Sermons on Silent Saturday:

Saul And The Witch Of En-Dor Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Sep 30, 2016

There are a lot of strange stories in the Bible. But, like everything else, they are God-breathed and profitable (2 Timothy 3:16-17). What can we learn from the strange story of Saul and the witch of En-Dor?

INTRODUCTION A. My daughter Grace and I have a love for movies - watching movies is one of our favorite things to share 1. Thankfully- Grace has good taste - watch a lot of good ones 2. She even loves to watch my old favorites - Indiana Jones, Goonies, Princess Bride 3. It's great to get to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-20, 1 Samuel 28:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Am I Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

God forsakes his Son ... bringing His Son through hell ... so that we do not have to endure being forsaken.

Message Today we are going to talk about a topic that is not very popular. It is the topic of hell. Why isn’t hell a popular topic? Hugh Mackay, the Australian social researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna To The Son Of David PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing our great need for Christ and His unique kingship marked by humility and salvation.

Good morning, dear family of faith. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space where we can, as one body, lift our hearts and voices to our King of Glory. Isn't it a blessing to be able to come together, to share in fellowship, to sing our praises, and to open God's Word together? As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: King Of Glory

The Faith-Defier Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus celebrates bold, persistent faith from unexpected people and expands grace beyond boundaries, bringing healing into homes that feel far away.

INTRODUCTION Some people seem to come to Jesus from the “right” backgrounds. Grew up in church. Know the songs. Understand the language. Fit neatly into the system. Then there are others. The ones who never quite know when to stand up or sit down. The ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 56:7, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"God Stole The Show"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2003

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org How many of you have ever seen a Christmas pageant or been in one? Each time the scene is basically the same—isn’t it? You’ve got the manger in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The New Testament Church; Its Guidebook Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 11, 2003

The Bible is God’s Word, in it He reveals Himself as Redeemer of mankind, and imparts infallible truth.

The New Testament Church; Its Guidebook II Tim. 3:16, 17 INTRO.: Thomas Campbell was a Scottish Presbyterian educator and preacher who immigrated to the United States in 1809. He settled in Washington County, PA and became a preacher for one of the Presbyterian churches in that area. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Matters Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 18, 2003

The faith we inherit thanks to Jesus, is multi-coloured, full of mystery, and conquers the world.

Sermon for 6 Easter Yr B, 25/05/2003 Based on I Jn 5:4 “Faith Matters” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, AB By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.” An atheist fell off a cliff. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Panic Room

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

References the movie "Panic Room" (Jodie Foster). Recalls the disciples’ reaction to hide out in a locked room after finding the tomb empty. The "Panic Room" can be both a safe haven and a well-fortressed prison.

"Panic Room" - Easter 2A April 7, 2002 - John 20:19-31 This week I saw the newly-released movie "Panic Room". In this movie, "Jodie Foster plays a wealthy single mom with a teenage daughter. They buy a fancy brownstone in NYC that has a ’panic room’, a fortified hi-tech room in the center of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

A Journey Through The Stable Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 29, 2001

The animals are more than role players in the miracle of Christmas.

A Journey Through the Stable II Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible. The Old Testament was the Bible of Jesus, and he understood that he was the fulfillment of its prophesies. Jesus fulfilled these prophesies by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

What counts in your life?

Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Common Sense Of Christ

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 3, 2004

A look at how Jesus handled some situations while on earth.

The Common Sense of Christ Text: Mk. 2: 23 – Mk. 3: 6 Proposition: Jesus stopped the Pharisees on every occasion that they tried trap Him. Their striving to uphold the letter of the law caused them to miss the true intent of the law and Jesus proved it scripturally. If we view ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mordecai A Step-Father

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Father’s Day sermon for step-dads.

"Mordecai the Step-father" Esther 2:5-7 Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, 6 who had been carried into exile from Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, among those taken captive with ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2006

James features on works showing our faith NOT works driving our faith

James 2:1-17 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. During his time there, he would share his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Dwelling In God's River City

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes God's Grace Amazing

Contributed by Steve Dunning on Feb 25, 2007

Amazing Grace Sermon.

WHAT MAKES GOD’S GRACE AMAZING ? 1 CHRON. 17 : 16 INTRO :200 years ago Dec. 21 1807 John Newton was laid to rest. He was an Infidel/slave trader turned Christian/minister. His friends included the likes of John Wesley, George Whitefield, & William Wilburforce. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16

Denomination: Baptist