Sermons on Quietness:

Foolishness Or Wisdom?

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 2, 2001

April Fool’s Day sermon. Is it foolish or wise to become a follower of Jesus. It’s the wisest decision in the world.

It was a sunny morning on the sea of Galilee. The team of fishermen were about their usual business. Some were throwing their nets out into the lake to try to catch a few more fish before the day got too hot. A couple of others were sitting in their boats carrying out the daily chore of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Simon Peter Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten study of Peter’s struggle with guilt & shame

He’s one of the most popular bible characters. Simon Peter. People are attracted to him, perhaps because he seems one of the most real; we can identify with him. He’s almost lovable because of his very transparent humanness. As you follow the account of Jesus’ life and watch Peter move with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary: The Activity And The Intimacy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 10, 2004

How to prepare for Christmas in the way that Mary did. How to cultivate the life of Jesus within.

Mary: the activity and intimacy Luke 1:39-56 WBC 12.12.04pm Introduction: This week I set Monday aside for reading and preparation for an essay for my MA on ‘How may the spiritual life of an individual be helped by a knowledge of different streams and religious traditions’ - busy reading through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Angel On Your Shoulder

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2008

I believe that God does indeed assign His angels to protect police officers and soldiers and all those who willingly put their lives on the line for others. I believe that God also assigns angels to watch over ordinary Christians and ordinary churches

The Angel on Your Shoulder Psalm 91 It was late October and I was working midnight shift at the police station in our small town. It had been a quiet night until we got a call about a bar fight with serious injuries. It seems two friends had been drinking heavily when one decided to crush a beer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Successful Christian Living

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 23, 2008

I want to look at three key-words in this scripture, - ‘come, ‘take’, and ‘find’. Keys unlock doors, and an understanding of how these words relate to this scripture can unlock truth for us that will help us know compelling ‘Successful Christian Living’

SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING His Yoke Fits Well Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Reflection

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 29, 2007

We can get so busy in our day to day lives that we can forget Who God is and what He would have us to do.

Spiritual Reflection – 30th December 2007 am Isn’t it amazing how much rushing around is associated with Christmas.. We have been so busy as a church – it was wonderful… I would like us to take time to reflect on our Spiritual lives and have a year end stock check. Let’s make sure that everything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Memory Fails

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 15, 2009

When we can’t remember who we are, our baptism connects us to Jesus and each other, gives us our identity, and gives us a vision of eternity in difficult times.

When Memory Fails Genesis 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, January 11, 1009 Introduction: The baptism of Jesus is a text read and proclaimed every year. The account from Mark is simple and powerful. Mark 1:4-11 John the Baptizer appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amazed By Jesus

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 31, 2009

4th Sunday after Epiphany: Jesus is amazing! He amazed people by what he taught and what he did. Does he amaze you?

Many years ago – in the confines of a barracks room a young sailor decided not to go out partying with his friends. He invested that evening reading the Bible - very specifically – reading the Gospel of John. The room was mostly dark except for the light of the little study desk in the room. Up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

God Has Authority Of Everything.....including Your Sins

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009

This sermon explores the fact that God has authority of everything, and especially our sins.

Do you really believe that God has authority over everything? Have you ever wondered why you don’t get your own way all the time? When I asked this question when time, someone once replied, because thankfully God is smarter than me or you!! The reality is no matter what happens or is happening ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are The Boat, Tossed By The Sea Of Life.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 9, 2008

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14, series A.

13TH Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 14] August 10, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem us from sin and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In Laodicea

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 9, 2008

Are you opting out of Sunday morning because you are a cutting edge postmodern thinker blazing the trail to a new kind of christianity; or are you just sleeping in and living in lukewarm apathy?

Dakota Community Church August 10, 2008 Living in Laodicea Last week in my sermon on baptism I mentioned that for a while I described myself as emergent on my Facebook profile but that I had removed it. I like the idea of having a discussion about how we do things, how we treat sin and sinners, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Lord Jesus Does Everything Well

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 16(B) - Our Lord Jesus Christ does EVERYTHING well. Jesus opens our ears to hear. Jesus opens mouths that speak.

OUR LORD JESUS DOES EVERYTHING WELL (Outline) August 31, 2008 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: The crowd saw the effect of Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who could not hear and could hardly speak. Their conclusion concerning Jesus: “He has done everything well”. This is quite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons On Fatherhood From Joseph

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009

A short message for Father’s Day in which we did some significant recognition of our fathers in attendance and remembrance of fathers passed on.

FATHER’S DAY 2009 “LESSONS ON FATHERHOOD FROM JOSEPH” MATTHEW 1:18-25 For many years, Lou Gehrig held the iron-man record of playing in 2,131 consecutive baseball games. Cal Ripken, Jr. broke that record on September 6, 1995. Ripken gave much of the credit for his success and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Prayers And Trumpets And Prophetic Proclamation

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 18, 2010

Revelation leaves us gasping for breath when we see God’s response to the saints prayers. When God sends even his limited judgments against his enemies... "Woe, woe, woe! is about all that can describe it.

Take the book of Revelation and remove it from its historical foundation and give it to scholars with a fertile imagination and let them consider their present situation and they will surely make a new application or see it as a biblical alegorization. Revelation 8-11 shows us how the saints’ ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ