Sermons on Perfecting The Saints:

Discover The Lengths Jesus Will Go To Love And Protect Us

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 22, 2016

Jesus wants to protect us, yet most people do not know his love, or the lengths he will go to protect us. This sermon will help to uncover love, even though the reading itself appears to be of little importance.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st February 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Genesis 15: Philippians 3 Luke 13:31-35 Psalm 27 “Please be seated, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

From Cheek To Cheek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 9, 2013

"Turning the other cheek" is a challenge to anyone who follows Jesus. What is it? What is it not?

1. Love Walks In the early 1990s, gang violence erupted in Boyle Heights, a section of East Los Angeles. 8 gangs were in conflict in the parish around the Dolores Mission Catholic Church. Killings and injuries happened daily. A group of women who met for prayer read together the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013

The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Presenting Every Person Mature In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

In Colossians 1:28, we find our mission as believers—to proclaim Christ, warn and teach, and present every person mature in their relationship with Him.

"Presenting Every Person Mature in Christ" Introduction: Today, we gather around the Word of God to explore the beautiful message found in Colossians 1:28, from the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Proclamation of Christ Scripture: Colossians 1:28 (NLT) - "So we tell others ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know God, Great Wisdom Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Sep 26, 2023

Knowledge and experience are wisdom. But no book can give Godly wisdom. Offering your body to God is wisdom. God perfects that which is His. When we know God, this is great wisdom

There are very clever people in this world. Some people have spent many hours studying to get degrees and other qualifications. We can read books and listen to lectures and speeches on various topics. It is possible to read manuals on how to fly an airline carrier. However, no matter how much you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-11, Luke 6:46-49, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Changes In Character 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2022

When we have an encounter with God, our character will change. One of the character changes is when our fears get replaced with God grounded confidence.

Encounter with God Series Part 5 Character Changes (Continued): Fear to confidence A video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/IcnSfC6a_pA Good morning. We have reached the fifth part of this series where we are studying Encounters with God. We have seen several important ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19, John 13:1, Matthew 14:25-30, Matthew 26:69-74, Proverbs 29:25, Luke 22:61-62, Galatians 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Zero Hour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2025

The God of the Zero Hour is the God who shows up at the very last moment, when all hope seems lost, and performs what seems impossible. His timing is always perfect, and He is never early nor late. Just when situations appear to be at their worst, He intervenes in ways that bring glory to His name.

Title: GOD OF THE ZERO HOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:39-44 Supporting Texts: Daniel 3:16-30, Matthew 14:24-33, Luke 1:57-63 INTRODUCTION: The God of the Zero Hour is the God who shows up at the very last moment, when all hope seems lost, and performs what seems impossible. His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-44, Daniel 3:16-30, Matthew 14:24-33, Luke 1:57-63

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Absolute Source Of All Goodness

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 26, 2025

In a world of shadows and decay, our hope is anchored in the absolute, unchanging goodness of God, who, as the ultimate Giver, sovereignly chose to give us His greatest gift: a new and eternal life through the word of truth.

Introduction: From the Morgue to the Nursery Last time, we ended our time together in a very dark place. James gave us a clinical, almost cold, "anatomy of a sin." He showed us the grim, predictable life cycle of temptation: how our own desire conceives and gives birth to sin, and how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Born Like Him (The Savior) Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

Jesus was born perfect, innocent, pure. Despite your past, you too can be born like Him: Reborn perfect, innocent & pure!

This Sunday the sanctuary was set up with tables. Punch and cake are served in honor of Christ’s birthday. Just as we have celebrated the births of our latest additions: Ashley and Austin, so the angels and heavenly hosts celebrated the birth of the Lord Jesus. There was much celebration and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity In The Church: And The Boundaries Of Unity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

We have a perfect example from Jesus about what it means to walk in unity. On Earth, Jesus sought to do the perfect will of God the Father.

You can tell when you walk into a church, and spend any amount of time there, whether that church is united or not. What is Christian unity? We know it when we see it. We can feel it. You can feel the peace around the table. You can sense the peace and unity in the service, the bible studies, the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 17:13-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

St. Patrick, Whose He?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 15, 2014

Around this time of the year, one should consider the life of St. Patrick, especially since there is a day dedicated in his honor.

Title: St. Patrick, Whose He? Theme: The Real St. Patrick Introduction: The writer of the Book of Hebrews has some real sound advice for the children of God, “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2014

The rebel attack on church.

THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA Rev.2: 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Science From Itself Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2018

We should look to Albert the Great for inspiration for scientists to work within the divine plan for the real good of humans.

Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course 2018 St. Albert the Great When is the kingdom of God coming? I’ve always been impressed by the number of Protestant preachers who speculate that we are literally in the last days, that Jesus is coming within the next year, or two years, or five years. It’s like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Who Claims Our Devotion? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2020

Our devotion is not to a book, not even to a church building, and not even to our fellow parishioners. We derive our identity as Catholics from our devotion to the lord of the Sabbath, the lord of our lives, Our Lord, Jesus the Christ.

Feast of St. Agnes 2020 Tuesday of 2nd week in Course For generations after the Hebrews settled in the Holy Land, they acknowledged only God, the Lord, as their leader. But in the time of the prophet-priest Samuel, these tribes began to worry him about a king. The whole point of the covenant God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The King Of The Cross: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 21, 2019

What a fabulous throne the cross made

The King of the Cross: An Exposition of Luke 23:33-43 We live today in a world mostly without monarchs. And the ones we have, like Queen Elizabeth II, have mostly ceremonial roles. Yet in the deep recesses of the mind we have the image of them in our historical consciousness. Many children dream ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible