Sermons on Religious Priests:

The Betrayal Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2004

The betrayal of Jesus by Judas teaches lessons about how each of us has betrayed Christ.

The Betrayal March 14, 2004 Mark 14:1, 10-11 “Now that Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him.” “Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-11, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Disappointments: A Star And A Stable (Epiphany)

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020

Difficulties are part of life, how we respond is what makes the difference. Joseph and Mary faced the difficulty of being refugees in the land of Egypt in order to save the child Jesus from Herod. The "ah ha" moment is when we realize God is with us no matter where we find ourselves.

Stars and a Stable: Responding to Disappointments One of my closest friends loves UGA! He’s a graduate and a dedicated football loyalist. Now let’s not question his Christianity just yet. He has a saying, "When I die, make sure you chant the Eucharist at my funeral mass. And make sure the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Getting Noticed

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 17, 2023

Jesus was noticed when he entered Jerusalem on "Palm Sunday." Is your church recognized in your town or city? Why is this important?

Getting Noticed John 12:12-19 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 And the next day, a great multitude who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took boughs of palm-trees, and went out to meet him. And they cried, and said: Hosanna, Blessed is he that cometh in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Golden Crown

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2023

The Golden Crown is perceived to be a crown of holiness with the inferred implication of a reserved inheritance in heaven.

Chris Heimerdinger, an American author once remarked: “We are the farmers of the future. If we desire all the gifts of God, if we seek to win the Golden Crown, we can't just sit back and watch. We have to make it happen.” Isaiah 62:3 reminds us: “You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 6:2

Attitudes Of Life

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Sep 2, 2023

In this very familiar text, there are three different attitudes of life.

Attitudes of Life (Luke 10:31-37 A follow-up to Loving Your Neighbor 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Color Of Easter

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

How can you respond to the LOVE of Christ? Just like Zacchaeus, this morning you have an opportunity to respond to why God’s love matters …

Introduction: This morning many of us may be wondering what is this color of Easter? When we spread the canvas of Easter and paint the biblical picture, it has many shades. While Jesus walked the earth, His ministry of love, grace, healing, preaching and teaching was disliked by the Jewish priests. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Wants A Glass?

Contributed by Carmen Trevino on Jan 13, 2007

Everything in the natural world only satisfies us temporarily.Drink from a new cup that will satisfy you forever.

Ex. I remember when I started school for the first time. I couldn’t wait to go to school. I remember thinking- I am going to get to have homework and everything! It’s going to be great! So I went to school and everything was cool, but pretty soon school wasn’t all that I thought it was cracked up ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is At Home With You

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006

Discipleship and faith invites Christ to be Lord of our life.

When God is at Home with You 2 Sam. 6:9-12 INTRO: Does Jesus live at your house? "Does Jesus live at your house?" I heard a child once ask: Her little brow was furrowed As she struggled with a task. I saw her eyes were shadowed, Her face marked with a tear; The voice a wee bit wistful For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

In The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2017

This is the vision of God we all need to see.

In the Year King Uzziah Died Isaiah 6:1-12 For as long as I have lived, Queen Elizabeth has set on the throne of Great Britain. Considering that I am nearing retirement age, this is quite a feat. She has been an inspiration to her subjects for 65 years. Even though her powers are constitutionally ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-12, Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 6:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Looked Around At Everything

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 4, 2009

The events of Holy Week and Easter were no accident.

Intro – The triumphal entry Jesus comes into town, riding on the back of donkey. There are two distinct groups who make his presence felt. There are the Northerners who have travelled with Jesus. The Galileans, including his disciples, with their provincial accents. This group have had exposure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Returning The Presence Of God To Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 15, 2018

Worship, God's Presence, Obedience

A THANKFUL HEART OF WORSHIP - Returning the Presence of God to Worship November 18, 2018 2 Samuel 6:12-23 (p. 212) *Start with v. 12-15 Introduction: Francis Chan in his book “Letters to the Church,” tells about a conversation he had with his daughter about her birthday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday, King Of Kings

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

The next day Christ enters the Temple and Cleans it out---BIG time. Does Christ have some cleaning to do in our life?

April 5th Palm Sunday… Hello I'm pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church also chaplain Greg with the 110th wing in Battle Creek Michigan. We know that this week Sunday within the church worldwide Christians Catholic and Protestant Christians celebrate Palm Sunday. It's the time in which ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crushed And Broken

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 10, 2021

the heart of man is crushed and broken and in need of the Lord to intervene in our lives.

Crushed and Broken Gal. 3:20-21 Greeting- Good Morning! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Introduction- If you would turn to Galatians 2:20-21, this will be our text this morning. I am concerned by the amount of people falling away from the Christian faith. Surveys upon surveys show that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:20-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Margin Of Grace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 23, 2023

The reason God has given us a margin of grace is so that we might reconsider and draw near to him, not to remove the consequences of staying at arms length.

Nearly a quarter-century after most of the world signed a convention outlawing the use of antipersonnel landmines, the number of people being killed or maimed by these insidious and lethal weapons remains high—and rising. The Landmine Monitor for 2021, released on November 10, reported 7,073 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-20, 2 Samuel 6:6-9, 2 Kings 17:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Spiritual Thirst, Quenched By Jesus ”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 24, 2023

A message for Pentecost based on the words of Jesus in John 7 at the Feast of Tabernacles in October as He identifies Himself as the "Rock" from which water quenched the thirst of the Israelites on their journey. Seven months later Jesus was dead.

In Jesus Holy Name May 28, 2023 Text: John 7:37-39 Pentecost Redeemer “Spiritual Thirst, Quenched by Jesus ” We rightly celebrate Easter as the day that changed history, the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 10:22-33, Acts 2:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran