Sermons on The Grass That Withereth:

Buried With Him, Raised With Him (Baptism Of The Lord, January 8, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

We always associate a hearse with death. What about baptism? How do we look at baptism? Doesn’t baptism represent death to an old way of life and the beginning of new life as a new creature in Christ? Paul said it did!

BURIED WITH HIM, RAISED WITH HIM Text: Romans 6:1 – 6, 13 - 14 Romans 6:1-6  What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound?  (2)  By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it?  (3)  Do you not know that all of us who have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6, Romans 6:13-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Ordering My Steps In His Word

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 6, 2024

Every January many of us make decisions to change our lives in the upcoming year. For me, this year will be a re-emphasis on ordering my life according to God's Word.

I’ve been thinking about this year and the plans that the Lord has on the drawing board for me and for you. I understand clearly that He has a plan for me, I also understand that He can’t “download” the plan into my spirit, and ultimately, my life if I am not ready to receive it and walk in it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:133, Psalm 32:8, John 8:32, Psalm 138:1-2, Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 119:172  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Keys - Matthew Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024

The gospel of Matthew gives us four ways to understand the idea of being Thankful or Grateful as a Christian.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Matthew 11:25, Matthew 15:35-38, Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024

Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 1:22, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

"the God Of "how And When" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

Nehemiah 2 So let me begin with a story that goes back 25 years ago. My wife and I were feeling led to start a brand-new church.

“The God of “HOW” and “WHEN” Nehemiah 2 So let me begin with a story that goes back 25 years ago. My wife and I were feeling led to start a brand-new church. We were serving here , locally in a larger church where I was associate pastor. The church we were serving owned some property in a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Guarantee.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 17, 2024

D. L. Moody was to have a campaign in England. An elderly pastor protested, "Why do we need this ’Mr. Moody’? He’s uneducated, inexperienced, etc. Who does he think he is anyway? Does he think he has a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?"

A Guarantee. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 As a child, I was taught not to question authority. The battle cry in that day was, mine is not to reason why, mine is to do or die. Patriotism was based on my country, right or wrong. Such is the basis for fanaticism and blind loyalty. Then came to Vietnam ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abram's Faith And Melchizadek's Blessing

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 15, 2024

GOD told Abram to pack his belongings and to “GO to the Land I will give to you”. Abram obeyed GOD, but the journey wasn’t easy. Abram had conflict, strife, uncertainty, etc. But he remained trusting in the LORD outside of his comfort zone.

2024.04.14.SERMON NOTES. Abram’s Faith beyond Circumstances William Akehurst, HSWC Big idea: GOD told Abram to pack his belongings and to “GO to the Land I will give to you”. Abram obeyed GOD, but the journey wasn’t easy. Abram had conflict, strife, uncertainty, etc. But he remained trusting in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24, Hebrews 7:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-10, Psalm 103:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bridge Builder: Lost People Matter To God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

This shepherd was able to rejoice with his friends and neighbors because his lost sheep was found. He was overjoyed with the rescue of this one, lost sheep.

Opening illustration: Did you ever have a kid in your neighborhood that always hid so good nobody could find him? We did. After a while we would give up on him and go off, leaving him to rot wherever he was. Soon or later he would show up all-mad because we didn’t keep looking for him. And we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2024

Living as Christ's followers in a world starving for love and compassion.

“The Compassion of Christ” Matthew 9:35-38 A while ago, I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

At His Feet

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 4, 2024

At His Feet is where we want to be rather you are there listening to every word, submitting and casting all your cares upon Him, or there in total worship it is at His feet where I want to be.

“At His Feet” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I wrote this poem many years ago I believe it was in 2012 and on this week while searing the internet when studying for this message I came across this poem again and as I was reading some of the comments one stood out and they said my kid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-8, John 11:32

Denomination: Apostolic

Famous Last Words On Politics Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 12, 2024

3 visions to fight beasts (of Revelation 12-13) are found in Revelation 14 (Material adapted from Eugene Peterson's Book, Reversed Thunder, chapter 9 of same title)

HoHum: This is an election year so we need a sermon on the famous last words on politics. Eugene Peterson said, “There is no avoiding politics. The moment one life touches upon another politics begin. And our lives do touch on others whether we will it or not. We are centers of power- power ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Father's Love

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus loves to use comparisons to illustrate a point. In this story he does just that and he does it brilliantly

Every parent wants the best for their children. They have dreams and expectations that they hope their child would grow and fulfil. They envisaged their child growing up to be someone who would make a difference in this world, in a positive way. Their love for the child is not based on what the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:10, Luke 15:11-12, Luke 15:13-14, Isaiah 5:11-12, Luke 8:14, Luke 15:15-19, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 12:27-28, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

The Child Jesus Held In His Arms

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024

When we come to the faith and are baptised, we are forever held in Jesus’ arms.

Only a few Sundays ago, I preached on the story of Jesus picking up a little child and holding him in his arms (Mark 9:30-37) St. Mark did not name the child. But guess what? A tradition in the church says the child is none other than Ignatius, a native of Syria. This is the boy who later became ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26, 1 John 5:6-12, Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Can You Still Sing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2024

How can we sing in a strange land? Can we sing in jail. Christian must keep singing.

CAN YOU STILL SING? ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SPARROWS: represent GOD’S LOVE AND GOD’S CARE, God cares about little insignificant things, THE SMALLEST ACCEPTABLE OFFERING THAT COULD BE MADE AT THE ALTAR IN THE TEMPLE. A sparrow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-30, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Day (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 111:1-10, Exodus 12:21-28, Colossians 3:1-7, John 20:1-10. A). A COMMITMENT TO PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 111:1-10. After the initial exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” (Psalm 111:1), this song forms an acrostic, using all twenty-two Hebrew letters in alphabetical order. As for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10, Exodus 12:21-28, Colossians 3:1-7, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational