Sermons on St Francis Of Assisi:

Ever Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009

How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can't Run Away Series

Contributed by Christopher Young on Feb 15, 2013

This is the 1st in a series takes us all the way through the book of Ruth to allow us to discover exactly the Who, What, Where, Why, and How Jesus is our Kinsman redeemer.

You Can’t Run Away Ruth 1:1-5 I. Intro: A. On his book “The Conduct of Life”, the American novelist Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it.” B. If you think about it that is just as true today as ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Generous Landowner Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 7, 2015

Since when does it make sense to pay the guys hired at the last hour the same as those hired at the beginning of the day. This is the 1st of 4 sermon that consider the astounding mathematics of grace.

Introduction Aeneas’ eyes snapped open from his deep sleep. He could hear the desert winds relentlessly blowing the trees outside and whistle through the cracks and crevices of the house. Years of working as a day laborer in the vineyards taught him what these winds meant. It was the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Nitty Gritty Of Resurrection Life!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2018

St. Luke shares with us what to do post-Easter. How to live out the nitty gritty of the Christian Walk. This is a sermon that helps people know what to do after Easter.

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35 Theme: Proclamation/Unity/Compassion Title: The Nitty-Gritty of Daily Christian Life Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our Messiah, Savior and LORD who came to take away all of our sin and infill us with His Holy Spirit! For some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Are You Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

One of the most difficult things for people in the 21st Century to do or so it seems is to have an accurate view of themselves. This question, asked by a demon, brings us face to face with reality.

Who Are You Acts 19:11-20 • There is an old story that I’ve heard, read, and told many times. It’s about a fellow named Bill who was always bragging about who he knew and how he was friends with many popular and powerful people. He said to his boss one day, "You name anyone you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Hungry”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 20, 2018

To satisfy His cravings is finding the Source of our longings! Oooohhhh... the feeling is mutual. Just like St.Augustine’s favourite quote: "Our Hearts are Restless Until They Rest in You"

God to be hungry? Do you think God has hunger pains? At first glance this question has an obvious answer; No! God is not confined to a human body, He is Spirit. He has no need for food. God is self-existent and does not need any outside source to assist Him in sustaining life. However, though He is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting A Good Example (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 1, 2018

Paul was a good example. Paul said in 1st Cor. 11:1, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." How did Paul set a good example?

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part two) In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Recap: Jesus was a good example of humility and service. When he washed the disciples' ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Philippians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Don’t Remove Christ From Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025

If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you?

Go! And… Don’t Remove Christ from Christmas INTRODUCTION — “When Christmas Loses Christ” If you removed all the wrapping paper, all the lights, all the tinsel, all the adverts, all the parties, and all the pressure… would Christmas still make sense to you? Some years ago, a large shopping centre ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Luke 2:11, Philippians 2:9-11, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved By Grace, Changed By Grace - Repentance, Faith, And The Life That Follows Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

“How can a sinful person be made right with a holy God?” That question sits at the very heart of the Christian faith. It is not theoretical. It is personal. It is eternal.

Saved by Grace, Changed by Grace - Repentance, Faith, and the Life that Follows Introduction – The Most Important Question You Will Ever Answer There are many important questions in life. What career will I choose? Who will I marry? Where will I live? But none compare to this one: “How can a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24, Acts 20:21, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Romans 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2025

Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 9:23, Revelation 7:9, Romans 6:4, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Acts 3:19, Romans 10:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Because We Believe: Discipleship And The Promise Of God - Luke 1:45 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025

Mary, a young virgin from an obscure village, received a divine promise that seemed impossible. She would carry the Son of God. And Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, declared a powerful truth—a truth for every disciple of Jesus today.

Blessed Because We Believe: Discipleship and the Promise of God - Luke 1:45 Introduction – Faith That Transforms Obedience Have you ever received a promise that seemed impossible? Perhaps a doctor gave a grim diagnosis. Perhaps your bank balance whispered fear instead of hope. Perhaps your past ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45, Hebrews 11:1, Numbers 23:19, Luke 1:38, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Chinese Whispers To A Whisper That A Different Way Might Be Possible

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2024

From the fire that burnt down Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to riots that spread across the Uk in the summer of 2024 as a result of a false rumour to the cruel words that echo around inside us and cause so much damage - and then a different way forwards.....

This sermon was preached on 15th Septemeber 2024 - first in the morning at St Barnabas Church Northolt and then in the evening at All saints Church High Wycombe at their "Led by the Spirit" service. It is on the James 3 reading taken from the lectionary for 24th sunday in ordinary time ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 1:27, Acts 2:41-47, Romans 12:7, Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

From Hearing To Holy Living: When The Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2026

There is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God week after week, nodding politely, agreeing inwardly… and then walking out unchanged.

From Hearing to Holy Living: When the Word Gets Its Hands Dirty - James 1:22 Introduction: The Most Dangerous Place in Church Church, there is a dangerous place to live spiritually—and it’s not rebellion, atheism, or persecution. It’s comfort. It’s familiarity. It’s sitting under the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 119:105, John 14:15, James 2:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Do Not Know What We Should Pray For As We Ought Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 23, 2024

Like all Christians, St. Paul was left wondering how to pray in many challenging situations and trials during his ministry as an Apostle of the Lord. Then, he found how to pray best.

The words of St Paul, “We do not know what we should pray for as we ought,” I know, ring a bell with all of us Christians. When we are faced with situations that are beyond our grasp and capacity to control, we find ourselves without knowing what we should pray for as we ought. I remember my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Part I: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 1 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

There are three distinct levels of unity in the Spirit that are evident in the early church. Most of the western church in the 21st century is only familiar with the first or lowest level of unity that Jesus referred to in John 17.

Introduction to Part I What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? Is it an ethereal sixth sense based on feelings or intuition? Is it an intellectual or symbolic type or anthropomorphic construct used to create a theological distinction between Christians and “other” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45