Sermons on Reformation Movement:

Is There No Balm In Gilead? By Shannon Daley-Harris, M.div.

Contributed by Kaia Lenhart on May 7, 2004

This sermon is basd on Jeremiah 8:18-22 and offers an example of sermon material that may be developed for Cover the Uninsured Week.

Scripture My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: “Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?” (“Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?”) “The harvest is past, the summer is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

God Love So Much Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

In the decision to go to the cross, Jesus made the decision to identify with humanity in the final and greatest way.

God Loved So Much Easter Weekend Message April 10, 2004 Cornwall/Montreal When we think of Incarnation, if we think of it at all, we think of it in the Christmas season. We understand that Incarnation has to do with God coming to be with us, and we understand that he did this by coming in Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:52-54, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conceived By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The third phrase of the Creed: "Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary"

CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:46-55 As we delve deeper into the ancient church document called the Apostles’ Creed, we come to a line representing an issue that has sparked debate across two thousand years. The line we talked about last week, “And in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Methodist

Creeds Within The Bible Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

The entire bible is meant to be believed and confessed. These are just a few of the passages which have the qualities of creeds, in that they specify what it is that is being taught and believed.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 2: Creeds and Confessions within the Bible Last week, we began our study of Church History by taking a brief glance at the major events of the past 2,000 years. I said from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 29, 2014

The Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit was given to believers who asked Him. Some instances of individuals receiving and their person story.

Filled with the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost ACTS 2:1-4 ( NIV) 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Church In Europe

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2016

The Holy Spirit barred Paul's way to the north and the south and it was then that Paul could look west to see the Man of Macedonia. He found the first Church in Europe whose leader was a woman, Lydia from Thyatira

Sermon Acts 16:6-34 My favourite book in the Old Testament is the Book of Proverbs and in the New Testament is the Book of Acts. The Book of Acts is written to Theophilus which means in Greek Lover of God from Theos meaning God and Phileo meaning love. What he a man who was Luke’s patron ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Anglican

Pray Your Heart Out Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. One is abiding in the Word. A second one is to pray your heart out.

IMPRISONMENT OF CHRISTIANS IN CHINA is on the upswing. One report says there has been a drastic increase of assaults on Christians over the last year. That’s China, but that’s not the only place it’s happening. You can probably guess the other countries that are among the most hazardous for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vine Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus made some incredible claims. Was He crazy? A lunatic? A liar? Was He actually telling the truth and therefore should be viewed as Lord?

Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Pt. 3 - Vine I. Introduction Lie Detector Test Have you ever dealt with someone who couldn't or wouldn't tell the truth? It is maddening. They constantly fabricate. White lies. Bold face lies. Outright lies. No truth to be found. Then there are those that are crazy. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58-59, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparation For Ministry 2: Understanding Power Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

The devil's offer of giving to Jesus authority over all the nations might have seemed like an easy shortcut to fulfill his calling, but of course, Jesus saw through the temptation of power. He saw power far above coercion. He saw the power of love and servanthood.

When you hear me say the word, “power,” I’ll bet it can stir up all sorts of feelings inside. On one hand it may bring memories of a time when someone used power over you in a painful and destructive way and you cringe a bit inside. On the other hand it may stir up a hope of having power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Jesus Forecasts A Storm

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 16, 2020

The corona virus is now a global pandemic. How do we approach this crisis in our world?

Title: “Jesus gives the weather forecast” The Most Famous Sermon - ever! ...The Sermon On The Mt. Text: Mt 7:24-27 Subject; What’s the best foundation for our lives? Complement: The person and works and words of Jesus Big idea: Build Your Life On Christ The Sure Foundation Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Wanting Jesus To Come Back Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2020

Israel cried out for the day of the Lord to come, but God warned them that they didn't really want that. Today many Christians say, "I just wish Jesus would come back!" but is that something we're actually ready for?

WHEN THE WORLD DEPRESSES US WITH ITS EVIL: “I just wish Jesus would come back!” - Amos 5:18-20. - The point of v. 19 is things going from bad to worse. - There are two illustrations. - In the first, a man runs from a lion. But then, exhausted, he runs right into a bear. - In the second, a man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hospice Chaplaincy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

I want to say a few words about hospice chaplaincy, the ministry where I will be serving in the near future

HoHum: I came to Pleasant Ridge in September 2010. It is hard to believe that it has been 6 years since that time. The ministry here is a blessing to me and my family. The church has left an indelible mark upon my children. This is where they came to faith and were baptized into the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 1 Steps To Unity Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 18, 2019

In a competitive society that demands we choose sides only promotes division. The Body of Christ must understand the power of unity and the destructive power of division.

THE VITALITY OF UNITY 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 PART 1 STEPS TO UNITY 1 Corinthians 1:10 I. INTRODUCTION: We live in a very competitive society and we take our competitions very seriously. We are competitive in every area of our live from our jobs to our sports. No only are we competitive, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

The King Who Kneels - Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Shawn Vollmerhausen on Mar 26, 2026

A Palm Sunday message exploring Jesus’ unexpected kingship, contrasting the crowd’s expectations with the humility of Christ in Matthew 21 and Philippians 2. It invites listeners to move from praise to welcome to true surrender as we follow the King who kneels and calls us to come to Him.

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Palm Sunday always carries a certain energy with it. Even before the first hymn begins or the first palm is lifted, there’s a sense that something is shifting, something is beginning, something is stirring in the air. It’s the start of Holy Week, and whether we’ve walked this road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Restoring The Lord's Church In Every City

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 13, 2008

This booklet covers some matters of radically biblical church polity and leadership. This is good for training or retraining leaders who have a heart to serve.

RESTORING THE LORD’S CHURCH IN EACH CITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION God has been dealing with many people over the course of many years with the theme of New Testament Order for the Church. In the Bible we see clearly that the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational