Sermons on Parish:

Being Transformed Into Glory Is Not Pleasant, But It Is Necessary.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 1, 2016

We agree that we are being transformed into the likeness of Jesus, but this is not easy, nor is it painless. God therefore will use any means to achieve this, even our own families to agitate and root out an imperfection in us.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th August 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 “Please ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal

Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 24, 2015

Jesus invites us to take part in his feast for the soul. He urges us to eat until we are full. Only he can satisfy our deepest hunger-the quest for eternal fellowship with him. Our main purpose in life is to get spiritual nourishment and eternal life.

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday morning to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs. With the ferocious bear charging at him from a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer-God’s Natural Pain-Killer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 3, 2015

Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.

The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Law Of Moses Versus Christianity.

Contributed by James Linders on Oct 9, 2015

Are Christians bound by the Law of Moses? As a result of misinterpretations of God's word, unsubstantiated allegations AND misperceptions that arise from misguided Biblical teachings, the church is MORE divided today than EVER.

“For it seemed good to the HOLY SPIRIT, AND to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you ABSTAIN from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:19-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building According To Code

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Just as there is a building code for physical buildings, Paul clarifies the building code for Christians.

BUILDING ACCORDING TO CODE Text: I Corinthians 3:10 – 11, 16 -23 Back in October of 2010, there was a lot of talk on the radio about the infrastructure of our country. When they were talking about the condition of America’s infrastructure, they were talking about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: United Methodist

An American Reformation

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

An edited adaptation of material presented in History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America by Abel Stevens (digital on-line edition by Holiness Data Ministry).

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There have been many changes in interpretation of the New Testament over the centuries. Some of these changes in theological understanding led to massive political and social ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

No Doubt About It - His Love Endures Forever! (Psalm 136) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by declaring all the good things for which to thank God, with an attitude of gratitude that dispels doubt about God being good all the time.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XIII – Psalm 136 David the shepherd ...read more

Love One Another

Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 23, 2013

A charge to a church awaiting the arrival of a new minister.

Love One another John 15.9-17 Introduction Jesus said: ‘This is my command: love each other’ (15.17) Well, the day has finally arrived. At some time around 6pm this evening, God willing, Steve Kelly will accept the responsibility for the ‘cure of souls’ (to use the archaic ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

"Pentecost--United In Understanding, Truth, & Love"

Contributed by John Donnelly on Jun 5, 2008

The Holy Spirit ;11) empowers us to understand one another; (2) thereby exposing us to the truth of Christ; which units ther Body in Love.

Pentecost Sermon May, 2008 Únited in Understanding, Truth, and Love By the Rev. John Donnelly There is an old joke that says,” God so loved the world—THAT HE DID NOT SEND A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Emotional Blackmail

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 13, 2017

If you can work and don’t, you shouldn’t eat.

Emotional Blackmail by Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P. Something I always like to cover in my missions is the role of feelings and emotions in our moral lives. Someone just gave me a copy of a book by Susan Forward, Emotional Blackmail. It’s about those who prey upon people’s emotions as a form of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Only Way Out Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

So God says to those who receive Christ, "Your sins are gone, and you can return to fellowship with Me. The past no longer blocks the way, for it is no longer remembered.

Men have offered millions of sacrifices to God in order to get Him to forgive and release them from sin. But there is no record that anyone was ever set free by this method, even when they offered their own babies, or young virgins in sacrifice. All of this folly just added to the darkness of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2021

Mark is challenging the reader’s mind. Do you need more proof that the "rule of God" has arrived in Jesus? It is the story of Jairus' daughter and a healing. When Jesus returns He will touch us and reunite our body and soul. Philippians 2:30-31

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2021 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost V Redeemer “The Touch of Jesus” (read the text) Each Sunday in our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we know that Mark is asking his readers to answer these questions: Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28-41, Matthew 8:28

Denomination: Lutheran

We Lift Our Voices Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2024

The first in a 4-part stewardship series. This week explores the stewardship of our worship

September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deut. 5:12-15; Psalm 84; Luke 11:1-13 We Lift Our Voices Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme for our fall stewardship emphasis comes from the hymn “We Are an ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace And Peace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 3, 2023

Paul begins every one of his thirteen letters with these words of blessing: “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” It’s arguably the greatest of all the biblical benedictions, but it goes mostly ignored.

Franklin Roosevelt was greeting guests at the White House one evening as they came through the reception line. He disliked this ritual, however, since everyone always spoke their rehearsed lines without actually listening to what was said. So, feeling mischievous that evening and to test his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8, Romans 5:1

Issues With Rome Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 21, 2015

Here are some separate topics that can be included in one message about Romanism, and how it is quite different from Biblical Christianity. Celibacy, Mary, Inquisition and more.

Biblical vs Romanist Approaches to Celibacy (Presentation given at annual AFEC conference) When I was first assigned this topic, several questions occurred to me, the answers to which form the heart of the following message. I trust they are your questions too. Question ONE: What is celibacy, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God