Sermons on Sacramental:

God Unveiling His Earlier Christmas Gift

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

For those in peace or those in turmoil, the Word of God speaks to us as we pass through the time of this failing age until we reach the Age that never ends.

Intro When you receive a gift, you normally say “Thank you” for the gift you just received. And it’s after that when you open the gift to see what it is. It’s then that you delight in what you received. If the gift is clothing, you wear it; if it’s a game, you play it; if it’s food, you eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation: Free From And Free To

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Does what I do save me? Do I have to finish what God started? If I’m saved, should I sin even more so I can experience even more of God’s grace? To all these questions, Paul answered a huge and powerful, “NO!”

Intro Context is king when it comes to meaning. For someone to understand what someone else has said, he must first understand the setting. If someone doesn’t account for what was taking place when something was said, the conclusions he will come to will often reflect more about himself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Not Grow Weary Of Doing Good

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

This is how we live as God’s people. 1.) We help restore those caught in sin. 2.) We help carry one another’s burdens. 3.) We support our pastor and the work of this congregation. 4.) We do what is good.

Intro Why do we as a people want to support public schools, various health programs, water and sewer services, and Social Security? You might be thinking, “Well, it’s because I have to pay taxes.” Or on a day like today, July 4th, you might say that you are doing your patriotic duty as an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Difference Between Faith And Unbelief

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The woman heard Jesus’ sermon in faith. Simon, the Pharisee heard it in unbelief.

Intro What’s the difference between the Pharisee and the woman in today’s Gospel reading? I’m not asking about the difference in how they acted. Let’s go deeper. What was different in their hearts that showed in their actions? If we look beyond the superficial, we can see that their different ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Rebellion Against God

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus confronts every smug and complacent sinner. But Jesus is also speaking to us. For Jesus forces us to ask, “How are we treating God’s vineyard today?”

Intro There was a beautiful vineyard, its vines bending, laden with the weight of rich, swollen grape clusters. For the owner had planted a good vineyard. He had chosen a vigorous, hardy stock of vine. He had well prepared the soil to guarantee a good harvest. Yes, the vineyard had rich, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Gazing On God In All His Glory

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

What it would be like to see God and gaze upon His glory? Just listen to Isaiah’s experience.

Intro What it would be like to see God and gaze upon His glory? We think it would be an awesome sight, don’t we? Oh, no doubt, it would fill us with awe--so much that fear would seize every corpuscle of our being. But it would not be awesome; it would be awe-full. Main Body Just listen to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank God For His Rules!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2009

God’s laws are a blessings not a burden.

Today is officially the first day of summer. What do you like best about summer? As a kid what I loved was going to the pool on a hot humid day. I’ll bet there are a lot of children here who enjoy swimming. If so, what do you like best about the pool? Do you like jumping off the diving board or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing But The Blood

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008

This Palm Sunday sermon covers how Jesus is the only way to the Father.

Nothing but the Blood Palm Sunday Sermon, April 9th, 2006 Prayer: Thank you Lord for your Book, for these are your powerful words of instruction and they give real encouragement and real instruction. Help us to always see the wisdom and authority given to us, your children. And, help us dear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 23, 2010

At times we doubt, we lose faith. What is the cure for doubt? We find the answer in Jesus.

I BELIEVE Are you a skeptical person? When you hear something, you don’t believe it right away – you doubt it. You’re cautious. You’re careful. Skeptical. I’m skeptical about a lot of things. When I receive an email from someone – and they say that are in Nigeria and that they would like me ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Table And Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011

Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bountiful Blessings From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2011

Jesus knows you. You know Jesus. Those are blessings.

Dear friends in Christ, last weekend’s sermon focused on the blessings of being members of God’s flock, with Jesus as the Good Shepherd. This morning, we’re going to continue that thought – I guess you could say that today is Good Shepherd Sunday, part 2. Our focus fits ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 22, 2009

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, October -2009 It focuses on the these listed in the title.

Reformation Sunday October 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you are the Creator of the universe, the very author and giver of life here on earth. We owe you our humble obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Ministerial Gifts Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007

Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion: What's It About?

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 18, 2007

This message is to look at a basic understanding of Communion/Lord’s Supper,to understand why it was instituted, and what it means to us today.

The Lord’s Supper / Communion / Eucharist > it’s called by many names but they all refer to this time where we join together as a group of believers to remember what Christ has done for us. In most Protestant churches it is one of two Sacraments (sacred rites); In Catholic and Orthodox churches it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Life Of The Party Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 1, 2009

This message looks at Jesus’ life and how ministered through social engagements.

Our text opens with Jesus and His disciples receiving an invitation to attend a wedding celebration in Cana of Galilee. This event often leaves us scratching our heads. We picture Jesus as being a man on a mission, focused and always serious. We have a very difficult time picturing Him having fun ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ