Sermons on Recognize:

Possession, Oppression, And Grace

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 22, 2025

God's power and grace are sufficient to guard our lives as Christians from oppression and deliver anyone from demonic possession.

Second Sunday after Pentecost June 22, 2025 Luke 8:26-39 Possession, Oppression, and Grace The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Best known for his best seller, The Road Less Traveled, psychiatrist M. Scott Peck also wrote People of the Lie. In this second book, Peck wrote about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is One Body Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 2, 2025

Today we begin a series of seven messages that come from Ephesians 4 - a list of seven truths that are the foundation of our fellowship / our life together in the church. 

FOUNDATIONS OF FELLOWSHIP: ONE BODY Ephesians 4:1-6 Introduction Today we begin a series of seven messages that come from Ephesians 4 - a list of seven truths that are the foundation of our fellowship / our life together in the church.  Ephesians 4:1-6 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Personal And Purposeful Peace

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020

Jesus gives personal and purposeful peace. See how Jesus did that for his disciples on Easter evening and continues to do so to this day.

Last week we met two of Jesus’ followers on their way from the city of Jerusalem to a village named Emmaus which was about a 7 mile roundtrip. If you missed that message, you can go back and listen to it. It was Easter afternoon when those two disciples decided to leave Jerusalem. There were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"the Way And The Truth And The Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 5, 2020

Jesus Christ is the only way.

“The Way, the Truth and the Life” John 14:1-9 Recently, I came across a cartoon in which a man was lying on the couch of his psychiatrist. When the psychiatrist asked the man what his problem was, the man told him he had all kinds of fears about the future. “Doctor,” he said, “I’m worried ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

A Team Sport Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

Pt. 2 - A Team Sport I. Introduction Last week we talked about the Hall of Fames that over 200,000 people visit annually to catch a glimpse of a glove or a helmet. Have you ever watched one of the induction ceremonies? Individuals stand on a stage receiving the honor of a lifetime and they spend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grounded In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deliverers Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020

Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 2 - Deliverers I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery has culminated in the desperate cry for deliverance. An old-time preacher by the name of Vance Havner may have said it best when he said, “The tragedy of our time is that the situation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4, Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If it is a noble birth to be born of a king, what is it to be born of the King of Kings?

When I was a student at Bethel, Lavonne and I were invited as honorary guests to a banquet held each year for students near the top of their graduating class in the colleges and law schools of St. Paul. I was delighted with this opportunity, and it was with a real sense of satisfaction that I put ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Three Events That Occur When One Becomes A Christian.

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jun 29, 2025

In order to become a Christian, a person must hear the gospel, believe in Christ, and receive the Holy Spirit—all of which happen together at the moment of genuine faith.

“Three Events That Occur When One Becomes a Christian” “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,” (Ephesians 1:13) Today’s passage describes three things that happened in the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

"while It Was Still Dark"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2023

A sermon for Easter Sunday about life in Christ.

“While it was Still Dark” John 20:1-18 Tolstoy has a story about the ever-present threat of death. A man was running from a bear, and to get away from it he jumps down a dry well, and clings to a small tree growing between the bricks on the side. But when he looks down, he sees a lion at the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy Comes In The Morning

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024

Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Patience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2023

Explores the virtue of patience, its role in spiritual growth, and its power to bring peace and endurance in anticipation of the Lord's coming.

Good morning, my dear friends. We gather here today to share in the wisdom of the Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Book of James, specifically James 5:8-9. Let's read together: "You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:8-9

Topics: Patience

What Does It Mean To Inherit The Kingdom Of God? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores how to inherit God's kingdom, see through saints, and feel Jesus's presence, emphasizing God's unending love and grace towards us.

Good morning, my cherished church family! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, ready to hear His word and grow in our faith? I'm tickled to see all your smiling faces today. Before we get rolling, I want to share a quote with you. It's from Philip Yancey, a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Seeing Through, Seeing Jesus

Cross Roads PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores finding hope in God's promises during times of hardship, emphasizing trust, patience, and reliance on God's divine power.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for God's word. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family. A family brought together by God's grace, and held together by His love. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:6

Topics: Understanding

Nothing Else Matters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of persistent, consistent, and desperate pursuit of God, emphasizing the spiritual power of relentless seeking and asking.

Good morning, everyone. It's so good to see all your faces here today. We're gathered together in this sacred space to share in the Word of God, and today, we're going to be talking about some pretty important stuff. So, get comfortable, settle in, and open your hearts and minds to what the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:8-9

Topics: Persistence