Sermons on Unfailing Mercies:

Inconveniencing Ourselves For Others Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2016

When we wake up in the morning, let’s make our prayer a hymn of praise to God

Thursday of 12th Week in Course The critical question Jesus–and Amos for that matter–raises today is one we all have to answer: “why do you think evil in your hearts?” Whether it be the Jeroboams of the world or the Pharisees, or you and I, we human beings think evil in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Racism Is Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2017

We must love regardless of a person's race, creed or socio-economic status.

Racism Is A Sin Text: James 2:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard about an African-American who tried to attend a church. Sadly, the church wouldn’t even let him attend a service. The pastor said, "You just need to pray about it." About three weeks later the pastor saw him and asked, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 12, 2019

We started looking into the beatitudes last week by seeing how being poor in spirit, mourning and being meek are things that bring blessing into our lives. Today we continue by looking at how we are blessed by hungering and thirsting for righteousness and being merciful.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part two) Matthew 5:6-7 Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 107:9, Titus 3:3-8, Proverbs 19:11, Ephesians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 14, 2019

Redemption begins with genuine confession. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope.

At the Movies. Redemption Psalms 51 1. Redemption begins with genuine confession. vv.1-5 2. Redemption requires that we recognize our need and by faith call out for mercy. vv.6-9 3. Redemption begins to restore healing and hope. vv:10-13 One of the great stories of all time is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"he Touched My Eyes"

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 1, 2019

The worst kind of bllindness is the closed eye type.

“He Touched My Eyes” John 9:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people are unable to see the truth because they are self-deceived. Let me show what I mean: A group of senior citizens in a retirement home were having coffee and discussing their ailments. “My arms are so weak, I can hardly lift this ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

"come To Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 29, 2020

A sermon about finding life, love and happiness through coming to Christ.

“Come to Me” Matthew 11:28-30 (The First Part of this Sermon was borrowed from Pastor Frey) In 1989, a musician named Bill Withers wrote and recorded a song entitled “Lean on Me.” I’d imagine most of us have heard it before; it’s been very popular for the past 31 years. And it’s popularity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgive, Forgive, Forgive

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 21, 2020

The necessity to forgive and be forgiven

Forgive, Forgive, Forgive Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 21-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: Matthew 6 : 9; 14-15 NCV 9 Forgive us for our sins, just as we have forgiven those who sinned against us. 14 Yes, if you forgive others for their sins, your Father in heaven will also forgive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Mark 11:25, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2020

The Lord is gracious to help us stay on track in our spiritual journey to holiness.

INTRODUCTION • In our series we are in some ways back to where we started in week one, but we are twenty-four years later. (Solomon begin to build the temple in the fourth year of his reign. 2 Chronicles 3:2. • I always found it interesting that Solomon took 7 years to build God’s Temple (1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness: From A Dead End To A Forever Future

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 14, 2020

In forgiving others, we reflect the divine grace we have received.

September 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: From a Dead End to a Forever Future Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A father is helping his young daughter with her homework. He picks up the paper she’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Compassionate Eyes And Active Hands

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Proper 13, Year A. The multiplying of the fish and the bread. Jesus calls for compassionate eyes to SEE needs, and active hands to meet the needs.

Compassionate Eyes and Compassionate Hands: Proper 13 Year A Matthew 14:13-21 Intro: Imagine the amount of compassion you can have if you walk a day, just a day, in someone else’s shoes. Imagine the ways you could pray for someone if you experienced their continual struggle for 24 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Grace Of God - Sermon For Proper 20 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 18, 2020

How does Gods grace affect our lives, and are we willing to accept it, and turn away from what the world regards as important.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a child I hated P.E. at school, whenever we were going to play a team sport, I always knew that the two captains would be the same two athletic boys, and that I would always be the one who wasn’t picked, but just ended up on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

"The Importance Of Grace”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

Today I would like to you about grace. Which is one of many of the many attributes of God and a subject some have forgot about while others talk about it with no real understanding of it.

Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Intro: Today I would like to you about grace. Which is one of many of the many attributes of God and a subject some have forgot about while others talk about it with no real ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Promises To An Evangelist Series

Contributed by Adam Green on May 3, 2021

Reformed theology with consideration of our imaginations

The Promises of an Evangelist The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. During the war, Joshua told his troops: Do not be frightened and do not act. be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. The prophet of the Lord seeks to share the promise of a New Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2, Romans 16:19-20