Sermons on Reflective:

Godly Fathers: Leading, Loving, And Raising Right

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 19, 2010

This Father’s Day, we reflect on our main text, Ephesians 5:22-6:4, to see that godly fathers lead, love, and raise right.

Given by Sterling C. Franklin Fathers’ Day: June 20, 2010 Scripture Reading: Psalm 128 Psalm 128:1-6 [ESV] 1 (A SONG OF ASCENTS) Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! 2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peacemaking Owns The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Are Turned Over To God. Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

Fifth in the series, which looks at the new year in the light of limitless possibilites as modeled by the election. In this sermon Saul is introduced and his emergence on the scene is a reflection of limitless possibilities.

The Possibilities are Limitless: When you Are Turned Over To God. Samuel 10.1-25 Last week Senator Obama took the lead in total committed delegates as he moves toward the nomination for the democratic ticket. Presently Senator Obama has 1262 of the 2025 delegates while Senator Clinton has 1213 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away The Old | Put On The New

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 21, 2007

When you are born-again there is a change in you. This change is reflected in the way we live out our lives. What are you portraying - the Old or New you?

Put Away the Old – Put On the New Colossians 3:1-17 If … you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray When You Can Worry

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2017

Consider your ways says the Lord in Haggai 1:7 and one appliaction for reflection for me was on the phrase in the Lord's Prayer : Give us our daily bread

Sermon Neither the Old Testament reading nor the Gospel reading are in the Lectionary today, yet the reason I would like to talk on them is because this is where I am this week I was fascinated the other day watching “Ghost ships of the Arctic” on television. The programme was about the recent ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Summer Of Love, Through The Glass Darkly Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 3, 2017

Even when we can't understand why and life is a puzzling reflection we have to believe that a day will come that we will understand and that in the end love wins.

Summer of Love 10 Seeing clearly By September of 1967 the residents of Haight Asbury had fallen out of love with the 100,000 hippies and flower children who had descended on their neighborhood for what had come to be known as the Summer of Love. The bloom was coming off the rose for the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Light Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. The message series reflects on the candles of the Advent wreath. The message concerns the Christ candle at the center of the Advent wreath.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Jesus John 1:1 – 14 For our guests, we’ve been talking about all the pretty lights of Christmas here at FUMC, Monroe for the past four weeks. We’ve talked about the lights of Christmas, their origins and meanings, and we’ve lighted a light on the Advent ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation Possible: The Transformation Of Peter Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

The Apostle Peter experienced many transformations during his life, but the most profound transformation was from failure to faith. This sermon reflects on Peter's denial of Christ in the courtyard.

Let’s talk about transformation. Merrian-Webster defines transformation as “a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.” Transformation is at the heart of our Christian faith, isn’t it? Don’t we believe that Jesus Christ came into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation: Possible--The Transformation Of Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

This sermon reflects on the transformation of Zacchaeus from taker to giver, from greedy to generosity and seeks to discover how we might apply that same transformation to our lives.

Okay. We can’t read Zacchaeus without doing some short jokes, right? Why do short people get mad so easily? Because they have short tempers! Unfortunately, I crashed into the back of a car at the lights today. A really short guy got out of the car and said, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 19:1-10, Luke 19:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Soil Of Mother Emanuel

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jun 24, 2015

This sermon reflects on the response of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, SC to the killings that took place June 17. It shows the power of grace and forgiveness.

The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones along the path, where the word is sown: when they hear, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word that is sown in them. 16 And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: the ones who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy. 17 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deborah 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 6, 2014

The topic of Deborah’s leadership very obviously leads us to reflect on the topic of women and the roles they are allowed or not allowed to play in God’s kingdom.

Dakota Community Church October 5, 2014 Deborah 2 The topic of Deborah’s leadership very obviously leads us to reflect on the topic of women and the roles they are allowed or not allowed to play in God’s kingdom. Here I will attempt to present the two most common doctrinal view ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12-13

Denomination: Mennonite

His Name Shall Be...immanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

An examination of the title "Immanuel," geared to help the audience fully understand the wonder that God is with us and to make decisions about their living that will reflect their belief that this is true every day.

Where was God? Where was God when terrorists struck on September 11? Where was God in the theater in Aurora? Where was God when Hurricane Sandy struck? A lot of people are living there. Someone left. Someone has died. Life has changed. Things that once were certain are now shaky. Where is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life On Purpose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

Jesus wants Christians to be together like a shepherd wants his sheep to reside in flocks. This message reflects on why Christians should share in community with one another.

WHY ARE WE HERE? Luke 15:1-7 • A chaplain accompanied a volunteer militia led by Benjamin Franklin back in 1756. To defend the Pennsylvania colony against Indian attacks, Franklin led his recruits in the building of a fort in the Blue Mountain region. Once established inside the wall, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Relationships Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 19, 2012

The way we love and submit in the home, the way we work in our jobs, the way we treat our employees, are all a reflection of our relationship with God.

Illustration A young bride was at her wedding rehearsal and was visibly shaken and nervous; overwhelmed by the details that she had to remember. And the pastor realized this and pulled her aside after the practice and said, "This is all you have to do. When you come in for the wedding, all you have ...read more

Denomination: *other