Sermons on Pnc Bank:

Sermon On The Importance Of Keys

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 22, 2022

Keys perform many different and important functions in life.

Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian philosopher, speaker and writer once remarked: “In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself.” Isaiah 22:22 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Fishers Of Men . . . And Women!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls all of us to be disciples

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart by acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. Last week we heard John’s version of Jesus calling Andrew and Simon as disciples. Today, we heard the very familiar scripture calling them to be ‘fishers of men’. Last week Jesus asked Andrew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

A Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2024

Based on Romans 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to consider what it means to be a "living sacrifice."

“A LIVING SACRIFICE” Romans 12:1-2 FBCF – 9/29/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Lord’s Supper today – Beautiful picture of the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for our salvation. Ongoing reminder of that perfect sacrifice. Christian life is a life of sacrifice. - The foundation of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Building A New Nation In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 1, 2025

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-14)

The theme for today’s sermon is building a new nation in Christ. This theme highlights the importance of the Lenten season and recounts the message of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For by this offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Using Our Talents For The Kingdom (9/24/2017)

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Use Your Talents For God

Matthew 25:14-30 Headings in Various Translations Parable of the Talents – Parable of the 3 Servants – Parable of the Bags of Gold Different translations mention gold, silver, goods, possessions, money, valuables … Meaning of the Greek word “talanton” (talent). A talent was not a coin, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Restores Israel (Ezekiel 37:15-28)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 10, 2024

Over the course of history, empires and tyrants have attempted to eradicate the name and nation of Israel. God has continued to watch over and protect them, and in the future, make Israel the center of the new earth.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 describes the nation of Israel as a desolate valley of dry bones, devoid of life and significance. Ezekiel, like most of his fellow Israelites, had given up on the idea of ever being restored as a country. They were now in the land of Babylon, exiled from everything they had held ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Psalm 2:1-12, Zechariah 12:2, Ezekiel 37:15-28

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 13: Well Begun, But Not All Done Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 13, 2024

The initial campaigns to reclaim Canaan for Israel were over. Joshua, though, was old and there was still a lot of land unclaimed. Israel had begun well but had not yet finished all of the Lord's commands. What now?

Introduction: Israel, under Joshua’s leadership, had conquered a great deal of Canaan, the Promised Land. Several years had gone by, and Joshua was nearing the end of his earthly journey. Israel, though, was not nearly done with reclaiming the land so the LORD commanded Joshua to divide the land ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Green Or Dry Tree!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2024

Green trees are ‘so fertile and flourishing’ that they would be a blessing for others.

Green or Dry tree! Luke 23:31" For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” How do you think it feels when you hear the person you love talk bad about you, when they totally don't understand you, despite all your investments - emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Advent Joy On Gaudete Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2024

How many admonishing or warning songs or hymns can you find?

Today the Church takes a break from the penitential color violet (often referred to as purple) which symbolizes penance particularly because Pilate dressed Jesus in a purple robe to mock his kingship. Today, however, is Gaudete Sunday and the color is Rose (often referred to as pink) as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Catholic

Destroying Heshbon (Deuteronomy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 18, 2024

Does we hate wickedness as much as God? Is God merciful to those who are trying to obey Him? Let's look at Deuteronomy 2.

Was Israel merciful to many neighboring nations? Did God destroy perverse nations? Does God still curse aberrant nations? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 2. What were the Israelites to do as they passed through the land of their relatives, Esau? Then we turned around and headed back across the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira And Sardis Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 2, 2024

To the angel at the church in Thyatira write.....

February 03, 2024 Thyatira (2:18-29 – the longest message and is the chiastic center of the 7 messages) Thyatira (modern-day Akhisar, Turkey) was located on the banks of the Hermus river, about 38 miles southeast of Pergamos. The City • Was the smallest and least important of the 7 cities ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon On A Sacred Birth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 30, 2024

Birth is generally defined as the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother. It encompasses the start of life as a physically separate being.

Richelle E. Goodrich, an American author once remarked: “New light in the sky announces a sacred birth. Shine brightly young star. Hallelujah song carries on a gentle wind, heralding a king. Shepherds lift their heads, not to gaze at a new light but to hear angels. ‘Unto you is born in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:6-7, John 1:14, Micah 5:2

"outside"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2022

A short sermon for Christmas Eve.

Luke 2:1-20 “Outside” It’s cold outside tonight. And although we are comfortable with our heat and so forth, many of our fellow human beings are out in the cold, shivering, lonely, hungry, and afraid. I can’t imagine what that would be like, to be so far out on the margins of society that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12

Freedom - Location, Location, Location

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024

If we have accepted the source of freedom, but don't pay attention to the location of freedom we can find ourselves saved but bound!

Freedom?Location, Location, Location I. Introduction The statement was coined in 1944 by Harold Samuel. When asked what was the most important factor when trying to buy or sell real estate. He said it was “Location, location, location.” Location determines the value of the property. Since that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal