Sermons on The Vulnerable:

Seeing Interruptions As Divine Appointments

Contributed by John Selert on Feb 22, 2019

Look at the passage through the lens of a Wounded Healer/ Agent of Reconciliation.

Kairos Community Church Message Notes: Seeing Interruptions As Divine Appointments February 17, 2019 John H. Selert “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” – C.S. Lewis 18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-25

Desire And Discipline Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 10, 2021

Gluttony is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, but we can broaden that concept to include overindulgence in general. And the need for self-discipline and healthy boundaries is as relevant an issue in our times as it has ever been.

1 Peter 5:8-11 A boy’s father bought a new lawn mower and told his son that he could keep half of the money if he sold their old one. So the boy posted an ad on the bulletin board at their local grocery store, and within a few days a prospective buyer came by to see it. ‘Does it run?” he asked. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Greatness

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 25

September 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 9:30-37 Greatness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Soon it will be October. That means one thing: baseball playoffs! As the weeks of October progress, the field ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Strength In God Alone Psalm 73:25-26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2024

In Psalm 73, we find the psalmist wrestling with the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the struggles of the righteous. Despite his doubts and confusion, he ultimately finds solace and strength in God alone

Finding Strength in God Alone Psalm 73:25-26 Introduction: In Psalm 73, we find the psalmist wrestling with the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the struggles of the righteous. Despite his doubts and confusion, he ultimately finds solace and strength in God alone. Today, we will explore how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 73:26, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hagar, The Runaway Slave Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 11, 2024

Hagar has long represented the plight of the foreigner, the slave, and the sexually abused woman. She was a Slave. She was abused by Sarah, and abandoned by Abraham. Appreciated by God.

Theme: Hagar, the Runaway Slave Text: Genesis 16:5-16   Introduction: Hagar is both a minor character and an important figure within Genesis. She is an important figure within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Genesis 16, Hagar is introduced as an Egyptian slave woman who belongs to Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:5-16

Denomination: Methodist

A Visionary View Of Christmas Day: Unveiling Divine Mysteries Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 16, 2023

On this Christmas Day, our hearts resonate with the joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ - let's embark on a visionary journey into the heart of Christmas, seeking a deeper understanding of the divine significance of this remarkable day.

"A Visionary View of Christmas Day: Unveiling Divine Mysteries" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, as we gather on this Christmas Day, our hearts resonate with the joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, let's embark on a visionary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Luke 2:10-11, John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Love: Prompts Radical Changes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To explore the concept of Radical Love, emphasizing its transformative power and its importance as the foundation of all commandments, urging us to love God, our neighbors, and even our enemies with a selfless, sacrificial love.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be taking a deep dive into a topic that is central to our faith, yet so challenging in practice - Radical Love. In her book, 'The Greatest Thing in the World', respected Christian author Amy Carmichael wrote, “You can give without loving, but you cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 22:37-39

Topics: Great Commandment

Ask, Seek, Knock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the power of prayer through the lens of asking, seeking, and knocking as outlined in Matthew 7:7, emphasizing that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic.

Good morning, family! Today, we're delving into a passage from the book of Matthew - chapter 7, verse 7. These words from Jesus offer us a blueprint for engaging with our Heavenly Father. They remind us that our relationship with God is interactive and dynamic. Oswald Chambers once wrote, "Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Topics: Obedience, Persistence

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of An Intimate Relationship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

Here is a "photograph" of what an intimate relationship with Jesus looks life in the life of an individual. John describes this special moment in his life with Jesus in such a way that it gives us a true image of Jesus relating intimately with a man.

TITLE: How to Develop an Intimate Relationship with Jesus TEXT: John 13:18-30 Introduction: Think about your favorite snapshots. Think about what meaningful moments they capture for you and why they are powerful. Here is s snapshot of Jesus that is one of the most powerful in scripture. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Destruction Of Jerusalem.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 8, 2023

For there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. Luke 21.23.

THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM. Luke 21:20-24. LUKE 21:20. Jesus predicted the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, which took place some forty years after His prophecy. This was divine foreknowledge, Jesus as God ‘declaring the end from the beginning’ (cf. Isaiah 46:10). We may not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Consequence Of Denial And Choosing Hell By Rejecting Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 13, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on the dangers of rejecting Jesus.

In a world where truth is often compromised, one fundamental choice remains: acknowledging Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Bible clearly warns that denying Jesus has severe consequences, leading to eternal separation from God in hell. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:33, John 1:12, Mark 8:38

The Crisis Of Biblical Illiteracy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Preachers are to give heed to the Word, and to preach the Word...

Verses : Hosea 4:6, Matthew 22:29, 2 Timothy 2:15 God's people have always been destroyed by lack of knowledge - Hos 4:1-6. We confront a pressing issue in the Church of biblical illiteracy. Many of us are no longer familiar with the Word of God, and this has dire consequences for our faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 6:17, Joshua 1:8

Protecting Your Anointing Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 20, 2025

Here are few biblical ways to protect your anointing:

As believers, we understand the importance of maintaining our spiritual anointing. Worldliness, negative influences, and hurtful behavior can threaten our connection with God and diminish our effectiveness in ministry. Here are few biblical ways to protect your anointing: 1. Separate yourself from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Four Types Of People You Need In Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

Four Types of People You Need in Your Life

Pastor Timothy PORTER TEXT: Proverbs 13:20 You and I can never be the kind of people God wants us to be on our own. We were never intended to do life that way. We all need people who are teaching us, sharing their lives with us, investing in us, and encouraging us to grow. The Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational