Sermons on Scandal:

Bring Back The Wanderer! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 21, 2022

Based on James 5:19-20 - Encourages the hearers to intentionally reach out to those who have wandered from the faith.

“BRING BACK THE WANDERER” James 5:19-20 FBCF – 11/20/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Search & rescue – Hear of child missing. Our hearts sink. Fearful of outcome. - Back in June in a Montana town, 3 y/o child named Ryker – missing for 2 days – Found 2 miles from his home. Had been playing w/ ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, Galatians 6:1, Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

"saying 'yes' To God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2022

A sermon for Christmas Day.

“Saying ‘Yes’ to God” Luke 1:26-38 I am indebted to Mike Slaughter's Book: "Down to Earth" for directing me through this sermon. Mary was a teenager when the angel Gabriel visited her, and more than likely, she was doing what most teenage girls in the first century would have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Importance Of Tetelestai

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2021

Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. Each of us has earned a penalty of death because of our sins, however, Jesus willingly went to the cross to suffer a death that we deserved.

The Importance of “Tetelestai” Easter Sunday 2021 Introduction Today, Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus His victory over the grave is why we celebrate and have hope in this place Truth is, if it wasn’t for Jesus … we’d be hopeless We’d be alone in a world that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Is Death Stalking Humanity?” "The Questioning Mind Wants To Know”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2022

I begin with a story about Busch Stadium and use it to tell why we humans try to find away arround God's rules the Ten Commandments. Then wrap up the answer of Jesus to the questions about death and sin.

In Jesus Holy Name March 20, 2022 Luke 13:6,8 Lent II “Why is Death Stalking Humanity?” “The Questioning Mind Wants to Know” In 1966 the St. Louis Cardinals built a new ballpark and named it Busch Memorial Stadium. There is a story that the owner of the Cardinals, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Stop At Almost Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 14, 2022

However you read it, in such a short time Agrippa was given opportunity to be a Christian - but he did not.

Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Don’t Stop At Almost Acts 26:1-29 Introduction “The saddest word in the whole wide world is the word, almost.” - Nikita Gill Today’s text has a wealthy ruler saying, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (KJV) “Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christ Of Our Poverty

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2024

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 13

June 30, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 The Christ of our Poverty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-33, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Stop Trusting In Yourself – Trust Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 25, 2025

Most people in our culture assume that Heaven is a reward for the good. But the Bible says something very different: Heaven is not for the good—it is for the forgiven.

Go! And Stop Trusting in Yourself – Trust Christ Alone Romans 3:23 (NLT): “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 6:23 (NLT): “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Introduction – The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 64:6, James 1:15, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Hebrews 9:27, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In Obedience. John 14:15-21

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning how to walk in this world with obedience to our faith. Moving forward in the world we live in.

Growing in Christ: Walking in Obedience. John 14:15-21 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's First Dream

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Compared to Luke's romantic view of the Christmas event, Matthew includes deliberate shock points. This begins with Joseph's first dream. Watch this worship video online at https://vimeo.com/fruitportcrc

This Advent Season, we’ll be preaching from Matthew 1 and 2. Compared to the nostalgic romanticism of the Luke’s Christmas story, Matthew offers a shocking realism to these events. Matthew 1:18 – Matthew 2:23 offers us a distinct pattern. What ties these verses together is the fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Lessons From The Shepherd

Contributed by Bishop Farris Long on Apr 17, 2025

This sermon was written for a pastor's 13 year anniversary celebration at their church. But can also be used for a church anniversary celebration or can even be revised to be a general Sunday sermon.

Psalm 23, our text for today, is incredibly famous – maybe one of the best-known Bible passages besides John 3:16. It's written in a way that feels poetic and musical. But more importantly, it's a source of great comfort. People often read Psalm 23 when they feel desperate, depressed, or ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bridezilla

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2022

Sometimes, God has to act in very unusual ways to get our attention.

Bridezilla Hosea 1:2-10 I am old enough to remember the old Godzilla movies about a reptilian who liked to destroy cities and such. This fit in the genre of terror movies such as King Kong and Destroy all Monsters. Words were coined with the “zilla” ending to describe someone whose actions were ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"getting Too Friendly With Sinners"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 31, 2022

Jesus' two parables in Luke 15:1-10 are about the character of God.

“Getting too Friendly with Sinners” Luke 15:1-10 Imagine living in Jesus’ world and imagine being labeled a “sinner” in that world. Now, I think we stumble over that term in this context because according to Christian doctrine we are all sinners, right? But this wasn’t necessarily the way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Set Things In Order PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to discuss the importance of order in the church, specifically focusing on the qualifications and responsibilities of church leaders as outlined in Titus 1:5-9.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that's extremely important for the vitality and effectiveness of our community of faith - the qualifications and responsibilities of our church leaders. We're going to talk about why it's so crucial for us to have order in our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Topics: Church Order

The Great Banquet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To encourage us to extend God's love to those in need, understanding the cost and joy of discipleship.

Good morning, family. We're gonna be diving into Luke 14:13-26 today, where Jesus tells us about the Great Banquet, and the cost and compulsion of reaching out to the needy. This scripture is a call to action, a reminder that our faith should drive us to extend God's love to those who are hurting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:13-26

Topics: Reaching, Needy

Leadership And Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Emphasize the importance of godly leadership and shepherding, drawing inspiration from Psalm 23, and encourage believers to develop these qualities in their own lives and communities.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's such a blessing to be standing up here again to share God's word with you. Today, we're going to focus on the beautiful Psalm 23 and its profound message about leadership, character, and the heart of a true shepherd. A.W. Tozer once wisely said, "A ...read more

Topics: Shepherd, Jesus