Sermons on Reads And Hears:

A Thankful Giving

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Today’s scripture reading is a parable about belonging and membership in the Kingdom of Heaven.

“A Thankful Giving” “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear Jesus say to Zacchaeus "Today salvation has come to this house". What did Zacchaeus have to do in order to hear this?. What is required for us to be saved?

Introductory Considerations 1. When I was a child, one of favourite stories was story of Zacchaeus was one of my favourites. Maybe because as a child everyone seemed taller than me as they did for Zacchaeus. Maybe because of the happy ending to story. 2. This story teaches us much about what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stop, Look And Listen

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 24, 2012

A brief sermon delivered after a Children's Christmas Pageant (taken from an article in Restoration Herald, December 1996, entitled "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Forrest Hahn)

HoHum: There was a couple who desperately wanted children. They prayed to the Lord and he gave them 4 children in 4 years. When the children were still 5 years old and younger, they were the stars of the Christmas pageant. Here are the mothers words to describe the production: “My ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chronicles Of Narnia

Contributed by Robert Kelley on Dec 9, 2005

We have the Bible. Why read children’s books like the Narnia Tales?

The Chronicles of NARNIA A special opportunity has come to the screens this Christmas. “The Chronicles of Narnia” is a movie that could open the eyes of many to more than just Hollywood splendor. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (LWW) is one of seven books in a series about the adventures ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

How The Bible Can Impact Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

D. L. Moody placed the following words in the front of his Bible: “Sin will keep you from this Book and this Book will keep you from sin.”

We continue our series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. Last week, we focused on the heart and this week we focus on the mind – live the Bible. Through the process, we’re keying in one two key words: constancy and consistency. A recent survey shows that less than only one in five ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With Jesus? Trust In Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 31, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response.. will it be to put your trust in Him?

What will you do with Jesus? Trust in Him John 6:25-29 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response…will it be to trust in him? Function: To call hearers to make a decision to put their faith in Jesus. Let me tell you about a couple of people I know … Samantha—When the couple from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-29, Mark 9:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Voice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

There is no greater joy than hearing Jesus call, for there is no greater voice than His.

We often long for things to happen that would frighten us into wishing they would not have happened. One of these things is that God would talk to us directly in an audible voice. We have no conception of what this would be like to hear the voice of God. The people of Israel did hear it once and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

The Humility Of Christ

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Paul listed all of the things the church was doing wrong. How embarrassing that must have been for anyone else who read this letter from the Apostle Paul. But this is what happens when someone gets to read the mail of our church.

THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST Question: In the life of the believer, what does humility look like? Text: Philippians 2:1 thru 11 (NIV) We found this morning the importance of our having the JOY of the Holy Spirit. In that Jesus died for our sins, and has since sent to us the Holy Spirit, we know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Happy Blessings Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

We are blessed, given the truth which will bring us eternal happiness if we read and take to heart the prophecy – the message of Jesus that is revealed in this prophetic writing.

Outline of Series: The “Be Happy” attitudes of Revelation! Various titles I could have chosen for the series: The Beatitudes of Revelation: The word “Beatitude” comes from a Latin word meaning “happy” or “blessed.” Various forms of the word “bless” are used many times in both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Keys To Getting A Strong Start In The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2013

This message gives some basic advice for those ready to begin reading the Bible regularly.

[Possible skit: two people bragging about how much they’ve studied the Bible; get in an epic Bible trivia contest; as they give each other increasingly obscure questions and answers, they ignore or brush off people (the homeless person – “Do you know where I could get something to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2001

Aimed at convicting persons to hear God’s call, and give their lives to Christ.

Exodus 3:1-10 “God Is Calling” BY: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was in seminary, I had a really tough Old Testament Teacher....he was good, but tough. He really expected us to know our stuff, even some stuff that may ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

One of the first evidences of revival is a great desire to hear and obey the word of the lord.

The Power of the Word of God Nehemiah 8 Signs that the church needs revival 1. Prayer ceases to be a vital part of the believer’s life. 2. The quest for Bible truth ceases and one grows content with knowledge already acquired. 3. Bible knowledge acquired is treated as external fact and not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Hate My Marriage And How To Get Out! - Pt. 3 - Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 3 - Can You Hear Me Now? I. Introduction Franklin Roosevelt knew it was true in politics. Legend has it that as each dignitary would file by to shake his hand he decided to prove it. As he grasped each hand and the guest would lean in to exchange pleasantries Roosevelt would say “I murdered my ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9, Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bible Friendship (Friend’s Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Look at Prov. 27:5, we read, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”

Also look at Prov. 27:9-10 “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Putting It To The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2007

We must put to the test what we hear to determine if it is from God.

Putting It To The Test Text: 1 Jn. 4:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: As the Union Pacific Railroad was being constructed, an elaborate trestle bridge was built across a large canyon in the West. Wanting to test the bridge, the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist