Sermons on Twenty Miles:

Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: John 6:66: Satan’s Six Pack.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 20, 2024

These disciples refused to sign-on to Jesus’ Eucharistic teaching that Eucharist not a symbol.

Marriott's Fairfield Inn's require guests at certain times of the year to sign No Party Agreements. The actual document reads as follows: We understand that hotels are the ideal place to celebrate new adventures; however, problems occur when the celebration becomes a disturbance to our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, C--We Can Uproot Problems By Being Seated In The Heavenly Realms.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 8, 2022

Church teaching and holy doctrine illuminate the inherent structure of any act of believing.

Mr. Mulla Nasruddin’s house was on fire, so he ran up to his roof for safety. There he was, precariously perched on the roof, when his friends gathered in the street below holding a stretched out blanket to him and shouting, “Jump, Mullah, jump!” “Oh no, I won’t,” said the Mullah. “I know you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Look Backward, But Go Forward

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007

When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Five Great Truths About The Christian Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 29, 2019

In Paul's greeting to the Colossians, we find a five-fold description of this church, which reminds us of five great truths about the Christian life.

In reading Paul’s greeting to the Colossian church, we might pass over it thinking it to be simply a common greeting at the start of a letter. However, as is often the case with Paul, there are some profound truths to be found in these words. Paul gives a five-fold description of the believers he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Five Great Truths About The Christian Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 29, 2019

In Paul's greeting to the Colossians, we find a five-fold description of this church, which reminds us of five great truths about the Christian life.

In reading Paul’s greeting to the Colossian church, we might pass over it thinking it to be simply a common greeting at the start of a letter. However, as is often the case with Paul, there are some profound truths to be found in these words. Paul gives a five-fold description of the believers he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Other Cheek, Are You Sure?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the historical context of Jesus commands to turn the other cheek, give away your cloak and go the extra mile to see what they really mean.

Introduction The passage we read is at least on the surface one of the most difficult passages in the Bible, if we are to live by it. Every time you here the passage preached or talked about there is always a but, or a bit that says it doesn’t mean this. Or sometimes but it can’t mean this, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

When The Heavens Are As Brass Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2014

A sermon series revealing the secret to experiencing great intimacy with God, even when the clouds of darkness are looming overhead and God seems a million miles away.

When The Heavens Are As Brass Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Our Enemies (February 20, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022

Is it harder to turn the other cheek, to offer something else when someone has taken something from us, to be generous, to be merciful and to go the extra mile?

LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Luke 6: 26-38 Luk 6:27-38  "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  (29)  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting For The Christmas Miracle

Contributed by William Yates on Dec 3, 2003

In the story of Jesus being presented in the Temple we see the faithfulness of Anna and Simeon.

Luke 2 Jesus Presented in the Temple 22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the LORD"), 24and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Through The Dark Valley Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the fifth message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines how the Lord leads us through the dark valleys.

If you would, I would like you to give this question some serious thought. “What was the lowest point in your life?” That time when the light at the end of the tunnel turned out to be an oncoming train. You prayed and it seemed that those prayers never made it past the ceiling. You so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

25 Stories Down

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

Even twenty-five stories down, the faith of hidden believers still shone—reminding us that God’s light endures, even in the depths.

It was the summer of 1994 when my wife and our children and I traveled through central Türkiye. The road carried us across the dry plateau until we reached Cappadocia—a landscape so strange and beautiful it looked as though it had been shaped by another hand. Wind and rain had carved towers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 139:8, John 1:5, Ephesians 2:19, Isaiah 32:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Buried By A Friend Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 16, 2019

Following the crucifixion, the hill of Calvary had grown silent. The sneering crowds had gone, and the soldiers were left to their work. An unlikely candidate showed up to remove Jesus' body and provide for His burial.

Buried by a Friend Mark 15: 42-47 Our text records a somber and uncertain time for Jesus’ followers. He and the other malefactors are now dead. Calvary has become silent as the mocking crowds have dispersed, leaving the soldiers to their work. From a human perspective, all seemed lost as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Stages Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012

We will close out this chapter looking at the stages of faith as seen in the life of a government official of Jesus’ day.

Tonight we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight we will close out this chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Stages Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

What stages do we go through to be fully faithful?

Tonight, we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome Him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight, we will close out this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Who Heals Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 6, 2026

John is careful to remind us: these are not just random miracles, they are signs—works that point beyond themselves to who Jesus is.

A Savior Who Heals  John 4:46–54 Introduction The first half of John’s Gospel offers seven signs to provoke belief. The first sign was when he turned water to wine at Cana. Today’s text takes us back to Cana for the second sign. John is careful to remind us: these are not just random ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ