Sermons on Upper Class:

Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012

We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis 24 – Things That Don’t Go Together – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 4, 2011

Deuteronomy 22:10 (NLT) says “You must not plough with an ox and a donkey harnessed together.” The idea here is that there are certain things that are totally INCOMPATIBLE. They were never meant to be placed in the same yoke. What about dating?

Genesis 24 – THINGS THAT DON’T GO TOGETHER – Part 3 The engine of a Fiesta in a Ferrari! Pickles and icecream. There are certain things that definitely DON’T go together. Aluminium foil and microwaves (Julie rediscovered this recently). Children and cancer. Wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

17 Leaderships Scriptures That Can Change Anyone's Life

Contributed by Brian Keith Dodd on Nov 6, 2011

This blog post helps people understand leadership principles found in the scriptures.

Regardless of your faith beliefs, the Bible is the greatest leadership book ever written! It is crammed full of incredible insights that can be used by anyone in a leadership role, regardless of your faith beliefs. I want to take a series of scripture verses from the book of Luke that teach us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-37

Denomination: Bible Church

The Promise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus promises to return someday and fully establish God's kingdom. Jesus always keeps his promises.

Mark 13:24-37 “The Promise” INTRODUCTION Occasionally, the local news programs will feature the homecoming of some of our deployed troops. I especially like it when their return is a surprise. An Army sergeant returned home recently. He surprised his daughter at her school. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Love One Another

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 25, 2013

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

Love One Another – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: In 1993 Tina Turner released a song titled, “What’s Love Got To Do With it.” “What’s love got to do, got to do with it. What’s love but a second hand emotion. What’s love got to do, got to do with it? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013

A brief look at how we can avoid taking God's name in vain. Some things most don't think about that can injure our relationship to God.

Not In Vain Today we will look at the 3rdcommandment: Exodus 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Many times we have heard of this command and many times I would guess that we thought of it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Slammed Doors

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2014

Friend, we need fortitude to hang on to God and wait for Him! I repeat fortitude!

Slammed doors! Revelation 3:8”I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Have you had doors slammed on your face? I have had many, many, many, so much ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mighty Saviour Mighty To Save.

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

A Mighty Saviour Mighty to save.

Isaiah 63:1-6 A Mighty Saviour Mighty to save. I. The Reach Of His Salvation 1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Salvation Not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Being Close To The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015

'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Special Role Of The Laity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2015

Lay people in the Church, especially women, serve a vital role in spreading the Gospel and building community.

Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel Both of our readings today are concerned with what the Catechism calls “The Christian Life,” or the moral and virtuous way of life. Paul and Barnabas were traveling through the lands of what is now Turkey and Greece, going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

When Bad Things Hapen Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 6, 2016

Job is a man with abundant blessings and a sincere faith. Still he experiences tragic loss.

Job 1:1-22 “When Bad Things Happen” INTRODUCTION There are times when we believe in ideas that are not true. Though it may not make much sense here in the Valley of the Sun, but I grew up believing that if I didn’t dress warm enough for the harsh fall and winter days I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Spirit And Judgment In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 6, 2015

Is it afterward, as in Joel, or "in the last days" as quoted by Peter? Are we in the last days, everyone wants to know. Amazingly simple answer.

The final days: Spirit and ultimate judgment. 2:28-3:3 The most famous passage of Joel is this one that is quoted by Peter on the Day of Pentecost. The assumption is that the Holy Spirit gave this passage to Peter, to link what he was experiencing there to the end times that Joel is here ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bullies And Braggarts Are No Better Than Anyone Else

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 8, 2015

Jesus does not like people who brag or think that they are better than other people. He said that in his coming kingdom those who think they are better than other people will be made humble, and those who are humble will be glorified.

Good morning boys and girls! Have any of you ever been bullied, teased or made fun of? It isn’t very much fun, is it? Believe me, I know the feeling because when I was your age I was bullied, made fun of and teased. Why do you think some people act like that? Have you heard anyone brag ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

How To Hear A Parable Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 28, 2012

The parables of Jeremiah and Jesus are in a special form that we need to understand if we are to get all the benefits they can provide.

Monday of 17th Week in Course 2012 St. Peter Chrysologus Verbum Domini As we continue our reflections on the letter of Pope Benedict, Verbum Domini, we have a happy intersection of the celebration of St. Peter Chrysologus and these two parabolic readings. No, I’m not teaching a mathematics ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Catholic