Sermons on Sign Symbol Sacrament:

"Be Cautious, Be Prepared, Be Assured"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 12, 2007

A sermon for the 25th Sunday after Pentcost A sermon about the end of times, Jesus’ second coming

25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Lectionary 33 Luke 21: 5-19 "Be Cautious, Be Prepared, Be Assured" 5* And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6* “As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2014

Becoming the best version of ourselves also involves fleeing from sin and the occasions of sin.

Laetare Sunday 2014 For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free From the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians: For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. 23 But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. 24 Now ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

Practice Gratitude Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2015

Gratitude brings God's blessings into life's struggles. Gratitude magnifies God's goodness in the midst of life's pain.

Why do you really want to remember something? Why make the effort to recall? • If you are studying, your answer may be: I want to pass the exam. I need to remember what the teacher says and what the right answer is. • After that, it doesn’t matter that much. Most of us forget ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Am" "The Bread Of Life"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 16, 2018

A walk through John 6, with reference to the Jewish belief that "I Am" could only be Yahweh... and Jesus claims God's title for himself. The Rabbis also considered the O.T. to be "The Bread of Life", "the Water of Life" and Jesus again claims them.

In Jesus Holy Name August 19, 2018 Text: John 6:47-50 “I Am” “The Bread of Life” Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! The Good news of Easter is not that Jesus lived and died but that “Jesus Died and Lives” and He will return again. (read the text) Every year Americans spend ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-33, John 6:35-51

Denomination: Lutheran

It All Comes Down To The Cross

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 13, 2024

A sermon about relying on Christ and Christ alone.

“It All Comes Down to the Cross” Philippians 3:1-21 As we read our Scripture Lesson for this morning, it quickly becomes apparent that the church in Philippi had been infiltrated by a group of Jewish teachers who were telling them that salvation could only come to people who followed certain ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

The Bible Contains Similitudes (Resemblances, Likeness, Images)

THE HOLY SPIRIT THE EMBLEMS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. The Bible Contains Similitudes (Resemblances, Likeness, Images) a. The Bible is a book of similes, metaphors, allegories, parables, types, symbols, and emblems. To better understand Scripture, we must understand these similitudes: Simile is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For" Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2013

As you read Revelation, what are you looking for? As you realize it's later than it's ever been before, what ar eyou looking for?

“The Great Unveiling: What Are You Looking For?” Revelation 1:1-20 An older couple retired to bed for the evening. As they began to rest the grandfather clock downstairs began to chime. Ten. Eleven. Twelve. But this time it continued – thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Hearing all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2008

Hell is real as real can get. As Christians we have a responsible to tell people about it.

The Reality of Hell Luke 16:19-31 Intro The subject of today’s sermon is one of those things that we all believe, but none of us like to talk about. Churches today have stopped preaching sin and hell, so they could attract more people. The early church turned the world upside down for Christ; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Limp PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32:1-33:20, highlighting the themes of God's discipline, our identity in God and Christ, and how our weaknesses can be used for His glory.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we'll be diving into a fantastic journey in the Bible—Jacob's journey—and how it speaks to us about God's discipline, our identity in God and Christ, and how our weaknesses can be used for His glory. As we prepare our hearts, let's remember the words of A.W. Tozer, who ...read more

Topics: Identity, God, Christ

The Cradle, The Cross, The Crown

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 23, 2001

The earthly ministry of Jesus Christ can be divided into 3 stages; namely the Cradle, the Cross and the Crown.

TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Baptism: His Inauguration

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 12, 2002

Jesus’ baptism publicly affirms that he is the Savior of all mankind.

Last year at this time our nation was reeling over a great controversy – the presidential election. But by mid-January the controversy was put to rest. That month marked the inauguration of our 43rd president. Inauguration Day marks a special time in our nation’s history. It is the day on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"True Moral Behavior Is Really Gratitude-In-Action.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 6, 2002

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.”

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.” This psalm is cast in the mold of a lawsuit. Since the prophets also used the format of the lawsuit to accuse Israel and the Israelites of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Was That Hosea I Saw At Sexpo?! (A Sermon On The Book Of The Prophet Hosea)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

It’s very graphic - the book of Hosea - and full of passion. For what is at stake, Hosea believes, is not simply a nation that is breaking a few commandments, but rather an ...

"Plead with your mother, plead - for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband - that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-3

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Gethsemane - "Not My Will"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Jesus’ time praying at Gethsemane and His ultimate surrender to the Father’s plan.

Gethsemane – “Not My Will” Matthew 26:36-46 August 16, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I can be rather selfish and self-seeking at times. Okay, a lot of times… I like having my way most all the time. I can be honest here, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Devil Is In The Details Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013

How should we view the person of Judas and what he did.

The Devil is in the Details John 13:18-30 Introduction There has been a great attempt in recent times to redeem the character of Judas. In “The Passover Plot”, the recent writings of Dan Brown, and others, modern man have tried to present Judas in a different light. Some would say that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible