Sermons on Stained Glass:

Earthy, Gritty, Touchy, Bodily Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015

Is prayer minsitry / healing / the laying on of hands only for "Big Successful Evangelical Mega Churches" - or is it for small sacramental churches like the ones we come from? This talk was the introductory talk at an On Fire Prayer Ministry Training Day

I don’t know if any of you have ever seen the Steve Martin Film “leap of Faith” from the early 90s. It perhaps perpetuates the stereotypes that many non-christians would have about the Christian healing ministry. Steve Martin portrays a travelling pentecostal faith healer called ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

"people The Light Shines Through"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2022

A sermon for All Saints.

John 11:1-6, 17-44 “People the Light Shines Through” One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

‘miracle Grow’ For The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023

how can we 'fertilize' the world to make it the Kingdom of God

Matthew 5:13-20 Unlike some scripture that strikes fear in preachers' hearts, this scripture has way too many topics that someone could use. But I want to strike at the core of what Jesus tells us who we are. But first, I must ask you a question: Has anyone ever told you that you are a pile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:12-30, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

"fixing Our Eyes On Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 29, 2019

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus” Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper boys or girls would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

"He Has Risen, Truth For Those Behind Locked Doors”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 10, 2020

Sunday morning 2000 years ago, the disciples of Jesus are hiding in a locked room. They were without hope. They were afraid to go out into the streets. On this Easter we can understand their fear as we sequester behind closed doors shuttered windows. Quotes from B. Graham & C. Colson

He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The world has tried to cancel Easter and shutter church doors. Easter cannot be canceled… 2000 years ago all the forces of hell tried that and it failed. The forces of evil tried to kill the infant Jesus. Their plan failed. The same forces of evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2, Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

"What's A Saint?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 2, 2018

A sermon for All Saint's.

John 11:1-6, 17-44 “What’s a Saint?” One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As he looked ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Nov 27, 2024

As Christians, we walk in the beauty and glory of God's great love and mercy in Christ. What better reason could there ever be to thank God with all of our hearts, and with our very lives themselves?

"The Great Thanksgiving" Psalm 100 I once heard a pastor tell the story in a sermon of something that happened when he was visiting his brother in Florida. While there they decided to go deep-sea fishing on his brother’s boat. But after they were several miles out at sea and well out ...read more

"Once A Heretic, Now A Hero”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 28, 2021

Both William Tyndale and Luther translated the bible. My opening illustration asks people to take out their bible and turn to Romans 3:21-24 and turn their bible upside down and read the text....

In Jesus Holy Name October 30, 2021 Romans 1:17, 3:22-24 Reformation Redeemer “Once a Heretic, Now a Hero” Today Protestant churches are celebrating the Reformation, remembering the man Martin Luther and singing the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory Of This House Of This House. Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 6, 2025

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.

The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts. My brothers and sisters, we are living in a time when it’s easy to feel like the best moments of our lives have already passed us by. We look ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002

A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Worship

A SACRIFICE OF PRAISE Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Hebrews 13:15 Original date March 5, 2000 Revised July 22, 2001 Story young kid mom gave him a quarter for offering Communion was passed He tried to take communion Mom said you can’t take communion Why not I paid for it. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2003

History’s two greatest battles were fought in Gardens. The Garden of Eden and The Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus won what Adam lost because He fought the battle on His knees. After Gethsemane, Jesus followed through but no longer struggled with the decisi

Here is the bulletin insert I included with the sermon following it: Gethsemane and The Cup of Wrath It is interesting that Jesus went to the “Garden of Gethsemane” on the Mount of Olives. The garden still exists today, including a number of olive trees which may date back to the time of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:40-46, John 18:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purity-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally con­cerned about heart impurity. This type of heart disease, if not "cured," may render a person spiritually dead

Purity-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8 Introduction: More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2025

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

A Great Cloud of Witnesses Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper girls or boys would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Ang Mga Banal Na Kailangan Natin Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2025

Ang tunay na pagiging banal ay hindi tungkol sa pagiging perpekto o mga himala na nakakakuha ng headline.

Pamagat: Ang mga Banal na Kailangan Natin Intro: Ang tunay na pagiging banal ay hindi tungkol sa pagiging perpekto o mga himala na nakakakuha ng headline. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 5:1-12 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Noong nakaraang taon, napanood ko si Father Anthonyswamy na nagsalansan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Other