Sermons on Responsibilities Of A Sunday School Teacher:

Restoring Conisistency

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 26, 2002

Jesus demonstrated that preparation for Easter demands consistency regarding the Temple & its services. Thus, Restoring consistency to worship requires conformity to...

RESTORING CONSISTENCY—Mark 11:15-18 Restoring consistency/harmony to a place of worship. Jesus demonstrated the need for consistency regarding the Temple & its services. All aspects surrounding worship must be consistent. What consistencies are to characterize God’s place of worship? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus To You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 26, 2007

We all have expectations of who Jesus is and what He is about. Are yours correct? Jesus’ family, friends, and even His enemies had misconceptions about His real purpose.

What is Jesus to you? It’s an honest question. A recent online poll found that 37% said Jesus may or may not have even existed and that there is no way to know for sure, 23% said that the gospels are a bunch of fictional tales, 16% say that he may have existed but so many myths have grown up around ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Suicide Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

This is a eulogy of a high school principal who committed suicide

Today we are faced with a painful and perplexing situation we could never have imagined. A mother, grandmother, co-worker, mentor, teacher, daughter and friend has been inexplicably and unexpectedly taken from us. We cannot pretend that we are not shocked and grieved by the death of Earline. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 15th Sunday, Year A --The Sower

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2020

It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.

“To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

"Is Our Sunday Service Missing Something?”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 4, 2002

This message examines what true worship is all about.

Mark 8:22-26; Isaiah 6:1-8 I find it interesting that we call our “church worship gatherings” services. The definition of service is, an act of devotion to God; witness. b. A religious rite. Is that why you came to church this morning, out of devotion to God? Many people go to church with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Jesus Do?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 25, 2002

Holy Week is the final week in God’s plan to get us back!

What Did Jesus Do? TEXT: Philippians 2:8 “And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal’s death on a cross.” MAIN THEME/TOPIC: What did Jesus do during Holy Week? He got ready to die for our salvation! MAIN POINT: Holy Week is the final week in God’s plan to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Church Of God

What Kind Of King Is He?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 25, 2002

Discover three good reasons for why we owe our allegiance to Christ as King.

Susan and I were driving to different places on Friday and Saturday, and we saw quite a few palm tree plants sticking out of people’s cars. Now there were not as many as Christmas trees during Christmas season. But there were a few, and they looked like large green feathers. Today is Palm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: *other

Who Is This?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 9, 2017

Palm Sunday shows Jesus to be a humble king who came to save us. We now want to serve him through our humble service to others.

Did they ever air this show in Canada? (Show opening clip of Lone Ranger.) I got to watch re-runs of the Lone Ranger when we’d come back to the Sates every few years. I thought the Lone Ranger was cool, not only because he could ride a horse and was good with a gun, but because he was somewhat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-2--(2016-17)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2016

2 of ? Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions.Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 6 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-II—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: There was a student who had no transportation to the community college she was attending. None of the students live on campus & had to get to class by their own means. Many catch a ride with someone who has a car. This particular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatological Worship {part 4}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Time In God's Presence

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

The importance of worship in helping us stand firm against many of life’s challenges and temptations.

Let Us Worship And Bow Down (II) - Time In God’s Presence Bible Reading: PSALM 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Time In God’s Presence p.1 Max Lucado tells a traumatic tale - a chapter in the life of a parakeet named Chippie. It began when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evidence Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

In our eagerness to embrace the risen Christ on Easter we need to remember that we can’t sneak around Calvary to get to the resurrection.

Additional texts: Isaiah (52:13-53:12); Psalm 22:1-21; Philippians (2:5-11) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is really a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002

People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build Up While Others Tear Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 17, 2024

Jude gives his readers seven commands and a promise t keep us from failig

Jude 1:17-25 (Part 5) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-17-2024 I am God Jude has spent the majority of his letter warning his readers about false teachers and the dangers they pose to the church. Unless we are tempted to think that false teaching was only around in Jude’s ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 19th Sunday, Year A -- Walking On Water

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 30, 2020

There is an element of test in Peter’s condition, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Peter asking Jesus “to command” him suggests the alignment of Peter’s will with the will of the Lord.

IN THAT BOAT, which the church has always identified as herself, is where we want to be because it can provide the sure way for us to get to the other shore, to heaven; and, in this life, take us to new horizons. But along the way we are caught in a storm and face danger. 1.We need to pray ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic