Sermons on Reformed Theology:

The Self-Sufficient God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 20, 2013

Sound and GOOD theology begins and ends with DOXOLOGY, and Paul culminates his discussion of God's Election process with a profound song of praise to the ALMIGHTY.

The Self-Sufficient God Romans 11:34-35 Last week we began with this statement: Good and sound theology, the study and knowledge of God, begins and ends with DOXOLOGY. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Church The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2012

The Council Fathers made much use of Paul's theology of the Church in writing the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, and it points us outward to a starving world.

Monday of 29th Week in Course 2012 Vatican II Documents The occurrence of the Letter to the Ephesians in our Lectionary right at the beginning of the year of faith, in which have begun to study Lumen Gentium, is quite providential. Here in chapter 2 of the letter, St. Paul makes a subtle change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Divine Foundation For Human Existence Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 20, 2016

The trinitarian nature of the triune God is the pattern for the creation of the individual. This triunitarian nature is the foundation for developing a systematic theology and psychology of the individual, especially the believer.

The Divine Foundation for Human Existence Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14 Theme: The foundation of the Christian life. Focus: The triune God as revealed in the passage. Point: Knowing the role of the ministries of the triune God enables ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form.

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form. The word ‘Incarnation’ comes from the Latin word ‘incarnatio,’ which means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

No Excuse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2007

This sermon shows how no-one, not even the moralist, has any excuse before God.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:1: "You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things" (Romans 2:1). Introduction In Romans 1:24-32 Paul describes God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The War Against Terror

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Nov 1, 2001

Reformation Sunday 2001--Some of Martin Luther’s Biblical insights on the "war against the Turk" are amazingly fitting for our own situation!

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, Jeremiah 18:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Lord Controls His-Story

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 1, 2004

PENTECOST 22 / REFORMATION(A)- Our Lord controls His-story so that no matter who is the leader they will follow God’s will.

OUR LORD CONTROLS HIS-STORY ISAIAH 45:1-7 -- October 31, 2004 –REFORMATION/1st SUNDAY OF END TIME 1 "This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Doctrine Of Election (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Mar 16, 2009

This is part 1 of a series of sermons on the doctrine of election. The sermon seeks all throughout to be Biblically rooted, and as a consequence adopts the Reformed view of the doctrine.

“Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” (Eph. 1:4) INTRODUCTION Why preach on this controversial topic? (1) To honor John Calvin. This year is the 500th anniversary of his birth. He wasn’t perfect, he did some terrible things (mainly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes That See, Hearts That Burn

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006

Why do we have "Holy Communion?" This is a sermon in the Reformed tradition that answers that in three ways -- Obedience, Remembrance and Enlightenment (or nurture).

In a little while we will participate in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Holy Communion. The Eucharist. On one level, this meal might seem like a reminder of some of the snacks we’ve had elsewhere -- like the cookie and juice we were given by our first grade teacher and like the bag of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

A Reformation Sunday sermon on the "by grace alone" theme, based on the fine sermon by Jonathan McLeod, "Amazing Grace" (August 2006).

By Grace Alone -- Ephesians 2:4-2:10 Grace It is UNDESERVED KINDNESS. Someone has said, “Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything.” An atheist once said, “If there really is a God, may He prove Himself by striking me dead right now.” Nothing happened. The atheist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discover The Message Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2006

The Reformation reminds us that we must be diligent that we preach a gospel that boldly proclaims God’s grace and forgiveness as free gifts.

Romans 3:21-31 “Discover the Message of Grace” INTRODUCTION We’re a congregation, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a congregation with a mission: To invite everyone to a new life in Christ, a deeper relationship with Christ, and spirit-filled service for Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

We Dare Not Forget Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 21, 2017

Beginning with Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg....we dare not forget God's offer of justification and the reformation which restored to the "church" the truth of justification by faith.

In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2017 Series: Augsburg Confession Redeemer A C #5 Justification Text: Romans 5:1-2 “We Dare Not Forget” The message today is not about the “how you can earn your way into heaven”. You can not. But it is about how you can have peace with God. At ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Know The Difference Between Law & Gospel Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 25, 2017

The first in a series celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Lean the importance of distinguishing between the two main teachings of the Bible: law and gospel.

If you wake up in the middle of the night with a sore throat, do you reach for the After Bite cream? No, you find a throat lozenge. If your head hurts, do you gargle with salt water? No, you take aspirin. If your stomach is upset, do apply Vicks VapoRub to your belly? No, you gulp Pepto-Bismol. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A Peculiar People Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Reformers made it a major issue as they stressed the priesthood of all believers, but we still have not rid ourselves of the concept that the church is clergy centered.

Under the Roman system of slavery it was possible for an ambitious slave to gain his freedom. If he had a skill and was determined to work he could hire himself from his master for so much a day, and work for himself. If he was successful, he could accumulate enough savings to buy himself from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Staying Clam In A Storm Of Heresy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jul 29, 2021

A major concern for John is heresy within the church and the manner it is causing problems and robbing believers of their joy. John uses antichrist in reference to those who perhaps start with seemingly sincere faith; yet, their teaching becomes contrary to Christ and abiding in him.

There is a universal theme that runs through the book of 1 John, abiding in Christ. This is the key to “living in the world but not of the world. When we refuse to live in the world, we fail to serve Christ. Joe McKeever wrote the following. In the 1987 meeting of the Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational