Sermons on Religious Mothers:

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who? Us? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 24, 2019

If we do not value people’s souls, we will not go out looking for them. And if we do not go looking, then we cannot fulfill our purpose … which is to bring people into a right relationship with God. And if we do not fulfill our purpose, then what good are we to God?

Imagine you’re God and you want to announce the most amazing, incredible, joyous news ever … an event that will literally change the course of history … the birth of your only Son, Jesus Christ … the birth of the One who will be the Savior of the whole world … the One for whom the Nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21, Acts 1:7-8, Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Destiny Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009

The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Setting A Pattern Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011

From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus focused on the outsiders and called everyday people to be his disciples.

Matthew 4:12-23 “Setting a Pattern” INTRODUCTION Several of us have found it necessary, during the past year or so, to look for a job. We’ve honed our resume, and been coached on our interview techniques. We have flooded the internet with notice of our availability, we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Inside And Outside Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2016

Jesus heals a paralytic and eats with tax collectors.

Mark 2:1-22 “Inside and Outside” INTRODUCTION Often times our images of heaven are peaceful and serene. The books, Heaven is for Real and Ninety Minutes in Heaven, certainly underscore this thought. Heaven is a place to be reunited with family and friends. There is no struggle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Me To Drink

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015

Jesus' words of "Give Me To Drink" were preceded by John 3:15 (Salvation); John 3:30 (Lordship), then comes John 4:7 (Service).

Read John 4:1-10 I. First - Salvation John 3:1-21 Especially v15 As Jesus begins His Ministry, He first shows us Salvation Not religious – for Nicodemus was VERY religious. Not a good person – for Nicodemus was a good person. Not someone who knew who God was – ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God I'm Not What I Used To Be!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at three things, like Paul we Christians could say: Thank God 1) I’m not what I used to be 2) I’m not what I’m going to be 3) I am who I am.

Intro: 1) Carrie Asking about my Belly and she said it felt like a pillow. 2) Over the years, we tend to change. The change is primarily physical and requires no effort. (Hair changes color, sometimes falls out!) 3) When it comes to who we are (our likes, our personality, our attitudes), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Aug 15, 2008

Jesus explains that you must have faith in Him to have eternal life.

In the Gospel of John we read in the third chapter of John starting at verse one; 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 7:45-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Authority Of Jesus: Jesus Paparazzi Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 21, 2007

Mark shows that Jesus is the authority right at the start of his ministry: He heals at a word or a touch, he drives away and silences demons, He was the authority then, He is the authority now.

Preview - (Before the reading of the Scripture)- As we read the Scripture this morning it may appear to us that Jesus is going about his day and we may get the message that Jesus is generous in his blessings. Though this is true, Jesus is more than generous, This passage is about authority, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 5, 2019

In order to make “A Fresh Start for the New Year”, therefore, we need to understand and walk in 1) The Desire for Freedom (Galatians 4:21-23 , 2) The Design for Freedom (Galatians 4:24-27), and celebrate 3) The Delight of Freedom (Galatians 4:28-31).

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: “(A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future”. Typically at this time, we make resolutions or commitments to change something (or multiple things) about ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Other

Brought To Life; Brought Together Disciple Your Children Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

As Christians, we should feel the weight of this calling and the hope of raising up your children to know and love and follow Christ.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in Ephesians six today, looking at family relationships. Today’s message, Disciple your Children, is from 6:4. In 6:4, Paul tells us to nurture our children in the Lord, not by provoking them so they become ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:6, Proverbs 23:22, Colossians 3:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of Following Signs

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002

The danger of looking to external “signs” to guide you into God’s will. So how do you know if God is leading you?

I don’t recommend very many movies – and I especially don’t recommend the movie I’m about to mention. But sometimes lines spoken in movies jump off the screen and into the dictionary and become part of the way we think and speak – and inform us about ourselves and our attitudes. In the movie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Extraordinary Power

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

Jesus is still in the business of taking the ordinary and transforming it into the Extraordinary.

“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine.’ ‘Dear woman, why do you involve me?’ Jesus replied. ‘My time has not yet ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of A Wasted Life

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 11, 2001

What happens to my life when it is exposed to the atmosphere of a lost world.

THE TRAGEDY OF A WASTED LIFE - Jer 13:1-11  Ever stop to examine your life? What is it lived for? Am I placing priorities on things that really matter in the big picture? YOUNG MAN had an accident while driving his car that was quite spectacular. When the policeman arrived he found the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

To Eat Or Not To Eat?

Contributed by Won Lee on Sep 30, 2005

How to deal with differences, especially theological differences?

How to handle differences, including theological diffrences? What I called, 4 A’s method: 1. Address the issues as it is (vv1-3) 2. Address the truth (understand) (vv4-6) 3. Address different perspective (seeing f/ different perspective) (vv7-9) 4. Address truth in love ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed