Sermons on Reformer:

Prayer And The Chronically Unhappy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2010

For Reformation Sunday, October 1987: Job in the Old Testament and Luther in the Reformation Era were chronically unhappy people, but used that as a form of spiritual energy to drive them toward creative achievement and an honest personal faith.

It looks as though some people are just born to be unhappy. There are some people who are going to approach nearly everything with a complaint or a gripe, who are going to make a personal issue out of everything. Nothing is quite good enough, nothing quite satisfies. There are folks whose ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Semper Reformanda

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 30, 2006

Shall we BE reformers? Do we dare change ANYTHING?

46They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ¡§Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!¡¨ 48Many sternly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Elijah's Message Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

A reform that would affect the family relationship:Mal. 4:6

THE ELIJAH MESSAGE MALACHI 4:5, 6 A. THE ELIJAH MESSAGE 1. A reformatory message: 1 Ki. 18:19 2. Directed - mainly to Israel: Mal. 4:5 3. Accompanied by great power: 1 Ki. 18:30-38 4. The work of Elijah was symbolic of: a. The work of John the Baptist - ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Seal Of God

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

THIS BRINGS US TO A SABBATH REFORM MOVEMENT GOING INTO ALL THE WORLD.

THE SEAL OF GOD REVELATION 14:1-6 A. THE CAREFUL READER OF THE BOOKS DANIEL AND REVELATION WILL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE PROPHETIC STORY OF THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CHRIST AND SATAN, AS PORTRAYED IN THESE TWO BOOKS 1. These two books unfold to the reader the story of Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Gay, But Not Happy

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

An encouraging (but reforming) sermon for people who are ’gay’ but not happy.

Today, I will be using the term ‘gay’ in both its original form and its contemporary form, so let me define it both ways for you this morning. Originally, GAY meant: to be characterized by colorful and lighthearted excitement: MERRY. As in, “Have a GAY day!” In the old days, wishing your neighbor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sola Scriptura

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

Preached on Reformation Sunday this meesage explores the concept of Scripture Alone.

October 28, 2001 Reformation Sunday On October 31, 1517 a thirty-three year-old monk climbed the steps of church in Wittenberg Germany and nailed a list of 95 theses to the church’s door. Out of that act emerged an historical movement that would be known as the Protestant reformation. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Let God's Spirit Move In Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how God’s Spirit reforms His Church

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) I was talking with a couple of people this week about how God’s Church can be the positive influence in people’s lives. But I’m also aware that there are flaws within God’s Church. Some of the flaws come as a ...read more

Denomination: *other

Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 22, 2009

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, October -2009 It focuses on the these listed in the title.

Reformation Sunday October 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you are the Creator of the universe, the very author and giver of life here on earth. We owe you our humble obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

What's The Good News? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2012

The words of God are powerful and able to Inform; Transform; and Reform us.

1. Power of God in Okinawa It was early in 1945. As United States forces pushed deep into Okinawa they came across a village unlike any they had ever seen. Here at Shimabuku they were met and welcomed by two old men who invited the troops in as "fellow Christians." Correspondent Clarence W. Hall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hurt Just Slightly Healed

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 12, 2016

We need to have reformation and regeneration in our churches today.

THE HURT JUST SLIGHTLY HEALED Jeremiah 6: 14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. Most have a false front. Living a lie. The make believer a sham. A big put on religious racketeer having ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Canons Of Dort Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014

What is the TULIP of Reformed Theology and where did it come from?

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 11: The Canons of Dort QUESTION: How many of you have ever heard of the theological acronym TULIP? Typically the TULIP is known as the Doctrines of Grace. Sometimes it is referred to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Reformation: We Fall; We Forget; God Restores

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 26, 2002

Reformation Day: In spite of our ’short memories’ God continually reminds us of his love. He points to Jesus time and again to remind us of the salvation He won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Reformation Sunday – John 8:31-36 “The Heart of the Reformation: We Fall – We Forget – God Restores” The lady must have been desperate. She decided to write a letter to Dear Abby. Her letter reads: Dear Abby, I am 44 and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. She signed her name, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Why We Fight

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

Learning why Christians must fight for those who have yet to know the truest taste of freedom in Jesus Christ

INTRO Let’s all do something together. Quickly turn to the cover of your bulletin and stare at the picture for just a moment. Notice the tired, ruggedness of this combat soldier. He’s not a spring chicken anymore. More than any of this, the photo depicts a man charged with a duty to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

As In The Time Of Jeremiah

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2018

"In the latter half of the sixteenth century, we can see that there was real reform. And out of that Catholic Reformation came the greatest burst of missionary activity since the Benedictine and Franciscan explosions"

Thursday of 3rd Week in Lent 2018 Reformation/Revolution When we study or preach on the Scriptures, we always have to keep in mind that there are really two meaning to just about all of it. The first is the meaning that the human writer, inspired by God, had in mind for his time. The second is the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-28, Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Catholic

Rev.# 9- Sardis- 1517-1790 A.d. ~ The Reformation Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 9, 2009

The period that we’re going to study today is one of the turning points in history, many things would come about in these years. The time known as the Reformation was on its way.—the church in Sardis, the 5th church, this time period was from

REV. # 9~3:1-6 SARDIS- 1517-1790 A.D. ~ the reformation church 6-13-09 Today well continue in our study of this great book of Prophecy, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”. Let me give you this information as a way of background to Sardis. It became the capital of the ancient Lydian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist