Sermons on Pause:

Jonah

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A first person narrative of the life and ministry of Jonah. Best done with a bit of a sense of humour. Told from the perspective of a Ninevite.

I. Not every fish that swallows a man is a curse from God. Sometimes it is the very token of God’s mercy that sends the fish, especially when the alternative is drowning. II. Sometimes the best news is bad news before it is good news. Sometimes a blessing looks first like a curse. Sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sower. The Seed In Your Life, Where Is It Falling? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 10, 2009

Last of a serires of three on Jesus, parables

Sermon 090709. The parable of the sower. The Salvation Army’s first doctrine is, “We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.” (General discussion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

With Or Without You

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 23, 2009

A comparison between the U2 song, "With or Without You" and Paul’s teaching on marriage and our relationship with Christ.

-As we’ve discussed in the past, in this first letter to the Corinthians, Paul is basically responding to their questions -Even though Paul spent considerable time in Corinth (in Acts 18, Luke tells us that Paul stayed there for a year and a half), they still had some major theological and very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Cure For Stress Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 14, 2007

How do you handle the daily stresses of life? Here David has a cure for Us- When Stress comes,We need to find rest in God.

God’s cure for Stress Psalm 46 Introduction: Opening Ill.- A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches. He was told to stop smoking, which he did. The headaches persisted, he was told to stop using Alcohol. He did, but the headaches continued. The doctor told him to lose weight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Child Is Born

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2007

A sermon about the incarnation, the promise of God with Us

This sermon was written for an ecumenical service at a Retirement Community for Seniors. It is a revision of another of my advent sermons titled "Love in Advent". Sermon for Suites by the Lake – Advent – “A Child is Born” - November 24, 2007 Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants Doers (Action)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A call to listen to the Word, accept the Word, followed by a call to DO the word.

God Wants Doers Listen The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What? Me Worry?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 3, 2015

Thanksgiving is more than just a day. It is a lifestyle. It is more about our attitude than it is about platitudes; about the virtue of giving thanks for all that we have received from God. It is an attitude of gratitude for everything God has provided.

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday 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 angry bear charging at him from a distance, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Anglican

My Enemies Doesn't Change Their Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 27, 2015

To show why GOD will depress our enemies while they are alive - reason: because they don't fear GOD, not because they are your enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? of course, even the LORD JESUS has enemies. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show why GOD will depress our enemies while they are alive - reason: because they don't fear GOD, not because they are your enemies. IV. TEXT: Psalms 55:19 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Words From The Cross: 'i Am Thirsty"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2015

A sermon about thirsting for and finding life in God.

"Words from the Cross: 'I'm Thirsty'" John 19:28-30 Have you ever been really, really thirsty, but there was no water or even soda to be found? When I'm really thirsty and I am not able to have a drink, I have a hard time thinking about anything else. I might fantasize about an icy cool ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 10, 2015

Following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us

Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

A Second Mile People

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014

"If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Revelation 7: Horses Cause Trouble, Don’t They?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 11, 2011

An explanation of the 4 horses in Revelation 6, and a verse-by-verse study on Revelation 7. Your congregation will be able to easily follow and fully understand this study.

I remember when I was in the seventh grade; I was the new kid in school and had the great misfortune of standing up against the school bully. To make a long story short, and because I actually had the audacity of arguing with him in front of his friends, he began to hit me. I saw the fist ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: *other

Let God Shine Through / Beatitudes

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2011

A little boy was asked, "What is a saint?" He replied, "A Saint is a person who lets the light shine through." Evidently he got this idea by watching the sun shine through the prophets of God in the stained-glass windows of his church.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12. At the last session ... on the last morning of a two-week seminar on Greek culture, ... Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Timothy 1:11, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Anglican

"The Torture And Humiliation Of The King" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 13, 2013

A sermon about how Jesus stands with those who feel small.

“24 Hours that Changed the World: The Torture and Humiliation of the King” Mark 15:15-23 I remember it well. It was the first day of high school; I was a skinny and frightened 9th grader. After the first ring of the bell, students poured out into the hallway as kids moved quickly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Microwave Society: Now Or Wait

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2017

Today we seem to demand: free, cheap, easy and instant? Some times God uses DIVINE DELAYS as test and part of the growth process. Are we 4 days too late?

MICROWAVE SOCIETY: INSTANT, NOW --- VS --- WAIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We have all heard the phrase: HASTE MAKES WASTE. SELAH: the Hebrew word Selah true meaning is doubtful. Some say: silence, pause, others say: end, a louder strain Like for music to play? Selah is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-13, John 11:6-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God