Sermons on Simon The Zealot:

The Women Of Jerusalem Lament Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2022

What should we lament as we contemplate the tortuous walk of Jesus to the place of the skull?

The Women of Jerusalem lament (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-31, Isaiah 4:4, Luke 13:34

Denomination: Catholic

God Does Write Straight With Crooked Lines

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2025

We know, every one of us, how many times we have told God “Thy will be done” with our fingers crossed behind our backs. No, repentance must be our daily habit.

Friday of the Twentieth Week in course 2025 (Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The Book of Ruth is both unique and important for both Jews and Christians. Ruth was an outsider, a Moabite woman married to the son of the widow Naomi, a native of Bethlehem. When Naomi’s two sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Catholic

Quid Pro Quo Or No?

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. What could be more natural in our relationships with others than the principle of retaliation? In its finest sense, this concept is understood to mean "If you are nice to me, then I will be nice to you;" or "If you'll scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." It is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

Heathen nations may rejoice for a season, but God’s day is coming.

Obadiah 15-21 The Day of the Lord Introduction Tonight as we finish our study in the book of Obadiah, let’s briefly review what we’ve learned so far. We learned that the book dealt with God’s judgment on the nation of Edom for its sin of pride. Edom is the nation that descended from Esau, the ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Numbered

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010

A message to backsliders about Judas.

Acts 1:16-19 KJV Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. [17] For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. [18] Now this man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Jesus Is Really Interested In

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009

Jesus’ healing of the sick is an outward sign of a deeper healing we all need.

Growing up through Sunday school or kids clubs many of the staple lessons faithfully taught to us were passages about Jesus’ healings. Healing the blind, the lame, the mute, the possessed, even the dead. And these are important lessons to learn for they remind us of Jesus’ authority and power – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Anglican

Judas The Betrayer (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2021

Whenever there's a list of the Apostles, he always appears last and his name is followed by, "the betrayer" or something similar. Let's take a look at the one who is known for betraying Jesus.

JUDAS, THE BETRAYER (part one) One of the questions in Sunday School last week had to do with Judas and the storms he was facing. That generated some good discussion so I decided to make him the focus of the sermon today and next Sunday. Whenever there's a list of the Apostles, he always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Isaiah 5:20, Matthew 26:10-16, John 6:70-71, Matthew 26:20-25, John 13:27, Matthew 26:47-50, Proverbs 26:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Adapted from another sermoncentral sermon, this reinterpretation of "The Grinch who stole Christmas" Movie and Dr Seuss book encourages us to look for the real meaning of Christmas. Given at Midnight Mass 2000

In the name of the living, incarnate God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Everyone down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, did not! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Go, Your Faith Has Saved You

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Prayer: it works.

“Go, your faith has saved you” Given at St John the Evangelist, Rishworth and Christ Church, Barkisland, West Yorkshire, England, 29th October 2000 In the name of the living God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Once upon a time (and doesn’t it fill you with dread when a sermon begins with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

If You Can't Stand The Heat... Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Given in a young adult’s prison, this sermon challenges the temptation to violence and intimidation and take the braver option: to walk away and come to Christ

Given at HM Prison Moorland, Doncaster, 27th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. You have probably heard the saying “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Now, this is not a reference to the way I cook, but if you like things done crispy on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pick Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Examines the call to vocation of everyone, whether to the priesthood to be a Christian in Society. Written for a young audience in a very open style.

How Does the Gospel Affect Our Lives? Given at the Chichester Diocese Youth Summer Camp, August 2000. Texts: Romans 12: 1-13; Luke 9:23-28 Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all, `If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me’. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-28, Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Footballer's Kiss Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

When viewed from one angle, some things can look quite strange, but when viewed from another they can be quite different: as it is with the Mass. Given in a Young Offender’s Prison.

Given at HM Prison Moorlands, Doncaster, 20th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. There has been a bit of fuss and bother in the newspapers recently about goal celebrations. Have you seen it? Time was when a goal was scored there would be a polite round of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Log In Your Eye

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 28, 2001

About Sin, about Lenten Preparation, most especially about the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) with a neat little prayer by Ephraem the Syrian (4th Century)

Sermon: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke 6:39-45 Given at St John the Evangelist, Rishworth, Diocese of Wakefield, 25th February 2001 “The log in your eye” In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Sin. Nasty. Unpleasant. The last thing you want to hear preached about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Foolish Of Me To Think That God Was Beneath Me...

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Contrasts the notion of Christ as foundation with Christ as Capstone, leading us up towards God.

Sermon: 28th March 1999 (My very first sermon before beginning at Theological College) "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes"? Ladies and Gentlemen, When a Parish sends one of its congregation for training ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Misunderstanding Miracles

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

Acts 14:8-20

Sermon 8th August 1999: Acts 14:8-20 Good Evening. They say that if at first you don’t succeed, try and try again; and if at first you havn’t bored the congregation totally rigid, then you get a second chance to come and practice preaching. So we come together in the name of the +Father, the Son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican