Sermons on Seventh Sunday:

Water The Grass Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 15, 2025

The seventh commandment calls us to faithfulness to our spouse. Jesus took it to another level.

Ten Words to Live By: Do not commit adultery Exodus 20: 14, Matthew 5:27-30 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-14-2025 Your Cheatin’ Heart What do you get when you play country music backwards? You get your house back, your dog back, your truck back, and your wife back. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

The seventh chapter of Revelation we have a pause between the sixth chapter and the eight chapter.

The reason we have this interlude in chapter 7 is because chapter 6 closed with this question Revelation 6:17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? In Chapter 7 we have this interlude answering that question. We are told the only ones who can survive the wrath of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001

More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 16th Sunday , Year A-- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 21, 2020

This parable doesn’t mean that we tolerate all sorts of bad behavior. Jesus doesn’t condone weed (pun intended).

If we ask, "why is there evil in the world?" we must also ask "why is there good in the world?" We get our answers this Sunday: Beginning with pre-history “while everybody was asleep” (Matthew 13:24-30), the weeds represent the enemies of God, who are: Satan, demons, and humans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 29th Sunday B -- Can You Drink The Cup?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2021

For training purposes, the supervisor suddenly handed the nurse a wine glass that happened to be on a nearby shelf. The "director" asked the nurse to "lose" her thumbs by tucking them into her palms. It was uncomfortable and difficult to hold the glass.

Jesus asked James and John, “Can you drink the cup that I drink?” To answer, One can use Theology as Drama. e.g. A supervisor and a nurse did a re-enactment when a patient was going to have an operation on her thumbs the following day. The nurse asked, "Why? What's the matter with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021

It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

“He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time—b ; 26th Sunday B-- Lessons From Lizards

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 24, 2021

According to the artist "the Thinker" is sitting in mute amazement as he contemplates lost people in hell.

Lizards scatter when they perceive a threat, and they will self-amputate their tail if a predator seizes it. It will leave its tail behind and run but with modified locomotor performance and mechanics. The lizard says to itself: 'It's better to lose my tail than to lose my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A: Gaudete Sunday--John The Baptist: Danger And Beauty Of The Barren Places

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 2, 2022

It is just these types of lonely, painful moments that Jesus wants to redeem. John the Baptist got ministered to in prison by Jesus. He answered John’s question and complimented him to others.

A bedraggled little man once walked the streets of an Italian town 100 years ago. Many of the townspeople saw his pallid face, often tearful, as he stumbled along the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys. One day a kind soul, witnessing the man’s misery, came up to him, hoping to lift his sad ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Terrible Trumpets (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 21, 2002

This is the 13th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon concerns the Seventh Trumpet Judgment and celebration in Heaven.

Sunday Evening June 23, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#13] TERRIBLE TRUMPETS (PART 4) Revelation 11:15-19 Introduction: 1. We have been waiting since Revelation 8:13 for this third “woe” to arrive and now it is here. 2. When the seventh angel blew the trumpet three ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday After Christmas (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 93:1-5, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 1:14-18. A). THE LORD UPON HIS THRONE. Psalm 93:1-5. This Psalm is about, first and foremost, the Creator God upon His throne. He is “robed with majesty” (Psalm 93:1). He has also, incidentally, “established” the created order. However, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5, Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 1:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday - The Powerful Implications Of Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise.

There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise. Proverbs says, "To put one's trust in untrustworthy person is to experience the pain of a foot out of joint or a sore tooth. Whenever Jesus made a promise He kept it. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday: The Day That Changed My Life!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 13, 2006

The first Easter Sunday was the day that changed the lives of Jesus’ disciples. I can remember the day that changed my life. Could today be the day that changes your life?

Matthew 28: 1-15 Q: Who can tell me how old Jesus was when he died on the cross? A: He was about 33 years old. Q: Who knows how long I have got left? OK, perhaps I should rephrase that one! Who knows how long I have got left until I shut up and sit down? A: About 10 minutes. Now of course there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

7th Sunday Of Easter, Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 27, 2006

Following the Ascension of our risen Lord, the final Sunday of Easter focuses on our Lord’s continual prayer for his church.

7th Sunday of Easter May 28, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006

Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 Series B Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer-Care-Share: Kick-Off Sunday Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 16, 2006

#1 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

This is a very special day! This is a very unique day! A special day @ Father’s House. A special day here in Cedar Rapids. A special day for all of us in Christ. A special day for Jesus. So what makes this day so very special & unique? Let me answer that question by starting with God’s Word. The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational