Sermons on Sacred Tension:

The Right Place At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Is it all just a matter of luck or chance? How can I find my way and change my mediocre life into one that is marvelous?

The Right Place at The Right Time Genesis 27:1-26 Hebrews 11:20 As a Pastor I have a sacred trust with God. I have been entrusted to give you the good news about Jesus Christ. I have also been entrusted to lead you to green pastures that are lush with every kind of spiritual food necessary to help ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking The Lowest Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2014

We take the lowest place to imitate the Trinity

The term “Trinity” does not appear even once in the Sacred Scriptures. Theophilus of Antioch used it to describe God about 150 years after Christ’s death and resurrection, so it may have come into usage some time before that. What it means is that God exists as one God, one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:4-11

Denomination: Catholic

More About Obedience And A Good Day's Work Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

We are also called to honor and obey our heavenly Father-this is the highest obedience. If obedience to parents or an employer, or a government, is contradictory to obedience to God, we have to make a choice. We must choose to obey God rather than people.

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] 4 Fathers (Parents), do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: *other

Ministry: The Father’s Business

Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011

The preaching of the gospel must always be the main agenda of the preacher.

Ministry: The Father’s Business Luke 2:49: Ephesians 3:7-9 A Pastor invited another Minister to preach a special day at his church. He sent a Deacon to pick him up at the airport, but the Deacon had never met him so he used the resume picture he’d sent. The picture showed a Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hosea Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 2, 2008

A lesson on the love of God displayed in the life of Hosea.

The God of Hosea Hosea 1:7 Intro By the discipline of cruel events, God taught Hosea much concerning the nature and character of Israel’s God. Because of Hosea’s faith and obedience to God, he was granted insight into the deep spiritual need of his generation and was endowed with a divine ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Philip The Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2022

Of the four Gospels, Philip figures most prominently in the Gospel of John. Jesus asks Philip how to feed the 5,000 people. Later he appears as a link to the Greek community. Philip bore a Greek name, may have spoken Greek and may have been known to the Greek pilgrims in Jerusalem.

Philip the Apostle (Not to be confused with Philip the Evangelist.) Saint Philip the Apostle Apostle and Martyr Born 3 AD Bethsaida, Galilee, Roman Empire Died 80 AD Hierapolis, Asia, Roman Empire Venerated in Anglicanism Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy Oriental ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Rearing Children In A Post-Modern World Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 14, 2024

In a world that often promotes relativism and undermines traditional values, it is essential to ground our parenting in the unchanging truths of God's Word.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to address a topic that is both crucial and challenging: rearing children in a post-modern world. As parents and caregivers, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of guiding our children in their spiritual, moral, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Woes On Religious Leaders (Matthew 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 17, 2024

Why are we afraid to preach Matthew 23? Why does the Revised Common Lectionary leave it completely out? Are we afraid to let our churches know that we church leaders are weak, and fail, and also need to repent? Let's find out in Matthew 23.

Jesus warned about hypocrisy among religious leaders and accompanying woes. Have we ever heard this taught? Is it just too painful to admit that we church leaders can sometimes be just like the Pharisees? Let’s learn some hard lessons from Jesus in Matthew 23. Hypocrisy Do we practice what we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Dwell Among Them Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 10, 2025

Even after all their ingratitude and rebellion, Yahweh still desired to dwell amongst the people, so now the Blueprint would become reality.

April 12, 2025 Transformation goes both directions – up or down. We are either being transformed into the image of God (+) or we are being transformed into the image of Satan (-). That’s why it is so important what we worship, because we will be transformed into that thing we worship – for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:9, Hebrews 8:5, Ezekiel 28:14-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 10, 2023

waiting for the crucifixion of Jesus at the foot of the cross

John 18:1-19:42 This obituary appeared in the Jerusalem Post in the year 33 C.E. “Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, ‘the place of the skull.’ Betrayed by the apostle Judas and crucified by the order of ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Your Body, God's Temple: Living A Life That Glorifies Him 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2024

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us of a profound truth — our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

Your Body, God's Temple: Living a Life That Glorifies Him Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful passage from the Apostle Paul, found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. These verses remind us of a profound truth—our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace For A Forgetful People Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This epic psalm serves as a crucial lesson on intergenerational faith, warning us against the dangers of spiritual amnesia by recounting Israel's cycle of rebellion and God's even greater cycle of relentless compassion and grace.

Spiritual Amnesia: The Unfailing Grace for a Forgetful People Introduction: The Stories That Shape Us Today is September 11th. It's a date that, for many around the world, is not just another day on the calendar. It’s a day for remembering. It’s a day to tell a story of tragedy, of heroism, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2025

Contributed by Michael Nesmith on Apr 21, 2025

Once again here we are gathered on this glorious Easter morning to celebrate. But this is not just a meal of remembrance and celebration of a one-time event as is the Passover of old.

This morning. We come together to celebrate Easter. We believe in and celebrate the empty tomb – the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. However, His resurrection, this most wonderous of all miracles, and all these worship services would mean nothing for us without the reason of the resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And Know His Name: Encountering The Great "i Am" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2025

“I AM WHO I AM.” This declaration introduces us to the Tetragrammaton—the four Hebrew letters YHWH—representing God's personal name.

Go! And Know His Name: Encountering the Great "I AM" Exodus 3:13–15 (NLT): “But Moses protested, ‘If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, “The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,” they will ask me, “What is his name?” Then what should I tell them?’ God replied to Moses, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15, Isaiah 43:10-11, Leviticus 22:32, John 8:58, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Mark 10:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to live out the Great Commission in their daily lives, serving as missionaries in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. How blessed are we to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, to share in the Word of God and to strengthen our hearts in His love. You know, life can often feel like a vast, tumultuous sea. Waves of trials and tribulations crash against us, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Redefining, Vision