Sermons on Remembering God:

Meekness, 8th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2024

This study is about the 9 fruit of the spirit. This is the 8th installment on MEEKNESS. Let us look at what real spiritual meekness. is all about.

MEEKNESS, 8TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 6/6/24P By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) To review notes about fruit, see previous lessons. FRUIT: sweet and fleshy product of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 5:5, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agents Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 3, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 13

July 2, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 10:40-42 Agents of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’ve always been a fan of good news - bad news jokes: One day, the Pope’s assistant urgently approached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

From Disunity To Unity

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

How good if all fighting – disagreements, squabbles, arguments, conflicts and worse – ended because we understood the cost and consequences!

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If you are listened to, you have regained that one. … Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Forward Planning

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 28, 2023

Forward Planning is the process of setting aims or targets, placing the ideas devised into chronological order and executing them to achieve the required result.

Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author once remarked: “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination.” James 4:13-16 reminds us: “Come now, you who say, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 55:8-9, Luke 14:28-30

Sermon On Contrition

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 27, 2021

Contrition is defined as a state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

Washington Irving, an American short story writer, once remarked: "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 28:13

Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022

Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:33-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do I Bear The Marks?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022

The world is loaded with temptations. We are faced every day with both inconspicuous social tensions and open propaganda. We are continually bombarded with worldly enticements. How much do the interests of this world truly have influence on us?

Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Galatia. Its purpose was to discredit the Judaizers, the individuals who instructed that the Gentile adherents should comply with the Jewish law to be saved, and to call all Christians to believe and have faith in Christ and the freedom that he brings. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism Like A Wedding Ring

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

This sermon was prepared to help the baptism candidates understand the meaning of baptism and why baptism is necessary. I prepared for the youth group, but it would apply to adults as well.

Baptism like a wedding ring (at Youth Gathering) Baptism like a wedding ring: Just as a wedding ring symbolizes your marriage, Baptism symbolizes your identification with Jesus. Just as a wedding ring itself doesn't make you married, Baptism doesn't make you Christian. Just as a wedding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Being prepared for the coming of Christ

LUKE 12:39-40 “ARE YOU READY? A) The word that I want to emphasize in this message is the word “ready.” * And the question that I want to ask you is this, “ARE YOU READY?” B) To be ready is to be available, and this is the attitude which we as Christians should adopt. * We should be ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Set You Free! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2021

Based on John 8:31-36 - Challenges hearers to know Jesus & let Jesus set them free.

“JESUS WILL SET YOU FREE!” John 8:31-36 FBCF – 10/24/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We Americans value our freedom. “Land of the free, & the home of the brave.” Many of us understand the great price that has been paid for our freedoms in this nation. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

What Lasts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C

November 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 21:25-36 What Lasts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. With this Sunday we turn the page to a new year on our church year calendar. The new year commences with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

An Outline Of Acts 13:1-12

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 26, 2022

Acts 13 is a turning point in the history of the Church. Barnabas and Saul were personally selected by the Holy Spirit for a special mission. They left Antioch, preached through Cyprus, and experienced several things.

Introduction: Acts 13 could serve as a turning point in the Church’s story. The first 12 chapters are primarily concerned with the beginning of the Church and the issues facing the Church near Jerusalem. Now Luke is relating how the Church was going “to the uttermost part of the earth.” 1 Antioch: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Bread Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 3, 2021

Everyone in life needs a staple food as a source of survival.

Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, otherwise now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, once remarked: “In each of our lives, Jesus comes as the Bread of Life - to be eaten, to be consumed by us. This is how He loves us. Then Jesus comes in our human life as the hungry one, the other, hoping to be fed with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:27, Matthew 5:6

Joseph's Deception (Genesis 44)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2024

Did Joseph deceive his brothers? Should we engage in deception? Let's look at Genesis 44.

The Bible contains truthful DEscriptions of events, but not every DEscription is also a PREscription or recommendation for us. Does the Bible hide the sins of believers or frankly tell both the good and bad? Is Christian history also filled with both good and bad? Is God merciful? Let’s look at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Strength Of That Food

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 12, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

August 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Kings 19:4-8; John 6:35, 41-51 In the Strength of That Food Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Author and historical researcher David Grann wrote the wildly popular book ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, 1 Kings 19:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran