Sermons on Sacrament:

The Diaconal Call To Service Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2012

The plan of God for all of us, especially clergy, is a call to service and understanding, not tyranny.

Solemnity of the Epiphany 2012 Diaconate Vocation Spirit of the Liturgy “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” the Magi said to Herod. It was a straightforward question to the wrong guy. There are times to be subtle and times to be blunt. I recall many years ago when I was a sales ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Ten Seconds That Changed The World Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2012

Like the widow in the Gospel, little actions of doing good can attract the attention of the Lord, whose Word and grace can work miracles of healing, and can even heal our culture of death.

32nd Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ten Seconds Can Change the Course of the World On August 3, 1943, General George S. Patton entered a tent in a military hospital in Sicily to visit wounded soldiers. He had just been briefed by one of his commanders that malingering was thinning out the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

World Communion Sunday 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Friends we are to examine ourselves before we partake of communion we are called to search our lives and our hearts for any hidden sin. We are to sweep our hearts clean before God.

World Communion Sunday 2009 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Today we join Christians from every country around the world in Celebrating World Communion Sunday. Just think of it all around our globe Christians of every tongue, tribe, and on every continent are doing what we are doing this morning. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has A Name Series

Contributed by Jeph Guinan on Jul 10, 2011

The beauty of God is greater than the ugliness of our fear.

Psalm 27:4 “A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has a Name.” - Set context for the Psalm – 2 Sam 15 I. Intro – Mole, Dr. called, tornado, Child not home yet; these are the times when fear grips our hearts and cripples us with thoughts of the worst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Absolution Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 24, 2010

Can we heal? Or are we already?

Concordia Lutheran Church Lent 5, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 By His Stripes: Healing Wounded Relationships Forgiveness and Absolution † IHS † May you realize the incredible grace of God our Father, paid for by Christ’s suffering and death, convince you that He has cleansed you from all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Prudence And Counsel

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2015

When God defined marriage as one man and one woman committed to each other for life, for mutual support and the procreation of children, He did that because it is best for the man, the woman, the children and society as a whole.

20th Sunday in Course 2015 Wisdom has set up her seven pillars. In ancient architecture, pillars were the support of the roof, which protected the household. You’ve heard the names of these pillars, because they are the support of what protects us, individually and as a community. Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

That Pesky Catholic "Et" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 5, 2017

Christ taught us the basic belief of Christianity, that God is One and God is three. The God we believe in, the God who loves us so much, is Trinity–Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Ghost)

Trinity Sunday 2017 That Pesky Catholic “Et” A wise theologian once taught me that the distinctive character of Catholic teaching is what he called the “pesky Catholic ‘et’.” That’s the word “and” in English, “y” en Español, “und” auf deutsch. Catholic teaching uses a lot of phrases containing the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

The Law And The Promise Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 16, 2014

Being “in” Christ means we live in the One who is the driving principle of our lives, and we’re brought together into a new family as heirs of God’s promise through the adoption of grace.

Introduction: Promises, promises--do you keep your promises? Probably better than some politicians. Will Rogers quipped, “If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in acceptance speeches there wouldn’t be any inducement to go to Heaven.” Or how about this employee ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Congregational

No Longer Orphans Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 1, 2018

The Risen Christ empowers us to change. The change of condition demands a change of conduct.

Researching your family tree can be a fun and rewarding hobby. For one Minnesota man, it was a life-changing experience. Marty Johnson knew he was the product of two young college students who had a brief affair. Neither parent was prepared to deal with raising a child, so Johnson was given up for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:4-7

Denomination: Other

Bautismo Del Señor

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 24, 2018

La Paloma es símbolo de paz e inocencia; en este caso representa la divina presencia.

Meditemos acerca de la Paloma y la voz que se escuchó en el Bautismo de Jesús – 1. “Mientras éste oraba, se abrió el cielo y el Espíritu Santo bajó sobre él en forma sensible, como de una paloma.” La Paloma es símbolo de paz e inocencia; en ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic

Meeting Jesus At The Place Of Confession - 1 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

Meeting with Jesus during the 14 weeks from Lent through Easter, and to Pentecost, starting with confession.

The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart . . . because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

In Remembrance (April 17, 2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

All of us realize that we are not perfect and that there is humanly no way possible for us to live as if we are. But, it is perfection that we are striving for as we strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples.

IN REMEMBRANCE (A Maundy Thursday sermon) Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:  (24)  And when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Are There So Many Differences Among The Christian Churches?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This discourse explains why there is, at present, no one single understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and, why there are many different Christian traditions, theological interpretations of scripture and differences in church organization among Christians.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Light” is one of the most frequently used metaphors in the New Testament. It encompasses God’s Word, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. “Light”, as it is used in the New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Eyes Are On You

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2016

A final sermon to a congregation at my retirement. This may help fellow-pastors who need to construct a last, parting message.

I have served as your 14th pastor, and I'm retiring again after 17 years here in Saugus. I'm retiring just as I did after 25 years as an Army Chaplain--with fond memories and no regrets. This is all to the glory of God. Our choir sang “To God be the Glory,” which was sung at my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-12

Denomination: Congregational