Sermons on Sacrifice To God:

Not What They Had Planned

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 2, 2022

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 1, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 9:1-6; John 21:1-19 Not What They Had Planned Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Saints Peter and Paul. Both men are full of zeal. They will both be instrumental in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharing Blessings

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 7, 2022

Sharing blessings is a lesson from Jesus at the wedding at Cana.

Sharing Blessings Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 2:1-12 John 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus *said to Him, “They have no ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On A Mission In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 21, 2022

A mission is defined as a particular assignment given to a person or group of people.

Vannevar Bush, an American engineer once remarked: "Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. Nearly all men of science, all men of learning for that matter, and men of simple ways too, have it in some form and in some degree. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:3, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Chronicles 16:24, John 14:26

Gifts, Insults & Spies (2 Samuel 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2025

How do we wisely handle gifts, insults and spying? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 16.

Should we be vigilant against bribes disguised as gifts? Is it wiser to let critics speak than destroy them? Is it wise to investigate what our enemies are up to? Let’s look at a gift, an insult and a spy in 2 Samuel 16. Did Ziba, a servant of Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, bribe David with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fatness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. GOODNESS 2. PLENTY 3. JOY 4. GUIDANCE 5. PLANTED 6. OFFERING 7. REPENTANCE

FATNESS OUTLINE 1. GOODNESS 2. PLENTY 3. JOY 4. GUIDANCE 5. PLANTED 6. OFFERING 7. REPENTANCE **************************** THE MESSAGE FATNESS 1. GOODNESS Jeremiah 31:14 And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Unresolved Family Issues Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

The story of Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom reveals how hidden sins and parental inaction can sow the seeds of long-term destruction.

THE DANGERS OF UNRESOLVED FAMILY ISSUES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 13-14 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:4, Genesis 37:3-4, Colossians 3:21, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 5:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The house of David, though anointed and chosen, experienced a deep and painful family crisis ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2022

In the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, the Lord Jesus is presented as the Great Evangelist. From the time He won Nathaniel (John 1:48-51) to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43), He was busy bringing sinners to Himself.

In Chapter 4 of his Gospel, John has us turn our attention to the Lord Jesus as the Master Soul-Winner and our example for sharing the good news of salvation to everyone regardless of background, culture, nationality, or any circumstance. No one is exempt from hearing and receiving the message ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Psalm 58:3, Matthew 22:42, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Still Passing By Today?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 4, 2023

What a question to ask for our day and time in this world, "Is Jesus Still Passing by Today?" Where is our faith? Can we not see Him or hear Him?

What a question to ask for our day and time in this world, "Is Jesus Still Passing by Today?" Where is our faith? Can we not see Him or hear Him? In verse 35: Beggars regularly lined up along the streets close to urban areas since that was the place where they had the option to contact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maundy Thursday Reflection Series

Contributed by John Saynor on Mar 28, 2024

We all want to be remembered don’t we? Look at the memorials on the walls…people who would be long forgotten whom the parishioners at the time didn’t want them to be forgotten. There is a memorial right here for a rector who was here in 1830!

Phyllis and Doug Weir were parishioners of mine in the parish where I served my curacy in Peterborough, Ontario . They would often have me over to their home for dinner and on one such occasion, Phyllis brought this out – a Royal Doulton figurine of an old man who was selling balloons – and gave ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Ravenous Wolves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 5, 2024

The wolves are now rich enough to buy the best sheep's clothing, but a true shepherd can sniff them out.

1 Cor 5:11  But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.  Covetous p?e??e´?t?? pleonekte¯s pleh-on-ek'-tace From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:11, Luke 18:8, Matthew 7:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Ephesians 4:14, Romans 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Death From Christians Perspective Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021

Some deaths people treat as a “tragic end”, but for some deaths, people say “well-earned rest”. Our judgments are not true because those are based on outward known deeds. Death reveals mysteries.

Message for Memorial Day – Theme: DEATH in Christian Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:56 The Diagnosis A woman accompanied her husband to visit a doctor. After his check-up, the doctor called the wife into his chamber. He said, "If you don't do the following, your husband will surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56

Denomination: Methodist

Make Maturity Your Goal.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2024

Are you growing? Are you trapped and staying the same? Let us study maturity and immaturity.

MAKE MATURITY YOUR GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IN EVERY FAMILY, CHURCH AND SOCIETY THERE SHOULD BE SEVERAL GOALS. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:1, Hebrews 5:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready And Prepared

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2023

Jesus teaches us valuable lessons using the story of ten bridesmaids to prepare us for eternity.

A GREAT DEAL OF OUR LIFE AND DAILY ROUTINE IS GETTING READY OR PREPARATION. WE SPEND TIME GETTING READY FOR WORK, FOR APPOINTMENTS, HOLIDAYS, AND SUCH. I FOUND ONE STUDY THAT SAYS THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 5 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE IN PREPARATION AND WAITING FOR EVENTS IN THEIR LIFE. MATTHEW’S ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Romans 10:10, Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Works

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 30, 2022

The power of prayer is real and important to every person who believes.

I am a true believer in prayer and how wonderful it can work no matter how bad or how good things seems to be in our lives. Prayer is the universal way of talking to God one on one. That's why I believe that “PRAYER WORKS”. I Josephine Baker once said, “I believe in prayer, it's the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist