Sermons on Quotes:

"speak Lord, We Are Listening"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2024

A sermon about the importance of being immersed in the Word of God.

“Speak, Lord, We are Listening” 1 Samuel 3:1-4a The passage begins in darkness, not just the kind of darkness we experience at night, although it is nighttime. We are told that “the lamp of God had not yet gone out.” The lamp of God, according to Exodus 27, was supposed to burn from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2023

A sermon about putting our worries and anxieties into the faithful hands of Christ.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over my life… …No control over what might happen to me tomorrow… …I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"nimrod's Folly"

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 5, 2023

From Sunday School I remember vividly all sorts of lessons on The Tower of Babel. I think almost all of them missed the mark. The issue is far less the Tower of Babel - in fact the tower is a symptom of humanity wanting to do their own thing without God. Jesus came down to reverse that.

It was a moment of folly, a church in Northwest Iowa prefers to forget. Busting at the seams, they broke ground on a new building in the early eighties. Their sanctuary and parking lot would double in size. Featured too were a large kitchen and fellowship hall and many a classroom and extra ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

"i Want To Be Like Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon about humility and seeking to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

“I Want to be Like Jesus” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult. As a matter of fact, it should come naturally. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We are all made of the same stuff—flesh, blood, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"going Through The Eye Of A Needle"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 3, 2023

A sermon about the impossible becoming possible through God.

“Going Through the Eye of a Needle” Mark 10:17-31 Our Gospel lesson for this morning starts out with a bit of irony. What do I mean by that? The story begins with these words: “As Jesus started on his way…” “On his way,” is a code phrase for Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem. It’s Jesus’ final ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Ek: The Greek Word For "of"

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 4, 2023

Ek is the Greek word meaning “of” or “out.” It speaks to origin as in “from out of.” When we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we experienced "Ek" as it related to ore relationship with God.

EK (Greek Word Meaning “Of”) Scripture: First John 4:4; 5:4; John 3:3-7; Romans 5:12, 19 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (First John 4:4) The title of my message this morning is “Ek.” Ek is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4, Romans 5:12, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"god Wants Me To Be Happy" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Although God is certainly not against one being happy, His greatest desire is not our happiness but our holiness.

A. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (READ and COMMENT) 1. How many of you actually believe that the Bible is God’s Word for mankind? COMMENT: Apart from His Son Jesus Christ, the greatest GIFT that God could have provided for mankind is the Bible—His Living Word—because it is literally God—our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"change Your Heart And Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2023

A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus.

“Change Your Heart and Life” Matthew 4:12-23 Have you ever heard of the elephant seal of Argentina? Well, apparently they exist. And soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist

"the Tale Of Two Mothers" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 2, 2023

No, it's not about the two mothers before King Solomon. It's the question "Who is Your Mother" ... Sarah or Hagar? Freedom in the promise of God's grace, or still living under the law given at Sinai. Figurative language used by Paul regarding two covenants.

In Jesus Holy Name February 5, 2023 Text: Galatians 4:22-23 Redeemer “The Tale of Two Mothers” There is a great story in I Kings that explains the wisdom of Solomon. When Solomon became king after his father David died he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7, Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

"god Uses Broken Vessels."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 7, 2023

Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house was a transformative experience that helped him overcome challenges and become a leader. By observing the potter's careful mastery of his craft, Jeremiah learned valuable lessons about perseverance which will help us in our Christian pilgrimage.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Timothy 2: 20, 21) (20) "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor." (21) " If a man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"if I Can Only ..."

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 26, 2023

“Do not fear, only believe” and “give God time.” We may not be able to predict how or even when God is going to act but we can be certain that He will.

As he rushed towards the shore, his heart sank as he saw how many people were already there. How was he ever going to get close enough to Him to plead for his daughter’s life … but still. He had to try. He would do anything to save his precious daughter’s life … even if it meant he had to fight ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, John 11:4

Denomination: United Methodist

"what Is It About Giving Thanks?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

“What is it about Giving Thanks?” Luke 17:11-19 Every holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year and that’s awesome. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, someone with major depression or a severe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"what Should We Do?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 7, 2022

A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent.

“What Should We Do?” Luke 3:1-18 For the past two weeks, we’ve looked at the events leading up to John the Baptist’s birth. And then, Luke summarizes John’s childhood with these words: “The child grew up, becoming strong in character. He was in the wilderness until he began his public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

"divine Interventions In The Fifth Dimension."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 18, 2023

God is an infinite being who cannot be measured. His boundless nature is the foundation of His attributes, and no aspect of who God is can be compared to anything else. "The Cutting Edge of Possibilities" is the final stage of training one needs to complete before entering another level.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 19:26) "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God, "all things are possible." (Ezekiel 47:2) "Then brought he me out of the way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 29:11, Ezekiel 47:1-7, Luke 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Title: "triumph Found In Humility" Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023

The unexpected triumph of Jesus' birth in a humble manger and emphasizes the divine purpose behind this choice. It encourages believers to recognize the small victories in their lives, persevere in faith, and find ultimate triumph through Jesus Christ.

Sermon Title: "Triumph Found in Humility" Introduction: Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honor to stand before you today. Before I begin, I kindly ask that you bow your heads as we seek the Lord's guidance through prayer. Body: The Unexpected Triumph: a. Victory defined: Victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist