesus taught in Luke 13:6-9. We read in Luke 13:6, “Then Jesus told them this parable:”(GNB) The Background to the parable While Jesus was teaching there were some who shared this information with Him. The news they brought to Jesus is found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Luke 13:1-3, Luke 13:6-7, Isaiah 5:1-2, Matthew 21:19, Luke 19:4, John 15:16, Romans 8:34, 1 Timothy 2:5, Luke 13:8-9, Luke 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Billy Backstabber - "The Betrayer" Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 8, 2002

A look at some of the flawed people who surrounded Jesus, and his relationship with them.

When it comes to relationships there is probably no worse feeling than to be stabbed in the back. To have someone you trust and consider to be a good friend violate that trust is a wound that is often very slow to heal. I would be willing to say that betrayal leaves one of the biggest scars on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rendering Unto Caesar

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010

Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

Giving That Gratifies Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

God directed giving is fun!

OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Four—Giving that Gratifies 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Sunday, August 12, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key concept: God directed giving is fun! Introduction The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians to remind them about completing a promise to give that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon On Wealth & Poverty

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 5, 2020

The rich and the poor meet together. The Lord is the maker of them all

Plato, the Athenian philosopher, once stated: “Wealth and Poverty: The one is the parent of luxury and indolence, the other of meanness and viciousness and both of discontent. Proverbs 22.2 informs us: “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all.” Life is like the two ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18, Proverbs 28:19

“i’ll Be Back!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010

“I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

“I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran