Sermons on Shapes:

Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013

Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Making The Gospel's Beauty More Clearly Recognized Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2014

Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on how the Church can simplify its approach so that the Gospel rings true to the modern ear.

Thanksgiving Day 2014 The Joy of the Gospel The reading from Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, sums up what we should be doing today, and every day, “bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023

This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle Or Year C-- Table Talk: Take The Lowest Place

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 30, 2022

It’s easier to ignore people at rectangular tables.

Recently there was a man from Ireland who became an internet sensation for a silly mistake he made while on vacation. This gentleman was visiting Las Vegas for the first time. So he borrowed his son’s GoPro camera, put it on a stick, and walked all over the Las Vegas Strip. He was filming all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Commandment Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 4, 2024

Jesus teaches His Commandment that we must love one another. We cannot do this on our own, but only through abiding in Jesus.

COMMANDMENT! I AM CERTAIN THAT THIS WORD ALONE WILL AUTOMATICALLY MAKE US THINK OF THE BOOK OF EXODUS AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS WHICH GOD GAVE TO MOSES ON MOUNT SINAI. JUST THAT WORD, ALONE, APPEARS 320 TIMES THROUGHOUT 42 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. COMMANDMENTS ARE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE POWERFUL ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, 1 John 5:2-3, 1 John 4:19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Hope Of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024

Hebrews 9:28 highlights three powerful truths: the finality of Christ's sacrifice, the certainty of His return, and the salvation He brings. Let's delve into these truths and see how they transform our lives.

The Hope of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Introduction Today, we explore a verse that encapsulates the hope and assurance we have as believers in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:28 says: Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): "So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

86,400 Seconds: A Gift Of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

God gives us 86,400 seconds every day. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.”

86,400 Seconds: A Gift of Thanksgiving Psalm 118:24 Introduction: Today, I want to talk about the precious gift God gives us every single day: 86,400 seconds. Each second is an opportunity to say “thank you.” In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude, but the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

1 Peter 2:19 encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ.

Transformed by Truth: Suffering for Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Introduction Today, we are diving into a challenging yet profoundly transformative truth found in 1 Peter 2:19. This verse encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19, James 1:12, 1 Peter 2:21, Hebrews 12:3, Romans 5:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: The Everlasting Word Of God Isaiah 40:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

Isaiah 40:8 is a timeless truth which reminds us of the enduring nature of God's Word in a world where everything else is temporary.

Transformed by Truth: The Everlasting Word of God Isaiah 40:8 Introduction Today, we are focusing on the timeless truth found in the book of Isaiah. Let's read together: Isaiah 40:8 (NLT): "The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever." This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, 1 John 2:17, Matthew 24:35, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart Transformed By Truth Psalm 27:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

Psalm 27:4 highlights a deep longing for God's presence, and it can transform our lives when we understand and apply its truths.

A Heart Transformed by Truth Psalm 27:4 Introduction: Good morning, church family! Today, we will explore the profound truth found in Psalm 27:4 (NLT): "The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year Sermons : Embracing The Seasons Of Our Lives

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 9, 2025

Beloved, seasons are inevitable, but they are also a gift. Just as the farmer cannot skip the preparation or growth stages and expect a harvest, we must embrace every season God places us in.

Embracing the Seasons of Our Lives Introduction Greetings, beloved! Today, I want us to reflect on the seasons of our lives. Just as the natural world moves through seasons of planting, growing, and harvest, so do our lives. Each season has its purpose, and God works through every moment to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Grace And The Power Of Justification.

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 25, 2024

A message of hope for our world today seeing God's grace and the hope we need to live day by day with Him being first.

Good morning. Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what is says I am. I can do what is says I can do. Today I am going to learn more about the Word of God The indestructible, never ending, living Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Transforming Love 1 John 4:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 26, 2024

1 John 4:9 encapsulates the essence of Christianity — the sacrificial love of God demonstrated through the sending of His Son, Jesus Christ

God's Transforming Love Text: 1 John 4:9 (NLT): "God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him." Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the transformative power of God's love as revealed in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beholding, Becoming And Boldly Going- Graduation Sunday

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 29, 2025

Thia is not jsut for graduation sunday but for whole church.

Beloved siblings in Christ, Today we celebrate our graduates—a moment filled with joy, anticipation, and sacred transition. But this is more than a milestone; it's a mirror for all of us. For the Christian life is not static—it is dynamic, unfolding, transformational. The Apostle Paul reminds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6-18