Sermons on Year Beginning Sermon:

Non Traditional Wedding Sermon

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 18, 2008

This was a very non traditional wedding sermon for a couple who met online.

What began as a Facebook search resulting in the response “Boy, he’s hot!” turned into a sneak attack setup date resulting in the response “Boy, she’s hot!” turned into a relationship… turned into a friendship… turned into an engagement… and now has turned into a marriage. Much has happened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The Mount - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 21, 2019

Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part considers blessedness in persecution and insults.

Part 7 - Beatitudes – The Persecuted and Insulted Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:15-16, Acts 8:3, Acts 9:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:15, Mark 13:9-13, Mark 13:14-20, Matthew 10:28, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 2 - The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 21, 2024

Every one belongs to an earthly family, but Jesus helps us understand that every child of God belongs to the family of God. What are the criteria to belong to God’s family? The answers to this question will be explained in this message.

Jesus’ reply as recorded in Matthew 12:48, But he replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" (ESV) We are meditating this year on some of the important questions that Jesus asked. If you are wondering as to why Jesus asked so many questions, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:47-48, Matthew 12:42, Matthew 12:49, Acts 1:14, Luke 11:27-28, Matthew 12:50, Luke 1:41-42, Luke 1:46-47, John 9:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Stephen's Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2022

Stephen is called a man full of God’s grace and power, and he performed great wonders and signs among the people. It was this context that opposition arose and Stephen was at the center of the opposition.

Context of Stephens sermon Acts Chapter 6 The context and background of Stephen’s message is found in Acts chapter 6. We are introduced to Stephen in Acts 6 who is chosen among the seven. The first mention is Stephen that he was a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. After the choosing of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed From Trash To Treasure

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

[Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

2nd Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 7th, 2025.

Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:18-19, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12. A). A SHOOT FROM THE ROOT. Isaiah 11:1-10. The reference to “the stem of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1) sends us back to the origins of Messiah’s dynasty. Not just to David: but to his father, Jesse. David was the youngest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:18-19, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes: "How To Be" Attitudes

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2005

The Beatitudes: "How to Be" Attitudes 1) Toward God 2) Toward our neighbor 3) Toward our opponents

Have you ever played Balderdash? It’s a game where you guess the meaning of obscure words. Take the word “pleach” for example. Does “pleach” mean 1) a peach scented bleach, 2) the curved handle of a plough, or 3) the interweaving of tree branches? The correct answer is # 3. Pleach is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Before Your Father

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 7, 2025

Series on the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “Living Righteously Before Our Father” Script: Mt. 6:1-24 Intro: A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Sermon - Exalting God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2023

This is a homily based on Psalm 57:5,7-11

Homily for Funeral for Connie Hird (ne Stockdale) The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Ps 46 We’re gathered to remember and celebrate and mourn the loss of Connie, Constance, Mom, Grandma. This is a very difficult time, and so we are wise to call upon the God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:5, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 19 - The Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 19, 2023

Though we live on this earth, it is important that we have an eternal perspective. We are all heading to one of two destinations, and may God help us to make the right decision so we can be with Him for eternity.

We read in Luke 23:43, Jesus said to him, "I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise." (GW) These are the words of Lord Jesus as he hung on the cross to the thief who was also hanging on a cross adjacent to Him. In his last dying moments, the man called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 16:23, Luke 16:19-21, Luke 12:21, Luke 10:31-32, James 4:17, Luke 16:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

On That New Day

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 28, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year A

November 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 24:36-44 On That New Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s something about beginning a new year. On January first, we take down the old, dog-eared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shoes Of Peace Sermon #4 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jun 13, 2009

This is the 4th sermon in this series on Spiirtual Warfare, the Shoes of Peace.

Sermon June 14, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on Spiritual Warfare Sermon #04: The Shoes of Peace Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 Verse #16: 10: “Finally, my brethern, be strong in the LORD & in the power of HIS might. 11: Put on the whole armor of GOD that you may be able to stand against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Where Are The Nine? Thanksgiving Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022

This Thursday we will be celebrating THANKSGIVING. I am glad we have a day set aside for Thanksgiving.

DO YOU KNOW HOW THANKSGIVING DAY CAME INTO EXISTENCE? Illus: The crew of the Mayflower had set their sites to land in northern Virginia, however, things did not work out that way. The Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock, off Cape Cod, in November 1620. Once they landed, half the ship's crew and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon "Intercessors Needed"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 20, 2025

God looked for someone who would rebuild the wall of righteousness that was guarding the Nation and keep the land safe. Intercessors are needed.

Sermon “Intercessors Needed" Scripture Lesson - Ezekiel 22:23-31 “Again a message came to me from the Lord: “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: In the day of my indignation, you will be like a polluted land, a land without rain. Your princes plot conspiracies just as lions ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31, Proverbs 14:34, Ezekiel 22:18-19, Isaiah 63:5, Jeremiah 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon # 39 - Eradicate Envy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 15, 2023

Are we targets of envy or do we sometimes envy others? Jealousy is a strong emotion that can cause much harm, and God’s word teaches us how to deal with it and be rid of it from our lives.

We read in Hebrews 13:5, Don't love money. Be happy with what you have because God has said, "I will never abandon you or leave you." (GW) One of the crucial emotions that a majority of people struggle with, is that of jealousy, though many feel uncomfortable to accept this fact. If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Genesis 26:12, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 27:4, Genesis 37:20, Psalm 106:16, Numbers 16:1, Numbers 16:3, Numbers 16:12, Numbers 16:15, Numbers 16:26, Genesis 37:11, Genesis 26:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other