Sermons on Protestant Reformation:

Giving Is Helping Others Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2017

We respond to God’s grace when we look beyond ourselves, see the needs of others and strive to met those needs.

James 2:8, 14-17. “Giving is Helping Others” INTRODUCTION We come to the fourth and final Sunday of our Stewardship Emphasis Program. Within the theme “Giving Is ...” we’ve highlighted that giving and stewardship is “Praising God,” “Loving Our Neighbor,” “Serving Jesus,” and “Helping Others.” ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Epicurus And Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2017

Renaissance atheists ate, drank and were merry and ignored God’s teaching, because they thought of the Christian God as just another non-existent being who wanted to keep them from enjoying themselves.

Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course Reformation/Revolution The Pharisees were religious leaders in Israel at the time of Christ, and, like all pious Jews, they believed that God would send a Messiah to inaugurate the Kingdom of God. But most Jews thought that the kingdom would be brought by force, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

From Preachin' To Meddlin' Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living.

From Preachin’ to Meddlin’ Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Introduction: We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living. Speaking of holy living let me say two things. 1. It Is Impossible Without Transformation: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Even The Threat Outside Our Gate Cannot Compromise Christ's Presence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2021

We may not see Christ's triumphant presence in our lives, but He will give us the grace of faith to know that He is always here.

Monday of 16th Week in Course Evil and adulterous generations are always seeking signs. That is to say, people who resist the call of Jesus say, “I’ll reform my ways when I see something that unequivocally tells me that I’m wrong.” They are looking for crosses in the sky, or thunderous voices ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-18, Exodus 15:1, Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Manifestation Of Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

Revelation 1:9-20 provides 1) The Setting for the vision (Revelation 1:9–11), it 2) Unfolds the vision itself (Revelation 1:12–16, 20), and it 3) Relates its effects (Revelation 1:17–19).

A hate speech law that generated years of heated controversy over free speech before being repealed in 2013 could be making a comeback, at least in some form. Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act made it a discriminatory practice to convey messages over the phone or internet that contain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Other

Turnaround

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36

2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36 Turnaround 29 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of An Unstable Father

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2022

1) An Unstable Father that is Too Permissive (Genesis 6:1), 2) An Unstable Father that Loses Control (Genesis 6:2), 3) An Unstable Father that Tests God's Patience (Genesis 6:3), and 4) An Unstable Father that Reaps What he Sows (Genesis 6:4).

Genesis 6:1-4. [6:1] When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, [2] the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. [3] Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4

Denomination: Other

Making Peace With God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006

If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Con - Making The Most Of It

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 17, 2006

There are many ways we can respond as believers to the cultural phenomenon that is the Da Vinci Code.

The Da Vinci Con Making the most of it TCF Sermon May 14, 2006 Last week, Jim Garrett equipped us to crack the code. The code, as in the Da Vinci Code, turns out to be the Da Vinci Con. If you were wondering what’s actually true in this book, as well as in the movie that’s going to be released ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh No, He’s Back Again Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2016

A study of the book of Job 2: 1 – 13

Job 2: 1 – 13 Oh No, He’s Back Again 1 Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” Satan answered the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sabbath

Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014

Is Sabbath important? People say Sabbath is no longer relevant. Sunday is now the day of worship. What are you suppose to do on Sabbath?

-- Picking Oranges from Trees -- Have you picked an lemon or persimmon from a tree branch that hangs over the wall? Or walked next to orange orchard and pick a orange because it is hanging over the fence? There is a law in Israel that allows people that is passing by or the poor to pick-up wheat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002

This sermon addresses how God loves us beyond our comprehension even when we feel alone in our trials and sufferings.

NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US FROM GOD’S LOVE Text: Romans 8:18-28, 34-37 "I heard about a frustrated mother whose two sons where driving her crazy. She had tried everything to keep them in line, when one day she had an over-the-fence discussion with a neighbor. "I took my son to our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28, Romans 8:34-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Real Presence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

An exposition of the events of Pentecost. This sermon challenges believers to awaken to the high calling of Jesus to be used as an instrument of God for the salvation of the world while encouraging them that the Spirit of Christ is present to work in and through us to this purpose.

The Real Presence of Christ -or- A Humble Challenge to Save the World Part #2 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 2:1-21 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006

We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Stewardship-A Question Of Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

(Read Matt 25:14-29) Parable of the Talents - Apply to principles of trust and stewardship

Another week of witnessing fires sweep through hills and homes, continues as a backdrop to our consideration of stewardship; and developing of life of trust. - One man on T.V., wandering thru the ashes that had once been his home… “We come into this world with nothing… We leave with nothing” - He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational