Sermons on st thomas:

The Challenge

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

Lord's Prayer Choices--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with a spiritual choice about prayer and about life.

The Lord’s Prayer Choices Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophecies Of Hope

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 1, 2003

1st Sunday of Advent 2003--A Study of the OT prophecies of Christ’s 1st Advent and the NT prophecies of Christ’s 2nd Advent.

Prophecies of Hope 1st Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:15 Acts 2:1-4 Matthew 1:18 Matthew 16:13-19 Isaiah 7:14 Acts 2:37-41 Luke 1:31-35 John 16:17-22 Micah 5:2 Acts 1:10-11 Matthew 2:1-2 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hebrews 9:24, 26-28 Revelation 22:7 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18

Battling Giants

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 4, 2021

Are there obstacles in your life that seem impossible to overcome? How can you as a little person make difference against forces much bigger than yourself? And where does God come into this? A sermon on 1 Samuel 17 ..... The video version of this is available at https://youtu.be/V8wJeTGAYqQ

...................................................... One of the most iconic scenes from modern culture - {clip of the Death star destroyed by tiny xwing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuKqcfO31is } . The Death Star is enormous - it is capable of destroying entire planets - indeed it has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:27

Denomination: Anglican

Making Good Out Of Evil

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 6, 2003

Epiphany 5: The evil one attempts to drive a wedge between the believer and God. But God, through the Cross and Resurrection, triumphs over all the wiles of the enemy.

By showing us what happened in the life of Job, God shares amazing insights that allow us to understand life just a little bit better. Having the book of Job is a little bit like having the playbook of the opposing team. We see the strategy of the enemy – satan – that old accuser. The playbook ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold The Man (1) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 8, 2015

This sermon is a focus on Jesus as Pilate and others saw him -- a failure. The irony is, his "defeat" was actually his key to victory.

1. Jesus, a Wanted Man "If Jesus had of entered into one of our modern cities, leading a parade, as the "triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He would have been arrested immediately. He would be a wanted man." * The FDA would want Him for turning water into wine without a license; * The EPA for killing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Lovely On The Mountains Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

Jesus Christ has come to bring us back to God, to clear the way for us to enter once again into his presence. Christ has died to forgive our sins. Christ has risen to bring us new life. Empowered by God’s Holy Spirit we’re called to go out, to spread the

It’s amazing what a brief description we’re given of such a world changing event, isn’t it? Here’s Jesus Christ, the Son of God, coming back to life after being crucified by the Jewish and Roman authorities and all we get are three verses of terse almost bare boned narrative. There was an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Sunday School Challenge

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

Sunday school is facing serious problems in the 21st Century.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHALLENGE BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION Sunday School is facing serious problems while at the same time there is great potential as she enters the 21st Century. B. PROBLEMS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. Many denominations are struggling with attendance. 2. Publishing houses see ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:12

Denomination: Baptist

Death In Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses."

Sunday Morning April 6, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#1 DEATH IN SIN Luke 23:39-41 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004

This is the 1st sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings".

Series: Christmas Brings…[#1] HOPE Hebrews 6:18-20 Welcome Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Hymn 89 “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Vs. 1&3) Offering Hymn 335 “Standing On The Promises” (Vs. 1&4) Children’s Choir “Meet With Me” Introduction: Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Civil War - Inside Of You! Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

St. Paul describes the daily battle inside of each Christian.

Pentecost 7 Romans 7:15-25 Between the two World Wars, while Adolph Hitler was in prison, he wrote a book. Now I have absolutely no desire to read this book, because among other things it outlines the very atrocities that the Nazis would commit before and during WWII. But one thing about this book ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptation = Ease

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness

1st Sunday in lent Luke 4:1-13 "Temptation = Ease" "And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Miraculous Stories

Contributed by Doris Sparks on Apr 5, 2007

Celebrates the feast of St Michael and the angels on September 29th.

Miraculous Stories Today, September 29th is the day on the church calendar set aside to celebrate St. Michael and the angels. In a world where science and facts are the mainstays of reality, people hunger still for the miraculous. The popularity of shows like “Touched by an Angel,” “It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Garage Door Evangelism

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

This sermon deals with new methods of evangelism in the 21st century.

“Garage Door Evangelism” I Corinthians 9:19-27 INTRODUCTION: In Dary Northrop’s book, Garage Door Evangelism, he discusses some new ways to “do church” in the 21st century. He says that often churches give a picture of perfection--only the beautiful Front Door ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

Hanging In There Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 30, 2007

Sermon on persevering in the face of trials. 1st sermon in series

Hanging in There aug0497 Sermon Series II Corinthians 4:7-10 I want to tell you a true story. At least it has truth in it. Well, if it’s not a true story it ought to be. A young man had been in the army a little over a week. He wrote home and said, "Folks, I’ve just been here a week. I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist