Sermons on theologian:

Is Your Name Written In Heaven?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 1, 2010

This is an evangelism sermon about the responsibility of spreading God's word.

Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 / Is Your Name Written in Heaven Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deacon Ordination - The Result Of A Problem

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008

This devotion was given at a Deacon Ordination as the "Charge to the Church"

DEACON ORDINATION Charge to the Church * Tonight we gather as a church to ordain, as Deacons, these three men whom we have identified as qualified and selected as those who can and will assume this “servant-leader” role. * As far as I can tell the first ordination service was held as a result of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015

Our ability to face life with the courage to be victorious comes to us from the Holy Spirit and God's steadfast and inseparable love.

Romans 8:26-39 “Empowered” INTRODUCTION Today is the Day of Pentecost. It is the birthday of the Church and the celebration of God’s gift of the Holy Spirit—God’s presence in our lives. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that allows Paul to say that we are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Unity Of The Whole Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 16, 2012

We can use the story of the finding of Jesus in the Temple to illustrate how the Scripture is best read as a whole, with the New Testament's meaning being fleshed out by its OT references.

Solemnity of St Joseph 2012 Verbum Domini The Solemnity of St. Joseph is a very appropriate day to line out some ideas about the Word of God, and interpretation of the Word. We can easily focus on the “unity of the whole of Scripture,” which is the first of the three marks of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

"Did He Really Mean It"?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2015

Jesus said, many things did he mean it?

Did He Really Mean it” John 14:2 if it were not so, I would have told you. 1. “Did Jesus really Mean it” If the resurrection is true then you better believe every words Jesus said. • Matthews Gospel says A messenger said “He is not here for he is risen, as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Returning To The Original Divine Intention Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2016

To be at the wedding banquet, properly attired, is our destiny and joy.

19th Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form Years ago, when I first read this parable, it sounded rather fabulous, an invention of the Lord’s fertile imagination. But a dispassionate reading of history, and even the local news, tells us that St. Matthew’s story is merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Does Prayer And Faith Complement Each Other? Series

Contributed by Billy Paul on May 12, 2020

Just praying all the time without fleshing out the answers received through prayers would tantamount to being faithless. At the same time, acting without an under girding of trust in God – which is prayer – is also tantamount to being faithless.

Three theologians sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. “Kneeling is definitely best,” claimed one. “No,” another contended, “I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven.” “You're both wrong,” the third insisted, “the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-15, James 2:14-17, Matthew 6:5-15, Isaiah 1:15, Proverbs 28:9, 1 Peter 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Hidden In Marys Heart

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 20, 2017

Mary was an obedient, observant and a fleshly treasury for the graces of God. She treasured the words and deeds of Jesus in her heart and sang of the joy of sharing in the new birth available for all mankind and is an example to the church.

ADVENT II Hid in Marys Heart Psalm 119 Luke 1__26   THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD  Psalm 119:11- “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”  (NIV)  Mary, a daughter of David, may have reflected on this Psalm; especially after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is God?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

just exactly who is God

The last couple of weeks I have been talking about following Jesus and that the Holy Spirit has been sent to help us do that. But one of the things that is often overlooked, is ‘just exactly who is God’. As I was preparing for this homily, I was thinking that we hear about Jesus and have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus As The Wine Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017

This message is Chapter 2 of my book entitled, "John on the Run A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John." You can pick up this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Introduction In many Christian circles, many take issue whenever the topic of drinking wine is discussed. It is a very controversial subject to say the least. My view is simple. The bible states, do not be drunk with wine, but be fill with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18) However, in our culture wine ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2015

Every title we give to the Blessed Virgin Mary is an act of praise to God in Christ

Christmas Eve 2015 Joy of the Gospel Recently the Capuchin Franciscan preacher to the papal household, a Father Cantalamessa, gave his last Advent homily for the year, and, speaking of the Blessed Virgin Mary, said this of Catholics: “we Catholics have contributed to making Mary unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Catholic

Life On The Jericho Road

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2017

For most of us, however, the times we frequently encounter beaten and bloody humans along the Jericho road is in our daily life of work and friendship.

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost 2017 Extraordinary Form Over the past half-century I have had several careers, and I thank God for all of them. Twenty years were spent in sales and sales management, and much of that time was spent selling life insurance. It’s not the easiest thing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Wedding Garment

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 30, 2017

There was no procedural compliance in terms of the man’s dress which is symbolic that he was not clothed in his white baptismal garment (saved).

The Wedding Garment— An old Baptist preacher’s story tells of a parishioner who greeted his minister at the close of the service with the same observation, Sunday after Sunday: “You really gave it to them today, Preacher!” Over time, the minister became concerned that this parishioner never seemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic