Sermons on Thought Life:

Forgiveness Frees Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 30, 2021

This is the 5th message in a series entitled, Building Relationships that Last

Have you observed how when children are little they find it easy to forgive one another? Most children are ready to apologize immediately, forget offenses, and get back into relationship with one another. However, as we grow older, forgiving others becomes a major issue. Relationships at every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25, Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 6:15, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 23:34, John 8:1-11, Genesis 50:19-21, Genesis 50:16-18, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 1, 2021

A sermon for Good Friday evening as we celebrate Holy Communion from the pre-sanctified elements from maundy Thursday - This sermon looks at the price Christ paid, and doesn't pull its punches.

In the name of our crucified saviour, Amen. Tonight we weep, and lament, our churches are bare, we will shortly extinguish the light of Christ, and the whole church contemplates the events of today, and now sits in the darkness of the realisation of the death of our saviour, and the time of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 10, 2021

Power and glory belong only to God. He himself calls his Church, and rules, sanctifies and preserves it through his Word and his Spirit. Therefore, in return for the goodness bestowed upon us, we ought to thank and praise God, directing all our efforts to the recognition and glory of his name.

Our Prayers, Our Passions & Our Praise The position is that the end of all things is at hand. The miserable destruction of the nation foretold by our Saviour is now very near; consequently, the time of their persecution and our sufferings is but very short. The world itself will not continue ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Temple: The Dwelling Place Of The Holy

Contributed by Kristen Lowe on Apr 25, 2021

Can we be caring Christians yet still take time out to deeply care for ourselves?

I had a talk with someone this week who said they don’t know why they are exhausted. I said, “When is the last time you got a massage, or took a day away for yourself, or simply said, “No?” This person looked at me with deep puzzlement. She didn’t understand how a person could be Christian and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 15, 2021

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Come Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us take the gospel according to Saint John (John 20:19-23) on the day of the Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 5:16-25, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27, John 16:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Powers (1 Corinthians 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 25, 2021

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit?

Spiritual manifestations were popular in the church in Corinth and they still are today. Paul does not want us to be uninformed. How can we get a godly balance in regard to unique skills given by the Spirit? Spiritual gift tests probably still make the rounds of churches. They are simplistic and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sincere Faith: An Exposition Of Matthew 23:1-12

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2020

It is all too easy to play the hypocrite. Sermon for Proper 26, After Pentecost, Year A

Sincere Faith: An Exposition of Matthew 23:1-12 Everyone wants to feel important. People want to display their titles and achievements. Everyone wants to have a lot of followers on social media. People want to become influencers. Not only does it bring prestige, but it can also be quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's House Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 10, 2020

God was pictured as terrifying, zealous, and consuming fire. God was known as the creator, protector, shepherd, and by many other roles. But for the first time, he was addressed as Father.

Theme: Father’s House Text: John 2: 12-25 Introduction: 1. Conviction on Father’s House (John 2:16) Temple at Jerusalem: Tent of meeting during the wilderness, house of God during David, Temple concept during monarchs, then in synagogues during exilic periods. Gathering of believers in NT age ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Savior Was Promised

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 12, 2020

The celebration of Christmas for the believer is a wonderful and joyous time. Today, I will show that the plan of Salvation has been from the beginning.

A SAVIOR WAS PROMISED An Advent Sermon Lakeview Baptist Church Dec 13, 2020 Isaiah 9:1-7 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, 1 Peter 1:19-21, Ephesians 3:9-11, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Bargain: Deceived Or Rescued, Has Evil Prevailed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2021

I have heard many times recently through the media and social media that EVIL HAS PREVAILED. This is a terrible distortion that is breeding fear, worrying chaos, panic and commotion. God's truth will always prevail. God says: HAVE CONFIDENCE AND TRUST MY WORD.

BARGAIN: DECEIVED OR RESCUED?… HAS EVIL PREVAILED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS HAPPENING? WHAT IS COMING ON THIS WORLD? COME ON LET’S MAKE A DEAL? I PICK CURTAIN 3 --- THE GIFT BEHIND CURTAIN 3 IS CHAOS, CRISIS, PANIC, COMMOTION, WARS, RUMORS OF WARS, EARTHQUAKES, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:26-28, 2 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 36:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 30, 2021

Habakkuk and God have one of the greatest conversations in all Scripture

August 28, 2021 Virtually nothing is known about Habakkuk. He was in active ministry in Judah during the final years before the Babylonian Exile and he is the only one specifically identified as a “prophet”. Which brings us to My Favorite Thing About HABAKKUK – The candid and open conversation ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, 2 Peter 3:9-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Can Use All Of Us

Contributed by Gene Newberry on Mar 8, 2021

As we look forward to this new year, we must only look back long enough to recognize the areas we need to change. Our past should never dictate who we are only should help develop who we can become.

The great Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly. But set aside, it begins to decay. Paganini's ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-14, James 1:22-25, James 2:14-20

Superiority Bias Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 16, 2019

The human race suffers from three sin-related problems that alienate mankind from the true God.

Superiority Bias (Romans 2:1-29) 1. This week was a tough week, losing Ginny. I know many of you are hurting, as are Marylu and me. Ginny was quite a woman of God as well as everyone’s friend. 2. She was also very much enjoying and looking forward to this series in Romans. She was a woman of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Synopsis Of A Serial Killer

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

Realize the worth of your fellow laborer

Ezekiel 37: 15-20 & 26-28 Psalms 133: 1-3 2 Peter 1:1 During some college classes a few years ago we had to study some of the nation's most prolific serial killers. We were taught that the serial killer has three steps to complete his plan. 1. Separation 2. Isolation 3. Desolation A ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:15-20, Ezekiel 37:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meeting With Jesus In Their Secret Place Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2022

Jesus understands that his weakened disciples needed to let go of the past. They needed to change their perspective and see the future differently. So He meet them in their hiding place. He will meet us too!

Sermon: Meeting with Jesus In The Secret Place Scripture - John 20:18-23 NLT “Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, “I have seen the Lord!” Then she gave them his message. That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18-23, Mark 16:20, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist