Sermons on Templ:

Holy Families Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2018

When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened.

Feast of the Holy Family 2018 The wisdom writer Jesus ben Sira is the author of the Book of Sirach, where we get our first reading today. I recall early in my life reading the ten commandments, and also remember that my early sacramental confessions were headlined pretty much the same every couple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

Cast All Your Burdens

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Jul 20, 2019

God knows this world can be overwhelming and at times it doesn’t make much sense at all.

God knows this world can be overwhelming and at times it doesn’t make much sense at all. If you get the chance today, read you Psalm 55 Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. This word burden in Hebrew is Yahab It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22, Exodus 32:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus With Authority

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 27, 2024

The authority of Jesus was questioned by the religious leaders. Jesus did not his source of authority to those wicked inquirers. But Bible reveals that his authority is unquestionable.

Text: Matthew 21:23-27 Theme: Challenge of Jesus’ Authority Introduction: The authority of Jesus was questioned while he was teaching in the Temple in Jerusalem, as reported in all three synoptic gospels: Matthew 21:23–27, Mark 11:27–33 and Luke 20:1–8. During the time of Jesus, chief priests, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Olivet Prophecy (Luke 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2025

What is the prophecy all about, prediction or to be on guard? Let's look at Luke 21.

Was Jesus deliberately vague about a prophetic timeline? What should we really be on guard against? Let’s look at Luke 21. Right after Jesus describes scribes cheating widows, we’re introduced to a generous widow. Did she give, looking to God not faulty men? Do we look to God in our flawed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Hanukkah – A Story Of Great Deliverance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2024

Imagine walking into a room engulfed in darkness, unable to see a step ahead. Suddenly, someone lights a candle, and the darkness retreats. This is the story of Hanukkah—a story of God’s light breaking through the darkness.

Transformed by Truth: The Mystery of Hanukkah – A Story of Great Deliverance Theme: Hanukkah reveals God’s triumph of light over darkness and His deliverance of His people. Big Idea: The story of Hanukkah points to the ultimate victory of Christ, the Light of the world, over the darkness of sin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, John 10:22-23, John 8:12, Colossians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Story Within A Story Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 6: 8 – 8:1

Acts 6: 8 – 8:1 A story within a story 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We, The Church, Are The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 18, 2023

Here, the church joins John in giving clear testimony about Jesus. We have a ministry that combines power, with suffering. Through this combo, the world turns, fears God, and gives Him glory. A no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

This week, we have the privilege of working our way through Revelation 11. This is a rich, complex chapter. It's also a chapter where there's a lot of debate about how to read it. A friend of mine has a study Bible, and his notes told him that the chapter should be read literally. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Where God's Power Flows

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

In what kind of environment will God’s power flow?

READ: Acts 3:1-10 It’s 3pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the throng at the great House of God. And on the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated as an entrance in the Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christians Let Christ's Spirit Living In Them Sanctify The World, Indeed R

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2002

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:2-10 Color: White 1 Peter 2:2-10 Title: “Christians let Christ’s Spirit living in them sanctify the world, indeed redeem the world, by their own self-sacrifice.”

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:2-10 Color: White 1 Peter 2:2-10 Title: “Christians let Christ’s Spirit living in them sanctify the world, indeed redeem the world, by their own self-sacrifice.” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Revival Through Humility Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 13, 2001

Revival is not a church meeting. It is when God sovereignly chooses to grant his church a fresh experience of his Spirit.

Preacher who had a brother fall asleep every Sunday when he would start preaching. Preacher decided to do something about it. Preached on Hell one Sunday and Sure enough the brother had fallen asleep. Preacher pounded the Pulpit, when it came to making this point: “If anybody wants to go to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Things That A Spirit-Filled Church Does Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 21, 2000

How a Spirit-filled church conducts itself.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 6 “Five Things that the Spirit-Filled Church Does!” Acts 3:1-10 Luke has described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). In Acts 2 Luke does not give us any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hammer And The Donkey

Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001

A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Psalm 118:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arguments To Consider

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 2, 2002

That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

Arguments to consider when studying Partial Preterism The booklet promotes the theory that all (or most) of the events prophesied in the New Testament (including those in Revelation) were fulfilled in the past, specifically in 70 AD. The idea is that with the Roman siege of Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Beyond Myself Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 27, 2007

17th in a series on Ephesians. When I become a Christian God makes me a part of something bigger than myself.

I ran across this question that was posted on Yahoo! Answers this week: How do you raise a Christian without going to church? My wife and I are Christian and we have a 10 month old daughter. I want her to have Christian beliefs and thoughts but I hate organized religion. I pray on my own. I thank ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist