Sermons on Recollect:

Remember This

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 10, 2021

Funeral service for Larry Wimmer a Christian man.

Remember This John 11:17-27 1. When death comes calling, it’ hurts • our friends and neighbors they try to comfort and encourage us, but still death hurts • There is nothing I can say today that will remove grief you feel. • Today remember from Gods word we can find comfort, closure, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

A Withering Religion

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2020

Judgment begins at the house of God.

A WITHERING RELIGION. Matthew 21:12-22. Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021

It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

“He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Withered Fig Tree.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2022

Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel era.

THE WITHERED FIG TREE. Mark 11:12-33. I. The Barren Fig Tree. Mark 11:12-14; Mark 11:20-26. As we see Jesus approaching the fig tree (Mark 11:12-13), we need to recollect that Jesus is God. The fig tree is a well-known symbol of Israel: ‘every man under his vine and his fig tree’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funerl Douglass Smith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 20, 2025

Non church attender retired teacher, loved to travel, mentor students.

Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Douglass Smith”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Your Fork

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2022

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Do we have our forks ready? What excuses will we give? Will we be properly dressed? Where will we spend eternity?

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Here is a short story that was sent to me. After reading the Scripture, read the story, then we will look at the message. There was a woman who was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had a few months to live. As she was getting her things in order, she ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Significance In Remembering Past Triumphs Over Enemies?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 14, 2022

Through Esther and Mordecai, God had delivered His people once again.

The Feast of Purim: After the incident with Haman, Mordecai, and Esther, the Jews are delivered, and they triumph over their enemies. In verses 5-16: Haman had announced that on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, anybody could kill the Jews and take their property. Mordecai's ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 28, 2001

John Wesley gave a definate slant on what Baptism should mean and does mean in the context of the Church of England and later the Methodist movement. This Sermon briefly covers this theory.

Mister Wesley’s Methodism Part 2 A sermon by Thomas F. Bracewell at St. Luke United Methodist Church, Enterprise, Alabama on October 23, 1994. Scripture Lesson: NT: Matthew 28:18-20. The Introductory Statement In his book This We Believe, Dr. Norman P. Madsen writes,”The word ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Go A-Fishing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013

In the ordinary course of duty we may not always see great success, but when we let the Lord join the party then the extraordinary occurs.

I GO A-FISHING. John 21:1-19. The miraculous draught of fishes which took place on the shores of Galilee after Jesus' resurrection was not the first instance of its kind. It had occurred similarly at the beginning of His ministry, when He first used Simon Peter's boat as a pulpit. After ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Is More Understanding And Willing To Wait Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2015

To prepare to witness to others, we should engage in the practice of lectio divina.

Thursday of 20th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Book of Judges is not an easy read. The stories of the years between Joshua and the Israelite king Saul are full of blood and gore–mutilations, treachery, and repeated violation of the Law by the people He chose. Here we see ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Baptism: Our Deep Keel

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2020

Baptism is our core identity. It affirms God's abiding love for us.

January 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism: Our Deep Keel Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Amid Hopelessness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 17, 2019

God is good, and all things work together for good.

HOPE AMID HOPELESSNESS. Lamentations 3:19-26. It is all too easy to forget that these words of hope and encouragement have been drawn out of the midst of the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah penned these among the ashes of Jerusalem, a city once known as ‘the joy of the whole earth’ (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Abiding Of The Father And The Son

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 19, 2019

The post-Pentecost manifestation of God in the hearts of His people.

A SPIRITUAL ABIDING OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 14:23-29. Today’s short excerpt comes by way of response to the question of Judas (not Iscariot), “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” (John 14:22). Typical of the disciples and many of their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rules In Only Two Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2020

All of Torah, all of God’s law is summed up in two lines. That’s good, because after original sin, we humans routinely show ourselves to be pretty stupid.

30th Sunday in Course 2020 Plague Year The Church has had us immersed in St. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 22, for the better part of a month now, and last week’s Gospel with the famous quote, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God” was a rebuke of the Pharisees. So the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Nov 26, 2023

The Word was Made Flesh

[Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Anglican