Sermons on Reflection:

If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Should We Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001

A reflection on current trends in abortion and what a Christian should know from Scripture.

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT ABORTION? QUESTION: What is your standard for right and wrong? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Bush Blocks U.S. Abortion Aid By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - On Monday’s anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, President Bush ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Set Goals

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities.

1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities. Jesus said, "All authority is given to me in heaven and earth. Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:18-20) Godly leaders set their goals based on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God - #3 - God's Compassion, Mercy, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Fourth in a series about God’s attributes and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD - #3 God’s Compassion, Mercy, and Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction We are continuing our series on the attributes or character qualities of God. Today we are going to talk about God’s compassion, mercy, and forgiveness. It has come to my attention this past week, as Debra ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Overflow Of The Heart

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message discussing how our mouth reflects what’s in our heart.

The Overflow of the Heart Matthew 12:33-37 May 7, 2006 Introduction Let me tell you a story about something that happened a number of years ago while I worked at Pizza Hut in Brookings: One night we were very busy at the restaurant, and our supply truck came late, right in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Get Over It

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to understand that we exist to reflect the glory of God.

Get Over It Exodus15:11, Leviticus 10:3, Exodus 14:4, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 43:7, 48:10-11, Psalm 50:15 Isaiah 63:14, Matthew 6:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 12:27 - 28, 17:4, Isaiah 48:11, Psalm 115:1 2 Corinthians 10:7, 1 Chronicles 16:24, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 8:6 November 1, 2004 I. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:3

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping In Truth

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005

Reflecting on worshiping God in truth (preceeded the week before by a sermon on worshiping in spirit).

WORSHIPING IN TRUTH John 4:21-24 One more worship Top Ten List for you. These are the Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed. Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed: 10. The choir wears bath robes and bunny slippers! 9. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Jan 7, 2008

A time of reflection on the grace and mercies of God, letting know that we love Him.

Introduction: Some time ago I bought a book titled “10,000 Ways to Say I Love You”.The book is a (Paperback edition )-by Gregory Godek. The book description say “Say "I love you" again, and again, and again . . . “This little book of love is the biggest collection of loving ideas ever gathered in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unfaithfulness Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2007

Hosea speaks of Gomer’s unfaithfulness as a reflection of the spiritual adultery of the people of God

Hosea 2.2-13 Unfaithfulness – Fresh Start? ‘Hello’ magazine I believe is a very popular magazine with some women. It is bought primarily for the photographs and not its intellectual content I believe. Usually it is full of photo shoots of the rich and famous and their ‘loving’ relationships with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Constitutes 'joy In Heaven'

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 15, 2007

The three parables of Luke 15 reflect the Triune’s God seeking the lost

Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to what his friend said about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

A Look Back And A Look Forward

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 20, 2008

As we look to a new year, we must reflect and learn from the past.

A Look Back and a Look Forward Michael Wiley November 23, 2008 Mark 12:28b-33 Introduction: When I was a young child, maybe seven or eight, my family and I went to Beach Bend Amusement park in Bowling Green KY, not too far from our home. I love amusement parks. Especially then when mom and dad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Is Jealous Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009

God is not jealous as we so often are - his jealousy is a reflection of his love.

The God Who Is Jealous Nahum 1:1-15 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 19, 2009 Series: Little Letters – the Forgotten Wisdom of the Bible. “God is love.” So says the apostle John in 1 John 4:8. We know that God is love because he has demonstrated it through the cross. We know that God is the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perspectives On Possessions

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 25, 2010

Our attitude toward possessions and money reflects the spiritual state of our heart.

Perspectives on Possessions Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION A. Kung San are a foraging people of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. 1. They were isolated from outside forces for thousands of years. 2. They were a hunting and gathering people who fit into their environment and had plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday - Remember To Remember Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2016

A Remembrance Sunday Reflection on what we should remember about our Lord.

Remembrance Sunday is set aside to remember those who have given their lives for the freedom of others. Sadly for some people, today will come and go without them giving any real thought to the meaning of today. What and why do we need to remember? We remember the reality of what actually ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality, Hope & Miracle Of Christmas - Christmas Eve Communion Service

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 21, 2016

A Christmas Eve Communion reflection on The Reality of Christmas, The Hope of Christmas and The Miracle of Christmas.

Christmas is a time of celebration. Even those who do not believe in the birth of Jesus still take the time to enjoy themselves at Christmas. I was born into a Jewish family, yet we always celebrated Christmas. We had a Christmas Tree, we had Christmas Decorations, we sent and received Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal