Sermons on Thomas Merton:

Flames That Threaten America

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 29, 2006

This sermon considers some of the conditions that are threatening America’s future.

How many of you have ever been near a fire that was raging uncontrollably? This is a scary sight. I can recall at least two such occasions in my life. One occurred when I was a boy. A fire burned about 20 acres of pasture land on our family farm. We had to fight that fire. It was a scary scene. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Divine Way

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 8, 2006

What is the way that we need to follow? Is there a way that leads to health, happiness and prosperity!

"’Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Want Directions From God? Remove The Dirt

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

We must remove the dirt in our lives, to get directions from God

10/11/2002 You want directions from God? Remove The Dirt! Introduction..... Most anyone can look around today and tell you, that men sometimes have a hard time following or even asking for directions. I have told you before that I have been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Risen Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 14, 2001

Mary and the disciples discover true belief in Jesus and are sent out to proclaim his resurrection

It’s early Sunday morning, and she can’t wait any longer. Jesus had been taken down from the cross late on the Friday and buried in Joseph’s tomb, but the Jewish law prohibited them from travelling as far as the tomb on the Sabbath, particularly this Sabbath, being Passover. So they’d had to wait a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Have You Seen My Daddy?

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Jun 16, 2002

The discourse between Jesus and His Disciples focusing on the answer, "If you have seen me, you’ve seen the Father."

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org Sunday, June 16, 2002 (Father’s Day) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Text: John 14:9 Subject: “Have You Seen My Daddy?” One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Aug 12, 2003

This is a funneral message for a saved individual with the clear gosple message for those unsaved in the audience.

Funeral Service Ann Chatel Opening Song #1: Unfailing Love Song #2: Softly and Tenderly Song #3: Old Rugged Cross Song #4: In My Life On behalf of the family of ______________ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today… and though today is a very difficult day the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Finding And Naming Places Of Joy Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2009

We experience times of joy when we know God is with us.

Intro: Joy. Can you think of a time of joy? In preparation for this morning, our third week of Advent, as we spend this season in expectancy and preparation and waiting, I wonder what we recognize as joy. So I took a few moments to reflect on my own life, to find and name the places of joy. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Heaven Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 5, 2010

Jesus is the only Way to Heaven. Will you be found as one of His at His return?

Text: John 14:1-6 (NKJV) 1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Stamp On America

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2010

Is God part of our heritage as a country? YES! Much of the quotes for this message comes from David Barton and the Wallbuilders Ministry

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are living in a time of confusion and a time of misinformation. • As a society we are at a crossroads. If you have been following the news, you have to be concerned about what is happening around you today in the United States of America. • What is happening to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Ban On Burning Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011

Biblical idioms are key to understanding the text. The "Green Tree" is a description of faithfulness and the Messiah.

Some Famous Last Words Washington, George (1732-1799) "It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go." Adams, John (1735-1826) "Thomas Jefferson--still survives..." (4 July 1826. Jefferson died later the same day.) Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) "Is it the Fourth?" (4 July 1826) Sedgwick, John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And The Nations - Part 2 - The State Of The Nation Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 10, 2020

The very first step in overcoming an addiction is to admit that you are an addict. Is the overwhelming population of the USA addicted to sin? Let's take a look.

God And The Nations - Part 2 - The State of The Nation Today we will be reading from Jeremiah 18:1-12 Last week we started taking a look at God and His interaction with the nations of the earth. The first thing we did was to take a look at Acts 17:26 where it says: From one man, Adam, God made ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12, Acts 17:26, Psalm 33:12, Numbers 24:5-9, Romans 1:18-32, Matthew 22:37, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Note-Worthy Observations Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 10, 2021

Who is Jesus? Who is the Messiah? This question is one of the basic questions for every living person. This passage deals with that question as Jesus asks His opponents to listen to the words of Holy Scriptures.

LUKE 20: 41-21:4 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] NOTE-WORTHY OBSERVATIONS [Romans 1:3–4] The scribes, Sadducee and Pharisees did not dare question Jesus anymore. Why? The wisdom of His words silenced their cynicism and pride. With His opponents silenced, this controversy section concludes with Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Jesus The Only Way, Truth And Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2018

When we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our sins.

Hope in the only Way, Truth & Life We continue in our series on Hope found Here and this month we are considering Hope in Christ. This evening I want to remind you that when we place our faith and trust in Jesus we are placing our hope in the only one who can save us from our sins. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Land Of The Free Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 8, 2015

In America we have freedom of choice, speech and religion

July 5, 2015 Independence Day 2015 Land of the Free Galatians 5:1-6 Opening words: This is the history of Independence Day. In June of 1776, a Virginian by the name of Richard Henry Lee proposed an American independence from England. The idea kept gaining support until the Second Continental ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

0. In God's Image - Introduction Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018

Introduction to Series of 90 Sermons

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – INTRODUCTION] There are a number of goals I hope to achieve through this series of sermons. The title, “In His Image” is taken from Genesis 1:26, “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness.’” The overall theme is based on this verse and this should ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian Church