Sermons on Women:

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

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002

Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Warriors In The Army Of God

Contributed by James May on May 28, 2006

What did God see in Gideon that caused God to call him a "Mighty man of Valor"? Does God see that in us?

Warriors in the Army of God By Pastor Jim May Welcome Warriors, Oh Mighty Men and Women of Valor! Welcome courageous youth; welcome children of God who have come to join the fight; Welcome to the Lord’s Army. All of you have volunteered for service, for the duration of your life, and you are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mommy Dearest Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

Biblical characteristics of a godly woman.

There is a difference between a mother and a mom. I realize today is called Mothers’ Day, but I really believe we should understand it and celebrate it more as Moms’ Day. The truth is, every mother should be appreciated for the fact that she allowed a child within her to be carried to the point of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:7-31

Denomination: Baptist

Just Wait Until The Men Come Back

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jun 24, 2007

The role that men play in true worship is essential to the survival of the church.

The city has been burned down to it’s very foundation. Once proud, solid structures had been reduced to fragile rubble. If you look around you can still see embers slowly burn what is left in the camp. If you lift your nose ever so slightly you can still smell the stench of smoke blowing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why America Must Stand By Israel!

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you...(Gen 12:3)

Why America Must Stand By Israel! I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you...(Gen 12:3) He that touches [Israel] touches the apple of [My] eye (Zec 2:7-13). I will gather all nations and enter into judgment against them concerning my inheritance, my people Israel, for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Witness At The Well

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

Jesus ministry to the Woman at the Well shows how to bring the message of God’s healing love to individuals; his efforts in Samaria changed a life, then Samaria, then Ephesus and resonates today in every nation where the Gospel is preached.

JOHN 4__1-42 THE WITNESS FROM THE SAMARITAN WELL A cartoon pictures a medieval Crusader, standing in full armor and holding his shield. He also held his long sharp spear at the throat of a prisoner on the ground. The prisoner on the ground struggles to say, “Tell me more about your Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners. Pt. 2

Blessed are Those Who Mourn (LUKE 7:36-50) Every Saturday, a man goes into his barber shop. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what flight he was going to take. The man responded “A-1.” The barber yelled, “A-1!? Are you crazy?! That plane's food ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Mother?

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

A look at motherhood

Mother’s day Message Text: "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." (Psalm 127:3) Opening: 1. Several years ago, on April 25, The National Organization of Women march on Washington, D.C. They called pregnancy a disease, a sickness inflicted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Mennonite

Varon De Dios/Man Of God

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 5, 2009

What it means to be a MAN of God

“Varon de Dios” 6/28/2009 – Nampa, ID Efe 4:13 “Hasta que todos lleguemos á la unidad de la fe y del conocimiento del Hijo de Dios, á UN VARÓN PERFECTO, á la medida de la edad de la plenitud de Cristo.” “Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Lessons On Fatherhood From Joseph

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009

A short message for Father’s Day in which we did some significant recognition of our fathers in attendance and remembrance of fathers passed on.

FATHER’S DAY 2009 “LESSONS ON FATHERHOOD FROM JOSEPH” MATTHEW 1:18-25 For many years, Lou Gehrig held the iron-man record of playing in 2,131 consecutive baseball games. Cal Ripken, Jr. broke that record on September 6, 1995. Ripken gave much of the credit for his success and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke's Portrait Of A Beautiful Woman

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

In the book of Acts, Luke paints a portrait of a truly beautiful woman...her name was Dorcas.

LUKE’S PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN Text: Acts 9:36 – 42 Introduction: · “Beautiful” – delighting the senses by excellence and harmony, and often also giving great pleasure to the mind by an inner goodness (World Book Dict.) · We have traded beauty for sensuality · What is true beauty? · Luke ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In The Sight Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 9, 2009

A short lesson on the importance of a Christian woman to have the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

Today, I want us to consider something “precious in the sight of God.” God created the Universe. All things belong to Him. He sees all things before Him. Interesting to me is that as God sees all things, the Bible reveals that there is something that is “precious in the sight of God.” The meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deborah Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2009

Deborah was a hero for Israel when a it was a time when women were not respected as leaders. She models for us an acute understanding of respect for herself and others.

Heroes of the OT: Deborah Judges 4:1-10 March 15, 2009 I want to start with a question—Is respect given or earned? Should respect just be automatically given or does respect need to be earned? I tend to think that it is both. Although our culture tends to withhold respect until it is earned, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Chosen Man

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008

Revealing the purpose of the male man

God’s Chosen Man Jn. 15:15-16 Bishop David Ibeleme Many times we as men do everything to be chosen;  Job interviews  On Sports Teams  Competitions The problem is we do things primarily to be chosen above someone else. This makes us see each other as enemies or even aliens ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15-16, John 15:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible