Sermons on The Sacred:

Dancing Like A Fool

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 6, 2013

When God blesses us with moments of joy, we must give ourselves to the joy and dance with all our might. The Holy Spirit will not have it any other way

It had been a rocky ride for David… with little more than a prayer, he had slain Goliath, but he had also been a victim of Saul’s madness, He had experienced great highs and some deep lows, but now, he was dancing with all his might, because he was bringing the ark home. The ark ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Meal Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2021

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

April 1, 2021 – Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 14:17-31 The Meal of Forgiveness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme for Lent this year has been forgiveness. This evening we observe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Trinity Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 29, 2021

“I heard the Catechism teaches that human beings can become God. How is this possible?”

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 1.The ecstatic existence of the Trinity is the supreme confidence of love that love offered will be returned and more than returned, that in giving being is replenished not diminished or exhausted. In Latin: Esse deus dare: to be God is to give. e.g. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Catholic

Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength In Isolation By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024

In the midst of the noise and busyness of life, solitude provides clarity of purpose. It is in these moments of isolation that we can discern God's will for our lives more clearly, aligning our actions with His divine plan.

Embracing Solitude: Finding Strength in Isolation Introduction: Dear friends, today we delve into the profound topic of solitude and its significance in the life of a Christian. In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, it's essential to understand the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed By His Sacrifice: Reflecting On Good Friday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2024

The most profound act of love in human history — Good Friday, the day when our Lord Jesus Christ willingly gave His life on the cross to redeem us from sin and reconcile us to God.

Redeemed by His Sacrifice: Reflecting on Good Friday Introduction: Today we gather to commemorate the most profound act of love in human history — Good Friday, the day when our Lord Jesus Christ willingly gave His life on the cross to redeem us from sin and reconcile us to God. As we journey ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pure In Secret Places

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 1, 2025

Living a holy life is a choice. If you decide to live a holy life, God will provide the necessary help needed to overcome the temptation.

Are we pure when no one is watching? Is their purity in our secret places? Are our secret places pure, sacred and Holy? Is it filled with filth and all kinds of evil things? What are you doing when we are in our rooms (or secret places) faced with temptations, when it’s easy to sin, and when no one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-10

What Is Going On In America

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 11, 2004

The Passion of the Christ is only the tip of what a pagan culture is attempting to do in silencing the church.

Jon Meacham, managing editor for Newsweek magazine wrote a cover story entitled, “Who really killed Jesus?” editorializing what they described as Mel Gibson’s troubling movie, “The Passion of the Christ.” Troubling are the words of Meacham when he states, “Though countless believers take it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Opening Connection To God… In A Secular Culture

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 4, 2018

Opening Connection to God… in a Secular Culture Brad Bailey – Sunday, June 3, 2018

Opening Connection to God… in a Secular Culture Brad Bailey – Sunday, June 3, 2018 Intro We have spent the past 8 weeks engaging the questions of what is involved with belief and engaging some of the questions that must be considered in believing in Christ. Today, I want to consider how we talk ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving God When Others Ask Why Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2013

So often we find ourselves in a position where either WE or those around us are asking the 'why' question about what God is calling us to do... Hannah gives us a great example of one who is obedient, faithful and joyful even when others ask 'why'

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 19, 2013 Date Preached: July 28, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Praising God When Others Ask Why?! Sermon Text: 1 Sam 1:24-2:11 [HCSB] Introduction: In our passage of Scripture this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Greed Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Benedictine Monks had rules for just how much each monk was to eat in the monastery. But if one monk takes more than his share of the limited food, another monk goes without dinner lunch.

We are continuing our teaching series around the Seven Deadly Sins of Family. This is the fifth in the series. Our fifth deadly sin for families is greed. The Sin of Greed In the iconic 1987 film, Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas gives an affirming speech in favor of greed. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Four Lessons Learned From Two Prophets, One King, A Lion, And An Ass

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

What God has said will never change. Be cautious in listening to those who claim to have a "new" Word contrary to God’s WORD.

From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Four Lessons From 2 Prophets, 1 King, a Lion and an Ass I Kings 13:1-10 Intro: 931 BC was a lot like today. Confusion and trouble were in the government and the world in the Middle East, especially in Israel where an “uncivil” war was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

On The Beach

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 31, 2009

An examination of the post resurrection appearance of Christ as found in John 21.

On the Beach John 21:1-13 “Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” (John 21:4) Jesus had appeared to His disciples twice before this. He had commanded them to meet Him in Galilee. They had stayed a week or more at ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Precious Stones-Carry Them With You Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Josh 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt hav

Precious Stones “Carry Them With You” 1/4/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Josh 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Good News For The Poor Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

God is ever willing to forgive and heal us of our moral leprosy.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany Reading 1 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Ordaining The Priests (Exodus 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2024

How does ordaining ancient priests reveal Jesus and the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 29.

Does the ordination of Aaron and his sons: washing, clothing, anointing, sacrificing and eating, hint at the sacrifice of Christ and the Christian life? Let’s look at Exodus 29. Washing Was this ceremonial washing symbolic of what was to take place in the heart? Are our hearts sprinkled from an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist