Sermons on Reach Out In Christian Love:

"The Most Excellent Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2003

Considering Paul’s description of love, and applying it to our lives.

1 Corinthians 13:1-8 “The Most Excellent Way” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA At a men’s retreat a truck driver told about the change Christ had made in his life, and he was asked to think of some specific way in which he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Binding Adhesive

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007

This sermon deals with the element of love which holds us together.

It’s a Charles Schultz classic. Linus has just told Lucy that he plans to become a doctor. Lucy stops skipping rope to offer her usual constructive criticism: “That’s a big laugh! You could never be a doctor! You know why?” Then, as she turns to skipping rope again, she offers her acid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

“a Committed Christian Adores His Savior” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 6, 2014

How should a committed Christian's love for God be seen in his or her daily life?

As begin this series on committed Christianity, it is only proper and fitting that we begin with our thought for today, which is, that a committed Christian adores his Savior. After all, isn’t that the first part of the Great Commandment? “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Out Or In?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23

September 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Out or In? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The American Poet Edwin Markham wrote a brief poem regarding who’s out and who’s in: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Called Out Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 25, 2006

You have been called by God according to His glorious grace.

Called Out Ephesians 4:1-10 August 6, 2006 Ephesians 4:1 (NLT) Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Called by God  God has specifically called you  His child  His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tear It Out! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008

"Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

Sermon on the Mount- Pt 6 Tear It Out! In the SOTM it seems that Jesus has boiled down His teachings to that which is of prime importance. The SOTM makes GOOD seem really GOOD. It inspires to believe in- possibility of a better world. It also reminds us of our lack of commitment to the principles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Charismatic

You Need To Be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 22, 2002

To often it becomes easy for the "veteran" Christian to develop a holier than thou attitude,instead of impressing the lost we drive them further away, we should never forget from whence we came!

Sermon Title: You Need to be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed Scripture: Psalm 51:14-19 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - February 17, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We find ourselves here this morning, for obviously different reasons then others find themselves in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-15

Denomination: *other

Working Out

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jan 7, 2008

I will work out my salvation by: Being dedicated to the routine Following the instruction to the routine Not griping about the routine

Introduction: Bart went in for his annual physical last week and under went the complete spread of test to evaluate his current physical condition. After the results were back, Bart met the doctor. As the doctor entered the room, he said, “Well, I have some good news and some bad news.” “What’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

To Eat Or Not To Eat?

Contributed by Won Lee on Sep 30, 2005

How to deal with differences, especially theological differences?

How to handle differences, including theological diffrences? What I called, 4 A’s method: 1. Address the issues as it is (vv1-3) 2. Address the truth (understand) (vv4-6) 3. Address different perspective (seeing f/ different perspective) (vv7-9) 4. Address truth in love ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Through The Tough Stuff

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2006

This message deals with a subject that is often controversial, prejudice. As Christ followers we are to demonstrate love to all without exception.

*************************************************************************************Getting Through the Tough Stuff -Prejudice- James 2:1-4 Tomorrow we as a country recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Day. King had a dream that was grounded in the Word of God that all people and ethnic groups ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006

Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Anglican

"Out Of The Depths” Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

“Out of the depths”

Psalm 130 “Out of the depths” 1. The Psalmist's Contrition The Place of the Cry - The Depth of Prayer - 1 Out of the depths [of severe distress] The Passion of the Cry - The Design of Prayer - have I cried unto thee, The Perception of the Cry - The Dynamic of Prayer - O ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Meek, Not Weak Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 23, 2007

A meek person is Christlike, humble, gentle and patient.

People tend to equate “meekness” with “weakness.” We see a meek person as more of a gaunt man rather than a muscleman. In fact, in MS Word, when I right-clicked the word “meek” and searched for its synonyms, one of them is “timid.” When Jesus declared, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Please Let Out What You Should Have Let In!

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 8, 2007

This is a message that I preached on what it means to be Spirit filled in a practical way.

PLEASE LET OUT WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE LET IN! Text: Galatians 5:16-26; 6:7-10; Ephesians 5:18-21 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In recent years there has been much controversy and confusion as to what it means to be “baptized with the Spirit”, to be “indwelt by the Spirit” or to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist