Sermons on Stretched Out:

A Farewell Homily

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013

Always remember that the task of the Church is to attract non-believers to Jesus Christ in the Church.

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2013 “farewell” In the pre-Christian world, there was an inchoate understanding of human life after earthly death. The Hebrew’s picture of human existence in the nether world was one of gloom, shadow, even an inability to praise God. I think that the young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

Follow Me

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 4, 2011

Regardless of what season of life we are in, and regardless of our walk of life, we are always called to follow Jesus.

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-11 Opening Prayer John 21:14-17 14 His disciples after He was raised from the dead. 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready, It’s Here

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2010

Hear the setting, Barren... have not borne...have not labored... desolate. This was written as Israel was in her exile. Israel had been destitute, (disgraced as a woman without children.) However, the prophet calls for singing because the Lord had promise

This is dedicated to all of us who are seniors, to all of you who know seniors, and to all of you who will become seniors. It pays to be able to laugh about it when you are! "WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?!" The irate customer calling the newspaper office loudly demanded to know where her Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Cost Of Worry And Anxiety”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 5, 2025

Max Lucado notes that the presence of anxiety is unavoidable. The prison of anxiety optional. Jesus is reminding us that we are His children. He is Sovereign. Can we trust Him?

In Jesus Holy Name August 10, 2025 Text: Luke 12:22,24 Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Cost of Worry and Anxiety” In The Lord’s prayer we pray “Give us this day our daily bread” Martin Luther wrote: Daily bread is more than food it is a job, peace, all the things we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-25, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Opposition (Acts 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 15, 2025

Do some love the tongues of Acts 2 but not the example of Acts 4?

Did opposition grow along with increasing church numbers? Were the apostles cowed by hostility or were they bold? How was the atmosphere in local churches? Let’s look at Acts 4. Did both persecution and the number of believers grow? The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Light In The Lamp

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Obedience is not empty duty, but the surrendered, grateful, Spirit-filled response of a heart alive in Christ.

Opening Story – The Boy in the Corner A little boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said, “You sit there.” With folded arms, slumped in his chair, he muttered, “I might be sitting on the outside, but I’m standing on the inside.” That’s obedience… but only on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Appears To Seven (John 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2025

What happened at Lake Galilee? Let's look at John 21.

What did Jesus ask Peter? What did Jesus say about John? Do we love Jesus? Let’s look at John 21. Where else did Jesus appear to His disciples after His resurrection? After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Size Problems

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 20, 2025

This message is meant to strengthen faith and inspire believers to trust God for the impossible.

This message is meant to strengthen faith and inspire believers to trust God for the impossible. Luke 18:27 – “The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God.” The question that I have for you this morning is, have ever faced something that felt too big for you? A problem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Baptist

Not From The Lofty Mountain But From The Level Plain

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 14, 2022

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 6:17-26 Not from the Lofty Mountain but from the Level Plain Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you’re like me, you’ve been spending a lot of time watching the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of God's Right Hand Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 19, 2025

Ladies and Gentlemen, beloved brothers and sisters, I come before you today with a message of undeniable hope and unwavering faith.

Title: The Power Of God's Right Hand Text: Psalms 138:7 (NLT) "Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me." Introduction Ladies and Gentlemen, beloved brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 26:64, Matthew 6:19, Exodus 15:6, Psalm 91:4, Romans 8:31, Ephesians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Changing Church

Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010

This message deals with the fear of stepping out of our traditions and moving freely with the Holy Spirit.

"Changing Church" - Luke 5:35-39 by Bishop Charles Jones In his book entitled changing church author c peter wagner states that there is a whole generation of believers in this second apostolic age who are not nearly as interested in the fine points and details of theology as past generations ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

James 2 - Let's Do It! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2018

The church needs to put faith in action by ruthlessly rooting out the disease of pride and prejudice, favoritism in its body. Why? Because it is infecting others and causing death not life. This chapter is clear separate faith and works and you get a dead corpse.

Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these Christians ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Went A Little Further

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 14, 2004

Jesus spent His life doing many good deeds worthy of admiration and praise. But He was in great sorrow in Gethsemane, because of a "cup" that He would have to take. In drinking from this cup, HE WENT A LITTLE FURTHER.

INTRO Jesus Christ spent His life doing many good things. The Holy Bible records a number of things that He did during His time on Earth: He brought hope to the poor, healed the sick, made the blind to see and freed the slaves. Certainly all these accomplishments were worthy of great praise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Flee To Egypt

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity.

Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-23 In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity. After the magi presented their gifts to Jesus they were warned by God not to return to Jerusalem and tell Herod what they had discovered. It is possible they would have returned to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Tabernacle 5 Series

Contributed by David Insell on May 22, 2003

This is a study of the seven pieces of furniture of the tabernacle.

The Table of Shewbread Central Truth: Jesus provides for all our needs Scripture: EXO 25:23 "You shall also make a table of acacia wood; two cubits shall be its length, a cubit its width, and a cubit and a half its height. 24 "And you shall overlay it with pure gold, and make a molding of gold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational