Sermons on The Communion:

Pentecost And Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2015

We can learn much about the reception and exercise of the spiritual gifts from both the Blessed Virgin and the heresies rejected by the Church.

Pentecost (Whitsunday) 2015 Extraordinary Form One of the pleasures we derive from living in a southern climate–especially this year–is our ability to take the Easter lilies we buy at the grocery store and replant them in our gardens. But, as it happens most year, the lilies we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

A Psalm Sunday Journey

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

We all need to take our own Palm Sunday Journey; not to a physical Cross, but to purposely go to Calvary on the inside, and die to self-rule, so that we can live in the Lord's power and HIs direction.

A Palm Sunday JOURNEY Palm Sunday 2015 Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION (Read John 12:1-19) The reason Jesus came into Jerusalem on that Sunday long ago was not to get a thrill. He did not come into the capital city in order to set up an Earthly kingdom while his popularity was peaking and he had ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Precious Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 8, 2014

This sermon covers the Second Commandment from Exodus 20:7 to not take the name of the Lord in vain.

THE PRECIOUS NAME OF THE LORD 6/14/09 Exodus 20:7 The use of the name of God played an important role in Israel’s life. Listen to the scriptures that refer to the name of the Lord: Called on the name of the Lord--Genesis 4:26 Prophesied in the name of the Lord--Deuteronomy 18:19, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: United Methodist

Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2014

We need to pay attention to the condition of our soil, but we also need to spend time daily preparing and sowing.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2014 Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain Today’s OT reading went by so fast that you might forget its importance. That’s not the lector’s fault: the Church gives us only two verses. Let’s listen to the Word of God in the longer version beginning four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

Bound For Mt. Zion

Contributed by Larrin Robertson on Nov 15, 2014

There remains reasons to hope in the Lord's activity for the people of God. There will come a day of fellowship and peace for the people of God.

Isaiah 2:1-5 Bound for Mt. Zion As evidenced on the day notoriously known to us as Black Friday, crowds can be dangerous. Impatience leads to jockeying for position, invasion of personal space, and as perennially demonstrated by sad nightly news video proof, knock-down, drag-out fights and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011

I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon V: Praising God For Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Elementary to our Christian Faith is our awareness that God Is For Us and that the Spirit of God is with us, working in and through our situations to bring about that which is best for we who love Him.

ELEMENTARY TO OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH: VICTORY IN JESUS! “Elementary, Mr. Watson!” Most of us go back far enough to remember to whom that phrase was ascribed – Of course, Sherlock Holmes the inspector whose keen insight into otherwise mysterious situations ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Give Peace O Lord To Those Who Trust In Thee Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

The true path to peace lies through repentance and forgiveness of sins.

18th Sunday After Pentecost 2015 Extraordinary Form Saint Matthew would have had a vivid recollection of the stories of that day in Galilee, because just down the street at the tax office, Matthew the sinner, the tax collector, was sitting. And as Jesus passed by, Matthew heard the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Remember...

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 23, 2020

In all situations, we are called to proclaim and serve our Lord.

Today, we look to a prophet who saw it all. The son of Amoz was married, his wife was a prophetess and his two sons would be named to remind the world of his predictions about Israel - The first would speak of judgement and the second would be restoration. He would live some 80 plus years and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:4, Isaiah 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Complaining? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 29, 2018

Our relationship with God needs to grow everyday!

Last week we noted from Exodus 12 that God kept a vigil on all Israel as they left Egypt, likely there were 2 million people God was keeping an eye out for. God keeps vigil on all His people! Now, since Exodus 13 relates to remembering God, we will go to that Chapter next week as we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon X: Jesus Meets Our Need For Security Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

In times of trouble - no matter the form it may take - fear of the unknown can overwhelm us and cause anxiety. Yet, a child of God can remain calm in the midst of uncertainty because our security is in the Savior our Shepherd.

JESUS MEETS OUR NEED FOR SECURITY “I am the Door . . . I am the Good Shepherd” (John 10:9 . . . 10:14) Throughout the Bible, the image most often used to dramatize God’s love and care is that of a shepherd; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, John 10:14

What Is The Will Of God?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Sometimes we can skip over the biggest issues within the faith, and end up entirely missing the point of what we do everyday. This time we ask the question: What is the will of God?

Sometimes we can skip over the biggest issues within the faith, and end up entirely missing the point of what we do everyday. This time we ask the question: What is the will of God? It's a theme often repeated within the scriptures. The will of God comes up again and again. What does God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, John 6:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican