Sermons on Wooden:

Are You Living Or Existing

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

For those of us who have already given our hearts to Jesus, We must ask ourselves Are we truly allowing Him to be the Lord of our daily lives.

Are you living or existing? It seems like a lot of times in our lives We are simply existing instead really living life for all its worth. We get up, go to work or school, or we begin our daily routine, Whatever it may be and we simply go through the motions. One day seems to blend into the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Christian Church

"Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 12, 2022

Easter is not about us. Easter is not about our new Easter clothes. Easter is about hope. Easter is knowing that death on this earth is not the end of life. Your soul, your spirit, was created by God to live forever. Includes a quote from Mel Gibson's Pasion of the Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name April 17,2022 Text: Matthew 27:66-28:1-3,5 Redeemer “Last at the Cross, First at the Tomb” Easter is a wonderful celebration. I’m so glad you are here this morning to enjoy the experience of Easter worship. The spring flowers bloom in the sunshine. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-3, Matthew 27:66

Denomination: Lutheran

"come To Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 29, 2020

A sermon about finding life, love and happiness through coming to Christ.

“Come to Me” Matthew 11:28-30 (The First Part of this Sermon was borrowed from Pastor Frey) In 1989, a musician named Bill Withers wrote and recorded a song entitled “Lean on Me.” I’d imagine most of us have heard it before; it’s been very popular for the past 31 years. And it’s popularity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Living Or Existing?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing?

Are You Living Or Existing? Introduction: I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing? It seems that many times in our lives we are merely existing instead really living life for what it’s worth. We get up, go to work or school, or we begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014

Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Is Here - Hope For The Weary Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of finding rest and hope in Jesus amidst our busy lives, emphasizing the importance of grace and community in achieving a balanced life.

I want to welcome everyone on this Back to Church Sunday. Today, there are churches all over the country that are making an intentional effort to invite their communities to join them for worship. Coming off a year when many churches have not been able to worship in person the way they would like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 6:2

Topics: Healthy Living, Unmerited Grace, Community Support

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

Carl, Sven, And The Angels Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about two Nordic shepherds and their Holy Land encounter with angels.

"Sven did you yust see what I think I yust saw?" "I don’t know Carl--what do you think it is that you yust saw--because I think I yust saw what you think you yust saw?" "Angels, Sven, angels--one angel and then a whole bunch of angels--singing some strange religious song and talking about some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

From The Manger To The Cross

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS

"FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS" LUKE 2:7 INTRODUCTION: WHILE IT IS NOT ALWAYS TURE, THERE ARE INSTANCES WHERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD SHAPES YOUR DIRECTION. AND THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO OTHERS SEEEM TO DICTATE FAILURE OR SUCCESS. WE HAVE HEARD SO MANY TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Son Of Man Appears

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 26, 2007

Jesus makes three points regarding the end of time: we should not be focused on this world, that his return is universal…it includes all people, and that we need to be alert at all times.

In Luke chapter twenty-one, verse twenty-five to thirty-six Jesus makes three points regarding the end of time: we should not be focused on this world, that his return is universal…it includes all people, and that we need to be alert at all times. First Jesus says,” Do not let your hearts be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Headless Wonders

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2013

Have you ever been in a place where you thought that you had it all under control, but then you lost it? If we do not have the Head in its rightful place, then all is in vain.

No Advancement without a Recovery (Headless Wonders) 2 Kings 6:1-7 Don't lose the Head Evangelism is for the lost---Revival is for the church I. Recognize the Need to Move On (Advance) They said that the place was too strait (limited). They invite the man of God to help out----always a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Fast

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 23, 2024

In the military, you were given a command to stand fast and await further orders even when you saw others marching. Too many Christians, especially new ones, run off at the command of men or emotions missing the Lord's command.

Is it not odd that people who believe in the omnipresence of God seek some place where they feel closer to Him. He not the God of the oceans, the mountains or the fields. He is the God of the universe so wherever you are He is there. If you are not hearing from Him it is not a location ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:20

Denomination: Baptist

God Works His Salvation Even When The Apostles Are Confused

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2023

All of the OT testifies to the love of God

Saturday of the 6th Week in Course 2023 “Don’t tell anybody what you witnessed here, until the Son of Man rises from death.” Suppose you had committed to follow somebody, and were really impressed with His miracles and teaching and desire to help people live lives of love, and then He said that. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Catholic

James The Servant And Leader

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 21, 2025

We must expect daily to serve others and do so happily even to death. Jesus will provide the grace to enable our service.

Feast of St. James the Greater (Santiago) July 25, 2025 Today’s psalm is anchored in a particular moment of Israelite history. In 539 BC, King Cyrus of Persia conquered the Neo-Babylonian empire and issued a decree that permitted, even encouraged the people exiled to Babylon to return to Judea and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Catholic

Light And Praise Must Fill Us Always Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2025

One of the ways we can keep our body—that means our person—full of light is to be careful about what we read and watch.

Friday of the Eleventh Week in Course 2025 The psalmist tells us what to do: “Look to him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame.” When should we be doing that, looking to Our Lord? And what picture should we have in our minds when we imagine ourselves looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23, Matthew 5:3, Psalm 34:2-7, 2 Corinthians 11:18, 2 Corinthians 11:21-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Standing Fast And Following Close

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 13, 2010

With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior.

STANDING FAST AND FOLLOWING CLOSE Rev. 7:13-17 Sermon Objective: With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8; 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene