Sermons on Tea:

"Drive On The Right Side Of The Road!"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jul 13, 2005

This sermon was given on the radio in Manningtree, England as a conclusion to the year I spent in ministry there in the Methodist Church. It speaks of the experience of living in a foreign country and how that is similar to becoming a Christian...having

Good morning. I am Rev. Curtis Goforth, and I am currently serving as the minister of Manningtree Methodist Church. As my accent doubtless betrays, I am not from Essex. I am from just outside the city of Charlotte in the state of North Carolina in the US. North Carolina is located on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Narnia: Merry Christmas! Long Live The True King!

Contributed by Steven Mccomas on Dec 27, 2005

Christmas Eve sermon entered for Narnia contest.

In the allegorical tale TheLion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Lucy, Peter, Edmund and Susan are sent to live with a Professor in the country in order to be safe from the air raids on London during WW II. One rainy day while playing hide and seek Lucy hides in a wardrobe. After going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

"The Water's Fine"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jan 6, 2005

The Baptism of the Lord First Sunday in Ordinary Time

One of my favorite movies is made by the Coen Brothers. It is called “O Brother, Where Art Thou.” It features George Clooney and John Turturro as these escaped convicts in the depression of the 1930’s in America. George Clooney is a smooth-talker in jail for practicing law without a license. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Clean On The Inside?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 10, 2004

Do you have a desire to be the vessel that God created you to be? Or do you want to remain soiled and unused?

“ARE YOU CLEAN ON THE INSIDE?” Here in my hand I hold this pretty china teacup. According to the seal at the bottom of this teacup it was handcrafted in Bavaria Germany, by a company called Jomann Haviland. It has a small crown as a seal, which I assume is the manufacturer’s logo. The outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-27, Proverbs 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 27, 2007

Society spends millions making us laugh about our differences about men and women. Men wish women would quit nagging and women wish men were more sensitive. But I believe God desires for us to celebrate our differences and use those differences for His Ki

What ever happened to Ice tea and Front Porches? Part 3- Men are from Mars Women Are From Venus Romans 12:1-8 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- In my short life I have learned many things. rewind an electric motor, change oil in a car, build computers from the ground up, properly mow a yard. I have read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Start The Fire!

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Aug 19, 2007

Christ came to start a fire ... how he wished it had been kindled! But it wasn’t so he set the world on fire!

As I was enjoying a long bike ride this week I was amazed at the fact that I had ridden by myself on the path for some way and not realized the terrain and surroundings had changed. I was self absorbed in thought and was not realizing the beauty around me. The trees had gone from maple and elm to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Secrets Of A Hungry Heart

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ps 63

Text: Psalm 63:1-11, Title: Secrets of a Hungry Heart, Date/Place: LSCC, 10/16/05, PM A. Opening illustration: “To have found Him and still to pursue Him is the soul’s paradox of love, scorned indeed by the too easily satisfied religionist, but justified in the happy experience by the children of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Flinging The Door Wide Open

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 26, 2009

The necessity of and activity resulting from the decision to invite Christ into one’s life.

Flinging the Door Wide Open Revelation 3:19-22 HAVE YOU EVER GONE DOOR-KNOCKING? Have you ever been involved in a situation that required you to go to someone’s front door—cold turkey or otherwise? For example: - Census taker - Survey taker - Charitable fund ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Save The Wells

Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 4, 2014

we as saints need to re-dig the wells of our fathers. We have grown up with poor performing wells and we believe it is normal. This message was to remind us that there is more power available than we are tapped into. we need to repair the wells!

For thousands of Malian women in the northern city of Gao, the day starts in the middle of the night. Women tie on veils, grab jerry cans and walk through the sandy streets in hopes of getting a good spot in line. they are not waiting for a black friday sale… tickets to a show… a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing Generously - Past And Future!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 10, 2011

The talk given at our Church Annual Meeting 2011. God's calling us to sow generously into our community.

I am standing here today as a result of a long string of events, many God-incidences where people sowed the word of God into my life. I’m here because of my Sunday school teachers John and Hilary Stainer. I’m here because of my Boys’ Brigade leader Michael Hunt. I’m here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral For A Military Wife

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2020

This is the funeral message for a military wife and includes a poem about God's special creation of such a woman for her husband.

Reading of Scripture Prayer OPEN: Albert Einstein’s wife was asked if she understood her husband's theory of relativity. "No," she said, "but I know how he likes his tea." What Mrs. Einstein realized was that her husband didn’t want someone who understood what he KNEW. What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 3, 2020

If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."

IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Flourishment & Growth

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2022

Flourishment is defined as: To grow luxuriantly. It includes thriving amidst adversity, achieving success and energising prosperity.

Dr. Lucas D. Shallua, an American dynamic speaker, entrepreneur and academician once remarked: “Love is like a seed, if nourished and taken good care, it grows and flourishes but if neglected and not taken good care, it stagnates and eventually dies.” Psalm 32:19 confirms: “They are planted in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Zechariah 9:16-17, Proverbs 28:25

A House Divided?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jun 2, 2021

A look at the challenges that Jesus lays down in this passage, and how it speaks to us here and now, and how we need to stay strong and united for the road ahead

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. At the end of a busy day, after we have had tea, and Mikki has gone to bed, I will often crash on the sofa and watch a film, but more often than not it has to be a film that grabs me straight away otherwise I can get bored if it takes too long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Persistence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 12, 2021

Persistence is defined as: "The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life” once remarked: "Keep going. Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end." Luke 18:1-5 states: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10, Philippians 3:14, James 1:2-4