Sermons on Stake Your Claim:

Show Some Gratitude, Won't You?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021

The sins and wickedness of thanklessness and ingratitude have infiltrated the lives of everyone and is even found in the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. This has got to stop and we need to repent.

There is a severe shortage of gratitude today, almost to the point of extinction. People are not thankful for favors, gifts, promotions, wealth, family, our homes, our health, or the jobs they have. We now possess the ugly and selfish attitude that we are somehow owed these things, and very few ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Misrepresenting God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 8, 2021

there was a reason why God was angry at Job's friends and there's a reason why there will be God's wrath in the future!

We are now at the last chapter of the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 42… Let us remind ourselves of the story of Job. Job was a godly man, wealthy, and had a nice family. The devil Satan challenged God that if Job lost just about everything including his family and health, that Job would ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Long Way Around.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Mar 13, 2021

The road may be rough but we have Jesus to look upon.

Sermon Title: A Long way around. Scripture Text: Numbers 21:4-9 Opening: The title of my sermon is “Long way around.”. A year ago we were ask to close most stores, which caused many to hog up a lot of supplies. Toilet paper was gone and cost a small fortune if you found it anywhere. Why ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worshipping In A Time Of Crisis - The Christians Response.

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a barrage of unknowns – making it impossible for any of us to predict exactly what will happen next

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany( 2021) Year B. By. Rev. Reginald Knight For the past few Sundays we have met together through this medium, in compliance with the directives by our authorities and our Diocesan respectively. Yes, we as a church are feeling a certain degree of displacement. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4

Denomination: Anglican

Palm Sunday: Pathway To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 26, 2021

ON PALM SUNDAY THE CHURCH CELEBRATES A PIVITAL EVENT IN BIBLICAL HOSTORY WHEN JESUS PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE JOURNEY THAT WOULD CULMINATE IN ACHEIVING HIS DESTINY, GIVING HIS LIFE FOR MANKIND ON THE CROSS.

PALM SUNDAY FPCC 3/28/2021 SERMON TITLE: “PALM SUNDAY: THE PATHWAY TO THE CROSS” TEXT: John 12:12-19 “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, and “Hosanna! Blessed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Is It I?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 2, 2021

When Jesus announces a traitor amongst them, all the Disciples answer "Lord, is it I?" A Good Friday message on betrayal and the dynamics taking place within the Upper Room.

“ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME!” JESUS STUNNED EVERYONE. IT WAS LATE IN THE EVENING AND THEY HAD JUST STARTED EATING TO PREPARE FOR THE PASSOVER MEAL TOGETHER. THE WORDS CUT THROUGH THE CELEBRATION AND CREATES A STRESSFUL ATMOSPHERE. VERSE 22 TELLS US THE DISCIPLES BECAME “GREATLY DISTRESSED” WHICH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 41:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 5, 2021

The empty tomb is the first sign of Jesus' resurrection.

April 4, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 16:1-8 An Empty Tomb Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The tomb wasn’t supposed to be empty. After the Sabbath ended, Mary Magdalene and her friends went to the tomb ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Daily Life Application Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 5, 2021

How do we apply the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, not the dates but that event, to our daily lives?

Have you heard of C and E Christians? C and E Christians believe you only have to worship Christ twice a year; during Christmas and Easter! Of course true Christians know that the actual celebrations are about the First Coming of the Savior to earth and the completion of dealing with people’s sins ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Peace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 19, 2021

A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 18, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19 Resurrection Peace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “You are witnesses of these things.” This week we return once more to the evening of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Men And Women In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 17, 2021

What is the main focus of Christians no matter the society or era?

Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what is said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Again, we noted from the First chapter of this first Letter that Timothy was to lead and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Know What He Is Doing? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2021

Simple logic cannot comprehend the depths of the soul – and our complex but sinful human heart. Nor can it fathom the sovereign plans of God.

Does God Know What He is Doing? (Romans 9:1-5) Introduction to Romans 9:1-11:36 In verse 1-6a, Paul answers the question, “If God is sovereign and works in hearts to create belief or hardens hearts, if He knows the future, and He has promised to exalt Israel, how do we account for Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vison Of Obadiah Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2020

To learn the meaning and message of the prophet Obadiah

Let’s break some new ground and learn what God has for us to know from Obadiah. I. The man Nothing is known about this prophet outside of his name. Although there are 10 men by the name Obadiah named in the Old Testament, scholars are in agreement none of them was this man. Many prophets share a ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unrepentant Sin Of The World Versus Unrepentant Sin Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 14, 2020

Does God treat the unrepentant sin of the church differently than the unrepentant sin of the world?

AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE: Amos opens with God’s wrath for everyone. - Amos 1:1-2:16. - Maybe just focus on the nations’ part under this point. - What does the “three sins, even four” mean? - God is not saying, “I would stop if you would do three or four sins,” although it kind of sounds like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Broken Hearts To Burning Hearts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 27, 2020

They started their journey to Emmaus with broken hearts, but it wasn't too long before the disciples' hearts began to burn with promise and joy.

April 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 24:13-35 From Broken Hearts to Burning Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They started their journey to Emmaus with broken hearts. But it wasn’t too long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On A Changing World

Contributed by William Meakin on May 5, 2020

In the beginning, God created from nothing

Sermon on A Changing World. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. Our world is constantly changing. Change is all around us and is persistent even if it is wanted or not. Trevor McDonald, the television newsreader and journalist once said: "In the end, we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31