Sermons on Saint Basil:

All Saints' Memorial Service

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 7, 2010

A short talk given at an all-Saints' Memorial Day service, giving thanks to God for loved ones who have died. In short, God knows us, God stays close to us, and God made us.

In 2008 I spent seven months in bed suffering from severe debilitating pain in my neck. My neck muscles were twisting my head in 3 directions. My right ear was almost resting on my shoulder. In many ways it was a horrible time. It tested my faith. The result was a deeper trust in the God who knows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

How Sinners Become Saints

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 8, 2010

Based on Martin Luther's teaching 'simul iustus et peccator' how every sinner, that is every human being, can become a saint, now and forever.

Romans 5: 1-11 Simul Iustus et Peccator In the Christian Church calendar, which many churches use, there are Seasons such as Advent, and special days such as Christmas Day. One of the special days that has been observed for well over 1,000 years is ‘All Saints’ Day’, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

Saints Who Sicken The Savior

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 14, 2010

Figuratively, our Savior is sickened by the carelessness, carnality, and complacency of His people. Any church acting independently of her Lord is an unhealthy church.

Saints Who Sicken The Savior Text: Rev. 3:14-17 Intro: In the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation, the Lord Jesus Christ speaks to the seven churches of Asia Minor, which is equivalent to modern-day Turkey. As one reads the messages of Christ to these seven churches, a basic format ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith; The Perseverance Of The Saints

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 25, 2010

Can a person who was saved be lost?

Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” John 8:51 (NRSV) Back in February, if you mentioned the phrase “perseverance of the saints” to anyone in the deep South, you’d probably get a quick rundown on the New Orleans Saints’ perseverance; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral Sermon For Faithful Saint

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 13, 2012

Dennis ______ lived about 68 years and died after a severe battle with cancer. His life and his Bible (I use the deceased’s Bible to see what was important to them) faith and service were of great value to him.

"Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Apostleship, Called To Be Saints

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 15, 2018

All we are and would be is by Grace.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: CALLED TO APOSTLESHIP, CALLED TO BE SAINTS Romans 1:1-7 King James Version (KJV) 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

All The Saints, Known And Unknown Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2018

Saint John tells us we can’t be certain what we’ll be then, but we will be like Our Lord because our eyes will be so mature that we will see Him as He really is. And what a sight that will be!

All Saints’ Day 2018 The divine intent from the beginning was to make human beings in the image and likeness of God, but with a difference. We were meant to be as pure, selfless, single-minded, giving and loving as the Trinity, but to be that incarnation of God in a material world. Satan, whose ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Catholic

A. All Saints Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 16, 2024

NOVEMBER 1st, 2023.

Year A, ALL SAINTS DAY. Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12 A). CHORAL SYMPHONY No. 2. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Twin Loves And Saint Louis Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2019

Whatever our state of life, we are called to live and die in love. We are called to follow Jesus and to become saints ourselves.

January 10, 2019 St. Louis of Toulouse Every day we wake up, we wake up to the understanding that our being able to wake up is a divine gift. Every night when we retire saying our night prayers, we make an act of confidence in God, trusting that if we die that night, we are in the care of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

Tribulation Saints - Revelation 7 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2022

Who are the 144,000 and what is their mission in the Great Tribulation?

G.K. Chesterton once said, “Whenever you remove any fence, always pause long enough to ask yourself the question, ‘Why was it put there in the first place?’ Howard Hendricks says, “You are I are living in a time when fences are being removed all around us. America is playing a dangerous game with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

When The Saints Go Marching In Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Look at Isaiah 60 for what you’re seeing is a poem but it’s also a vision of a magnificent city – a transformed city. The city that Isaiah envisions is a magnetic place. It has drawing power.

Apple founder, Steve Jobs was asked to address the graduations of Stanford University just shortly before his death. He said these memorable words: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve encountered to help me make the big choices in life.” Yes, remembering I will be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of A Saint Is God's Glory

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 11, 2018

Follow His ways as Precious Holy Spirit prompts and leads you and your and shall surely glorify His holy name.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE END OF A SAINT IS GOD'S GLORY Acts 13:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 13 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Funeral For Elderly Saint And Elder

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2018

This sermon is a tribute to a godly elder and WWII veteran.

Welcome John 14.1-6 (NKJV) “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Showcase For Saints Or Hospital For Sinners?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

There is a temptation for us to put on our best front in church, a false front, and to especially welcome those who looked really good. But Jesus saw the church as especially for those who don't have it together and we will be wise to follow him.

When I was a boy, my mother used to tell us to be careful about the friends we picked. If you pick a study partner at school who doesn’t want to do school work, you won’t get much done. If you start going out at night and roving the town with kids who like to make trouble, it won’t be long before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17