Sermons on Scholar:

Fished Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

"Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Palm Sunday, Expectations. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 8, 2015

On Palm Sunday expectations as to who Jesus was did not meet with reality, Often when expectations don't meet with reality the outcome will be conflict, either internal or external. The religious people already had their minds set on an outcome for Jesus.

Palm Sunday Sermon expectations? In Luke’s gospel as in all the Biblical gospels we are given a depiction of what is often referred to as the “Triumphal Entry”, we have this depiction of Jesus mysteriously instructing a couple of his disciples to head off into town and untie a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:12-19, Mark 11:8, Zechariah 9:9-11, John 12:13, Matthew 2:9, Revelation 19:11-16, John 11:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wise Men And Wise Women Still Seek Him / Rise Up And Follow The Star

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 3, 2015

For these Wise men, this was the most important journey they would ever take. Nobody No-thing was going to stand between them and following the star. Wise Men and Wise Women still seek him. Updated January 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 readings of Scripture prior to the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-19 and Mathew 2:1-13 Let us pray...... O' Heavenly Father we thank-you for the gift of your son. Help us to place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Restoring Relationships

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 4, 2016

Paul's letter to Philemon gives us solid timeless principles in restoring broken relationships. As Paul paid for Onesimus' sin, so Christ pays for ours, thus restoring us to God. Because we have been forgiven much, we need to forgive others.

Philemon Restoring Relationships I’d like to take a little survey this morning: Who here has never had a relationship challenge? Ah ha, I thought so. Today’s subject “Restoring Relationships,” is for all of us. As we seek to live a Christian life, does our faith have any ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "A Conflict Of Interest" [part One]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

The certainty of knowing you are a child of God

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 31, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “A Conflict of Interest” [Part One] Romans 7:14-25 If I were to ask: “Why are you in church today?” “What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming The Pride Of Life Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 29, 2016

In Jesus' second temptation we learn that to overcome the pride of life we must place our full trust in God the Father no matter what the circumstances are.

OVERCOMING THE PRIDE OF LIFE Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. When going through the wilderness experiences of aloneness, physical or emotional pain, prepare oneself to be tempted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Magnificat

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2016

Mary is overflowing with praise because of the greatness of God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When is it the easiest to offer praise to God? • Is it when great things happen or when circumstances work out in one’s favor? • As we get to this final message in this series, we must take note of one thing. • Mary has had quite a wonderful journey thus far. Today we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah’s Remarkable Prophecy

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 1, 2023

Zechariah's prophecy about Jesus' riding a donkey into Jerusalem leads us to look at what else Zechariah had to say about Jesus. It's all about him being king.

Today it’s Palm Sunday. We remember the occasion when, just a week before he was crucified, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. In a sense, nothing very remarkable happened. 2,000 years ago – as we all know – there were no cars or buses or lorries. If people were going somewhere they would ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Seen The Lord! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 11, 2023

This is the narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was such a radical event in human history that it turned the world upside down.

1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan’s Limitations: Satan Is Not Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Sep 12, 2022

Job 1-2 reveals Satan’s limitations. Satan is not God’s equal opposite. Unlike God, Satan isn’t omnipresent (everywhere), omnipotent (all-powerful) or omniscient (all-knowing). This session’s focus: Satan is not omnipotent; he can only do what God allows. So why does God allow suffering?

************* Satan Is Not OMNIPOTENT (All-Powerful) The Lord asked Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job; there is none like him in the earth. He is a perfect and upright man, who fears God and avoids evil?” Satan asked, “Haven't you made a hedge on every side about him and his house ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Revelation 19:6, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 19:1, Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 32:27, Exodus 20:11, Isaiah 40:28, Job 42:1-2, 1 Peter 3:20, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:3, Genesis 6:7, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 13:37-39, Matthew 13:27-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Land

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2024

Wow, Isaac bound to the altar. Can’t you see Abraham, crying, and worshiping while believing God around the altar, the sacrifice Isaac, would be killed!

The Revelation Land Genesis 22. Jerusalem is built on Mount Moriah. Surrounding Jerusalem is the land of Moriah. Moriah is the land of the holy city. Remember, In Genesis 22, God gave Abraham instructions, leave go to Moriah, take your son and slay him there. So what exactly is the land of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lot Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 25, 2024

The wickedness of the city may have caused Lot pain, but instead of being an INFLUENCER, he had become the INFLUENCEE. He had squandered his knowledge of God. His very presence in the city and his own actions say – if nothing else - “acceptance” of the swamp he had chosen.

October 26, 2024 We don’t know much about Lot. He is mentioned just 26 times in Genesis, primarily in chapters 13 and 19. We know that his father was Haran and that he joined the household of his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai after the death of his father (interestingly, it was one of Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13, Ezekiel 18:23, Ezekiel 18:32, Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Most High Calling

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

No matter where we labor, the Most High himself has called each one of us to the highest calling of all: to be saints living in fellowship with Jesus Christ.

I know that most of you aren’t as addicted to news and talk shows as I am. But it may be that you’ve heard some of the talk about when we’re going to hear some calls for sacrifice from the administration, something on the order of the kind of sacrifice that was asked of the American people during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gods R Us

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025

Humanity creates designer spirituality, but only Jesus Christ—Creator, Judge, Savior, and the only Way—can satisfy the soul and secure eternity.

Opening Narrative — The Empty Shelf I was in a bookstore not long ago—one of those big ones where the scent of coffee hits you before you even step through the doors. I’d stopped in to find a Bible commentary. Something quiet. Something theological. The kind of book you expect to find tucked away ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 17:22-31, 1 John 5:21, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 44:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Worship, Work And Rest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 28, 2023

This passage commences with three principles: 1. Six days you must work, 2. Seventh day is the day of rest, and 3. Keep the seventh day. This fourth commandment is a call to Remember the sabbath day, keep it holy, and rest in it (Exodus 20:8-11).

Text: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Theme: Work, Rest and Worship Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever. Illustration: A man in a confessional said, “Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have committed the sin of vanity. Twice a day I look in the mirror and tell myself how Handsome I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Methodist