Sermons on Sacred Calling:

John 8:2-11 The Stone Dropped: How Jesus Turned A Legal Trap Into A Call For Self-Examination

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 6, 2026

Now we come to study John 8:2-11. A familiar story about “The Woman Caught in Adultery” and the well-known phrase, “He who is without sin throws the first stone.” Let’s explore the Hypocrisy in the Temple that day, and challenge the judgmental spirit alive in our world today.

Imagine the scene: The temple court is quiet, filled with people eager to hear Jesus teach. But the peace is about to shatter. Suddenly, a group of powerful religious leaders storms in, dragging a terrified woman to the center. They haven't come for justice; they've come to set a trap. They ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Exodus 20:14, Leviticus 20:10

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 26, 2022

The first of a stewardship sermon in the series "Found Faithful"

September 25, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series – Week One 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Luke 16:19-31 Found Faithful Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. May we be found faithful. The theme for our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Character Study Of Zadok

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To learn from a man of God called Zadok.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Zadok? More than that, I am like CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn from a man of God called Zadok. IV. TEXT: Ezekiel 48:11 (Amplified Bible) 48:11 The set-apart and sacred portion shall be for the consecrated priests of the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Sang "God Bless America” (Remembering 9/11)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2021

Twenty years ago our sense of security was shattered as planes became missiles, buildings became piles of rubble, thousands of lives were lost, millions of hearts broken – the handiwork of men who killed in the name of their religion.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 25:1-3, 27:1-2; John 3:16-17; Matthew 22:37-39 A. Twenty years ago yesterday the skies of New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-3, Psalm 27:1-2, John 3:16-17, Matthew 22:37-39, Psalm 125:1-2, 1 John 4:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"how To Live Your Life Without Regrets" Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 27, 2025

There are two places we do life the most; at home and work. How can I live an abundant life in both places? What is God's purpose for my home life and work life?

In 1989, country music star, Alan Jackson was sitting in a hotel room in Pine Bluff, Arkansas watching in rain out the window and was reflecting on the last 10 years of his life with his wife Denise. Their 10th anniversary was approaching and as he sat with his guitar and reflected on their first ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Mantle And The Mission Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

The journey from Gilgal to the Jordan teaches us that mantles are not caught by chance but by choice. God is not looking for the nearest person — He is looking for the most faithful one.

THE MANTLE AND THE MISSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:1-15 Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-23; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; John 14:12; 2 Timothy 2:2 INTRODUCTION: The story of Elijah’s departure from earth is one of the most iconic transitions of leadership in the Bible. Elijah, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Faith In God

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Feb 9, 2022

In a time when forces of evil are seeking to ruin our minds, remember that our responsibility is always to uphold sacred truth. To successfully bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5), we need to have a tremendous faith in every aspect of God.

Introduction. There is a philosophy that has been expounded and continues to be expounded today that denies the existence of God and insists that “man in the measure of all things.” We call this philosophy “humanism,” but it is no more than what we used to call “atheism.” This philosophy has almost ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Casting Vision

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Not everyone is called to be a pastor, but all are called to work the kingdom of God and to mold their lives with Christ at the center. The misconception is that God only calls the Moses, Abrahams, and the Jeremiah;s. He has called each one of us to a tas

Casting vision: Home and Church Ephesians 4:10-12 Introduction- I want to talk a minute about casting your vision. About goal setting and doing what each one of us is called to do. Not everyone is called to be a pastor. Without God’s calling, and God’s blessing, I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Sardis—wake Up! Church…

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2021

These warnings in Revelation 2 and 3, serve generally as a wakeup call. A call to attention, A call to leave nothing undone, A call to carry God’s gospel with firsthand experience and knowledge of the gospels ability to do whatever is needed!

Sardis—Wake Up! Church… Revelation 3:1-6NIV We begin by reading prayerfully the same scriptures in Revelation 1. First, Revelation 1:1-3NIV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebekah-A Dedicated Daughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

She was called to be a wife and mother, and that is a worthy calling. Today daughters are called to be just about everything that sons are called to be. We need to encourage them to follow their dreams and be committed to do all that they do for the glory of God.

Bach never wrote an opera, but the closest thing to it was his Coffee Cantata. He became quit an expert on coffee because in his day coffee drinking was the popular vice much like drugs have become in our day. There were laws against it and spies roamed the city sniffing the air to catch people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:42-66

God's Reassurance During Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Aug 24, 2002

We will see God reassure Moses during our walk through the end of Chapter 5 and throughout most of Chapter 6 of Exodus. God also will call Moses as HE calls you and I to reassure those around us and to call them to God’s will.

God’s Reassurance During Troubled Times God reassures us we are in HIS will God calls us to reassure those around us DBF Sunday Sermon, 8/25/02 You know it is good to be back. We went upriver for 5 days to get much needed meat for living in Bristol Bay. It was a glorious time of fellowship with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000

Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.

ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Get's To You?

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006

This is a message of steadfast commitment to God’s calling.

What Gets To You Acts 20:13-24 13 We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14 When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. 15 The next day we set sail ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 30, 2008

When you look at the modern church, you see it is busy as a whole, but are they accomplishing what God has given to them? Is the church occupying, or is it just setting on its laurels of past glories and waiting for the Lord to return? ...

Luke 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. Other translations say; Do business - till I come. In other words engage in trade with what you have been given. Take what you have and put it to work. Stay busy with what I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth And The Light Of The World

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 5, 2008

When we witness and apply salt to preserve mankind, salt should sting. Light invades darkness. Salt invades the meat without asking its permission.

5-18-08 Salt of the Earth, Light of the world Matt 5:1-13 (particularly verse 13) Salt preserves - salt keeps from spoiling - salt also stings *** - does our witness ever produce a sting? - Similar to light, which invades darkness. light never asks for permission to invade darkness - salt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God