Sermons on Straighten:

Declaration Of Interdependence

Contributed by George Durham on Jun 28, 2017

Christians are called to Interdependence (not independence) even on July 4th weekend

Declaration of INTERDEPENDENCE: EPHESIANS 4: 1-32 The 4th of July always reminds us of our FREEDOM as a people. It is a great celebration of independence. Unfortunately, this word "independence" has come to mean something that our forefathers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Love Of Jesus Makes Us Whole And Holy

Contributed by C Jordan on May 19, 2016

Jesus pours out His love upon us to make us whole and holy, and abundantly free!

THE STORY OF JESUS #4: THE LOVE OF JESUS MAKES US WHOLE AND HOLY INTRO TO SPEAKER: My new role as Executive Coordinator of the Overcomers Outreach. My trip to Toronto to do an addictions workshop at the Promise Keepers Legacy event. The ‘colour’ of Toronto – police, fire, biker gang. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10, Matthew 8:14

Denomination: *other

Prepare The Way Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 2, 2023

A voice was needed, and voice was heard. It was that of John the Baptist. Jesus is the promised deliverer and John is the promised forerunner.

Have you ever had that terrible sinking feeling of being unprepared? As a student maybe there was a test you did not study for. As an adult maybe the tax deadline came, and you were not ready. Proper preparation is the key to many things going right. If you have been part of planning a big event, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Teaching Moment Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

Few things in our ministries are more important than the responsibility of mentoring. In 1 Timothy, the apostle Paul reminds the young pastor of the divine opportunity he has to unpack the richness of God's Word in his church--don't let that fire die!

I. Intro: My Bible Teaching Background – In Awana, I over-achieved to please parents and went through literature at accelerated rate – One teacher, Jerry Weidenbenner, encouraged me to learn 2 Timothy (which I did, but didn’t remotely grasp until much later), and to consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Voices

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 11, 2023

Squander yourself for hope in Christ.

A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper. “Here’s the donkey!” he said. “Here’s a king,” and “Here’s a camel!” When he finally got to a one-piece tiny infant molded to his crib, he proclaimed, “Here’s baby ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024

That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Assumption

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 18, 2025

Why did the Pharisees assume that Jesus did something wrong on the Sabbath? Healing was allowed. Do we make assumptions about people?

Assumption Luke 13:10 – 17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:10 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent over double, and could not straighten up at all. 12 When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Breaking Every Barrier To Fulfil Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026

This message unveils how God intervenes to remove obstacles and barriers that hinder believers from fulfilling their destiny, empowering them to walk in divine purpose and supernatural success.

BREAKING EVERY BARRIER TO FULFIL DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” (Isaiah 45:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:10; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Balance Of Wisdom" Ecc. Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2007

We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will helps us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity.

“The Balance of Wisdom” Ecc. Pt. 8 Opening Illustration: Story from Bluefish Tv “Vikiel’s Story” Thesis: We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will helps us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Recognize The Messiah?

Contributed by Kevin White on Dec 4, 2000

This is a sermon for communion that points to where our focus should be in all circumstances.

Sermon 03 December 2000 Luke 24:13-35 Do You Recognize the Messiah? The story of Jesus appearing to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is one of my favorites because it confuses me and it encourages me. It confuses me because Cleopas and his buddy were kept from recognizing Jesus. Why? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

How Perspectives Influence Actions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many religious reactionaries are told, "Your actions are speaking so loud I cannot hear what you are saying!" James wrote with similar thinking in chapter 2:14,17 when he wrote, "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith, but has not deeds? In the same way, faith in itself, if it

Many religious reactionaries are told, "Your actions are speaking so loud I cannot hear what you are saying!" James wrote with similar thinking in chapter 2:14,17 when he wrote, "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith, but has not deeds? In the same way, faith in itself, if it ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tobiah's Goods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 10, 2003

This message is about stewardship of life’s blessings -- home, leaders and financial resources.

February 9, 2003 1On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, 2because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

What's Your Standard

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003

The child of God must recognize that in the midst of so many standards of living, there is only one that is right.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 What’s Your Standard? Introduction If you know the pledge to the Bible, say it with me. “I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s holy word, I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my paths. I will hide its words in my heart, that I might not sin against God.” The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The King Of Kings

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 8, 2004

Epiphany Sermon - how Solomon described the prerequites of true Kingship

Psalm 72 After our former mayor was forced out of office, it wasn’t too long ago that about twenty to thirty people put their names and pictures in our paper declaring to us their candidacy to be the new mayor of Topeka. In order to apply, they had to write what they would do as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran