Sermons on St Dominic:

"Could I Be A Pharisee?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004

The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: United Methodist

"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001

Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001

Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.” SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005

A sermon for Advent Sunday, also alluding to St. Andrew’s tide and World AIDS day.

Advent Sunday is a time that can mean so many different things to so many different people. As well as the start of Advent, it’s also the Sunday nearest to 1st December, marked as World AIDS Day, and the Sunday nearest to St. Andrew’s day, a traditional time for thinking about the mission of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Church @ Ephesus

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 3, 2009

THIS SERMON UNPACKS THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH @ EPHESUS AND APPLIES IT TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY. YOUR CHURCH...........

TOO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS REV. 2: 1-8. DOES GOD CARE FOR HIS CHURCH? SOMETIMES WE MAY FEEL THAT GOD IS DISTANT – IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH, THAT GOD IS SOME HOW NO LONGER INTERESTED IN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES (IT WAS A WONDERFUL HONEYMOON BUT IN THE MARRIAGE GOD SEEMS TO BE ABSENT). DO WE LONG ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 27, 2010

4th Sunday of Easter, Series C, Preached 4/25/2010 at St. Paul

Of all the pictures that we have of our Lord Jesus Christ, the picture that is painted for us in the words of the 23rd Psalm are perhaps the most well known and the most comforting. One of the stained glass windows at St. Paul, McConnellsburg has this picture of Jesus as a shepherd surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

God Came Near Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

1st in the series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Gives the reasons that the Incarnation was necessary.

Text: John 1:1-18 We’ve got ourselves a problem, you and I, and I can tell you, it’s not just a little problem. We’ve got ourselves a whopper of a problem. It’s not a new problem, and we’re certainly not the first ones to ever have it. As a matter of fact the problem dates clear back to Adam & Eve, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friends Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2010

St. Paul appreciated, and needed his friends. Jesus needed friends. We need friends.

Almost 6 months after we began studying St. Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church here on Sunday mornings we reach its conclusion. This letter – or Epistle – was probably written between 52 and 56 AD; about 20 to 25 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus; and whereas ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Anglican

Stepping Up To Blessedness Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

How would you describe what a Blessed life looks like in the 21st century.

Stepping up to Blessedness May 26, 2013 How would you describe what a Blessed life looks like in the 21st century. Bryan Wilkerson came up with these 21st century Beatitudes * Blessed are the rich and famous, because they can always get a seat at the best restaurants. * Blessed are the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joy, Even With No Pleasure

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2013

St. Paul gives us the clue to living in joy even if we are afflicted with pain and suffering.

Third Sunday of Advent 2013 Extraordinary Form From the epistle of Blessed Paul the Apostle to the Philippians: Brethren: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. 6 Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Paradise Found Series

Contributed by John Sears on Mar 20, 2012

This is a 1st person drama message depicting the thief on Jesus’ right hand. The setting is paradise.

Character: Theif on Right Hand of Jesus The Setting: Paradise (Come onto stage dressed in white robes) I never expected the robes. I never expected a second chance. My name? It’s not important. But the story I share is. My life had been a pathetic mess. As long as I can remember, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Freely Must You Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013

Like St. Benedict, we must live simply if we are to successfully share the gospel of Jesus.

The great saints, like St. Benedict whom we celebrate today, bear witness that the words of today’s Gospel are not just for the first century. They are timeless instructions on our work of evangelism. Those who spread the good news are doing so as Jesus did. The effectiveness of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

To An Ever Greater Love Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011

Two guides help us in our journey with the Scriptures: St. Paul and the prologue to John's Gospel

Monday of 29th Week in Course St. Ignatius of Antioch Verbum Domini Our saint today, Ignatius of Antioch, is a most appropriate patron for our reflections on the Word of God. He was the third bishop of Antioch, but, more importantly, was a disciple of John the Apostle. His writings give us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:69-75

Denomination: Catholic

He's Got Your Back Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Jesus has your back.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#1] HE’S GOT YOUR BACK Hebrews 4:14-16 Introduction: The high priest was the supreme religious leader of the Israelites. The office of the high priest was hereditary and was traced from Aaron, the brother of Moses, of the tribe of Levi. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Brother Is Bigger Than Yours Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 10, 2016

This is the 1st sermon in the series Jesus is Better- The Better Messenger. Jesus is greater than the Prophets.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#1] MY BROTHER IS BIGGER THAN YOURS Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction: I can remember growing up with a younger brother that had a “smart” mouth. Tharon, my brother, while in elementary school, was always picking fights with kids bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Interdependence

Contributed by John Melms on Jun 24, 2006

Wedding sermon based on Proverbs 18:22 and 1st Cor. 11:11-12

Proverbs 18:22; 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 Wedding Parents, family members, guests, and particularly to you Sarah and Charles – Peace and blessing from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Sarah, Charles: You both have been a pleasant surprise to me. When I received the first call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran