Sermons on Sisters And Brothers:

Faith Is Running The Course

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 30, 2013

Christ foretold the struggles, in the earth, in the Lord's Prayer.

FAITH IS RUNNING THE COURSE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: Friends

Becoming Refined

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Have you fallen over and over again in your Christian walk? It could be that all this falling is meant to draw out of you all that is impure so that God can refine you

Becoming refined She was born Feb 2, 1929 as Patricia Routledge but you may know her best from her television personality as Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet). She is the middle class wife who has upper class aspirations. She is the lead character of the British television series called - Keeping ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting To The Point Where Your Obedience Meets Your Transformation”

Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Jan 26, 2012

Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf.

Theme: Your attitude and consistency in obedience move God to act on your behalf. When God acts people listen and experience the move of God in a way none could imagine. Ephesians 4:23, 24 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Pray Religiously Or Wholeheartedly?

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008

I know many families that pray as if it were an old tune. Are we just praying repetitously or is our heart in it? Jesus gives us some examples on how to pray.

Jesus prayed earnestly, purposefully, and with certainty. He knew that God answers prayer. "The Lord’s prayer" was given during Christ’s Sermon on the Mount to provide an example for how we should approach the throne of grace. Prayer is the prelude to peace, the prologue to power, the preface to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14, Psalm 23:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tossed By…

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 7, 2023

Tossed by…

Tossed by… Scripture 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us start our homily with a funny story.   A visitor to the Holy Land wanted to take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, the sea on which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

We Are One In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 9, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 8, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:1-16 We Are One in the Spirit Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1960’s, Father Peter Scholtes was a parish priest on the south side of Chicago. As one of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heartbreaking Messiah

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon exploring heartbreak and suffering through peter and the disicples

Mark 8:27-38 Have you ever heard the sound of a heart breaking? Do you remember what it sounds like? Maybe it was your child's heart breaking when they found that the job market had disappeared? Maybe it was your sister or brother's heart breaking when the test results were worse than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Substance Of A Woman

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2015

For the much love of Christ Jesus, sins are forgiven and sinners are saved.

SUBSTANCE OF A WOMAN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2015) “And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna, the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:2-3

Denomination: Friends

Be Imitators Of Christ During Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 26, 2020

Being the children of light we become the presence of our Human Saviour and we express Humanity in action like Christ Jesus to all people, at all times and in all seasons in our lives during COVID-19 and beyond

Be Imitators of Christ During COVID-19 Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

No Way Out

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 5, 2018

In the ministry of Christ Jesus, as time passes by, is as real as it was in the beginning until now and we passionately serve---to run the race of faith.

NO WAY OUT By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 4, 2018) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty ...read more

Denomination: Friends

"This Is My Body Given For You"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2010

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

Luke 22:1-23 “This is My Body Given for You” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodiat Church, Chattanooga, TN When Jesus wanted to give His followers a way of understanding what was about to happen to Him, He didn’t give them a theory. He gave them an act to perform. Here, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope In The Endless Ocean Of Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 23, 2025

Divine Mercy provides profound hope by reminding me of God's unconditional love, giving me strength to face each day with courage.

Title: Hope in the Endless Ocean of Divine Mercy Intro: Divine Mercy provides profound hope by reminding me of God's unconditional love, giving me strength to face each day with courage. Scripture: John 20:19-31 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Divine Mercy flows like an endless ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Other

Naomi - From Calamity To Change Agent Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024

Always do right, you never know when the opportunity will come to transform/change your life/destiny.

“Elimelech … his wife Naomi … sons were Mahlon and Chilian … Elimelech died … Naomi left with two sons ... took wives … Moab … Orpha … Ruth … both Mahlon and Chilian died … rose up to leave Moab” (Ruth 1:2-4). A. THE PROBLEM 1. Book is about Naomi’s challenge and achievements but named for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20, Ruth 4:9-10, Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 12, 2025

To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit.

Title: Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Intro: To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit. Scriptures: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26

Denomination: Other

Philemon

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 12, 2013

A sermon on the complete book of Philemon.

Today, as we look at the Book of Philemon, we are going to see forgiveness in action. So if you have your bibles with you today, open up to the Book of Philemon. Now I suspect that Philemon may be a difficult book for you to find. Unlike the Book of Eli it IS actually a book in the Bible, it is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian Church