Sermons on St Ambrose:

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2020

Why did Luke chose this post resurrection appearance to record. After all St Paul tells us that at least 514 men saw the resurrected Christ and this doesn't count the women

The road to Emmaus Story: The legendary British journalist and media personality Malcolm Muggeridge was a Marxist before he found Christ. During the Cold War he travelled to Russia to write a story about the Communist party and the decline of religion in that atheistic regime. After conducting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

Craving For Spiritual Comfort Food?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

Multitudes of Christians are falling away from the biblical Truths, wholesome teaching and lustfully chasing after Myths, instant blessings, formulas, catchy verses for personal gain as warned by Paul in the 1st century.

Comfort foods are huge crowd pleasers. They are juicy, yummy, trendy and make us “feel good”. Psychological studies point that they are good mood fixers too, allowing an experience of instant pleasure when in emotional stress. Some fall for comfort food because of convenience. Even though it starts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 8:32, Matthew 7:13

"Resurrection Blessings”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 21, 2022

"Science bows before the resurrection". 1st blessing: Forgiveness; 2nd blessing: a resurrected body; 3rd blessing: Jesus gives all His disciple the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2022 Text: John 20:19-31 Easter II “Resurrection Blessings” The Rev. Ray Pritchard in one of his sermons wrote this phrase: “Science bows before the empty tomb.” I like that phrase. The gospel accounts were written 2000 years ago. We live in a day of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Apollos Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2022

Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A contemporary and colleague of Paul the Apostle, he played an essential role in the early development of the churches of Ephesus and Corinth.

Apollos Born 1st century Died 1st century Venerated in Anglican Communion Coptic Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Roman Catholic Church Feast February 13th Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024

The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 5, 2025

A Sermon for a Church who have just recieved a new priest (not me) - that the secret of growth won't be him - it will be them.

Who here would like St Jo’s to grow? [presume lots of hands go up] So [go round asking people] what would it be like if St Jo’s grew significantly? [take a reasonable number of answers to unpack the question – before returning to the sanctuary] Jesus stands in the middle of the crowd and says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20, Galatians 6:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Most Extreme Makeovers

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 18, 2005

This sermon lays out the most extreme "makeovers" God performs, the 1st being a spiritual one (regeneration), the 2nd a physical one (resurrection), and the 3rd a home makeover (the new cosmos).

The Most Extreme Makeovers Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway A/G 1/16/05 Introduction How many of you have ever watched one of these shows on TV that show an extreme makeover of a person or a house? The end results of surgery or reconstruction are astonishing. Might I suggest this morning that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Winter Is Almost Over Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 2, 2005

This sermon describes the 1st & 2nd Comings of Jesus as times of Winter - like Narnia where it was always Winter. We can celebrate and stand confident that Jesus will meet us in our times of Winter.

Winter is Almost Over John 3:16-21, &1Thess. 5:1-11 Intro.: A. Winter: Even here in San Diego, it got a little cool during the night this week as winter is near. But of course our winter is nothing compared to other parts of the country. How would you like to be in No. or So. Dakota, or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Adventist

Culture Shifts: Our Changing World

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002

This is the 1st of a sermon series exploring the changes that have taken place in our worldview in the last 40 - 50 years. This sermon explores the paradox of the human search for order, and the divine imposition of chaos at the tower of Babel. It then

Bibliography: Culture Shifts: A Bible Study of Postmodern Times, Lesson 2 For the next several weeks, we are going to be taking a look at the times we live in and the changes that have taken place in the way we think and act over the last 40 years. Tonight we will look at how our society and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Forgetting What's Behind. Straining For What's Ahead.

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Apr 3, 2001

Forsaking all past achievements and human advantages, St. Paul strains ahead to be found in Christ; this striving is by faith, and results in an imputed righteousness from God, a sharing in the sufferings of Christ, Christlikeness and participation in the resurrection of the dead.

“Forgetting what’s behind. Straining for what’s ahead.” April 1, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Marrow St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Oceanside, California The Text: Phil. 3:8-14 In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When We Shall Be Like Him Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 13, 2010

This is the 6th sermon from 1st John. This message deals with Jesus' Returning for HIS children & the change that shall take place. It ends with a plea for pure & holy living, being ready for HIS coming.

Sermons from 1st John 1st February 14, 2010 Sermon #06: WHEN WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM: Scripture Ref: I John 3:1-3 ‘Behold, WHAT MANNER of LOVE the FATHER has BESTOWED UPON US, that we should be CALLED the SONS of GOD, therefore the WORLD KNOWS US NOT, because IT KNEW HIM NOT. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Making Connections Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2009

For some, Paul’s greetings at the end of Romans might seem boring and not relevant. To the contrary, Paul’s connections with other believers offers us a rich tapestry of life and service in the 1st century church.

Paul’s letter to the Romans was not merely a theological treatise on God’s plan to rescue mankind from evil. He wrote it to people he had (mostly) never met, in a city where he had never been. The purpose of his letter was that of introduction. “Hi, I’m Paul, and this is what I believe.” In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Vote Is In!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 18, 2018

St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is Essential

Scripture: Acts 1:15 – 26 (Call to Worship – Psalm 1) Title: "The Vote Is In!" - Finding God's Will St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Controlled By Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 5:9 to 6:2. St Paul, rather than boasting about his special place as an apostle instead submits himself entirely to the control of Christ. What does that mean to us?

Pray. We’re continuing our series walking through St Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. In today’s selection we are hearing Paul recite the history of our salvation, and indeed the redemption of the totality of the creation, along with our very high calling in ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Glory We Share With The Father And Son

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2018

St. Gregory of Nyssa, and other Fathers of the Church, teach that the glory of the Father and the Son is the Holy Spirit, who is love. The glory we are given is the Holy Spirit who enables us to image Christ in our world.

Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter 2018 St. Paschal Baylon The prayer of Jesus we just heard from St. John is part of the High Priestly Prayer Our Lord offered at the Last Supper. If you look carefully at it, you might call it the first Eucharistic Prayer, and here you find Christ offering His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Catholic