Sermons on Reason For The Season:

Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Dec 15, 2003

An unusual application of Matthew 5:13 to the Christmas season

Sunday, November 30, 2003 Holiness Matthew 5: 13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Teamwork

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

The start of the NFL season and preached a sermon on Godly teamwork.

The art of teamwork Selected Scriptures Prayer- Introduction- This morning, we celebrate with all our team jerseys and team colors. It is our way of showing support for the teams that we like. We wear hats, team jerseys, we buy their memorabilia, and occasionally, we can afford to go to a game. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christmas Blues

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 19, 2019

During this holiday season minor problems seem to grow

Some people are strongly affected by the “Christmas Blues.” Minor problems seem to grow in magnitude during this season which should be devoted to 'glad tidings and joyfulness. It seems we've all have some problems from time to time. I'm not talking about trivial things like; what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12, James 1:14, Mark 14:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Temptations Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 14, 2018

The seven things we are most tempted by in a wilderness season.

Matthew 4:1 1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Because Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted, we can be sure we will as well. The wilderness is a terrifying place – hot, barren and wearisome. There is no comfort there, and no ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Expectations

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2018

An advent series focused on our expectations at the Christmas season.

Christmas Expectations! What Difference Does Christmas Make Luke 1:46-55 December 2, 2018 It feels so strange for me to think that the Christmas season has officially begun. Yes, according to stores that started on November 1st, the day after Halloween. To be honest, I’m not really into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 8, 2024

A sermon for the season of Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 14

July 7, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 The Journey Ahead Requires Some Foot Dust Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The bishop was interviewing a senior seminarian, assigned to his district. He asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Faith For Rocky Waters

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023

A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Most Desires

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 12, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

June 11, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 What God Most Desires Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mercy: The story is told of a mother who approached the powerful ruler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Harvest Of Compassion

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 19, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 11

June 18, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 9:35-10:8 A Harvest of Compassion Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; ask the Lord of the harvest to send out ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Render Unto Caesar

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jan 29, 2026

It is Tax Season again; and Tax season stirs frustration, suspicion, and sometimes resentment. God knew it would. That is why Scripture does not merely command obedience—it explains the exchange.

“RENDER UNTO CAESAR” — WHY PAYING TAXES IS A GOSPEL-SHAPED ACT SCRIPTURE READING: ROMANS 13 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 22:21, Matthew 17:26-27, 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Do It Without Me 2024

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024

This message is about being involved in what Christ is doing in this season.

Don’t Do It Without Me Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; First Peter 4:10-11; Isaiah 6:8 Good morning Strangers Rest. If you recall from my message last week, I talked about how you, as a Church, have come this far by faith. Next week we will celebrate the Church’s 99th anniversary and as I concluded ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 6:8, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaves In Bondage

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 7, 2003

Reason Israelites were in Egypt.

Souls in slavery. Exodus 1:1 -- 7. 06/22/03 Moses is one of the most prominent men found in the Old Testament. He was truly a man of God. Even his obituary bears his greatness, it says, “there arose not-a -profit sense in Israel like unto Moses, whom the lord new face-to-face.” He was also ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Is What Gives Us Faith

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 20, 2006

Resurrection is the reason for our faith

An Open Letter Dear Church Member: Don’t wait until the hearse hauls you to church. If you do, you will go, regardless of the weather. You will go, regardless of the condition of your body. There will be beautiful flowers there, but you won’t enjoy them. You will go, regardless of how your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pentecost And Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

A sermon of reasons for evangelism/missions.

PENTECOST AND MISSIONS Acts 2:1-12 INTRO: After unusual events occurred on the day of Pentecost, the people asked one another “What does this mean?” (v. 12 TEV). The question is relevant today. What does it mean for us here and now? On the day of Pentecost God gave an inspiring symbolic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist