Sermons on Sherlock Holmes Mystery:

The Church's Mystery

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2023

The church contains a great mystery. What is it?

Are God’s ways a mystery? Is gentile inclusion in the church part of that mystery? What consequence did Paul face for preaching the good news to gentiles? This is why I, Paul, am a prisoner of Christ for you Gentiles. (Ephesians 3:1 CEB) Who chose Paul for this mission? You have surely heard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Fishermen? Unveiling The Mystery SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

There are specific reasons why 7 out of the 12 first disciples were fishermen. This was not a random choice. The skills they possessed are ones every Christian should aim to have.

Today, we will explore the significance of Jesus choosing seven out of the twelve disciples to be fishermen. This deliberate selection was not a coincidence, as these individuals possessed qualities that every Christian should strive to develop. Let us delve into the reasons behind Jesus' choice ...read more

Topics: Fishers Of Men, Christian Skills

He That Beareth Precious Seed

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice.

There’s an old story about Oliver Wendell Holmes, the eminent Supreme Court Justice. Justice Holmes often traveled to meetings or speaking engagements on trains – a major mode of travel in his day. One day he was riding the train, reading a newspaper when the conductor came by punching tickets. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A True Prophet Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2013

The prophet Elijah was God’s instrument to test this Gentile widow’s trust. It’s easier to be reminded of God’s promises than to act on them.

As someone who has moved 27 times in my life, I know that God decides how long we remain in place. I received orders from the Pentagon, but I regarded them as from God. Elijah was directly told when to move. We, on the other hand, do not have supernatural guidance, or access to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Congregational

I Know A Secret

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2013

Paul reveals the mystery: "A divine, sacred secret that is hidden in the heart of God, and cannot be understood unless God chooses to reveal it to man." Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Know a Secret Ephesians 3:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130505pm.mp3 "Paul, you keep calling yourself a prisoner of Jesus and this is confusing to us," said the Ephesians. Is it confusing to you as well? Of course, he was literally a prisoner in many jails and prison cells, and yet he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery #4 The Imminent Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ. Jesus, as was Jewish custom will return as a thief in the night to "snatch" away His bride to the specially prepared place for the greatest honeymoon in History! Are you going to be part of it?

Mystery # 4 “The Imminent Rapture of the Church” (I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:13-18; John 14:1-3; 11:25-26; Phil. 3:18-21) The 1st Mystery is “God was manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16. The 2nd is “Christ in you the Hope of Glory” (Col. 1:27). Faith in Mystery 1 made it possible for us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Glory

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

The mystery of the gospel is revealed in the glory and grace

Ephesians 3 Grace and Glory Mystery I love a good mystery. I have been a fan of Agatha Christie and PD James for years. I also love magicians and illusionists. There is something about a mystery that we all like. The moment when we ask ourselves, “What is going to happen next?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Surprise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!”

Read the passage. What does this passage say to you? As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!” Life is filled with surprises. How we cope with the surprises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection On The Journey Of Life: A Mysterious And Beautiful Christianity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

The simple act of going for a walk can be such an engaging experience. I need it actually, after the long day.

The simple act of going for a walk can be such an engaging experience. I need it actually, after the long day. So many days are spent doing mindless tasks repetitively. It's like my mind unleashes during the long night walks. I wish I could do it more often. But winter is coming. And the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Speak Wisdom

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 11, 2023

Our future is secure in Jesus, no matter what our circumstances may be. In fact, God’s plans for His own are so complete that our minds cannot begin to comprehend them! And yet, God has chosen us to reveal to the world this simple truth, “Christ in us is the hope of glory!”

1 Corinthians 2:6–10 (NKJV) “We Speak Wisdom” (Hidden Wisdom) March 12, 2023 To interpret this passage correctly one must first understand some of the historical reasons why Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Plagued with denominational politics, doctrinal disputes and liturgical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Of Israel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

This passage has an explicit understanding of the salvation of Israel and the Gentiles. It reveals another important message that is the Call and Gifts are irrevocable.

Romans 11:25-36 Hope of Israel This passage has an explicit understanding of the salvation of Israel and the Gentiles. It reveals another important message that is the Call and Gifts are irrevocable. Therefore, all have to glorify the triune God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Before We Have All The Answers

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 13, 2022

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year C

June 12, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church John 16:12-15 Before We Have All the Answers Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. On this day we consider and marvel at the nature of God. God has revealed God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Serpent Revival

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 14, 2022

As Paul journey's to Rome on a Ship, many unusual perhaps unwanted things occur, a storm, a shipwreck and a snake.... God brings the unwanted things into our life for His Purpose. Time to shake off that snake....

THE SERPENT REVIVAL As Paul journey's to Rome on a Ship, many unusual perhaps unwanted things occur, a storm, a shipwreck and a snake.... God brings the unwanted things into our life for His Purpose. Time to shake off that snake.... Acts 28:3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024

The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15

"this Holy Mystery"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 31, 2023

A sermon about God's prevenient grace and the mystery of the wisdom of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

“This Holy Mystery” 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 As you know, life is full of mystery. The deepest, richest and most complex theories that science can ever come up with highlight the fact that there is still a depth of mystery that goes way beyond it all. We can study biology and human genetics and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist