Sermons on Transition To Sunday Worship:

Acceptance And Rejection Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015

The Magi come to worship the King, but Herod rejects Jesus' claim to the throne.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Acceptance and Rejection” INTRODUCTION The glittering packages that were neatly arranged under the Christmas tree have been transformed into brown boxes, clothing and other items, which now lay in a helter skelter pattern. Gifts have been given and received. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Of Regeneration -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 3, 2013

At this time of New Year, worshiping God for His unique quality of REGENERATION

GOD OF REGENERATION – PART 2 Continuing with series on “God of regeneration”, now in the concluding part of the series, let’s focus on these subjects… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Communion Service Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

This is a liturgical communion service integrating worship, scripture readings, and short sermons.

Call to Worship: Psalm 15 (responsive) 1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? 2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. 3 Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2010

Our first baptism in our new worship center. Great day!

The Importance of Baptism Matthew 3:16-17, 4:1NIV As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assessing And Using The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 6, 2011

Spiritual gifts assessment done during our morning worship service.

Assessing & Using Your Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (Note: If you would like the spiritual gifts assessment we used, email me and I will send it to you) Recap Slide We started talking about Spiritual gifts last week. We looked at sign gifts and talked about the debate within Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daring To Be Generous Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Generosity leads to worship, witness, wellness, wealth on earth and wealth in heaven

DARING TO BE GENEROUS A few years ago, there was a story out of Miami, Florida about six Royal Palm trees that had been vandalized and cut down along one of Miami’s main streets. Due to the expense involved in replacing them Dade County wasn’t sure how soon, if ever, they would be replaced. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Beware Of Baal

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 20, 2023

Maybe we have more Baal worshipers than we know

"Idolatry is an economic issue. When we read about the Israelites worshiping the god Baal in 1 Kings 18, we tend to think of them developing a preference for wooden idol images. But the primary attraction to Baal wasn’t a pretty statue; it was an economic promise. For the nations around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Revelation 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Message-Regeneration All The Way-Part 1!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 22, 2019

At this New Year time to worship the Almighty for His unique quality of RENEWING

NEW YEAR MESSAGE-GOD OF REGENERATION-PART I See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.-Isaiah 43:19 First things first. What is the chief and highest end ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: *other

New Year Message-Regeneration All The Way-Part 2!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 22, 2019

At this time of New Year, worshiping God for His unique quality of REGENERATION

GOD OF REGENERATION – PART 2 Continuing with series on “God of regeneration”, now in the concluding part of the series, let’s focus on these subjects… Continuing with series on how our Lord regenerates (Isa 43:19), now in the concluding part of the series, let’s focus on these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:28

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is The Ultimate Fireman

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 2, 2012

A sermon delivered during a community worship time honoring local firefighters.

Good morning and thank you for being here to help us honor our local heroes, our firefighters. Fire, really is a good thing. We need fire. Fire produces heat. People need heat to survive. One of the first things we want to do when we go camping is to start a fire. Campers need fire for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean For Us To Read "where The Body Is, There Also The Vultures Will Gather"?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2025

Worshipers of false gods, to the Hebrew mind, were idiots. But that is not the whole story.

Friday of the Thirty-second Week Integral Our Introit antiphon today is a prayer that both our Hebrew forefathers and we would recognize as one we are at least tempted to use daily: Let my prayer come into your presence; incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. It is from psalm 88, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-37, Psalm 19:2-5, Mark 13:14-19, Matthew 24:16-21, Romans 1:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

All Nations (Psalm 67)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 3, 2026

What will our world be like when all nations worship God?

What kind of world will it be when all nations are led by God? Let’s begin in Psalm 67 For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. (WEB) Do we want God to smile at us showing His loving grace and blessing? May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sir, We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message looks at the ways people can see Jesus in us today

PALM SUNDAY 2023 JOHN 12:17–21 NOW THE CROWD THAT WAS WITH HIM WHEN HE CALLED LAZARUS FROM THE TOMB AND RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD CONTINUED TO SPREAD THE WORD. 18 MANY PEOPLE, BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD THAT HE HAD PERFORMED THIS SIGN, WENT OUT TO MEET HIM. 19 SO THE PHARISEES SAID TO ONE ANOTHER, “SEE, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Every Age Must Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 14, 2006

A sermon for the 19th Sunday Afer Pentecost, Proper 23 What it means to be faithful to the proclamation of the Gospel.

19th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 23) October 15,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Through the power of your Holy Spirit, help us to love you with all of our heart, and soul, and mind, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity.

Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity. The missing thing in a lot of Churches today is real Christian joy. In a lot of Churches it is made up, its a put on. Some Churches look like the house of the dead rather than the house of the living or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Baptist