Sermons on Responsive Reading:

Mary's Merry Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon explores the divine revelations and human responses in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing Mary's maternity, the shepherds' message, and Mary's reflections. Key

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the love and unity that is ever present in this gathering of God’s children. We are here by divine appointment. We find ourselves drawn together in this sacred space, not to merely listen to a sermon, but to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Topics: Treasured Things, Christmas

In God's Image PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the profound truth and implications of being created in God's image, emphasizing our inherent worth, divine potential, and sacred responsibility.

Welcome, dear friends. What a privilege it is to gather together in this sacred space, under the grace of our loving Creator, to reflect on His Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to an extraordinary truth, a truth that has the power to transform our understanding of ourselves and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Image Of God

Some Assembly Required

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2002

Designed for a day devoted to reclaiming inactive members, this sermon argues that the spiritual life is like a piece of equipment: unpack, read the instructions, assemble, plug in the power.

Nothing you purchase comes ready to go. You can’t buy anything ready to use. Everything takes finishing and finagling before you can use it. You would think that when you have paid good money for your purchase, it would be ready. But not so. Something else always has to be done. You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003

The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

“BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-71

Denomination: Methodist

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 14, 2005

Over 50% of weddings performed this year will end in divorce. And the statistic does not change just by going to church. Why? Maybe we should read the directions!

Making Marriage Work Genesis 2:24 New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Way: In Parables Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 13, 2004

The parables spoken by Jesus cross the centuries! And, whether you understand them or not, like a loaded gun they are aimed at every person that reads them.

The Way: In Parables I. The Introduction Communication is very important, unless you live on a mountain all by yourself. But, even then, you will still talk to yourself as you go through the day. And, whether we talk to our friends, our children, our husbands, our wives, or ourselves we all use ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Formula For Success Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 27, 2006

Bible reading plus prayer equals tremendous divine revelation. There is no better chapter in the Bible to illustrate this powerful formula for success than Daniel chapter 9.

Formula for Success Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson December 27, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 9 God has given us everything we need to be successful on our journey from earth to glory. He has given us the Bible which is our authoritative guide for all of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 19, 2008

To follow Jesus means a lot more than reading about Him. It means living in the shadow of His teaching and becoming like Him through change.

Following Jesus Griffith Baptist Church – 12/28/08 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:16-18 Key verse: Mark 1:18 - And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. Premise: To follow Jesus means a lot more than reading about Him. It means living in the shadow of His teaching and becoming like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Bible Is Written?

Contributed by Rogelio Dy Cezar on Aug 29, 2006

This sermon is to guide to those people who do not read the Bible at all, and it can help them understand what God say about His words.

Text: 2 Peter 1: 20-21 INTRODUCTION: 1. We know the God commanded Moses to write His words. Exodus 17: 14. So with Isaiah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk, John and the other prophets. 2. But why God caused them to be written? 3. What was His purpose? P R A Y E R: Let us pray…… BODY: 1. Why do you think the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Miracle Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

In the Christmas Story we read of God’s grace--God’s power and love--revealed not only in the birth, but in the historical setting and the struggles of Mary and Joseph

Luke 2:1-14 “The Miracle of Grace” INTRODUCTION The story of Jesus’ birth is perhaps one of the most well-known and recognized stories in the world. In this tale of God’s gift of his son to all humankind, we hear the good news of God’s love and see the ultimate expression of God’s grace. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Announces His Mission, From Which We Can Announce Our Own.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 25, 2016

This is a subtle sermon to motivate and thank the congregation, based on why Jesus chose his own readings in the temple; and how the church can gain from that announcement?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19 “Please be seated, and join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Word The Plan For Today.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 21, 2014

This outline shares how the Bible, the Word of God is important for our daily life. It is the read map for our life here on earth and it will lead us to heaven.

God's Word the plan for today. - Matt 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. - Ps 119:89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. . I. The Word is written on Nature - Ps 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-37

Jesus Is Inclusive

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2012

Jesus claims in this reading that to be a disciple one needs to be inclusive to all. Jesus was inclusive and calls us to be inclusive. The sermons teaches us the dangers of not being inclusive.

"Jesus is Inclusive" Mark 9:38-50 1. Our text starts out with the idea of who is included and those excluded • Our text says Mark 9:38"Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

How To Destroy A Church

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Song In The Night

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 22, 2011

This morning I will title this message, a song in the night. It is clear from reading Psalm:77 that the author is experiencing a very dark and troubled time in his life.

A Song In The Night Pastor Ken Crow Psalm 77:5-7 (King James Version) 5I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. 6I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search. 7Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God