Sermons on Preference:

Horizontal Or Vertical Divide

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 18, 2023

God doesn't divide between us horizontally, that's what we do. God divides between us vertically. Saved or not saved. In Christ or not in Christ. He shows no favoritism, and we shouldn't either.

Horizontal or Vertical Divide James 2:1-13 Many years ago when Terri and I were living in Bowling Green, KY, we were members of a very large church for a while. This church was so large that they had two of everything—two Sunday morning worship services and two Sunday School services. Now, I have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is Jesus The Only Way To Get To God?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 2, 2007

People are constantly asking, “What’s so special about Jesus?” Why is He the only way that someone can know God? In all of religion there is no one question asked more than this one.

People are constantly asking, “What’s so special about Jesus?” Why is He the only way that someone can know God? In all of religion there is no one question asked more than this one. Christians have been accused of being narrow minded because of our firm stand, that there is no other way to get ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Jesus

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

Do our expectations of who Jesus should be keep us from seeing who he really is?

Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about this story that has always bothered me. How on earth could Mary Magdeline, who has been one of Jesus’s closest friends, look right at him and doesn’t recognize him? Isn’t that like…the president of the George ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Quitters - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

I. Introduction Some have already crashed and burned! Others are killing it. Fasts. Workout plans. Pages read. Promises kept. Promises broken. A new year and new dreams, new ambitions, new desires and old obstacles, old challenges, old situations. This mix leads to quitting. As much anticipation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coated - Pt. 3 - Forgetfulness Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated
 Pt. 4 - Forgetfulness Introduction
 Paul demanded that we be people that are overflowing with hope because we serve the God of all hope. However, as I mentioned in the first series where we attacked hopelessness it is apparent that many of us don't live up to that mandate. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 22

September 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 16:21-28 Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Adding salt to a baking recipe enhances the final flavor in complex ways. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Adopt A New Attitude - Adopt The Same Attitude As That Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

Our mindset can be a positive or negative influence on our behaviors and feelings toward others. By changing our mindset, we can change the way we see others, their behavior and the hope we have in our future relationships.

Sermon 3 Adopt the Same Attitude as That of Jesus Christ Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5 “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Anchovy Toast

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 6, 2024

During the Victorian and Edwardian eras in the United Kingdom, the delicacy and brine of anchovy toast was considered a popular appetizer, often favored by the rich or noble.

Iris Murdoch, an Irish-British novelist and philosopher once remarked: “For lunch, I may say, I ate and greatly enjoyed the following: anchovy paste on hot buttered toast, then baked beans and kidney beans with chopped celery, tomatoes, lemon juice and olive oil. (Really good olive oil is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:12, Ezekiel 29:4, Ezekiel 47:10, Luke 5:4-7

God’s Protection Of Paul In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2024

- Ever wonder why God allows you to walk through things & gain strength? Have you ever seen God at work in your life and wonder how you survived? Why would we think he would do any less for His Apostle to the Gentiles?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 33 God’s protection of Paul in Jerusalem Acts 21:15-40 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s commitment to Jesus; even willing to die if needed - Today, I’d like us to see the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-40, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love: Our Beginning And End

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2025

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 2, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 Love: Our Beginning and End Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’ve heard today that remarkable passage from First Corinthians 13: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can We Keep From Singing? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 19, 2008

49th in a series from Ephesians. The kind of music that flows from our lives when we are controlled by the Holy Spirit.

Over the past several decades the church has engaged in what has become known as the “Worship Wars.” We’ve experienced a seemingly endless debate about what is the right kind of music to sing in our worship services. Hymns or praise choruses? Traditional or contemporary? Organs or guitars? But when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fatal Attraction Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message 8 from 1 John continuing the admonition to stop loving the world.

“A Dangerous Love” Pt 2 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Review/Introduction John wrote as a loving father to the believers of his day so that they might better understand the glory of relationship with the God who is light and love. He wanted them to honestly evaluate the quality ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love And Sacrifice, Part 2

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 24, 2003

Perhaps on Friday of this past week, you assured your valentine that you would climb high mountains to be near them; swim wide oceans to sit at their feet; cross burning deserts in the heat of day in order to sing love songs to them in the moonlight. But

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Perhaps on Friday of this past week, you assured your valentine that you would climb high mountains to be near them; swim wide oceans to sit at their feet; cross burning deserts in the heat of day in order to sing love songs to them in the moonlight. But somehow on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

The Spirit Led Life Part 8 (Goodness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2002

Goodness has everything to do with morality according to God’s standards as lived through the life of the Son.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church April 9 2002 Goodness Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. The Greek word for Goodness is "agathosune" and means "in all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Woman Of Influence Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Message on being a Godly woman

Leaving a Legacy in Our Home Part 1 – Becoming A Woman of Influence A Woman of Influence Submits A Woman of Influence Prays A Woman of Influence Loves 2 Timothy 1:5 5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational