Sermons on Tie:

These Philistine Women! Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 17, 2023

Samson played with Delilah and got played himself

One day Samson went to Gaza which is a Philistine town and spent the night with a prostitute. When word spread that he was there, the men of Gaza gathered and waited all night at the town gates. They kept quiet during the night saying to themselves that they would kill him when the light of morning ...read more

Fearless Service Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 9, 2023

The second sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on the stewardship of our time and abilities.

October 8, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Two Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 4:16-21 Fearless Service Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of my professors in seminary was Dr. Gerhard Forde. He was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How Come These Tares? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Tares, emphasizing the need for discernment to identify and overcome the 'weeds' in our lives through God's grace.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive headfirst into a parable which Jesus shared with his disciples, a story that's packed with meaning and relevance for us today. This is the Parable of the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24-30. As A.W. Tozer once said, "A scared world needs a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Overcoming, Tares

Don't Refuse The Call

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2025

Often we so focus on the temporal issues that we lose sight of the eternal values. Jesus invites us to a closer personal relationship to know him in his fullness.

NOT ME! I REFUSE TO COME? INVESTING IN THE TEMPORAL! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SOMEDAY WE WILL COME TO THE JORDAN RIVER REPRESENTING DEATH? WHAT ARE THE END OF LIFE REGRETS THAT WILL ROLL BEFORE US? I OFTEN CALL THIS STUPID TAXES? PEOPLE REGRET ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, John 1:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not So Ordinary Time

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jun 18, 2025

This week we step into "Ordinary Time" in the Christian Calendar. But Gpd invites us to make "Ordinary Time; not so ordinary.

Galatians 3:23-29 (NLT) 23 Before the way of faith in Christ was available to us, we were placed under guard by the law. We were kept in protective custody, so to speak, until the way of faith was revealed. 24 Let me put it another way. The law was our guardian until Christ came; it protected us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Walk Through The Waters With Confidence - Isaiah 43:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2025

Some Scriptures whisper comfort. Some speak softly of God’s love. But then there are verses like Isaiah 43:2 that thunder hope into the soul like a divine rescue flare fired across the night sky.

Go! And Walk Through the Waters With Confidence - Isaiah 43:2 INTRODUCTION — A PROMISE FOR THE FIRES AND FLOODS OF LIFE Some Scriptures whisper comfort. Some speak softly of God’s love. But then there are verses like Isaiah 43:2 that thunder hope into the soul like a divine rescue flare fired ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 23:4, Exodus 14:21-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Daniel 3:24-25, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Coming To Dinner PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023

Explore the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22, emphasizing the radical hospitality of God's invitation, the consequences of rejecting it, and the joy that comes from accepting it.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into an intriguing parable in Matthew 22, verses 1 through 14. It's a story about invitations, hospitality, rejection, and joy. We'll be looking at the three facets: the invitation to radical hospitality, the cost of rejecting the invitation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Radical Hospitality

The Unmarried And Widows Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 21, 2018

In this passage the apostle develops guidelines for the unmarried and widows, the married believers, and mixed marriages. Some of the topics covered are; celibacy, chastity, marriage, stoicism, and virgins.

December 7, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.2: The Unmarried and Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.8-16 1 Cor 7.8-16 (KJV) 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Samson Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2010

IWHEN YOU ARE GOING BLIND YOU CANNOT SEE THINGS CLEARLY!

Series: Here Comes the Judge! Key Scripture Verses of the book: Judges 2:16: “Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders.” Question: “Who raised up the Judges of Israel to deliver them?” Answer: The Lord God Almighty, the Great “I AM.” JUDGES 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Dad Want For Fathers Day?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 25, 2003

What does dad want for fathers day?, stuff like that power remote control, well maybe, what dad’s really want is to know the kids are safe.. heavenly fathers included.

Let’s start with a little trivia this morning, What day of the year are the most phone calls made???…… Mothers day. It seems that on mothers day everyone wants to call home. What do you thinks happens on fathers day? Any one want to make a Guess? The most collect Calls. Personally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Answers In The Book

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

It ministers courage to the discouraged, hope to the despairing, guidance to the bewildered, forgiveness to the penitent, consolation to the sorrowing, rest to the weary, and peace to the inwardly distraught.

Finding Answers in the Book Text, Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” Introduction: A little girl busy at her arithmetic lesson had one ear open to the conversation of her parents about some of their problems. Finally, she said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Methodist

You Don't Have To Go Far To Find It Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 6, 2002

Using Ephesians 2:10 I talk about how we have been created significantly and how God has created us to do significant things in this life.

The Search for Significance “You Don’t Have to Go Very Far” April 5, 2002 Intro: Show “Simon Birch” movie clip where Simon tells the priest in his office that God has a plan for him. According to George Barna 70 million people in America today are searching for some meaning to their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 11, 2002

Ten principles to make a note of before your children go back to school in the Fall.

Back To School Psalm 127 Rev. R.B. Hughes Labour Day Weekend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Hands Of Christ: Mighty, Yet Humble.” (Mk. 14:32-36; John 18:2-12) Series

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 2, 2002

We focus on the hands of Christ, the mystery of his divinity, yet humanity and humility as he suffers for us.

One of the most complicated pieces of machinery in the world is the human hand. Take a look at your hand for a moment. We take it for granted because it’s there every day, it usually does the things that we want it to do. Your hand is one of the most delicate, yet complex parts of your body. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:2-12, Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Lutheran