Sermons on Sayings Of Jesus:

Why Are Believers To Have Boldness?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 21, 2025

Boldness is the willingness to act. Having confidence and courage.

Why Are Believers to Have Boldness? Acts 4:23-31 Why is it that there are Christians of today that do not have more boldness than what they do? We shall start with a little bit of background information before we get to the main topic. In the first part of chapter three, Peter heals a crippled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Could Anything Exist Unless God Had Created And Sustained It?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2025

This takes us to the central Scripture of this Sunday, the beautiful and even humorous tale of Zaccheus, the renegade Jew. I call him “renegade” because only such a person would collect taxes for the despised Roman occupiers of the Jewish homeland.

Thirty-first Sunday Integral 2025 (yr C) The book of Wisdom, which we have heard recently, is a late OT writing that is preserved in Greek rather than Hebrew. Its theology is very advanced. Here the writer addresses God poetically as creator, ruler and master of wisdom: “Before the LORD the whole ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Romans 5:3-5, Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 145:1-14, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

She Was Made Straight

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 22, 2003

A sermon on the woman who couldn’t straighten herself.

She Was Made Straight Text: Luke 13:10-17 This text offers a message of hope to those who have been long bound. "Eighteen years." (The passage of time does not invalidate the plan, the power, or the purposes of God.) This text offers insight for the need of deliverance ministry: "She could not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You "Heir"-Headed

Contributed by Shawn Murphree on Apr 7, 2003

Being a heir of Christ.

Romans 8:12-17 Are you Heir-Headed? Shawn Murphree 1/20/03 Rom 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors--not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Not Far From The Kingdom Of God”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 13, 2003

When the time runs out in the life of an individual, “coming close” to the kingdom of God leads to far more than disappointment...it ends in eternal separation from God.

“NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM OF GOD” "Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, "Which is the first commandment of all?" Jesus answered him, "The first of all the commandments is: ’Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Mark 12:34

Denomination: Baptist

Sactification

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Sanctification Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. Romans 12 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto

Sanctification Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. Romans 12 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beattitudes

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Life Context Response

The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Day We Begin To Live Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 4, 2011

Life really begins when we surrender our sin and pride to the only One who can rescue us. Our day of salvation needs to be remembered with praise!

Sermon Notes The Day We Begin to Live Exodus 12:1-14, 1 Peter 1:17-25 (Second in the series Power in the Blood) Introduction: When we make a decision to follow Jesus, a whole new life begins. The day of our salvation becomes our “New Birth” Day. Israel experienced the same situation when they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malachi Chapters 3 & 4 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015

Dealing with issues of real substance in finishing up this book study

MALACHI CHAPTERS 3 & 4 Bible Study by Pastor Eric Hanson This is the latest in the series of teachings on the book of the prophet Malachi. If you missed any of the earlier ones, just ask for them and either of the elders will gladly get you what you need. This chapter covers many things in few ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unmovable In The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The strength of a building is revealed during the storm. In the same way, the depth of a believer’s faith is tested during turbulent seasons.

UNMOVABLE IN THE STORMS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:24-27, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:1-3, Job 14:7-9 INTRODUCTION: Life is not without its storms. Every believer will face seasons of trials, difficulties, and fierce opposition. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of God - Falling Short And Being Restored.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 12, 2022

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God. What is the GLORY of GOD and how can we ever measure up?

2022.02.12 THE GLORY OF GOD William Akehurst, HSWC Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God. What is the GLORY of GOD and how can we ever measure up? The Glory of GOD is the invisible attributes, characteristics, and qualities of GOD that are manifest and displayed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Exodus 33:17-19, Psalm 19:1-4, Romans 1:20-23, John 1:14, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 43:7, Romans 10:9-10, John 1:12, John 14:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter And Andrew's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021

Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew.

Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew. 1) Simon Peter’s Revival Can a run-of-the-mill laborer experience revival and become a prominent church leader? Peter, an ordinary man, answered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Written In Stone

Contributed by David Roth on Apr 6, 2021

The fact of our death, although it has not yet occurred is certain and written in stone. But the fact of our resurrection in Christ, although it has not yet occurred is more certain, and written in the stone of His empty tomb and on the stone which was rolled away.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “Written in Stone” Alleluia, He is risen. He is risen, indeed, Alleluia. It was Saturday evening. The sun had set. The Sabbath had ended. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Ever Be True

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 8, 2021

The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to follow Christ in this life and looks forward to life with Him in eternity.

Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God