Sermons on Vigor:

A Life Well-Lived: Remembering Gayle Lamb Nash Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

homily for memorial service for Gayle Lamb Nash

Today we are here to celebrate the life of Gayle Lamb Nash: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a dear friend and a member of this parish. Gayle was born on November 20, 1937 and was released from her pain on May 9, 2016. The birth and death statistics are always ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus And The Temple

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Jesus lose His temper in the Temple when He saw the traders and money changers there? The context explains everything - they were on the take! Jesus was a danger to their profits and had to go.

The temple John 2:13-25 The reading we have just heard from John's gospel might seem rather strange especially as it is at the start of his gospel; but ironically the synoptic gospels have this incident in the temple at the start of His last week just after His triumphant entry into Jerusalem - ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25, Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-46

Patriot

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 22, 2017

We can be Patriots without offending our God! We need only to put God first!

Who were the first Patriots? To answer the question, we must first determine what the word means. Google and Webster define it this way: a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. Some may ask: then what is the difference between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Matthew 6:33, John 15:13

Denomination: *other

When Faith Is Weakened Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2014

Our faith enables us to triumph even when the evil culture seems to be overwhelming the goodness we seek.

Thursday of 12th week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei St. Josemaria taught: “You hear people saying sometimes that there are fewer miracles nowadays. Might it not rather be that there are fewer people living a life of faith? God cannot go back on his promise, 'Ask of me, and I will give you the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Catholic

Fasting For Revival Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

What does revival look like?

“That is why the Lord says, ‘turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.’ Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Woman Of Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 28, 2023

Ordinary women have extraordinary faith.

“Women of Faith” Exodus 1:8-2:10 1. The women in today’s reading save a nation woman of faith • Their story begins in a time of great horror for the tribe of Israel • It a time period where courage is vital for the Saving of a nation. • It’s time when women step up again • Virginia Hall a spy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Preach The Word Of God (2 Timothy 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2024

What do we want to hear preached, stories, empty headed fluff, or the Word of God? Let's examine this in 2 Timothy 4.

What should a preacher preach, topics, stories, human traditions, philosophy, reasons for people to doubt, or the word of God? Will people tolerate sound teaching? Will some complain they want smooth preaching? Will we stay faithful regardless? Let’s look in 2 Timothy 4. Did Paul encourage Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- B. 27th Sunday-- Divorce And Remarriage

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 1, 2021

The Catechism teaches that the spouses are ministers of the sacrament of Matrimony by expressing their consent before the Church. They confer Christ’s grace upon each other (no. 1623).

Today’s readings bring before us some fundamental teachings on marriage. Marriage requires a couple to prepare 4 types of "RINGS”: - The Engagement Ring - The Wedding Ring - The Suffer-Ring - The Endue-Ring 1) One highlight on marriage from Saint Pope John Paul II-- Is on what he calls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Waxing Stronger

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 10, 2025

A revelation of God’s desire for believers to grow continually in spiritual, mental, and divine strength despite pressures and challenges.

WAXING STRONGER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:40 Key Verse: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon Him.” — Luke 2:40 Supporting Texts: Daniel 11:32b; Proverbs 24:5; Ephesians 6:10; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thriving In A World Of Evil Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

The Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 is meant to demonstrate that the kingdom of God can flourish in spite of all the evil and opposition.

Thriving In A World of Evil Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Jim Luthy Our vision statement calls us to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. As we continue along this long walk with Jesus, how will our encounters with Christ translate into us becoming a thriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Is In The Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 14, 2010

Paul clearly tells us who we are "IN CHRIST". Now he wants us to know that our authority is nothing without a continual intimate relationship with the Father.

May 16, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Paul’s Prayer for the Church Title: The Power is in the Relationship We are going to continue in our series through the book of Ephesians this morning. We will begin in Ephesians 3, beginning with verse 14. But before we get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Almost Drowned By Life’s Distractions

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 27, 2013

One of the worst and most serious of all life’s distractions is our fears which may momentarily cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

"But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." INTRODUCTION Here’s a scenario I would like for you to consider, you just left the doctor’s office and was given a list of foods to avoid and then you go to a family dinner only to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30

Denomination: Baptist

Being Blessed By God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

How does God bless us? An understanding of Psalm 1

June 26, 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Attitude Of Apollos Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 28, 2025

Lessons from the Life of Apollos

If you have your bible or bible app, let’s turn to Acts 18:24-28. Let’s look at these 5 verses. Acts 18:24-28 (NKJV) 24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Resorting To Restoration

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17)

Intro. A. Christians fall away for various reasons. Some past restoring (Heb. 6:4-6) 2. Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17) B. Not a lesson on corrective church discipline 1. Last step in trying to restore (2 Thess. 3:14) 2. Hopefully, can prevent ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal