Sermons on Petrine Ministry:

Touching Jesus

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The woman who reached out to touch Jesus despite her uncleaness

Touching Jesus Luke 8:1-3 & 43-48 It had been a busy day Teaching the crowds, going over the lake, calming the storm and casting out demons, then the return journey where he was surrounded by the crowds and approached by Jairus then Someone touched Him! Her faith was high. Why? Luke 8:2 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Embodiment Of God's Unremitting Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2009

Jesus’s preaching differed from that of Jonah because Jonah prophesied judgement and vengeance, while Jesus embodied God’s unremitting love.

Monday of 16th Week in Course 20 July 2009 Caritas in Veritate Before continuing a commentary on the papal encyclical Love in Truth, let me spend a moment on this analogy to Jonah. Jesus is saying to these Jewish non-believers, in effect, “Jonah eventually got it, and you guys will never get it.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus: Crazy Or Possessed? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same diagnoses.

Introduction Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? I know some women who have suspected the first of their husbands and the second of their toddlers! If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Opened Ears Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

As spectacular as giving hearing to a deaf man may have been, what that healing signified was by far more wondrous than anything that life on earth has yet to experience.

Introduction We read in our passage what is a common experience for us – the record of yet another healing. That was not common for the man Jesus healed. To him it was the most spectacular event of his life. And yet, as spectacular as it may have been, what that healing signified was by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Really Needs Help? Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Christ will act towards you on his terms, not yours.

There is a scene in C.S. Lewis' children's book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which the children of the story are learning about the great lion king Aslan from Mr. & Mrs. Beaver. One asks the question, "Is he safe?" Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe?… Who said anything about safe? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012

5 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-V—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Our recent trip to Boone, NC to visit our sons. Changing color & falling. From I-77 toward Wilkesboro on US 421 the changing color of the leaves was gorgeous! Farther up in Boone, most of the color was gone. The leaves had already hit the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus' mercy is only for those who say, “Have mercy.”

Introduction “No mercy” is a popular slogan seen on bumper stickers and t-shirts. Sports fans like to display it. No mercy for the other team! My guess is that pro wrestling has helped to popularize the concept with its tough guy/bad boy image of wrestlers who mercilessly attack one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dunamis Power

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 3, 2012

The power of the Holy Spirit is dynamite power. This is not an external possession that may be bought or sold but a living and abiding presence within every Spirit-filled believer. There is no reason for Holy Spirit-filled dunamis empowered children o

DUNAMIS POWER Jesus told His disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. - Acts 1:8 What kind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:8-15

Denomination: Charismatic

“you Were Shaped To Serve God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2013

God has uniquely shaped each of His children to serve Him by serving others.

Today going to look at God’s fourth purpose for your life: You were Shaped to Serve God. (READ TEXT) The word, “workmanship,” can be translated, “masterpiece.” Notice, the Bible says that through faith in Christ, that is what you already are. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Charism Of Priestly Celibacy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

The priest and bishop who choose celibacy as a response to their call are imaging Christ, the Bridegroom.

March 2, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The call to holiness that is summed up and made possible by the sacraments–especially this sacrament of charity–is universal. All the people of this new Israel, this Church, are to be holy. All are called to live a life of effective love of God and of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

The Crew On The Roof

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Mar 10, 2022

Loving our friends means bringing them to Jesus.

Luke 5:17-26 17 Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted To Good Works

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

If we follow Jesus, he will call us to service of others

I am endlessly fascinated by Jesus Christ. I have been seriously studying the New Testament for more than 4 decades, and I am still coming to new appreciations of the life he lived. Over and over again, as I come to understand what we have written about him, I am stretched as I see how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 10:24, Hebrews 13:16  (view more)  (view less)

Before Its Time

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 1, 2022

Jesus knew in John 7:1-12 that it was important to be on God's time and not anyone else's time.

Before its Time John 7:1-12 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 After these things Jesus was walking in Galilee, for He was unwilling to walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. 2 Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was near. 3 Therefore His brothers said to Him, “Leave here ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Removing The Wall-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018

3 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-III—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress: Attention: Frustrated Pastor: The new pastor decided to visit the children's Sunday school. The teacher introduced him & said, "Pastor, this morning we're studying Joshua." "That's wonderful," said the new pastor, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain't Over Til God Says It's Over Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

The death of Elisha. Most would say his ministry was over, but was it? This sermons examines dark places in our lives and encourages us to not give up. It ain't over yet.

IT AIN’T OVER TIL GOD SAYS IT’S OVER 2 Kings 13:14-21 Do you ever feel like you’re on the downhill side of Life? Too old to really do much of anything? A few late bloomers.. 1. Doris Self- 60yo Qbert VG Championship, scoring over 1 million points. She kept competing in yearly into her 80s. * I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21, John 19:17-18, Matthew 27:59-60, Matthew 28:1-7, Colossians 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist