Sermons on The Wedding Banquet:

Watching For Signs

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014

At the wedding of Cana, Jesus performs a miracle and his disciples see a sign of who Jesus truly is.

John 2:1-11 “Watching for Signs” INTRODUCTION Today we have a fun passage of Scripture before us—the wedding at Cana. Even though this is a very serious passage with a powerful message there’s a certain lightness to the story. It is a celebration; a wedding feast. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Poverty, Yes, But Not Under Compulsion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2022

Those who try to force others to be good are playing God without acting like God.

Thursday of the 19th Week in Course If you did a survey among Americans to ask them to name their favorite saint, I would guess with some confidence that it is St. Francis of Assisi. And for a female saint, we could choose his close associate, St. Clare of Assisi, whom we celebrate today. As our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20, John 15:4-10, Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Discipline And The Joy Of Following Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2025

We must all accept discipline so that we will receive the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” owed to those who are trained by discipline.

Twenty-first Sunday in Course 2025 As a teacher, I used to tell my students there’s a good way to find out what the teacher finds important in a lesson. Here’s the rule: write down anything the teacher says more than once. That’s what is likely to be on the test. Today St. Luke shares a question ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:18-21, Psalm 117:1-2, Mark 16:15, Hebrews 12:5-7, Hebrews 12:11-13, Luke 13:22-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Holy God - Holy People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 12, 2019

We must come to a place in our walk where we get off the throne, lay our crowns at Jesus' feet and make Him Lord of our life.

“Holy God – Holy People” October 13, 2019 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy... I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 11:44-45

Denomination: Holiness

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 15, 2000

Just what is the message behind the parable of the Prodigal Son?

The Prodigal Finally he was free. Free. Free of the endless chores. Free of getting up at the crack of dawn and working until long after the sun set. Free of milking the cows, tilling the fields, cleaning the stables, and all the other endless chores around the farm. Turning away from the farm, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:12-19

Denomination: Adventist

For I Know The Plans I Have For You

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Jun 20, 2001

Wedding sermon for a couple - bride entering second marriage, groom entering first.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 7:2-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Speaking Of Love & Marriage

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 16, 2008

A wedding sermon for a young couple just out of college. I used a dual text, Genesis 2:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Justin and Amanda, here you are, standing in front of this altar, surrounded by your family and friends, ready to make your vows as husband and wife. All the planning, all the phone calls, little details you have had to prepare for, it’s all over, and here you are. Your wedding day. It’s my hope ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

A Cord Of Three Strands

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Wedding Sermon

The world says that marriage is bad Modern definition of marriage: “the process whereby love ripens into vengeance” The Bible doesn’t agree with this. The Bible says that marriage is good. God invented it. Read Eccl 4:9 (niv) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submission

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 6, 2008

A wedding sermon preached for an active duty couple.

-The world has this text all wrong -Usually when I read this passage of Scripture I see strange looks on the faces of many -Usually the face of the bride is most upset -I think that people imagine themselves as children wrestling with their older brother who has them in a compromising position, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Love

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 21, 2008

God is love. He shows us what love is. He loves our spouse through us and vice versa.

-Do y’all know what the number one pop love song of all times is? -It is actually “Something” by the Beatles -The lyrics to the third verse are actually very interesting -It goes, “You’re asking me will my love grow, I don’t know, I don’t know. Stick around, and it may show, But I don’t know, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Samson: Trouble In Timnath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 12, 2020

Samson may not have known it, but this first encounter, as recorded in Scripture, would lead to a lifetime of problems, heartache, and a lot more. He was about to enter trouble in Timnath.

Introduction: Samson was one of several “miracle” babies, born to women who could not conceive a child except by God’s power. Other women facing that situation included Sarah, Rebekah, Hannah, Rachel, Elisabeth, and the Shunammite woman mentioned in 2 Kings 4. The virgin Mary is of course a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Prayer At Cana Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 6, 2019

The 7th sermon in our series from John's Gospel. In this sermon we look at principles of prayer, and we discuss aligning ourselves with God's will so that we pray correctly and according to God's will

Principles of Prayer at Cana (Gospel of John Part Seven) Text: John 2:1 – 11 Imagine for a minute that you picked up the Woodward Newspaper and on the front page they had a story about a wedding that took place. And let’s say that the paper tells you where the wedding was, and about some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Marriage Covenant

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

The world view about marriage has robbed many from enjoying God's best for man and woman in regards to the greatest institution of all time - The Marriage Covenant Relationship.

The Marriage Covenant The world view about marriage has robbed many from enjoying God's best for man and woman in regards to the greatest institution of all time - The Marriage Covenant Relationship. The reason so many marriages are just existing and not thriving is because most married couples, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding Ceremony For Danielle Spurgeon And Chris Kaufman

Contributed by Steve Greene on Apr 11, 2018

In a world where this is so much confusion on the subject of marriage, this biblically based ceremony includes a full transcript including vows, exchange of rings, and a meaningful sand ceremony.

On behalf of both the Spurgeon and the Kaufman families, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here. I know that it means a great deal to Danielle and Chris to have you all here with them on this very special occasion. Most of us are familiar with the creation story found in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Love? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Feb 28, 2021

what is love

What is Love? Many think it's a feeling, others think of it as something in a fairy tale, and some see it as a fickle thing that's here today, gone tomorrow. What is love, (first, second,third): 1. It's Having Patience. What is love, it's having patience with each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal