Sermons on Sunday Punch:

Bob The Belemnite

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 13, 2018

Do you choose to be a fossil or to be fuelled with the Spirit?

Does anyone know what this is? {take answers} It’s a Belemnite - lets call him Bob. Bob the Belemnite. We are going to come back to Bob in a little while. Our Acts reading that [insert name] read for us is great reading, but for those of you who haven't read the whole book of Acts, it might not ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023

Celebrating Worldwide Communion

As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-8, Luke 14:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Excusing Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

We meet some strange people in the world in which we live. I guess what is really strange about life is that we think everyone is strange but us.

Illus: There was a young Scottish boy called Angus, who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. Angus said, “I'm fine! But there are some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Authentic Worship

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 21, 2015

We often mistake the means of worship for worship itself!

WORSHIP: The Heart of Authentic Worship CORE VALUE: Worship is always worship! While there are a variety of fish, a fish is always a fish. Biologically, a fish is never a tree. A fish is never an insect. It doesn’t matter if it’s caught in a lake in Africa or a bayou in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right Before...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2024

Are you connected to the source? Let me pray for us. “-Lord, help us to stay away from temptation and close to you, so we can do your will in Jesus name, amen.”

Right Before... Are you connected to the source? Let me pray for us. “-Lord, help us to stay away from temptation and close to you, so we can do your will in Jesus name, amen.” Lent is meant to be a time of repentance. Lent occurs 40 days right before the miracle. Common day duties are set aside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46, John 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What I See Happening To The Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Insights that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today.

WHAT I SEE HAPPENING TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION This sermon is the insight that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today. Not everything I will say is good, but these are the things I see happening. Many of these things will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Acts 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Serve

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 8, 2001

Whom do we serve, where do we serve and how do we serve the Lord. Learn five things about our ability, longevity, reliability, stability and our daily walk with Christ) that will help us better serve the Lord.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: BORN TO SERVE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018

Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20, Acts 21:19-20, Deuteronomy 12:11, John 4:3-26, Revelation 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Acts 2:46, Matthew 14:19, Acts 20:7, John 4:23, Exodus 20:3, Romans 12:1-2, Revelation 22:8-9, Colossians 2:18, Acts 10:25-26, Philippians 3:3, Deuteronomy 6:13, Matthew 4:10, Hebrews 10:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciplined Freedom

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Learning to be disciplined in the freedoms given to the Christian through the death, burial and ressurection of Jesus.

Free to Live a New Life Romans 6:1-14 Joke---A man left work one Friday afternoon. But instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend fishing with the boys and spending his entire paycheck. When he finally appeared at home Sunday night, he was confronted by his very angry wife and was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 20 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Oct 1, 2001

John Chapter 20 explores the appearances of Jesus immediately following His resurrection.

John Chapter 20 John 20:1-9 The first day of the week, that’s Sunday. This is the best explanation I know for when the Sabbath Day changed! The Sabbath was changed from Saturday to Sunday when Christ arose from the dead. Christ was dead during the Sabbath Day; He became alive on Sunday, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

How the Holy Spirit brings Hope in the midst of dispair

Series: Living in the Spirit Sermon #4 “Living Hope” Romans 8:25-39 A middle aged man was on a Caribbean cruise. On the first day out he noticed an attractive woman who smiled at him as he passed her on the deck. Needless to say, this pleased him greatly. That night he managed to have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25-29

Denomination: United Methodist

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We can all make a difference in the lives of the lost in ouur communties.

You can make a difference Jude 1:23 Verse “22..Be merciful to those who doubt; 23…snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” Does anyone here have 57 cents? Oh no the preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter 2007

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2007

He is risen - He is risen indeed. What are the implications for us?

NR 08-04-07 Easter Sunday Morning Story: There is a picture, drawn by Clive Chislett which is mounted on one of the original Norman pillars of our Church here in New Romney. It is on the pillar closest to the war memorial. Do have a look at it before you leave today. In the picture, Faust is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

"The Uncomfortable Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2010

A sermon about the radical nature of Christ.

Luke 4:14-21 “The Uncomfortable Jesus” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN People want to see persons who are living Christianity in the world. They are hungry to see the Body of Christ at work and involved. Study after study and survey after survey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

For All Those Who Fall Asleep In Church

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 22, 2009

The real question is not “Why did God let Eutychus fall asleep?” The real question is: “Was anyone but the Apostle Paul awake?”

For All Those Who Fall Asleep in Church Acts 20:7-12 Church sleepers beware. If you think you can get away with sleeping in church then watch out! “A man who went to Church with his wife always fell asleep during the sermon. The wife decided to do something about this and one Sunday she took a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God