Sermons on Themes:

The Reward Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 6, 2014

What does mercy look like & the reward of mercy

1. Opposite of Mercy - Revenge We like stories where the bad guy gets his dues Trucker is in a restaurant minding own business and a motorcycle gang begins to harass trucker. One in particular got right in his face. "Big man in the 18 wheeler, out of your truck you’re a wimp", he shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Arise, Shine, Your Light Is Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

Our job is to reflect His light.

ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the human heart: a darkness that could be felt (Exodus 10:21). It was a darkness that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Gotta Have Faith In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014

This is a series through the book of Colossians. A letter of Paul to encouraging the church to take a stand on one key truth, Christ is all we need to put our faith, trust, and hope in. He is enough, there is no room for any gospel.

Background: (1:1-2) • Author: Clearly, this letter is written by Paul, while in prison (4:18), around 60-62 AD • City: The city of Colosse was an ancient city, in Asia Minor (present day Turkey), around 100 miles east of Ephesus. At one time it was the crossroads for east and west ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

Samuel is called by God and responds in faith, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”

1 Samuel 3:1-21 “A Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult theological concepts to comprehend, I believe, is that of call—that the Lord calls us to a specific vocation. Most Christians can accept the idea that pastors and other church professionals have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013

A brief look at how we can avoid taking God's name in vain. Some things most don't think about that can injure our relationship to God.

Not In Vain Today we will look at the 3rdcommandment: Exodus 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Many times we have heard of this command and many times I would guess that we thought of it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Live

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Revival preparation message looking at the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel.

I WANT TO LIVE Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sunday, October 19, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Nearly thirteen years ago I hopped on a plane and rushed into a hospital room to be at the bedside of my mother as she struggled to catch her breath. She was dying and she knew it. I remember distinctly the only two ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 13, 2009

Colossians 1:27 (KJV). "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory (union w/Christ): "

NOT I, BUT CHRIST Text: Galatians 2:20 <---- Intro: *A Beautiful Verse *A key to victory in the Believer’s Life *Memorized it to testify when called upon ( then the verse came alive to me). illu: SELF-CENTERED From an unknown source comes an article titled, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Gospel According To John - (Preach At A Four Gospels Program)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

MATTHEW PICTURES CHRIST AS KING OF THE JEWS MARK SHOWS CHRIST AS A SERVANT-AND HE WRITES TO THE ROMANS LUKE VIEWS CHRIST AS THE SON OF MAN-AND HE WRITES TO THE GREEKS BUT JOHN PRESENTS CHRIST AS THE SON OF GOD

John 20:30-31 (KJV) And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: [31] But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. TOPIC – GOSPEL ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A drama for children: The Christmas Spirit

1st Sunday After Christmas (This children’s talk is based on Luke 2: 22-40, where Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple) Theme: The Christmas spirit. Objective: To teach that the spirit of Christmas continues throughout the year. To teach that the joy of Christmas is the joy of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust In The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

Faith cures fretting.

TRUST IN THE LORD. Psalm 37:1-9. PSALM 37:1. Somebody is in trouble, fretting because of the unfairness of life: but the pastor’s responsibility is not to burden the poor soul with a ‘snap out of it’ sort of approach, which often only leads to further despair; but rather to present positive ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pig's Tale

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 18, 2022

No one is beyond the power of Christ Jesus to drive out our demons.

A Pig’s Tale – Luke 8: 27 - 39 Intro: This is the longest demon possession story in the New Testament. It is considered to be a “healing” story because Jesus heals the man from his possession by many demons. This is not exactly what we expect to read in a “healing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Success

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Sep 23, 2016

The focus of my sermon is to redefine and retify the wrong impression of success in life generally.

#SUCCESS-Joshua1:8Theme: Good SuccessText: Gen 39:2-6, Luke 12:15 Success in the world is quite different from success in the Word. Literally the world see success as attaining or achieving something that is useful in this life on earth, but the word (God) sees or classify success as achieving ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be God's Super-Hero Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

Since God is our power, or strength, our fortress, our high tower, we can stand-and that is our role in the fight. God takes care of the rest. For us, standing is sometimes difficult. But standing is enough.

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: *other

The Seed

Contributed by Jason Martin on Jan 6, 2025

The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is small but powerful, holding within it the potential for transformation.

Preached Jan 5, 2025 If you need the Powerpoint. send an email to bishop@lfccog.ca Text: Amos 9:13-15 Theme: The Seed – Potential, Preparation, and Expectation Introduction The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Minor Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Tola and Jair are two simple minor Judges. They are minor because their stories end in small passages. Tola was a man of Issachar, son of Puah, the son of Dodo. Tola means ‘the crimson worm or red/purple worm.’ This name was used by two people in the Bible.

Text: Judges 10:1-5 Theme: Two Minor Judges Introduction: Tola and Jair are two simple minor Judges. They are minor because their stories end in small passages. Tola was a man of Issachar, son of Puah, the son of Dodo. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim. Some scholars suggest ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist