Sermons on Public Health:

The Applicability Of The Sabbath Commandment

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2018

How to apply the Sabbath Commandment today as Christians

Sermon. There seem to be a surprising number of strange laws around in the USA Revd Brian Bill in his sermon Law or Legalism lists a number of these He writes "Almost every state has surprising laws on their books. • In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. • In ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Egalitarianism

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2022

Egalitarianism is defined as "A belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs."

Brad Miner, an American author once remarked: “The egalitarianism that is the most offensive is the notion, whether embodied in opinion or law, that every way of behaving is as good as any other and that the man who stands apart by reason of his dignity, restraint, and discernment is somehow an ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16, Proverbs 22:2, Acts 10:34-35, Philippians 2:3

Sermon On Conflict & Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2022

Conflict is defined as a serious disagreement or argument with another, typically a protracted one.

Lao Tzu, also known as Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher once remarked: “In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.” James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39, Ephesians 4:26, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17

"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

Breakin’ Aachan

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 6, 2025

The story of Achan reminds us that hidden sin always breaks trust, breaks community, and breaks us — but in Christ, even the Valley of Trouble can become a Door of Hope.

Introduction: This morning, the message is called “Breakin’ Aachan.” Yeah, you heard me right. Because what we’re about to look at is a man who broke trust with God, broke covenant with his people, and in the end… it broke him. But the good news is this: God doesn’t just leave us in the Valley ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Persevering In Faith: Holding On To God's Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 24, 2024

In Hebrews 10:35-36, the writer speaks to a group of weary believers, who are tempted to throw in the towel and give up their faith in the face of persecution and hardship. Instead of encouraging them to quit, the author urges them to press on, to hold tightly to their confidence in God’s promises.

Persevering in Faith: Holding On to God’s Promises Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT) – “So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you! Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36, Romans 8:28, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 41:41, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Friday: The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Good Friday is a solemn and sacred day that brings to remembrance the immense sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.

GOOD FRIDAY: THE MAN OF SORROWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:3–5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:36–46, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 4:15, Romans 5:8, Philippians 2:5–11 INTRODUCTION: Good Friday is a solemn and sacred day that brings to remembrance the immense sacrifice of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Powerful Praying Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 21, 2019

When you pray, pray sincerely, simply, and assuredly, for powerful praying is a sure, simple, sincere sharing of your heart with a Heavenly Father who already knows your need.

A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau took an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looked out, she saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist went down and introduced herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How long have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Killing Our Hatred With A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon on the Sixth Commandment

“Do not murder.” Exodus 20:13 One American is shot, stabbed, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and next door as a brutal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: *other

Who To Invite?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

We want to control the cost of inviting people to an event. We don't know why people need an invitation to our church, so we don't accept the cost of inviting outsiders into the church.

Who to invite? It is pretty amazing how many special occasions all of us are involved in. There are birthday parties and graduation parties, block parties , retirement parties, 4th of july, labor day. I have been blessed as a pastor to be involved in lots of special occasions for families. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-41

Denomination: Congregational

Science & Faith: Does God Exist? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

Truth is under attack today. In fact it’s suggested that we live in a post-truth culture. But I don’t believe that’s true. Truth is by it’s very nature exclusive.

Truth is under attack today. In fact it’s suggested that we live in a post-truth culture. But I don’t believe that’s true. Truth is by it’s very nature exclusive. And that tracks with reality. Multiple contradictory truth claims can’t all be true. If 2+2=4, that is the only answer to that question. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:19-20, Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Fisherman's Confession Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 23, 2009

What does it mean to confess Christ? Is it a onetime event? It certainly wasn’t in Peter’s life. Peter’s confession involved proclamation, preparation, examination and restoration. The fact is that confessing Christ is a life-long commitment. Are you

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com We talk about confessing Christ all the time. Well, what does that mean? Romans 10:9-10 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Do Not Know Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 11, 2023

When you do not know, work diligently and celebrate responsibly.

After going bankrupt in 1998, the Psychic Friends Network relaunched as a public company in 2012, promising to be “bigger, bolder, and better than ever.” In their investor presentation, they promised to “leverage an iconic brand name using new technologies and social media to re-establish Psychic ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10, Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

At The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 21, 2023

Jesus took on the sins of man, and it was at the cross.

As we look at our text this morning, we see Mary, the mother of Jesus, is no longer the adolescent who gave birth in a manger that was filled with hay. She is now 33 and 1/2 years removed from that scenario. And at this juncture in time the average age of those who lived in that day was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Continued: The Acts Of Who? (Acts 1-2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 20, 2023

The Point of Pentecost is prayer and proclamation

The Acts of Who? (Acts 1-2) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to the book of Acts., chapter 2. In the early 1900’s, the evangelist Harry Ironside was walking through the city where he lived when he came upon a group of Salvation Army workers holding a meeting on a street corner. There were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist