Sermons on Strangers Pilgrims:

The Nature Of The Church

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

0406 Lent Vi (Palm Sunday): Suprising Vignettes Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 23, 2005

It might suprise you which of the people at the crucifixion really knew what was going on.

Sermon: Suprising Vignettes Text: Matt 27:1-54 Occasion: Palm Sunday Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Mar 20, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, April 8, 2005 Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, April 9, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rekindle The Flame Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 31, 2008

If you don’t love Jesus as much as when you first met him that is a big problem. It is no small matter when a church loses it’s first love for Christ.

As Pastor of a prominent Church in Boston, A. J. Gordon stood to address a packed crowd. Before he began to preach one of the deacon’s escorted a stranger in and seated him. There was something about the man that bothered Gordon. His penetrating eyes made it difficult to preach the sermon. When the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 4, 2008

The life of faith as demonstrated by Abraham

Text: Hebrews 11:8-19 Title: The Life of Faith Introduction Last Sunday we looked at the verse “And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (v6) Faith is 1. Coming to God. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth: A Model Of Mercy

Contributed by Linda Oaks Garrett on Jan 2, 2008

The sermon explores the way Ruth’s suffering and ultimate triumph serve as a model for people who grieve during Advent.

Ruth: A Model of Mercy The Christmas season is often an emotional one. Frequently we feel stress over finding time and money to purchase presents and getting them wrapped, or we anticipate the joy of anticipating time with family. Many people experience different and more difficult emotions at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Wretch Like Me

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008

No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ.

Title: A Wretch Like Me Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Theme: No sinner is beyond the reach of Jesus Christ. Introduction: The Conversion Of John Newton At a young age, John Newton went to sea. Like most sailors of his day, he lived a life of rebellion and [wickedness]. For several years, he worked on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2014

Commandment 6: You Shall Not Murder

Dakota Community Church August 10, 2014 Murder Mystery Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. {The Hebrew word also covers causing human death through carelessness or negligence} 1. Why all the fuss? A.) Murder is a violation of a cardinal doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

"From Road Rage To Praise"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2013

A sermon about seeing Jesus.

Luke 24:13-35 "From Road Rage to Praise" Mary had thought Jesus was a gardener, and now two other disciples think He is a stranger. As these two people--one was named Cleopas and he may have been Jesus' uncle--set out on the Road to Emmaus they were joined by Jesus. In his translation of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Dabbling In Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Sutman on Jan 21, 2010

Jesus desires our dedication not just dabbling.

Dabbling in Jesus Show “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” trailer Many of you may have seen that movie, but you probably didn’t catch an important lesson in it. Revelation 3: 14-16 14"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 3: Active Love

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The best indicator of spiritual growth is ever-increasing love.

A. INTRODUCTION – ALL ABOUT LOVE 1. Who do people want around them when they are dying? Not the banker, stockbroker, boss, etc. they want people they love and those who love them. 2. You can’t love God without loving people. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Rethinking Community

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2016

Do Christians have a Christ-given responsibility towards the marginalized?

Intro Our world has many marginalized people. The socially excluded lack access to housing, employment, healthcare, civic participation, and legal protection. Second class citizenship leads to poverty, crime, suicide, and drug addiction. The solution begins with something that Jesus taught, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of The Syro-Phoenican Woman's Daughter

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 8, 2025

The real lesson of the story of the healing of the Canaanite woman’s daughter is that we must approach Jesus with humility in our prayers.

The Syro-Phoenican woman Swayfield 15-03-2025 Story: The Cathedral in Freiburg (in Breisgau), Germany had recently installed new magnificent Gottfried Silberman Organ, that took three years to build (1711 to 1714). The Old Cathedral Organist, on retirement had been made Custodian of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Egalitarianism

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2022

Egalitarianism is defined as "A belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs."

Brad Miner, an American author once remarked: “The egalitarianism that is the most offensive is the notion, whether embodied in opinion or law, that every way of behaving is as good as any other and that the man who stands apart by reason of his dignity, restraint, and discernment is somehow an ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16, Proverbs 22:2, Acts 10:34-35, Philippians 2:3

The Lord Is My Rock (2 Samuel 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2025

Upon whom do we rely? Let's look at 2 Samuel 22.

Do we look to God for protection, for deliverance? Do we sing God’s praise? What is the purpose of praise? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 22. Would a former shepherd like David see a high rock as a safe place for sheep from predators? Is the Lord our refuge from violent people? David sang to the Lord the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Steps Are Ordered

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

This message was given for a specific Church going through a time of transition (seeking a new pastor.) In this message God reminds us that if we are communing with Him, He has ordered our steps and we just need to prayerfully follow them.

Your Steps Are Ordered (Strangers Rest Baptist Church - 2/18/2024) Good morning Strangers Rest. I give honor to God and my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Pastor Emeritus Banks and to each of you attending this service live or via live stream, I thank you for this opportunity to come and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:133, Psalm 37:23, Jeremiah 15:16, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational