Sermons on United Methodist:

The Road To Renewal Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009

Learn the steps on the journey BACK to God.

“William Hinson, Sr. retired pastor of First United Methodist Church in Houston, the largest church in American Methodism tells the story about a time when he was going to Columbia, South Carolina to preach in a revival. He had not slept well the night before and had gotten up that morning and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Got Some Splain' To Do….

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

The Single Life Series

Contributed by Rob Roy on Feb 7, 2021

God has a special place for Single Christians who serve.

There is a lot of pressure in our society to be married, like that is the ultimate goal to have a fulfilling life. A boy and a girl are dressed up to be the flower girl and ring bearer, even though little ones seldom do this well at weddings and either steal the show, or cry or don’t do what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-12

United In Harmony: Living Out The Call Of Romans 15:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 15:5-6 calls us to unity and harmony as believers. In a world often divided by differences, the call to live in harmony with one another is more relevant than ever.

United in Harmony: Living Out the Call of Romans 15:5-6 Introduction: Today, we explore Romans 15:5-6, a passage that calls us to unity and harmony as believers. In a world often divided by differences, the call to live in harmony with one another is more relevant than ever. Let’s delve into these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6, Colossians 3:14, Ephesians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:2, 1 Peter 3:8, Romans 15:6, Romans 15:5, John 17:21, Psalm 133:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Update On Israel And Iran And The United States (Continuing My Last Post) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 27, 2025

We cover a lot of ground here. The Israel/Iran war; Donald Trump; the Gog and Magog war misrepresented; the end of the Gog nations; the Second Coming; Armageddon; the Millennium, the restoration of Nature, and another look at the United States of America (from an outsider).

AN UPDATE ON ISRAEL AND IRAN AND THE UNITED STATES (CONTINUING MY LAST POST) Very recently I submitted a message about the Israel-Iraq conflict looking at prophecy. I don’t want to make capital out of the Middle East situation but there are additional points that I want to make since that last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:15, Ezekiel 39:2, Ezekiel 38:5-6, Ezekiel 38:22-23, Ezekiel 39:6-8, Revelation 16:13-14, Ezekiel 39:17-19, Revelation 19:17-18, Isaiah 11:4-9, Revelation 19:15, Revelation 19:11, Isaiah 11:5, Isaiah 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Genesis 12:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Descended Into Hell

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001

In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

“He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: *other

Out Of The Frying Pan, Into The Fire

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2005

Children are defenseless and it is up to us to seek justice for them

Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said. Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the LORD, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. I hate, I despise your ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:14-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing People For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2003

A Good Friday meditation.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We often speak of the Cross as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and incongruous thing which ever happened on this planet. And, in a sense, we are right! Almighty God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Moving Beyond Brokenness

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

God is in the business of healing broken people. Today we look at four steps God uses to move us beyond the brokenness.

Intro.: You probably remember the children’s ditty – Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again 1. When humans are involved, it too often is true. We can’t rebuild the broken people. 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Beyond Brokenness

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

God is in the business of healing broken people. Today we look at four steps God uses to move us beyond the brokenness.

Intro.: You probably remember the children’s ditty – Humpty dumpty sat on a wall Humpty dumpty had a great fall All the King’s horses And all the King’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again 1. When humans are involved, it too often is true. We can’t rebuild the broken people. 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:35-36

Denomination: Methodist

"The Deceitful Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2004

We can’t rely on what our hearts tell us; we must only trust in God.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 “The Deceitful Heart” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. I was talking with a very troubled man this past week. He is a 50 year old drug addict and alcoholic who has been married several times, has ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Resurrection Faith"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2004

A sermon for Easter Sunday.

Matthew 28:1-8 “The Resurrection Faith” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When the angel spoke to the two Marys, and said “He is not here; he has risen.”… …It was an announcement that the world had changed and would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Give Up On Your Faith

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A homecoming sermon focused on church renewal through remembering what God has done.

Don’t Give Up Your Faith 2 Chronicles 15:1-14 In the 1930’s a small group of people met at a school house for Sunday School, and so was born what would eventually become First Baptist Church of Nicholson. As I understand it, the beginnings of the church were somewhat interdenominational, with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-14, 2 Chronicles 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christ (Christmas) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2007

I prepared this sermon to deliver on Christmas Eve as a concise message of the gift we have in Christ.

The Gift of Christ, Luke 1:35 (Christmas Eve Message) Introduction “Mommy, what is Christmas?” asked the three-year-old girl. Her mother carefully explained that Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. “Then why do we not give gifts to Jesus if it’s His birthday?” The mother explained the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35

Denomination: Christian Church