Sermons on Pharisee And Tax Collector:

Go! And Proclaim The Seeker Of The Lost - Luke 19:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2025

Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful summaries of Jesus’ mission. It captures the heartbeat of the Gospel and the burning passion of Heaven itself: The Son of Man, Jesus Christ, came to seek and to save those who are lost.

Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost Luke 19:10 (NLT): "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a vital call: Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost. Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, John 10:11, 1 Timothy 1:15, Romans 5:8, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 15:4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mark Of A Methodist

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 12, 2025

A sermon about Jesus' command to love.

The Mark of a Methodist John 13:31-35 I think it’s safe to say that this is the simplest, clearest and most difficult command of all. Perhaps more than any other single passage in the New Testament, this one should cause us to rise up out of our seats, run out of this building and never come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Disciple. Matthew 28:18-20

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 3, 2025

A heartfelt message on not becoming a disciple but being one.

Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, Indestructible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Proponents Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 11, 2025

A proponent is essentially defined as a person who advocates a theory, proposal or course of action.

Brennan Manning, an American author once remarked: “For those who feel their lives are a grave disappointment to God, it requires enormous trust and reckless, raging confidence to accept that the love of Jesus Christ knows no shadow of alteration or change. When Jesus said, "Come to me, all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:31, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Timothy 1:7

Sent, Not Settled Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

The early church, described in the book of Acts, was anything but comfortable. It was a church that was sent, not settled—a church that moved beyond the familiar to reach a world in desperate need of hope.

We are living in a time when comfort has become king. We love to settle down, get comfortable, and create spaces that are predictable and safe. We build churches with padded pews and air-conditioned sanctuaries, and we attend services that are carefully planned and well-executed. And yet, if we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

Gather Up The Fragments

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 29, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Series B, Lectionary 17

July 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Gather up the Fragments Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” Leftovers. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What The World Needs Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

Jesus reaches the world through His people today. When we love like Him, our city sees Him. We were made for this time.

INTRODUCTION — The World Is Exhausted… And It Shows I saw a shirt the other day that said: “Running on coffee and a playlist of coping mechanisms.” It felt a little too accurate. Our world is full of people who… • are overwhelmed by their calendars • carry silent battles in their minds • keep ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Hebrews 4:15, Acts 10:38, Luke 15:1-2, Matthew 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On Achieving The Impossible

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 3, 2025

Achieving the impossible is regarded as overcoming significant challenges or succeeding in a particular objective that may be considered by most as unattainable.

Saint Francis of Assisi, an Italian mystic, poet and monk once remarked: “Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Matthew 19:26 reminds us: “But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17, Genesis 18:14, Isaiah 5:21, Isaiah 43:18-19

God Is Knocking At The Door Of Your Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The Bible paints a vivid picture of God’s love for humanity through Jesus’ invitation to every individual to open the door of their heart to Him.

GOD IS KNOCKING AT THE DOOR OF YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:20 Supporting Texts: John 10:9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: The Bible paints a vivid picture of God’s love for humanity through Jesus’ invitation to every individual to open the door of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Recognize A Sent One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the authority, mission, and power that Jesus bestowed upon His disciples in Luke 9:1-9, and how these aspects apply to us as modern-day followers of Christ.

Good morning, family! I hope this day finds you in good spirits and ready to delve into the beautiful truths that God's Word holds for us. As we dive into today's sermon, I'm reminded of something that Charles Spurgeon once said, "I am determined, as far as ever I can, to preach the gospel plainly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-9

Topics: Recognizing, Preach

Stand And Be Counted

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008

At a church-sponsored rally for census involvement. Census taking may seem invasive, but the information leads toward justice; God is able to use the census for His purposes; and it reminds us of the vast task of redemption to which we are called.

When Rev. Gray asked me to preach, the answer was easy. I am just about always ready to preach! You know how it is with preachers, especially Baptists: we can come up with a Scripture to cover all occasions, we have an opinion about everything, and we believe that everybody is waiting to hear our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Perseverance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 11, 2025

When you are a follower of Christ, you will influence those around you. A Christian is an influencer; Christ-like in thought, in word, and in deed.

Matthew 13:33 “The Power of Perseverance" January 12, 2025 One of Jesus' shortest parables is the Parable of the Leaven, also known as the Parable of the Yeast. In this parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to leaven mixed into bread dough. It’s important to define “kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of The Least And The Lost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 18, 2001

God cares about the least and the lost, and rejoices when they are found.

Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has worshiped there. In an unusual memorial, former members of Congress and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Praisefest In Jerusalem

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003

Without Christ we are just ordinary people, ordinary creation, who don’t experience the extraordinary hand of a living God. Without Christ we are without joy, peace, wisdom, self-control, patience, and the strength to live the life it was meant to be.

The PraiseFest in Jerusalem Scripture References: Luke 19:35 – 40; Matthew 21:8 –11; Mark 11:8 - 10 Introduction The donkey awakened, his mind still savoring the afterglow of the most exciting day of his life. Never before had he felt such a rush of pleasure and pride. He walked into town and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-40, Matthew 21:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Real Christian Love

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 29, 2002

Love is more than a four letter word, so how can I live it out?

The Problem of Real Christian Love Love is more than a four letter word, so how can I live it out? 1 John 3:11-24 “We should love one another.” Seems obvious. That is the right Christian thing to do. But we live in the real world, where resentments, anger, grudges, violence, dominates. Look ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free