Sermons on Retraction Movement:

Lazarus And The Rich Man: Very Succinct

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 9, 2019

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 26th Sunday, Cycle C

A spiritual master said, “I used to be deaf. I would see people stand up and go through strange movements in a whirling motion. They called it dancing. To me it looked absurd—until one day I heard the music! The moral of the story: I fail to understand why saints behave the way they do. So ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Simon- Importance Of Christian Zeal Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 11th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#11] SIMON- IMPORTANTANCE OF CHRISTIAN ZEAL Matthew 10:4 Introduction: The word “enthusiasm” in the Greek means “God within”. I love to see people zealous in the work of the Lord. People are attracted to people who get on fire for a cause. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Center Of Chaos Or Peace--Your Decision

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2024

The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies.

Saturday of the Second Week in Course 2023 The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies. The authorities, both Jewish and Roman, probably said something like “chaos follows Him.” The Pharisees hated Christ because He taught that doing just and charitable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 80:2-7, Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Catholic

Cycles Of Loss And Victory Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

Life is full of joy and sadness. It has victories and defeats. Everyone would like to move on with successes but the human errors ruin the life feats. The story of Judges is full of such real stories. Lessons for every generation.

Text: Judges 2, Theme: Cycles of Loss and Victory Introduction: This chapter gives, of their degeneracy and apostasy. Israel failed, tribe by tribe, to drive the Canaanites from the land as God had commanded them. Judges 2:6 re-introduces the storyline of this book. He provides a key to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Contemporary Reflection On Jesus' Cleansing Of The Temple And St. Paul’s Temple Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2024

A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit

A Contemporary Reflection on Jesus' Cleansing of the Temple and St. Paul’s Temple of the Holy Spirit Scripture: John 2:13-25 Reflection The narratives of Jesus' cleansing of the temple and St. Paul's teachings on the temple of the Holy Spirit hold profound significance in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Other

We're Missing The God Behind The Word: Who Are You Really God?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 13, 2023

It's astonishing how we can miss this simple connection. We can get so focused on belief in scripture, a worldview, a depiction of reality, which is all good stuff, that we can all together miss that the goal is to know the real God who behind all this information.

The thing we need to discover is this: Who is God, really? That is the chief question. Nothing else really matters. We've been in evangelical Christianity, and the apologetics movement, ever focused on a list of things we ought to believe. It's very informational. This is all exceedingly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Salvation Army

Stepping Into A God-Given Vision

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2025

Every God-given vision eventually brings you to a crossroads. Not a place of confusion—but a place of clarification.

INTRODUCTION: Every God-given vision eventually brings you to a crossroads. Not a place of confusion—but a place of clarification. • Crossroads are where God confronts drift. • Crossroads are where God recalibrates direction. • Crossroads are where God restores vision. Jeremiah 6:16 is not a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authorized To Invade Territories Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 18, 2026

Beloved, Christianity is not a shelter — it is a deployment. Jesus did not save us to hide us. He saved us to send us. Mark 16 is not a benediction. It is a battle command.

THIRD SUNDAY PROPHETIC SERMON SERMON TITLE “AUTHORIZED TO INVADE TERRITORIES” Primary Text 📖 Mark 16:15–18 OPENING (PROPHETIC DECLARATION — 7–10 MINUTES) Beloved, Christianity is not a shelter — it is a deployment. Jesus did not save us to hide us. He saved us to send us. Mark 16 is not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, Luke 10:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Jerusalem- Solomon's Temple Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 30, 2023

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#6] JERUSALEM- SOLOMON’S TEMPLE Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is mentioned 811 times in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, 1 Kings 6:1-38, 1 Kings 7:13-51

Denomination: Baptist

Pillars Of Cloud And Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 17, 2023

God shows through this lesson that he does not hide his will from us but God is for us, God is in us, and God is with us as he was with the Israelites in the wilderness. He personally provides direction, and guidance, where to go, and when to go there.

Text: Exodus 13:21-22 Theme: The Pillar of Cloud & Fire Introduction: The Pillar of Cloud and Fire was a miracle. It was the sign of the tender care of the Lord God. God was their deliverer while they were captives, he was a guide while they were pilgrims. The Persians and Greeks used fire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Renew Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 17, 2021

We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus.

Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures Verse for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Day Surprise - Matthew 7:21-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 26, 2021

How can you be sure you're not among those who have impressive, Christ-centered ministries and yet will hear those dreadful words, "Away from me. I never knew you"?

Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Revival And The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 10, 2023

This message defines revival, then demonstrates from Scripture how the qualities in the Beatitudes posture believers for revival. Understanding the Beatiudes helps us understand how to position ourselves for revival. God can only trust these kind of people with revival.

Intro What the world needs now is revival. In times of revival the effectiveness of the church skyrockets. The wind of the Spirit lifts the believers to greater heights of service, the world is evangelized, and the moral climate of society is changed. The question asked of God in Psalm 85:6 is: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-14, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 58:1-9, 1 Peter 3:15, Jeremiah 17:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Paul And His Greeting To The Roman Church Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 2, 2024

Paul warmly greets the church he would one day see face to face, but as a prisoner.

1:1. “Paul.” We first meet him on the Damascus Road. But his life is told in other parts of the book of Acts, and the epistles. Circumcised the 8th day. Sent to Jerusalem to study eventually under Gamaliel, the grandson of Hillel, the most famous rabbi of Jewish history, except for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remove Not The Ancient Landmarks

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 17, 2001

This message examines the partners, purpose, and protection of marriage.

"Remove Not the Ancient Landmarks" Text: Proverbs 22:28 & 23:10 Intro: -God repeats almost the same exact statement. -When He does this placing an emphasis on the subject matter. -In other words the particular subject is very important to Him. *Ancient = Old, that happened or existed in former ...read more

Denomination: Baptist