Sermons on Seeking God Seeker Magi:

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For "Preparing For Easter: The Journey To Emmaus”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 18, 2023

Two disciples left Jerusalem, sad, but met a Special Person as they walked towards Emmaus, about seven miles away. This Special Person was the Risen Lord, Jesus Himself!

(Full disclosure, Sermon Central has accepted and posted a message of mine on this text called “After Easter: On the Road to Emmaus” but this is a different message, not merely a copy and paste of the original message.) Introduction: After Jesus was crucified, He rose from the dead on Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Rev. William J. Wyne on Jun 9, 2020

**This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. "Our challenge in this season is to be the light, not just on Sunday, but daily."

**This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy (Ps. 107:2). There is an old song that the church sang that said, “If we ever needed the Lord, we sure need Him now. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:2

Denomination: Baptist

She Chose Better Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 18, 2023

While Mary sat at Jesus feet, “Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.”

August 19, 2023 Jesus, Martha, Mary and Lazarus, were close friends – the best of friends, really – and Martha’s home was a place of refuge for Jesus. It was a place where he and his disciples could rest and relax. Luke tells us that one day, while on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus popped in for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

#6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The process of recognizing where we are on the road and why we are cheering is exactly what lent has been all about - recognizing Jesus willingness to enter into our pain is a reason to celebrate as well as mourn. We celebrate because of His willingness and mourn because of inability to not sin.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Balance Between Renewing And Doing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2024

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

July 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 The Balance between Renewing and Doing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We Americans have a love affair with being busy. When asked, “How are you?” a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Lutheran

The Olivet Prophecy (Mark 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 24, 2024

How specific or general was Jesus prophecy on the Mount of Olives? Why can't we set dates? Let's look at Mark 13.

What led to Jesus’ prophecy on the Mount of Olives? What parts took place around 70 AD? What parts will take place just before Jesus’ return? What parts are very general? Are any parts specific enough to set dates? What should we not be deceived by? Will Jesus be coming visibly or invisibly? Must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 16:1-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 18, 2022

This first section of Acts 16 focuses on Paul and several others as they ministered in Philippi. Lydia from Thyatira was there and she was the first person in Europe to believe the Gospel!

1 Paul and Silas add Timothy Text: Acts 16:1-5, KJV: 1Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Gift Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Todd Sullivan on Dec 26, 2024

This is a narrative sermon based on the first Christmas Day.

Church, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I want to share a story to reflect on that first day when Jesus entered the world. Let’s go back 2000 years, to the land of Judea. Imagine being in Bethlehem the day Mary and Joseph are about to arrive into town on their donkey. They were tired, thirsty, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 7, 2025

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Matthew 21: 1-11 (Tax collector) Only synoptic (similar) gospel that mentions a donkey. The Triumphal Entry 21 When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Away In Some Manger

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 2, 2006

A Sermon for Advent 1-C that calls us to be ready for the coming of Christ and not to be weighed down with the worries of this life.

“Away in Some Manger” Sermon on Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1-C December 3, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” -Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

Calling The Thirsty

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2005

Jesus calls the thirsty to come to him, and drink.

Calling The Thirsty John 7:37-39 Background : Jesus often used what was taking place around him as an opportunity to teach a spiritual lesson. Remember as he walked with his disciples, he told his disciples to look at the fields because they were white unto harvest. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Raise A "Normal" Child In A World That Is Out Of Control?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Biblical parenting principals will help to raise a healthy child.

How can I raise a "normal" child in a world that is out of control? Proverbs 22:6 School shootings, sexual experimentation, drugs, gangs, cable television, poor academic standards . . . times have changed. What's a parent to do? How can we raise a "normal" child in a world that is spinning out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciples Perspective

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

A First-Person Narrative (Judas) emphasizing the need to serve, instead of being served.

This has been the longest night of my life! Let me tell you all about it, but before I do, I need to start from the beginning. Really, it all started when Jesus called me about 3 years ago. I must admit, I was quite honored to be called by Jesus. I didn't really understand what he was all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ