Sermons on Reflection:

The Times And The Season

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003

Reflections on the Columbia Disaster

The Times and the Seasons 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 I remember, as many of you do, 1957. We each remember ift for many different reasons. Television was new in my hometown. Cable had found it way to that part of Texas. The world was opening up and it was opening at a time that I was growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Are We On The Right Road?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2001

Some reflections on prayer

ARE WE ON THE RIGHT ROAD? This week’s sermon is really directed more at those who are Christians. By this I mean those 1. Who have repented of their sins; 2. Who have accepted Jesus Christ’s death on the Cross at Calvary as the means whereby their sins are blotted out in God’s sight and 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Revelation Of Our Life:

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Reflecting our lives

THE REVELATION OF OUR LIFE: A TIME THAT IS TO COME “Hab 2:3 “For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” INTRO: Have you ever had a “Déjà vu”? When all of a sudden you say: ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

Reflections on the Last Supper

Maundy Thursday NR 2007 Today we remember the events that occurred on Thursday of what the church calls Holy Week, the last week in the life of Jesus. Perhaps this week in about AD 29 is the most talked about week on in the history of mankind It has been estimated that about a third of all the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 10, 2008

Some reflections on Pentecost

11-05-08 UW 8.30 What can we learn from the Experience of Pentecost? Story; A parishioner called his vicar up, very angry on a Monday morning. ” Rector”, He said “I tried to get you on Friday but you weren’t in”. “It was my day off “the vicar replied. “Day off”, the parishioner stormed, ”the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, The King Who Brings Peace

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Palm Sunday

“Jesus, the King who brings Peace…” Luke 19:28-44 Introduction: Throughout our Lenten journey this year we have been traveling with Luke as our companion. All our readings have been taken from his Gospel and today we continue our journey by turning to Luke 19:28-44, here we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary, Theotokos

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 5, 2021

New Year Reflection

Mary, Theotokos Scripture: Luke 2:16-21, Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Wish you all A Happy and Peaceful New Year - 2021! Today, we celebrate the solemnity of Mary, Theotokos and we have a text from the Gospel of Saint Luke (2:16-21): “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21, Galatians 4:4-7, Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Other

Listening To The Least

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2021

New Year Reflection

Listening to the Least New Year Reflection Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21. Let us listen to the Word of God for today taken from the Gospel of Saint Luke (Luke 2:16-21): “The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, ? and the infant lying in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Other

Embracing Unity In Communion: A Message Of Fellowship And Grace John 17:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2024

A short communion reflection.

Embracing Unity in Communion: A Message of Fellowship and Grace [Begin with a moment of silence or soft music to create a reflective atmosphere.] As we gather around this communion table today, let us open our hearts to the divine presence that surrounds us. In the spirit of unity and fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembrance Sunday 2018

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 10, 2018

A Reflection of the world wars

Remembrance Sunday 2018 at TSJ I would like to focus our thoughts this morning on one verse from Ps 46 Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength A very help in trouble” Our mind is that unique gift that reminds us that we are made in the image of God. The ability to remember is a wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Anglican

Mirrors

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010

Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mirroring Jesus-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 25, 2020

2 of ? Peter calls his audience to mirror/reflect/emulate Christ Jesus. God’s people will strive to intentionally mirror/reflect Christ Jesus. But What of Christ Jesus are God’s people to reflect/mirror? Mirroring Jesus reflects...

MIRRORING/Emulating JESUS-II—1Peter 3:18--4:6 Attention: Trusting Grandma: Johnny was at his first day of school. The teacher starts the day with the pledge of allegiance, & instructs them to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat after her. She looks around the room as she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On The 7th Day Of The 5th Month

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2011

Exposition of 2 Kings 25 regarding reflections on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11.

Text: 2 Kings 25:1-30, Title: On the 7th Day of the 5th Month, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/11/11, AM A. Opening illustration: you probably remember where you were on Sept 11 about 9:00… B. Background to passage: The day was August 24, 585 BC. The siege of Jerusalem had been ongoing for about 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd Behavior”

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Mar 30, 2012

It is a blessing and very important for our faith to consider what kind of crowd we have merged into, what we hold in our hands, and what we are shouting.

John 12:12-13, “The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” In my sermon today I want to focus on and examine the crowds that were present during Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter's Over... Now What

Contributed by Phillip Hefner on Apr 29, 2013

After Easter is over, what are we to do now.... What are we to do with it. Jesus shows us that this is not the time to hurry on to the next event in our lives, but a time to stop... reflect... and let the true meaning of what we have just experienced ch

Welcome to the Sunday after Easter…. I wanted to start by asking this question – “Now what?” What do we do now that Easter’s over. If you look at our “church year” you will see a cycle that begins with Advent… preparing for the birth of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist