Sermons on Stop The Clock:

Invitation To The Banquet

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2022

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Invitation to the Banquet Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Pharisees were grumbling again. They weren’t pleased with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cross, The Glory, The Deliverance Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

It is faith which sees the glorious light of God even in our darkest night of suffering, which brings transformation to those who are oppressed, depressed and defeated. It is this faith that reveals the glory of God, and castes out demons.

the Cross the Glory the Deliverance There is the brightness of Jesus’ face, and the cloud, as the expression of the glory of God. “the miracle is not that Jesus glowed. It is that He did not glow all the time”. Chuck Missler Veiled in flesh the godhead see, hail the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-23

Denomination: *other

Open Doors

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2024

God opens and closes doors daily and annually. With the New Year come open doors of opportunity.

Open Doors 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 1. Alexander Graham Bell: “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” We must look for it. We don’t always recognize it. [Far Side Push-Pull 2. As we end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Consequences Of Our Actions And Attitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025

The sermon urges us to notice and compassionately respond to those in need at our gates, opening our lives and tables with urgent, Christlike love.

Some stories slip in quietly and sit down beside you. Others knock at the front door and ask to be heard. Jesus tells one that stands at the gate. We can see him, can’t we? A rich man with linens crisp as a spring morning. A poor man with sores that sting like salt. A gate between them. A table ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Topics: Compassion, Justice

Going To Church

Contributed by David Gresham on Feb 10, 2009

Going to Church isn’t the same for everyone. Some go to be seen others to watch. But truly Going to Church is to see the Lord.

Going to Church Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Loneliness And Betrayal Through Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

Title: The Fourth Word from the Cross - Anguish At around three o'clock, Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46, NIV). In this moment of darkness, Jesus experienced deep abandonment. Tonight, we reflect on the fourth word spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Topics: Easter Resurrection

Death - The Journey Of No Return Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 17, 2022

This sermon focuses on denial of death by our culture and what should be the embracing of death by Christians.

(Opens with song “O Death” from the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”.) If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to open them up, we will be looking at John 11:25-26. It is going to take us a while to get there, but we will eventually get there. If you have been here for a while, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Hebrews 9:27, Job 16:12

Denomination: Christian Church

War Of The Words Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005

They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 5, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "Going For the Gold." The second characteristic needed to become a world-class Christian is determination.

STAY THE COURSE Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1b August 8, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled “Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian.” Last week we looked at the issue of sacrifice and learned that we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Passing the test

Passing the Test - 1 Timothy 3 - 10/18/08 Join me in turning to the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3. Timothy is towards the end of the New Testament, in the second half of the Bible. We have been going through this book together. This time of year can be a scary time for kids in school, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Judgments

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 27, 2015

The two judgments of the Bema seat judgment vs. the great white throne judgment. One will be the judging of our works while the other will be a damnation for the unconverted.

The Two Judgments Introduction: In basketball there is what is called a shot clock, it is a clock that counts backwards allowing a team a set amount of seconds to shoot the ball. Life's “shot clock” began when we were born. God knows what year, month, day, hour, minute, second our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jeremiah Files. Unique Me? Unique Call? Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 6, 2017

A sermon that attempts to explore Jeremiah's call in relation to our own - Uses a massive illustration from the Hebrides revival in Scotland I have included it verbatim as the reader can then use what they feel is appropriate.

The Jeremiah files. Unique Me? Unique call? Jeremiah 1New King James Version (NKJV) 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daylight Savings Time

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 20: 1 – 21

2 Kings 20: 1 – 21 Daylight Savings Time 20 In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’ 2 Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Learn How To Live Today Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006

Paul’s Advice: Treasure your time because it’s limited, make the most of every opportunity, and understand what the Lord’s will is.

Today we’ll conclude on the series of sermons on the New Year. With the start of a new year, people want to make new resolution and start things afresh. • Like what King Solomon says in Eccl 1:9 “…there is nothing new under the sun.” • The Bible tells us only in Christ can we find the new life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rise And Shine!

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012

We need to prepare for the coming of the Lord before it is too late.

I'll never forget one day in my High School English Literature class. One of my good friends, Lee had a habit of falling asleep in class. Well, Lee's desk was right in the middle of the room and our class was the last one of the day, the room was warm, and the teacher wasn't so exciting. Lee ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran