Sermons on The Sacrament:

The Mass And Martyrdom Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2013

The fortnight for religious freedom is a time to get back to basics and understand our history, our worship, and our mission to the world

June 24, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium Today we celebrate, with a solemnity, one of the three critical birthdays recognized by the Church. These nativities are those of Jesus–of course–the Blessed Virgin Mary, and now St. John the Baptist. I’ve noted in other homilies that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

What's This Business Called God's Wrath? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2021

If God so loved the world, why are some humans "subject to His wrath." Isn't that contradictory?

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2021 Today is Laetare Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. The Word of God today gives us some divine ideas to help us understand the clear statement that God loved the world. To understand the reading from 2nd chronicles we have to know something about the Middle East, which has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 2 Chronicles 36:19-23, Ephesians 2:4-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Take The Coward's Cop-Out Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2020

The ultimate purpose of the exiles' return was to restore right worship in the Temple of the Lord, once it was rebuilt.

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Course 2020 Render Unto Cæsar When we see clearly in the Gospel that Jesus Himself taught the Christian responsibility to be active in government affairs, we preachers are tempted to hop on that and talk about why we must vote, and pay our fair share of taxes, and obey ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

Baptism: Our Deep Keel

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2020

Baptism is our core identity. It affirms God's abiding love for us.

January 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism: Our Deep Keel Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

All For One And One For All

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020

There are four essential elements to being a healthy and effective church. This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MWq-cbFXYs

Today’s scripture tells the account of God establishing His church, but much happened to lead up to this point. >Back to the beginning – God made man male & female. >God’s command, “Be fruitful and fill the earth.” Then sin entered the world and corrupted man & God got fed up so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is A Stream Whose Runlets Gladden The City Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2025

The key phrase in today’s Scriptures is from St. Paul. Writing to the church of Corinth, Paul lays out a rhetorical question, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

Sunday Celebration: Feast of Dedication of Lateran Basilica 2025 Today’s commemoration stems from a very happy time in human and Christian history. After enduring an on-and-off Roman persecution for three hundred years, the victorious emperor Constantine legalized the Christian religion, which at ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-2, Ezekiel 47:8-9, Ezekiel 47:12, Psalm 46:2-9, 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, John 2:13-22, Revelation 21:2-3, 1 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"Grace"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Roman

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “Grace” A Samaritan woman gradually comes to belief in Jesus. She then spreads the word and many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

"the Eucharist And The Lord's Supper."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022

The Lord’s Supper, a sacred ceremony commemorating Christ’s sacrifice, brings believers together, encourages personal reflection and spiritual renewal, provides spiritual nourishment, and fills us with eager anticipation for Christ's soon return.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians11:23-26) (23) "For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:" (24) "And when he had ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13, 1 Corinthians 11:18-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 1 Corinthians 11:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genuine Food And Drink

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 23, 2003

Jesus is our genuine Food and Drink; nothing else satisfies, but he both makles alive and sustains!

How can we receive: Genuine Food and Drink? Saint John 6:51-58 Introduction If you look through last week’s bestseller list under non-fiction books, you’ll find that three of them were from the same author: the late Dr. Atkins. In fact, diet books and cookbooks generally make up the greater share ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Romans 10:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepare For Christ With The 3 R's

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Prepare for Christ with the 3 R’s 1) Remorse 2) Rearranging 3) Rejoicing

If you want to be prepared for school and for life after school it’s important to build a solid foundation in the three R’s: reading, writing, and arithmetic. To help children learn the three R’s well learning centres, such as Oxford and Sylvan, have sprung up and flourished all over North America. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place O Lord Almighty

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 22, 2006

Building dedication sermon.

Psalm 84: “HOW LOVELY IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE!” The last time I was here in LaPorte, this place where I am standing right now was just a muddy spot on the ground. There was an open field here, and the place where you’re sitting right now – can you picture it? Just mud, dirt, some grass. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

What Road Are You Going To Take? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

As Paul encouraged young Timothy, so a pastor encourages his young confirmation class to choose the right road and stay on the right road...to eternity.

Confirmation Sunday II Timothy 3:14-17 Dear Members of Crown of Glory, Dear Guests and Visitors here this morning, and especially you, the Confirmation Class of 2003: In just a few years, the seven of you will be taking another big step in your lives as you learn to drive a car. And sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Come To The Table

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

Sermon preached prior to celebrating the Lord’s Supper preached on the morning before a business meeting and the week before revival services.

Come To the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Introduction: One of the things I love about the Christian faith is the fact that so little is required of us to be saved. We aren’t good enough…so we can quit trying. We can’t do enough good deeds…so that is out of the question. Church…Baptism…Giving… You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reason For Believin' Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 19, 2013

A look at the beginning of the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed.

If you end up in hospital because of a serious ailment there are three kinds of professionals there who work together to make you better. The doctor, after diagnosing your illness, will write out a prescription. The hospital pharmacist will fill that prescription. And then a nurse will administer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran