Sermons on Shoes Of Readiness Gospel:

Unexpected Converts

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000

Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Make Time For What's Important

Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Grace

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 27, 2024

Grace is free to all if we only ask. With grace comes much more than 'unmerited favor'. This sermon explores what God's Grace can do for us.

THE POWER OF GRACE Jeremiah 31: 1-3 During the early days of Covid when we were suppose to stay home I came across a documentary on Netflix on the Apostle Paul and his missionary trips. The individual who created the documentary is a Theology professor from a seminary in the midwest. Each summer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 1:16, Romans 6:14

Denomination: Adventist

Mothering Sunday At Gaddesby

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008

What can we as Christians learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus attitude to God

Introduction Story: I came across a true story that happened during the Holocaust of the Second World War. Solomon Rosenberg, his wife and their 2 sons were arrested, together with his mother and father for the crime of being Jews. They were placed in a Nazi concentration camp. It was a labour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Being A Prisoner Of The Gospel - Philippians, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 7, 2022

So many today are living for themselves and for their honor and glory. Paul teaches, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain". We need to understand that life is never about us, but about Jesus!

“Being a prisoner of the Gospel” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from last week: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, because it is! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Makes Us Family: Intro To James Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Nov 15, 2019

The gospel makes us family: Intro to James

Open your bibles to 1 Corinthians 15 We are going to spend our time today introducing you to James half-brother of Jesus. As we begin our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. In his commentary R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zackie's Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

This sermon looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the lessons it teaches us

Zackie’s Story Luke 19:1-10 Zachary S. (Zackie to his friends) seemed to have it made. He had a fancy apartment with a shiny yellow sports car out front. Zackie had a comfortable government job, earning good money. Some people said his job was a little too comfortable, that the money was too good. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All You Need Is Love Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 2, 2018

If we go back 50 years to 1967 a song was written that is still popular and people of all ages have heard it and still know the words. The Beatles wanted to write something that would speak to people of all nations. So John Lennon wrote one.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE John 3:16 If we go back 50 years to 1967 a song was written that is still popular and people of all ages have heard it and still know the words. The Beatles wanted to write something that would speak to people of all nations. So John Lennon wrote the song ALL YOU NEED IS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Paul PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the power of the Gospel, the purpose of preaching, and the passion for propagation, emphasizing the crucial role of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, dear ones, gathered here in the Lord's name. There's an undeniable energy in the air, a sense of expectancy and hope. It is the anticipation of the divine wisdom we are about to receive as we open the Holy Scriptures and let the Word of God speak to us. We are about to turn our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Topics: Preaching, Gospel

The Gospel Makes Us Family: Intro To James Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 20, 2020

Intro to the Book of James

Open your bibles to 1 Corinthians 15. We are going to spend our time today introducing you to James half-brother of Jesus. As we begin our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. In his commentary R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001

Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Or Satan

Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jun 29, 2003

This "Saints Peter and Paul" sermon is about the real evil we are each unintentionally capable of and how God overcomes it, using the example of Peter.

Saint or Satan? This Sunday we observe a day in remembrance of Peter and Paul, both, according to tradition, were put to death as martyrs, as witnesses to Jesus Christ, on June 29, in or around the year 67 AD. This is one of the oldest of such days in the history of the New Testament church, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Suffering Through Suffering

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006

The story about the Sisters of Lazarus help us to develop a response to suffering.

She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not Ashamed! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Some people think they are going to go to heaven by doing good deeds or acting righteously. The very best thing I have ever done in my flesh compared to God’s holiness and purity, looks like dirty, filthy, stinking rags before God.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 1:16-17. Rome was the greatest city of the world in Biblical times. Now you really can’t say that now, because there are many great cities in the world today. New York, Tokyo, London, all are great. You really can’t say there is one city that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist