Sermons on Yearning:

What Will Your Life Look Like When He Returns Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 19, 2023

Jesus is coming back. The Bible promises it. What will your life look like when He returns?

Introduction One of the greatest promises found in the Bible is the return of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us no man will know that day or time of His return. He will come like a thief in the night- unexpectedly. And it will be so sudden that no one will have time to prepare. If you are not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

To fully be God’s people, everyone needs a whole heart transformation by fully surrendering to God and asking him to have his way with us.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:14, Nehemiah 13:22, Nehemiah 13:25, Nehemiah 13:29, Nehemiah 13:31, Jeremiah 31:33, Ezekiel 36:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mind Of Christ: Transformed Perspectives, Transcendent Living"

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jun 9, 2023

As followers of Jesus, we are called to align our thoughts with His, to see the world through His eyes, and to walk in His wisdom. Let us delve into the significance of the Mind of Christ, why we need it, and how we can attain it.

SERIES: DEVELOPING THE MIND OF CHRIST TITLE: ”The Mind of Christ: Transformed Perspectives, Transcendent Living" PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Compassion Is Built

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023

A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Living Water

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 13, 2023

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year A

January 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 4:5-42 The Gift of Living Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They call it “divining.” When you’re trying to determine where to dig a well, some people have the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Invitation To The Banquet

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2022

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Invitation to the Banquet Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Pharisees were grumbling again. They weren’t pleased with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Beside The Still Waters

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 10, 2024

Still waters are defined as a part of a stream where no current is visible.

William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet, writer and dramatist once remarked: “We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 16:3

Why Do I Need To Believe In Jesus? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2024

The Bible teaches us that there are several reasons for believing in Jesus.

Introduction During this Advent season, Pastor Scott and I presented a series of messages titled, “Questions About the Birth of Jesus.” Of the many questions about the birth of Jesus we could have addressed, we only dealt with the following four questions: • “Why did God become man?” • “Why did ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By Faith We Understand

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 3, 2024

Faith is trust in the unseen. It is not trust in the unknown, for we may know by faith what we cannot see with the eye. The Scripture says, “By Faith We Understand.” We understand the Evidence. We understand the Elders. And We understand the Eternal.

Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) "BY FAITH WE UNDERSTAND" November 3, 2024 ILLS: A man is lost on a hike through a rocky terrain with a few canteens of water in his pack. He conserves his water carefully until it is all gone and then he begins to get thirsty. That thirst gets deeper and deeper ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do The Rescued Praise The Lord? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 24, 2025

We must heed the warning of the Lord; it is the same warning Isaiah preaches here! But, why? Because He is returning to judge the Earth - not to scare us, but to prepare us! We must know that He is not a God of fear, but of love because He gives us sufficient warning of what is ahead!

Isaiah, Part 11 Why do the rescued praise the Lord? Isaiah 26:7-21 (Wed: 27:1-13) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you are here today. - Last week, we saw God’s people praise Him during His judgments because: • His people are kept under His protection in a city created by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-21, Matthew 24:42-44, John 5:28-29, Psalm 94:12, John 14:27, Philippians 2:13, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 23:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

We Had Hoped

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 30, 2025

Jesus walks with us on our roads to Emmaus.

Luke 24:13-35 “But We Had Hoped” Much of this sermon was borrowed from Rev. Alexis Fuller-Wright Our Gospel Lesson for this morning begins with “Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus.” “On that same day” meaning Easter Day the same day that Jesus’ rose from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

It All Comes Down To Baptism

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 11, 2026

A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year A

January 11, 2026 Rev. Mary Erickson University Lutheran Church Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 3:13-17 It All Comes Down to Baptism Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. John sensed that something wasn’t right. He was conducting his ministry ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The Water Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore the themes of the Holy Spirit's promise, living in Jesus' love and light, and the concept of the Water of Life as presented in the seventh chapter of John's gospel.

Good morning, church family! I hope you’re all doing well and ready to dive into the Word of God together. Today, we're going to be exploring some profound themes from the seventh chapter of John's gospel. We will discuss the Promise of the Holy Spirit, Living in the Love and Light of Jesus, and ...read more

Topics: Jesus Promises, Holy Spirit

God The Comforter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

God's unchanging love provides us with comfort in all our afflictions, and empowers us to extend that comfort to others in their times of need.

Good morning, family! Today we're gonna dive deep into the comforting embrace of the Lord, especially during those difficult times we all face. There's a great quote from Timothy Keller that says, "The only love that won't disappoint you is one that can't change, that can't be lost, that is not ...read more

Topics: Lord