Sermons on University Of Pennsylvania:

Study In Revelation 15 Salvation During Tribulation Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 28, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study in revelation 15 Will Anyone Be Saved During The Tribulation? Rev. 7: 1-17 We have six of the seven seals broken that seal the book, that tells what will happen at the end of the world. So far what we have seen is just the previews of things to come. Right now we are looking at what is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

From The Stable To The Table

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 20, 2010

A sermon for Christmas Eve evening communion service.

Luke 2: 1 – 20 / From The Stable to the Table Intro: Many people travel at the holidays to be close to family and friends. It was no different with Mary and Joseph that first Christmas long ago. They were from the area of Bethlehem. The only difference was they were ordered home to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worth Dying For

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

Is your faith worth dying for?

Worth Dying For Philippians 1:20-26 September 11, 2005 Introduction Four years ago the clear skies of New York, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by hijacked airplanes and a diabolical plan to pierce the soul of our nation. One year ago we woke up from our dreaming and found ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Church Of God

A Thankful Christian

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Season To Be Selfless Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Selfishness is that sin we can hardly stand in others, or hardly see in ourselves. It is so hard to forgive in others, and so hard to forsake in ourselves.

On Dec. 7, 1682 the Great Law of Pennsylvania was passed which became the basis for governing the state for 94 years. It represented William Penn's ideal of a Christian state. It provided for religious freedom and the protection of individual rights. It provided for the care of poor and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Angel Gear

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

On Easter Morning, we put ourselves in a kind of spiritual “angel gear.” We turn off all our mechanistic doubts. We refuse to put the brakes on the faith. We cling to the steering wheel of Easter.

Angel Gear John 20:1-10, Matthew 28:1-10 03/27/05 1375 words 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Charity

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

Having the poor around us will be an unending condition for the world until Jesus comes back in glory to set up his kingdom. In the mean time what do we do about it?

The Rich Young Man 16Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18"Which ones?" the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Still In Control

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message delivered at the community prayer service for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

He is Still in Control Psalm 13 Community Prayer Service, 1st Baptist Church Thursday, September 13, 2001 (In honor of those killed in terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania) Introduction One of the biggest dilemmas facing us as we contemplate the tragedy is “Where is God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Great Depression # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying A Load God Does Not Want Us To Carry

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Martin Luther King

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 10, 2024

History and scripture

Martin Luther King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee) was a Baptist minister and a social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Vineyard

In Memorium

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

HIghlighting some outstanding Christian believers in the context of Memorial Day

IN MEMORIAM Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION American history is replete with heroes whose great personal qualities came from a deep well of a fine upbringing in which upstanding personal character, faith in God and in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and duty to others were deeply instilled. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 5, 2021

What did the two men on the road to Emmaus think about the resurrection? They had the opportunity to meet the risen Christ. Is it not interesting that Luke has two unknown men meet the risen Christ first?

The Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 24:13 And behold, atwo of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was 1about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Us Part?

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is The Gift From God?

Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 2, 2020

A message about the true gift from God. What is it and how do we receive it?

The Gift from God Stand with me with your bible. Say this with me, This is my Bible. I am what is says I am I can do what it says I can do Today I will be taught more of the word of God I boldly confess My mind is alert My heart is receptive I want to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational