Sermons on Pentecost 18:

"Discipleship” Matthew 10:24-39

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 18, 2020

If, Men if you want to be the Best Father Be the Best Disciple.

1. Following Jesus is not for the faint of heart, either before or after Pentecost (e.g., Acts 5:41-42). In 9:35–11:1, Jesus instructs his disciples by example and by words what it means to follow him. He tells them why he is sending them out. Out of compassion he sends : “The harvest is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Methodist

Mary Mother Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2020

Let’s imagine that Mary is a contestant on something like “the Price is Right” or some other TV game show, and the announcer is announcing what she will win when she chooses the correct door.

Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church 2020 Today we heard the familiar stories of the fall of humanity, and the redemption of humanity. The first concerns the first Adam and the first Eve, who disobeyed the Lord and lost original innocence. The second involves the second Adam, Jesus, God and man, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-20, John 19:25-34, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Scene Is Set For Revolution And Reformation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2017

God writes straight with crooked lines, in every age.

Thursday of 29th Week in Course 2017 Reformation and Revolution Let’s imagine for a moment what happened when St. Paul and his companions came to a town in Anatolia or Greece, his two assigned missionary territories. There were probably Jews there, who met in someone’s home or maybe, if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

Borrowed Swords Or Proven Slings

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

A sermon to encourage people to believe in and use what they have.

Borrowed Swords and Proven Slings 1 Samuel 17:17-51 (32-40) Of all Bible classics, this particular story would fall near the top of the list. This story comprised of a boy killing a giant is here forever canonized in scripture. David is only a small insignificant Shepard boy on meals on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitudes Of Change And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2016

The Word of God can be unifying, but it can also divide, so we need to ask God what attitudes we must change and for the grace to make that change.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel The beautiful prayer that St. Paul gives us in his letter to the Ephesians is our first reading today, but it seems to contrast with the words of Jesus we find in the Gospel. Paul is asking us to allow Christ to dwell in our hearts through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

That I May Know Him (1) - Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024

To know Jesus is to 'unknow' self and be enveloped in him. It is to live for him and allow him to live in you.

TEXT: Philippians 3:8-11 (NLT) "Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, Acts 17:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Where Can We Go But To The Lord Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 11tth sermon in the series.

WHERE CAN WE GO BUT TO THE LORD PSALM 119:81-88 INTRODUCTION A. David's life had its mountaintops of joy and its valleys of doubt and despair. B. In this stanza, David takes us to the valley floor and then to the mountainside—not quite to the top, but high enough to live confidently. I. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Child Will Play At The Cobra's Den; The Wolf And Lamb Will Be Neighbors

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2025

God wants to come to us and with us to write a new story to repair the damage humans inflicted on themselves beginning in the Garden of Eden.

Second Sunday of Advent 2025 Our entrance antiphon today is full of hope and expectancy: “O people of Zion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.” Save the nations. That phrase should open up the minds of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49, Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-2, Psalm 72:7-8, Psalm 72:12-13, Psalm 72:17, Romans 15:4-9, Matthew 3:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

In The Days Of His Power

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 22, 2025

When the power of God is demonstrated, the people willing to serve God and do His will.

IN THE DAYS OF HIS POWER Study Text: Psalm 110:3 INTRODUCTION Beloved, tonight is not an ordinary gathering. This is an appointment with destiny, a moment marked in Heaven’s calendar for divine visitation. There are moments in Scripture when God steps down into human affairs with tangible, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Become In Faith The Saints We Are Baptized To Be

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2026

We must grow to live a holy life, one of right praise through worship and of right living by following the twin commandments

Second Sunday Integral 2026 Saint Paul writes to one of his troublesome churches in Corinth today and reminds them of God’s desire for them and all of us. He always teaches something in his introductory paragraphs. The communication is addressed to those “who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:3, Isaiah 49:5-6, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:4, Psalm 40:7-10, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, John 1:29-34, 1 Samuel 9:1-26, 1 Samuel 10:9-13, 1 Samuel 10:20-24, 1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 16:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

By Grace Ye Are Saved (Manuscript) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 29, 2023

To establish that when we were dead in trespasses and sins, God, because of His great love and mercy, wherewith He loved us: “Hath quickened us together with Christ and by grace we were saved through the faith.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. By Grace Ye Are Saved (Part I) Introductory Remarks. 1. First, we will notice how God has justified us freely by His grace through Christ Jesus. In this lesson: "By grace ye are saved," of course, we are talking about the God of heaven. He calls all believers by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-16, Romans 3:23-26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Mar 5, 2003

We will prevent conflicts from splintering the church, when we allow God to have the Last Word!

Out of the Box 2 March 2003 Acts 11:1-18 fellowship community INTRODUCTION: Comedian Emo Philips used to tell this story: In conversation with a person I had recently met, I asked, "Are you Protestant or Catholic?" My new acquaintance replied, "Protestant." I said, "Me too! What franchise?" ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Possessions

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

Again this morning our study will encompass a large portion of the book of Joshua -- 9 chapters! For this reason I encourage you to read these chapters at home during the coming week.

Again this morning our study will encompass a large portion of the book of Joshua -- 9 chapters! For this reason I encourage you to read these chapters at home during the coming week. Some of the material may seem, quite frankly, mundane, in that a great deal of it consists of geographical details ...read more

The Mission To Evangelize The World Series

Contributed by John Ojewole on Oct 20, 2000

The great commission of Jesus to all believers to make disciples of all people-groups.

The Mission To Evangelize The World Matthew 28:16-20 By John Ojewole The text of the message preached at the 2nd Annual Conference of the North American Fellowship of African Baptist Pastors, held in Nashville Tennessee from September 18 – 19, 2000. Today, I am speaking from a familiar passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist