Sermons on Pope Francis:

Choose This Day Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 13, 2016

We cannot be neutral. When God calls us, He demands strict and exclusive loyalty. We're to renounce all God-substitutes. We have a choice to make.

Knowing he is near the end of his life, Joshua assembles the elders to give one last charge to Israel. It is a solemn moment, and the climax of the book. Joshua's last words are rooted in history, and in the wondrous works of God the children of Israel witnessed themselves. Joshua reminds his ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

She Put In Everything She Had Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2012

Why was the story of the widow's lepta so very important to the early Church, and to Christ?

32nd Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Giving All Most of the stories the Holy Spirit shares with us in the Holy Gospel are stories of what Jesus did, or what he said. Only a few, like this story of the widow’s lepta, are about what he said regarding the actions of another. The actual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

A Prayer Over You

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Instead of praying that God would just wrap us all up in bubble wrap so we never feel any pain or have any problems, it might help us to look at the prayers that are prayed in the Bible. In Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonian Christians, we can learn a lot

A Prayer Over You 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. 12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shadow Puppets & The Puppet-Master

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 17, 2013

Allow God to orchestrate the affairs of your life and be blessed. God is not a puppet-master in the sense that pulls all your strings 24/7/365; Rather think of it as Him being the master harpist.

Quotes: "We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God." - St. Francis De Sales "Only God can fully satisfy the hungry heart of man." - Hugh Black “God doesn't owe us anything - yet in His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching Beyond Limits Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2013

Some practical steps to combat the anti-God culture in which we find ourselves.

1. Culture Wars -- actually a continuation of the "War of the Gods" * Pedophile Teacher in MI raped a young boy: convicted and sentenced to 15-30 years in prison -- fellow Teachers standing with him; Parents are demanding their termination; Teachers are threatening lawsuits if fired; BTW, the man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Know God? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014

Part 2 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines

INTRODUCTION: This morning we’re going to begin by looking at one of the most powerful scenes recorded for us in the Old Testament… Elijah goes 450 to 1 against the prophets of Baal. After going all day without an answer the prophets of Baal are forced to concede that their god ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:36-39

Denomination: Christian Church

"An Extraordinary Promise"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 9, 2012

A sermon about freedom through following Christ.

Mark 10:35-45 “An Extraordinary Promise” In some ways, tonight’s passage appears to be yet another example of the disciples—and not just James and John—as the fumbling, bumbling Keystone Kops who just can’t seem to get anything right. Jesus has just told His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflections For Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 18, 2019

What do we learn from the Last Supper that we can apply to our lives as Christians

Maundy Thursday sermon Today we remember the events that occurred on Thursday of what the church calls Holy Week, the last week in the life of Jesus. Perhaps this week in about AD 29 is the most talked about week on in the history of mankind It has been estimated that about a third of all the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:31-35, Luke 22:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Allegiance To God

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2024

Allegiance has the importance of an oath, and is defined as loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Francis Chan, an American author and teacher once remarked: “True faith means holding nothing back. It means putting every hope in God’s fidelity to His Promises.” Matthew 5:33-37 reminds us: “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, John 5:19, 1 Peter 2:24

Bold Declarations Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

Two truths about Paul’s prayer request of the most important action of the Christian life.

Background to passage: The final words of the full armor of God passage, which flows from the be being filled with the Spirit instructions. We have noted the defensive and offensive aspects of these various pieces of armor as well as the foundation of prayer. From that foundation he asks that they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered By The Spirit: Living Out Our Pentecost Calling Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

A sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost focusing on how the Holy Spirit transforms us and empowers us to live out our calling.

Empowered by the Spirit: Living Out Our Pentecost Calling Acts 1:8 Introduction: Today, as we gather on this seventh Sunday after Pentecost, we reflect on the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The number 7 in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of divine perfection, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 5:3-5, Psalm 91:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord: Garden Of Victory!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2024

Easter is revealed in returning to gardens!

Archaeology has discovered during the time of Christ planting pots with pollen in them, which tends to be well preserved in arid environments. These growing pots were then transferred to gardens.1 Easter is revealed in returning to gardens! 1. The meaning of paradise is a garden, from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Catholic

The Mark Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2024

John 13:34-35 tells us what is the mark of a Christian.

Introduction The story is told of a soldier in the army of Alexander the Great. The soldier was brought before the great world conqueror for a court-martial. When the emperor had listened to the charges and the evidence, he turned to the soldier facing condemnation, and asked, “What is your ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By Truth: Unveiling The Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 25, 2023

We embark on a transformative journey through God's Word in our new preaching series, "Transformed by Truth." Let the truth transform you through the sanctifying power of God's Word, may God’s voice resonate deeply within us.

Title: "Transformed by Truth: Unveiling the Power of God's Word" Introduction: We embark on a transformative journey through God's Word in our new preaching series, "Transformed by Truth." Today, our foundation rests on the profound words of Jesus found in John ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17-19, John 17:17, Hebrews 4:12, John 17:18, Matthew 28:19-20, John 17:19, 1 Peter 1:15-16, John 17:20-21, Ephesians 4:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God With Us Sermon Vi: Blessed Be The Wise Who Accept Christ As Savior And Lord Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians share the Hope of the world with others in the hope that they too will affirm Christ Jesus as personal Savior and Lord of life!

BLESSED BE THE WISE WHO AFFIRM JESUS AS THE CHRIST AND ACCEPT HIM AS THE SAVIOR Bright is the Light of Hope at the start of yet another Year of our Lord! This Year, worry if you must – but be brief. Constant worry solves few if any problems, but exacerbates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11