Sermons on Reflective:

Time Apart Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2018

Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15.

Prelude What does fasting have to do with anything? Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose: Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. Plan: We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Workmanship In Our Lives

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 8, 2013

In this sermon outline we share nine works of God in our lives to make us what He wants us to be. He always wants good things for His Children and we are His workmanship when we permit Him to have His own way in our lives.

God’s Workmanship in our lives. In this sermon outline we share nine works of God in our lives to make us what He wants us to be. He always wants good things for His Children and we are His workmanship when we permit Him to have His own way in our lives. Ephesians 2:8-11 (KJV)8 For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-11

Who Am I

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 15, 2015

Like Peter, we are followers of Jesus. Like Peter, we sometimes have deep faith, and, at other times, a lack of faith. Jesus saw in Peter the same thing he sees in us-building material that can be shaped into a people of faith to serve his reign.

The Gospel reading from Matthew 16:13-20 takes place in the region of Caesarea Philippi. It was a territory where pagan gods were worshipped, and it is there that Jesus asks Peter a question about his identity; not in some safe territory, but in a non-believing location. Perhaps that is why Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Key Ingredient Forgotten By Many Christians

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 20, 2018

As Christians we are good at listening, pondering, and absorbing information, revelation and insights but what do we do with all of that knowledge?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Today it feels like there’s something missing in the lives of many Christians, we go to church, and occasionally read our Bibles but it feels if that it isn’t enough. As ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Kings 13:14-19, John 15:12-14, Revelation 22:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Developing Our Attitude To Imitate Christ - Philippians, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 20, 2022

We are called to develop an attitude that reflects Jesus in everything that attempt. Accepting it and serving as Christ did is our only job today and tomorrow!

“Developing our Attitude to Imitate Christ” - Philippians, Part 4 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 4 Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apple Of God’s Eye

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 5, 2025

Being the Apple of God's Eye means that we are never forgotten or overlooked, His gaze is always upon us, guiding, protecting, and providing for us even when we fail to recognize it.

The Apple of God’s Eye By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The past 2 weeks I have been dealing with my eyes after having had emergency eye surgery due to a Retinal Detachment. I then was struggling with only being able to see through only one eye which was extremely rough and still I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10, Zechariah 2:8, Job 3:25, John 3:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Death Of The Light - A Good Friday Meditation Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

The Death of the Light 44 Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. 46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, ’into Your hands I commit My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relecting The Light

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Jesus calls us to reflect His light.

Reflecting His Light Missionary Conference 2002 Introduction 1. This little light of mine I. The More lights the Merrier A. Explanation 1. Turn in your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 2. This is not difficult stuff to understand 3. Take it word for word, a foot cannot be ear. An Eye can not be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The prayer of Jesus reflects on Jesus Prayer in the Garden.

The Prayer of Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Last Sunday was Father’s Day and I would imagine the phone lines were burning up as people were calling their dads. I phoned my dad and I got one phone call and a text from my kids. And for those whose fathers are no longer with them they probably thought ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Ready Series

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 2, 2005

An advent reflection on the the urgency to be prepared for the arrival of the Savior

The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous AA 5/38-40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Your Walk About?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2003

The importance of a lifestyle that reflects Christlikeness of Kingdom people

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC September 21, 2003 11As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Remember Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Lord’s Supper reflecting on the life of Jesus

REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST Luke 24:13-35 INTRO: At sunrise on Sunday, December 7, 1941, 350 Japanese war planes rained death and destruction on Pearl Harbor. 8 battleships and 10 smaller ships were sunk or put out of commission. 200 planes were destroyed and 3,581 men killed or wounded. The USS Arizona ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Our Dad In Heaven

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003

Some reflections on "The Lord’s Prayer"

Our Father 29.07.98 1. Introduction A story (acorn and marrow): An atheist was having a discussion with God. "God" he said "I don’t really believe you exist but if you did, you aren’t very bright." On the one hand, you have created a massive tree to bear such a little acorn. Yet on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Keep Yourself Pure

Contributed by Bill Whittaker on Nov 23, 2004

Our personal purity reflects the character of God.

Keep Yourself Pure Genesis 3:1-13 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:22b We are constantly surrounded with concern for purity and assume its presence so much it is often taken for granted. We go to the refrigerator or the faucet and get a drink of water, without questioning its purity. In so many countries where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Of July - Love Of God And Country

Contributed by Al Schifano on Jul 5, 2008

The Star Spangled Banner and the Word of God, a reflection

• In today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” • The base of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic