Sermons on Suffering And Glory:

The Hope Of The Cross

Contributed by Robert Poole on Mar 13, 2016

the cross is the most important event in all of history. Only through the cross can man be reconciled to God, at peace with God and righteous with God

The hope of the cross Colossians 1:20-22 Introduction :Year in review often highlight the greatest event of the year. Expand to not just a year or decade or century or millennium. The greatest even of all earthly history we celebrate in two weeks: The cross The world has no regard for it. I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Host Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Angels were the primary messengers of that first Christmas. The Star of Bethlehem was their only competitor, and it reached only the wise men. All others were reached by angels.

Before the turn of the century, a Bishop was paying his annual visit to a church related college. He was the guest of one of the professors, and was stating to his host, that now since man knows all about nature, and all inventions have been discovered, we must be on the verge of the millennium. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

The Jewels Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Jewels are universal symbols of beauty and wealth. God considers His people His jewels, and His goal is to beautify them that they might shine as jewels, and be as durable as jewels.

Henry Schober of Edmonton, Canada, was cutting a loaf of bread to make a sandwich, when he his amazement he found a diamond engagement ring. It was later appraised at $700. As a result of a lot of publicity, the owner of the ring was found. It is not likely that gem favored bread will ever catch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Light Breaks

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

We cannot look directly at the light of God. So the light came into the world in disguise, so that people would be neither frightened nor blinded.

How many of you have watched a sunrise? It’s been a long time for me, I’m not a morning person, but I remember some spectacular dawns on camping trips. And years ago when I worked as a hotel night auditor, in Tucson, I often watched the sun rise over the mountains as I walked home in the morning. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Romans 1:19-20, Exodus 33:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Merciful And Gracious Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 23, 2023

In today's lesson, we learn that the glory of God shows us that he is merciful and gracious.

Introduction I am beginning a new series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I plan to explore God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. You recall that the people of God lived in Egypt for over four centuries. They ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ser Una Bendición… Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 24, 2023

Ser una bendición…

Ser una bendición… Sagrada Escritura: Génesis 12:1-4, 2 Timoteo 1:8-10, Mateo 17:1-9. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Leamos del libro de Génesis (Génesis 12:1-4) para nuestra reflexión de hoy: El SEÑOR le dijo a Abram: ?“ Salid de la tierra de ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

Maging Isang Pagpapala… Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 24, 2023

Maging isang pagpapala…

Maging isang pagpapala… Banal na Kasulatan: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timoteo 1:8-10, Mateo 17:1-9. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Basahin natin ang aklat ng Genesis (Genesis 12:1-4) para sa ating pagninilay-nilay ngayon: Sinabi ng Panginoon kay Abram: ?“ Umalis ka sa lupain ng iyong mga ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

La Vida Es Bella Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2023

El tercer domingo de la Cuaresma

La vida es bella Sagrada Escritura Mateo 17:1-9 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, La vida es hermosa y todos necesitamos experimentarla. Es la experiencia del sufrimiento. Es la experiencia de las dificultades. Es la experiencia del dolor. Es la experiencia de la tristeza. Es ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

Ang Buhay Ay Maganda Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2023

Ang Ikatlong Linggo ng Kuwaresma

Ang buhay ay maganda Banal na Kasulatan Mateo 17:1-9 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang buhay ay maganda at kailangan nating lahat na maranasan ito. Ito ay ang karanasan ng pagdurusa. Ito ay ang karanasan ng mga kahirapan. Ito ay ang karanasan ng sakit. Ito ay ang karanasan ng ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

Glorify God In Your Body

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

We preachers are always telling Christians they are to glorify God.

Many times we do not make it clear how they are to glorify God in their bodies, because we assume they know some things they do not know. Illus: This reminds us of the story of the Air Traffic Controller who was directing some pilots in to land. • One of the pilots called this air traffic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20, Galatians 1:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tuning Into Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2025

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year C

March 2, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:28-36 Tuning into Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’ve been journeying through the season of Epiphany. The thrust of this liturgical season is to shine light ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Barriers And Bridges To God Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 21, 2024

In this passage we are drawn to run to Jesus by contrasting the “old ways” of trying to get to God versus the “new and living way” to get to God through Jesus. How do people try to get to God? Let’s see:

I don’t know why but bridges have always been amazing to me. I think I am amazed by them because of what accomplish. They overcome barriers and literally “build bridges” to places previously difficult or impossible to get. For example: The longest bridge in the world was completed in 2011. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

From Vexation To Victory Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

From Vexation to Victory

Psalm 73 From Vexation to Victory I. Asaph's Confusion - Over the Prosperity of the Wicked (1-12). Their Prosperity - 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Their Peace - 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Describing Isaiah’s Vision

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 14, 2024

Everyone who reads Isaiah's vision picturize the temple, throne and God based on their view of God. For some, the temple could be a small room, and the throne may be as simple as a chair with God seated on it. As a result, they rush past this verse as if it’s a short cartoon or simple setting.

Everyone who reads Isaiah's vision picturize the temple, throne and God based on their view of God. For some, the temple could be a small room, and the throne may be as simple as a chair with God seated on it. As a result, they rush past this verse as if it’s a short cartoon or simple setting. ...read more

The Poverty Of The Rich

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 17, 2025

This sermon uses as peg the quote attributed to Rudyard Kipling warning us not to over concerned with money, position, or glory.

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 – “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” There is a quote attributed to Rudyard Kipling that I want to begin with this morning: “Beware of over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal