Sermons on Suggestions:

Fire! Baptism! Discerning This Time

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 1, 2016

Division: a declaration of how things will be, rather than an imperative of how they should be.

FIRE! BAPTISM! DISCERNING THIS TIME. Luke 12:49-56. There is a measure of dissonance as this passage comes crashing through Jesus’ symphony of peace. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Psalm Of Trust In Relationship With God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2016

The comprehensiveness of God's protection.

A PSALM OF TRUST IN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Psalm 91:1-16. PSALM 91:1-2. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2017

A best man's love song at a wedding turns out to be a dirge.

THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is speaking for the remnant of Israel, and calls the LORD his Beloved. This echoes the language of Song of Solomon 2:16, where the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Climate Change And The Reformation Runup Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2017

Global cooling, Ockham, the Black Plague and the place of faith.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2017 Revolution/Reformation The miracle of the bronze serpent is one of the most remarkable of the OT stories of Moses and the Israelites. Because of their infidelity, the people were afflicted and killed by seraph serpents. They repented, and Moses set up a symbol of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Only Sandals And A Walking Stick

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2018

In contrast, Cynic philosophers of the era were known for their provision bag, staff, and big mouth!

15B My favorite ancient Greek philosopher is the stoic Epictetus (epic-TEE-tus), who taught, “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," which is at the heart of some Catholic Christian adaptations of various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Epictetus, who taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson 14: Preach On A Single Word Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2018

How to preach on a single word

Lesson Goal To preach a sermon expounding a single word of Scripture Lesson Intro If a picture is worth a thousand words, can a single word be worth a thousand pictures? Lesson Plan We will examine how to choose a word for a sermon, how to research its meaning and create points which apply to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Start With Family

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Fresh Start with Family

Ephesians 5:15–30 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless actions, but be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set An Example!

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 7, 2018

We have a lot of people who talk the talk, but very few people who walk the talk. We desperately need more believers who can live lives which are worthy to imitate. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

A brief, simple, but expressive eulogy was pronounced by Martin Luther upon a pastor at Zwickau in 1522 named Nicholas Haussmann. "What we preach, he lived," said the great reformer. ~ Martin Luther. It’s hard to find people who set a godly example for others. We have a lot of people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Crux Of Faith - (Part 1). Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Feb 11, 2017

Faith is not something you do for a while and stop. No! It is a lifestyle. The scriptures declares "The just shall live by faith" (Hebrews 10:38). He shall "live by", it becomes his lifestyle. In this sermon i will be sharing on making faith a lifestyle.

"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him." (Hebrews 10:38). Faith in the kingdom is a lifestyle thing. It is not something we do to have a breakthrough and then relapse back into defeat. No! We were born into victory in Christ. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38

Denomination: *other

Manifesto Of The Servant

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2016

His mission, to bring Justice to the nations, will not fail.

MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfillment of the passage in Isaiah which we have just read. Thus the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

Be humble, gentle, patient & loving.Make every effort to keep the unity (do unity)

Ephesians 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Sentencing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2016

With the crowd in a frenzy, and Pilate fearing for himself because he knows what he faces, he relents to a decision that he knows he will regret – “crucify him". This decision sets in motion the greatest redemption that every happened to and for mankind.

Sentencing of Jesus John 19:1-16 This message can sometimes invoke different responses in many For some, it is sadness, others anger, and even some may feel justified (read) ∆ Roman Punishment Roman punishment always began with humiliation Flogging, crown of thorns, and mockery were meant ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sprinkling With Hyssop

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2017

A Psalm of true repentance.

A SPRINKLING WITH HYSSOP. Psalm 51:1-17. In this solemn Psalm of repentance, we dive in (headfirst, as it were) with a plea for mercy. The verbs “have mercy… blot out… wash me… cleanse me” (Psalm 51:1-2) all appear to be in the imperative: but they are in fact plaintive pleas based in the fact ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calm Amidst Chaos

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 31, 2021

In Jesus, we can have calm no matter how chaotic our situation may be.

Calm Amidst Chaos August 22, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In Jesus, we can have calm no matter how chaotic our situation may be. Focus Passage: Psalm 46 Supplemental Passage: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Born To Die.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2021

He is not ashamed to call us brethren.

JESUS BORN TO DIE. Hebrews 2:5-12. The writer to the Hebrew Christians has been demonstrating, from Scripture, Jesus’ superiority to the angels. Of the angels he says, ‘Are they not all ministering spirits being sent forth for service on behalf of those being about to inherit salvation?’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational