Sermons on Pilgrimage:

The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2023

In Latin: Esse deus dare: To be God is to give.

Someone once said, “If you deny the Trinity, you will lose your soul. If you try understanding the Trinity, you will lose your mind.” For example, have you ever heard of "Trinitarian math"? Normal math is 1+1+1=3. But Trinitarian math is 1+1+1=1. As the Nicene Creed begins, “I believe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Exodus 34:4-6

Denomination: Catholic

Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies On The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2022

All humanity was represented at the singular sacrifice on Calvary.

The Twelfth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33, Mark 15:36-37, Philippians 2:9-11, John 19:18-20, Matthew 27:41-43, Luke 23:40-43, John 19:27-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Peace And Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 8, 2024

The peace and prosperity are the blessings of the followers of Christ. Peace and prosperity are properties of a person who does and performs certain spiritual activities.

Text: Psalm 122 Theme: “Peace & Prosperity within your Homes”   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Introduction: Psalm 122 is one of fifteen psalms extending from Psalms 120-134, each of which is labelled “A Song of Ascents.” These pilgrimage songs sung by ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

In God We Trust

Contributed by Thomas Farley on Jul 9, 2001

4th of July Message

In God We Trust - July 4th, 2001 Focus: Trusting in God Opening Good evening… In just a few days, America will celebrate her 225th Birthday. From the Mayflower to the Space Shuttle…America has changed dramatically in a relatively short 225 year period of time. She has proven to be an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

By Faith Sarah Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008

Next in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews 11, this sermon is about Sarah.

Chapter 4 Sarah It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise. — Hebrews 11:17 NCV The story of Sarah’s faith is, in many ways, a love story. Sarah’s faith in God was invariably entwined with her love ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Christian Church

Different Kind Of Legacy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2009

Our legacy is not in monuments, but in a spiritual and relational community, one which is ultimately redemptive. Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Reston, VA

The older I become the more interested I am in those who have gone before me. Before I join my ancestors out there, I’d like to know more about them. It might make for some very interesting conversation up on Cloud Nine if I know about not only my parents and my grandparents, but also some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Christmas Carol

Contributed by Paul Green on Dec 16, 2009

Scrooge was changed from a selfish, greedy and bitter old man, and he becomes a grateful, generous and compassionate figure. A man filled with deep regret sees his life transformed. This Christmas time Jesus, the Son of God, invites us to do the same.

The Real Christmas Carol Carol Service 2009 Show M&S advert Finish this phrase – ‘For you, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without...?’ It’s true isn’t it that for most of us, if not for all of us, there are certain things that have to happen, or certain things that you have to have, without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Absence Of God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2010

January 1985: The psalmist experiences the absence of God, even to the point of denigrating himself as a "worm." But when he takes inventory, he does see evidence of God's presence, opens up his heart, and dares to hope.

Today I am going to take a somewhat different approach to the reading of the Scripture and the way I will be preaching on it. And in fact I hope this will make it come alive for you and will enable you to follow the thought of the Scripture writer as well as my own thought. What I plan to do today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 18, 2005

The Christian life is like "Walking on Water" and to do it successfully we need to be assured that Jesus Prays for Us; He’s Present with Us, Helps Us to cope with Fear and Urges Us to Move Out in Faith.

WALKING ON WATER “Walking on water” – this is a biblical phrase which has found its way in everyday use. What does it mean? The secular meaning is that a person is doing wonders - but we can’t quite understand how they’re doing it and there’s a hint of danger that it could all go wrong! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us . . . In The Valleys Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2021

An advent series focused on Matthew 1:23, God is always with us, especially in the difficult times.

God With Us - Valleys November 28, 2021 Matthew 1:23 Today we're starting an advent series called God With Us. I’m hoping to use one main scripture which will guide us for the next 4 weeks, which culminates in our Christmas Eve celebration. We're going to look at the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Change & Newness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Through The Valley

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002

Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

“ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5, Romans 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Risen

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 12, 2004

The resurrection of Jesus proves He is God’s son, He is with us today, and He will raise us from the dead.

He Is Risen! Luke 24:5, 6 INTRO.: It’s been many years since I played golf, but I remember an incident that occurred when I was playing with some other preachers. I hit a tee shot and lost track of the ball. I was pretty sure it went into the rough and went there looking for it. As I searched, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abram's Journey To The South

Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001

Abram continued on his journey Southward And found himself in EGYPT. He overshot and went beyond the land of promise. Is it possible for us to be called from sin, be instructed by the word, assemble together in praise and still miss the place of God’s

Genesis 12: 9 And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south. 10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. In the previous chapter of Gen. Abram and Sari, Terah his Father, and Lot his nephew, along with all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin And Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 8, 2003

Man’s way of dealing with sin vs. God’s way.

Sin and Self Deception I John 1:7-10 INTRO.: New York City’s Jesuit University, Fordham, has for many years had a ram as mascot for its football team. The ram is selected by an audition and is cared for by the students. In 1974, a newspaper article appeared announcing that the then Ram mascot, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ