Sermons on Sacred Hospitality:

Family Discipline Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 16, 2022

Be commended for the three things such as Charity, Hospitality, and Integrity in prayer life. Desire, lust, Sex, and Money never satisfy a man. Be confident because you worship a God who provides for you, protects you, and is concerned about you. Explore more.

Hebrews 13:1-8, Family Discipline Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We are meditating under the monthly theme: ‘Save your whole family’, the theme for the day is ‘Family Discipline.’ Individual discipline leads to family discipline. The author of the Hebrews has given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

You Are Holy - Set Apart For A Purpose

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

How do we become Holy? The Hebrew word translated Holy is Qodesh it means a sacred place or object set apart consecrated and dedicated to God. Beloved there is a vast difference between Holy and Purity.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:10-25, and Mark 13:1-8 When Satan,..... tempted the woman in the garden, it was not with great theological points of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-16, Hebrews 10:10-25

Denomination: Anglican

Samson, A Man With An Ethical Blind Spot Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Samson and Delilah the stuff of real human drama. It is one of the great classic tragedies of all literature—sacred or secular. Some parts of this sermon were gleaned from a sermon by Rev. Charles Swindal

“Samson, A Man with an Ethical Blind Spot” (Judges 13-16) There are certain stories in the Bible which fit into a very special category. Those are the stories which reveal the essence of the people in the story. That is to say, if you know the story, you know what the people are like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take God's Name In Vain Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

God’s name is sacred. It’s not that His name is magical. It’s not that the three letters of His name to be used for incantations. It’s because His name represents His essence.

This Memorial Day we continue our series on the Ten Commandments. How are you progressing on memorizing the Ten Commandments? Two weeks ago we saw the “Who” of worship when we examined the first commandment – “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:2). God has always been a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day: Fathers As Priests In The Home

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

God designed the family as a sacred institution and placed the father at its helm, not only as a provider and protector but as a priest. The priestly role of the father is one of spiritual responsibility — to lead his home in the worship and fear of the Lord.

FATHER'S DAY: FATHERS AS PRIESTS IN THE HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 1:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:19, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Peter 2:9, Malachi 4:6 INTRODUCTION: God designed the family as a sacred institution and placed the father at its helm, not only as a ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5, Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Value Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2018

Paul proclaims The Value of a Woman, as specific women are identified and 1) Commended as an Excellent Helper (Romans 16:1–2), 2) Commended for Excellent Hospitality (Romans 16:3-5a) and 3) Commended for Excellent Hard Work (Romans 16:6-7, 12-13).

It’s not uncommon on Mother’s Day, to thank moms for all they do. We praise them for their hard work, attentiveness, thoughtfulness, compassion and care. As appreciative as we may be, the unfortunate inference is that we just value them for what they do. Naturally, with God, His valuation is much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-7, Romans 16:12-13

Denomination: Other

Father's Day

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his suffering.

FATHER'S DAY 1 Timothy 2:8 A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his suffering. Finally, at 4:00 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

How should we worship? Nine Biblical characters debate what worship should look like. This was an intro to a series based on Gary Thomas’ "Sacred Pathways" and Richard Foster’s "Streams of Living Water"

How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction various Scriptures Jan 8, 2006 Intro: • “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 • “David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might.” 2 Sam 6:14 • “Ahab went to meet Elijah. When ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Creative Communion

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Communion is always a special day at church. Every time we share it, it is a sacred day of self-examination and spiritual closeness. This week’s communion was more wonderful than I’ve experienced before.

Communion is always a special day at church. It is one of only two ordinances that separate the church from other spiritual organizations. Every time we share it, it is a sacred day of self-examination and spiritual closeness. This week’s communion was more wonderful than I’ve experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Flexible

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

It is very easy for us to become set in our ways. This is true not only for individuals, but also for churches. We quickly fall into certain routines, and after we do a thing for a certain period of time, it becomes sacred.

Blessed Are The Flexible Mark 2:13-3:6 13 And He went out again by the seashore; and all the people were coming to Him, and He was teaching them. Levi (Matthew) Called 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Holy Means Wholly His Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on May 13, 2016

God says that we are to be holy even as He is Holy, but how? Doesn't holiness mean perfection? And none of us are perfect! In this sermon study we will learn that holiness means sacred and separated or dedicated to God.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- Several years ago my wife and I volunteered along with some helpers from the church to go clean the house of a family in need. I'd never been in a house like this before. There was so much stuff, you could barely see the floor. Roaches filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks As We Grow Olddr Sermon I: Jesus Gave Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

By giving thanks, Jesus made a custom that seemed so ordinary sacred . . . by lifting the level of its meaning beyond the material to the spiritual. Our Lord was aware, as we should be, of Who our Provider is.

JESUS GAVE THANKS – John 6:1-15 Somewhere I read about a woman who boarded a bus and could not find a seat? Every seat was taken. She was tired and carried several packages. Noticing her plight, a gentleman stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Ethical Faithfulness Despite… Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2018

The Christian life is grounded on sound theology, but it certainly doesn’t end there; ethical behavior is a crucial pillar of the Christian life.

Ethical Faithfulness Despite… (Hebrews 13:1-6) 1. A defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer. “If Fred Smith wins the case and I lose this case, I’ll be ruined.” “It’s in the judge’s hands now,” said the lawyer. “Would it help if I sent the judge a box of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Escape Of Charles Ii

Contributed by Jody Marsh on Sep 10, 2022

Ten Biblical lessons for the story of Charles II fall and restoration.

I dressed up as King Charles II and gave this sermon in the first person. PowerPoint slides are available. email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them Greetings and Salutations. I am King Charles II. Some of you may know my great great great great great great great great great great great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Adventist