Sermons on Pierced:

Good Friday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 140:1-9, Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 10:1-25, John 19:1-37. A). A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION. Psalm 140:1-9. This is a Psalm of David, no doubt from the time when he was pursued by his enemies in the wilderness. The Psalm switches between singular foes: pointing perhaps particularly to king Saul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:1-9, Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 10:1-25, John 19:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Included, Equal, Responsible

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 1, 2001

A sermon on the Baptism of Jesus

Jesus Baptism Luke. 3:15-17,21-22 "Included, Equal, Responsible" One of the favorite children’s stories is the many tales of Winnie-the-Pooh. When Anthony was a little younger, he enjoyed carrying around his stuffed Winne-the-Pooh and wanted us to read to him over and over again, the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Peacemakers are continua

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. A careful follower of his belief. This is a religious person. Religion is translated Religion and Worshipping.

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prelude To His Birth Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001

Focuses on the resurrection of Christ as preparation for the Advent Season.

"Prelude to His Birth: The Last Sunday of the Year" 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 12-19 Robert Warren November 25th, 2001 Today is the last Sunday of the year. I know that you’re thinking that I’ve had too much turkey to eat this last week and have obviously lost track of time. But that’s not true. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My God Does Provide

Contributed by Daryl Miller on Feb 15, 2001

God provided a substutional sacrifice for us all.

MY GOD DOES PROVIDE STORY LEAD - IN Old man trapped on roof top during flood conditions: A helicopter flies over and a crew member drops a ladder and yells - " grab the ladder" The old man refuses and proclaims : " My God will rescue me. God will provide." The old man is not wrong. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6-12, Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: *other

God Will Provide A Lamb

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 12, 2002

The sacrificial love of the Father is pictured in Abraham.

As the chapter opens, Abraham is alone. It has been a very long time since God has last talked to him. Lately, he has wondered if God will ever speak to him again. On this day, though, God breaks His silence. He calls Abraham by name, and Abraham answers, “Here I am.” He is anxious to hear ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Cup

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 19, 2002

There are no longer any standards. Anything goes; everything is acceptable. God, however, doesn’t see it that way and He certainly doesn’t take sin lightly and neither should we.

INTRODUCTION “John Griffith tended to one of the huge railroad bridges that cross the mighty Mississippi. It was 1937 when this true story took place He brought his 8-year-old son, Greg, to work with him to see what Dad did all day.The little boy was wide-eyed with excitement when the huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Our Arsenal - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

The 4th message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal to fight the enemy.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Arsenal – Part 2 Review: We’ve been examining the reality of spiritual conflict – we’ve become aware of the battle, our adversary in the battle, and today we’ll continue study on our arsenal for the battle. Trans: We’ve looked at the first 3 pieces of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Pearl Of Great Price

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it”

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all he had and bought it” (Matthew 13:45,46). The popular and current interpretation of this parable claims Christianity is like a man who earnestly desires and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Holiness

Now That You Understand

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Believe it or not, occasionally I do find myself using algebra—usually when I need to figure a percentage. And if you work construction, I’ll bet you find yourself using a lot of that geometry you swore you’d never need. In the end, understanding algebr

October 17, 2004 NOW THAT YOU UNDERSTAND Matthew 13:51-52 Why do I have to do this? What difference does it make if I understand? I’m never going to use algebra in real life. Maybe you said something like that when you were in school? Maybe you hear your kids say it now. Believe it or not, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Risen

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2005

This sermon looks at the eleven appearances of Jesus to his disciples.

“Jesus is Risen” Mark 16:1-7 I Corinthians 15:1-8 For us in the Christian Church the fact of the resurrection of Jesus is the truth that makes or brakes our faith. Without the resurrection we have no need for the Christian Church. The resurrection gives meaning to the CROSS of Calvary. The ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Secret To True Contentment Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 17, 2006

Do you feel insignificant in your service to God? You may be more powerful than you thought. Or do you feel pretty secure? You may be more in need and weak than you thought. Take some advice from Philadelphia and Laodicea.

Even as the Philadelphian church doesn’t receive even one rebuke - the church at Laodicea receives not one commendation - the contrast couldn’t be more stark - and that’s not the only contrast we’ll see as we compare these two churches. -The church at Philadelphia was small in appearance but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When You Feel Abandoned

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Dealing with the feelings of Abandonment

When you feel abandoned (Ps 22) Have you ever felt that God has left you? You know what I mean – you are in desperate need and he seems to have just abandoned you. It may have been that you were ill or maybe had a friend or a parent or child that was desperately ill and you were crying out to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist