Sermons on Rag:

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 29, 2021

God's great gift is a new birth in Christ

John 3:13-17: You must be born again Story: Richard Daly who was mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955-1976). Mayor Daly was known as a rather forbidding guy to work for. One day one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in and asked for a pay raise. Mayor Daly, who was rather stingy responded ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Heaven Is A World Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Whenever Christians are full of envy and strife, it obscures the evidence of heaven. The clouds of hatred darken the evidence of Heaven’s love for us.

Let a man do whatever religious thing he wishes, it means nothing without love. Love is the greatest of God’s gifts. Love is deeper than emotions. Love is the God-given proof that you are Christ’s disciples (John 13:35). This is a message about the future but it is also a map for the present. Since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2022

Jesus, having talked about money and our need not to serve money, now tells us not to be anxious. One great source of anxiety is material anxiety, anxiety over possessions, and provision. However, if we serve God, we have no cause to worry.

Sermon on the Mount - (Don't Worry, Part 1) Matthew 6:25-30 (NIV) 25 Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

"never The Same Again - Part 2) Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2022

The story of Father Damien who came to the island of Molokai to serve and he came to help people die. Peter, who was visiting the churches along the coast and heals Aeneas and Dorcas. The central figure in Acts is the Holy Spirit, not the disciples.

In Jesus Holy Name August 7, 2022 Text: Acts 9:32-43 Redeemer Lutheran “Never the Same Again -Part II ” When visiting the Hawaiian Island many tourists will visit the island of Molokai. It has quiet charm, gentle breezes and a soft surf. Father Damien came to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Me Praise My Way Out

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 8, 2020

Knowing that you can praise God in the time of trouble

When we read the story of Joseph there are some things that cannot be denied, because the scripture makes it clear that: * Joseph was chosen by God * Joseph was anointed by God * Joseph had a destiny given to him by God * Joseph was favored by God * Joseph was favored by his earthly father * ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Moses

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 15, 2020

Even when we are unaware of it, God is at work.

The Birth of Moses Exodus 1:8-2:10 Moses is one of the great characters in the Old Testament along with Abraham and David. He is often quoted and referred to by Jesus and the Apostles. A study of his life sheds light upon the entire Bible. He was the writer of the first five books of the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of The Magi - Myrrh

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 9, 2022

Who exactly knows if the Magi had any particular reason why they chose the gifts they did. This sermon explores the possible symbolism of the aromatic gift of myrrh.

The Gifts of the Magi - Myrrh We’re looking at the three gifts of the Magi as recorded by Matthew. Last week we explored how frankincense could represent the high priesthood of Christ – a high priesthood that is greater than the OT priesthood by virtue of Jesus’ holiness and the sufficiency of his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

A growing Christian life has no place for pride. A humble life is one of the best way to witness and acknowledge Jesus to the world we live in.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace For Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

In this lesson however, we will focus on the first aspect of Grace, which is the grace for salvation.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD The grace for salvation THE TWO MAIN DEFINITION OF GRACE In lesson 1 of this series, we defined what grace is and also learnt that Grace is like a two-sided coin. The grace of God involves more than the dimension of it simply being God's unmerited favor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Pressing Toward The Prize Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2022

Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track.

Pressing On Toward the Prize Philippians 3:1-16 Introduction Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track. Yogi Berra “You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 23 – The Religious Classes Were Superficial And Acted Corruptly – Challenges – Greedy And False Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

Living in a society where all is greed and false is not pleasant, but when this is worst among the religious class, it is especially wicked. Jeremiah faced this problem. The arrogance of today’s western world is almost unbelievable. Serious problems are addressed superficially.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 23 – THE RELIGIOUS CLASSES WERE SUPERFICIAL AND ACTED CORRUPTLY – CHALLENGES – GREEDY AND FALSE PART 23 - Jeremiah 6:13-15 CHAPTER 6 [A]. GOD LISTS SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE COMING DESTRUCTION IN JUDAH {{Jeremiah 6:13 “for from the least of them even to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:13-15, Hosea 4:7-9, Ezekiel 34:1-20, Ezekiel 13:3-5, Ezekiel 22:26, Ezekiel 13:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: Faith In God’s Ways

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024

I get it, I know bad news grabs the attention and travels around the world while the good news is still in the garage. Believers can have faith and confident hope in God’s ways.

Sermon: Faith in God’s Ways Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 55:8-13 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-13, Ezekiel 18:25-29, Mark 7:20-23, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

I Want To Know About Fellowship & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 7, 2023

Based on 1 John 1:1-10 - Encourages hearers to realize the importance of true fellowship & forgiveness in the life of the Christ-follower.

“I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FELLOWSHIP & FORGIVENESS” 1 John 1:1-10 FBCF – 8/6/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ever heard of The National Enquirer? It’s one of those tabloid magazines that you see as you’re waiting in line at Walmart w/ all the latest juicy celebrity gossip & hottest entertainment news. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Blueprint For Living

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

The Bible is God’s living blueprint for daily life, revealing Christ, forming character, and equipping believers to walk in truth and love.

I. Introduction — Trying to Navigate a World With No Map We live in a world that can run you ragged before breakfast. There are so many decisions to make, so much pressure, so many competing voices yelling their version of “truth” into our ears every day. It is incredibly easy to feel like we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22, Matthew 7:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go! And Be Ready: Living In The Last Days With Faith And Urgency Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025

We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. And many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: Yes.

Go! And Be Ready: Living in the Last Days with Faith and Urgency INTRODUCTION: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR OUR TIMES We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. Many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Acts 2:17, Luke 17:26-30, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:42-44, Romans 13:11-12, Matthew 22:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal