Articles related to "Sermons"
Making the Bible Passages Come Alive for the Reader
The second in a series about how to preach. Using illlustrations.
• illustrations • sermons • homiletics • sermons • preach
The second in a series about how to preach. Using illlustrations.
• illustrations • sermons • homiletics • sermons • preach
Two Wise Beings
Two wise men with deep insight into the mind share their thoughts.
• depression • religious teachings • christ • buddha • dhammapada
Two wise men with deep insight into the mind share their thoughts.
• depression • religious teachings • christ • buddha • dhammapada
Sermons on the Beatitudes: A Synopsis of the Sermons of Sts. John Chrysostom and Augustine
A comparison of two sermons on the Beatitudes by two Church Fathers. These sermons are simple and to the point compared to modern sermons in which extaneous stories are used to make the sermon "relevant."
• saint • john • chrysostom • augustine • beatitudes
A comparison of two sermons on the Beatitudes by two Church Fathers. These sermons are simple and to the point compared to modern sermons in which extaneous stories are used to make the sermon "relevant."
• saint • john • chrysostom • augustine • beatitudes
Stories, Illustrations to use in Sermons
Stories, Illustrations to use in sermons
• stories • illustrations • sermons • self-improvement • contentment
Stories, Illustrations to use in sermons
• stories • illustrations • sermons • self-improvement • contentment
The Bible As Literature
There was certainly more than one idea in the "Sermon on The Mount." It can be divided up into at least three sections.
• the bible as literature • analysis of sermon on the mount • sermon on the mount • the beattitudes • updated ten commandments
There was certainly more than one idea in the "Sermon on The Mount." It can be divided up into at least three sections.
• the bible as literature • analysis of sermon on the mount • sermon on the mount • the beattitudes • updated ten commandments
Choosing a Theme from a Bible Passage to Preach Upon: Part 2
Preaching themes.
• preaching themes • sermons • lectionary • easter • john 14
Preaching themes.
• preaching themes • sermons • lectionary • easter • john 14
Church Observations
Of what is a church/congregation made up? People? What type of people? Perfect people? Is there an ideal for Christians? It must be noted that Christians model perfection poorly, but model forgiveness greatly. Ann Landers always said the church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. This list lists some of our human foibles. But also remember--in Christ's blood you ARE saints in the presence of God! ~St. John L. Hoh, Jr.
• church • foibles • weakness • sermons • wttnesses
Of what is a church/congregation made up? People? What type of people? Perfect people? Is there an ideal for Christians? It must be noted that Christians model perfection poorly, but model forgiveness greatly. Ann Landers always said the church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. This list lists some of our human foibles. But also remember--in Christ's blood you ARE saints in the presence of God! ~St. John L. Hoh, Jr.
• church • foibles • weakness • sermons • wttnesses
Story at the Beginning of a Sermon
How to use an illustration at the beginning of a sermon then refer to it throughout
• homiletics • sermons • story • illustrations • refer
How to use an illustration at the beginning of a sermon then refer to it throughout
• homiletics • sermons • story • illustrations • refer
Thinking in Story by Dr Richard Jensen (second article)
Second article reveiwing the book by Dr. Jensen "Thinking in Story" Example of how the textual story is told as the frame of the sermon.
• story telling • story-telling • thinking in story • preaching • post-literate
Second article reveiwing the book by Dr. Jensen "Thinking in Story" Example of how the textual story is told as the frame of the sermon.
• story telling • story-telling • thinking in story • preaching • post-literate
An Easter morning sermon opening and an Easter poem
An sermon opening for Easter and an Easter poem
• easter sermon easter
An sermon opening for Easter and an Easter poem
• easter sermon easter
Christmas Eve Sermon Luke 2:1-20 "Christmas Colors"
Christmas Eve Sermon "Christmas Colors"
• christmas • eve • sermon • colors • colours
Christmas Eve Sermon "Christmas Colors"
• christmas • eve • sermon • colors • colours
Good Sermon, Pastor
Rev. Jim Plocher of Burlington, Iowa, graciously allowed me to share his Pentecost sermon with you. It is an example of a sermon in the Lutheran church (as opposed to a homily--notice the focus and study on one reading--the Acts reading--for that Sunday. A homily will dwell on the theme of the readings for that Sunday). In addition to being an example of a Lutheran sermon, Rev. Plocher used this opportunity to teach his congregation on what makes a good sermon.
• lutheran • sermon • homily • pentecost • word
Rev. Jim Plocher of Burlington, Iowa, graciously allowed me to share his Pentecost sermon with you. It is an example of a sermon in the Lutheran church (as opposed to a homily--notice the focus and study on one reading--the Acts reading--for that Sunday. A homily will dwell on the theme of the readings for that Sunday). In addition to being an example of a Lutheran sermon, Rev. Plocher used this opportunity to teach his congregation on what makes a good sermon.
• lutheran • sermon • homily • pentecost • word
Holy Trinity Sunday
An article about Holy Trinity Sunday, Sermon Opener
• holy trinity • sermon opener
An article about Holy Trinity Sunday, Sermon Opener
• holy trinity • sermon opener
Jerusalem Times: 31 May 33AD
Would the "Jerusalem Times" have reported on the events of Pentecost? 25 drachmas will let you discover what was reported.
• pentecost • flames • languages • tongues • temple
Would the "Jerusalem Times" have reported on the events of Pentecost? 25 drachmas will let you discover what was reported.
• pentecost • flames • languages • tongues • temple
Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Part 1)
Part one of Rev. Stratman's sermon, "Lord, Teach us to Pray," which goes through the Lord's Prayer.
• lord's prayer • prayer • disciples • sermon
Part one of Rev. Stratman's sermon, "Lord, Teach us to Pray," which goes through the Lord's Prayer.
• lord's prayer • prayer • disciples • sermon
Luther's Sermon on Infant Baptism
This sermon is taken, in full, from Luther's Collection of Sermons on the Church, or Church Postil, the sermon for the third Sunday following Epiphany. The text for his message is Matthew 8:l. The sermon may be found in <I>Martin Luther, Ausgewahlte Werke, Dritte Auflage</I> (3rd printing), which is put out by the Chr. Kaiser Verlag Munchen, 1957; <I>Vierter Band</I> (4th Volume). The message was translated into English and published by Baker Books. The sermon is in the public domain. If the sermon seems long, well, in Luther's day they stood and listened to a sermon for a good 30-45 minutes.
• infant • baptism • martin • luther • children
This sermon is taken, in full, from Luther's Collection of Sermons on the Church, or Church Postil, the sermon for the third Sunday following Epiphany. The text for his message is Matthew 8:l. The sermon may be found in <I>Martin Luther, Ausgewahlte Werke, Dritte Auflage</I> (3rd printing), which is put out by the Chr. Kaiser Verlag Munchen, 1957; <I>Vierter Band</I> (4th Volume). The message was translated into English and published by Baker Books. The sermon is in the public domain. If the sermon seems long, well, in Luther's day they stood and listened to a sermon for a good 30-45 minutes.
• infant • baptism • martin • luther • children
Lutheran Dreams!
Not that these "dreams" are restricted to Lutherans, but we usually see these as our "dreams." Proof that, once again, despite our failings, our shortcomings, and our faults, we have a God that continues to love us! To him be the glory--even in our "dreams."
• dreams • holy • land • trip • church
Not that these "dreams" are restricted to Lutherans, but we usually see these as our "dreams." Proof that, once again, despite our failings, our shortcomings, and our faults, we have a God that continues to love us! To him be the glory--even in our "dreams."
• dreams • holy • land • trip • church
Peter in the Garden--A different first person sermon
A different kind of first person sermon
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A different kind of first person sermon
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Peter in the Garden--A different first person sermon
A different kind of first person sermon
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A different kind of first person sermon
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Peter in the Garden--A different first person sermon
Sermon--a different kind of first person sermon
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Sermon--a different kind of first person sermon
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Peter in the Garden--A different first person sermon
Sermon--a different kind of first person sermon
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Sermon--a different kind of first person sermon
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Salem's Deer Hunter Service Sermon, Notes on Solomon's Song
In Wisconsin and Minnesota and Michigan, as well as some other states, there be many Lutherans. And many of these Lutherans hunt. Wisconsin almost shuts down for two weeks for the official deer hunting season. In the Inner City of Milwaukee, members have asked for a "Deer Hunters Service" so that they can share the Word of God before they head out into the woods. This year, due to pastor's vacation, I delivered the sermon. Herein is the sermon with the text from the Song of Solomon. Included at the end are my Isagogical notes from Seminary on the Song of Solomon. Final note: Luther was known to "join the boys" in hunting when he was kept at the Wartburg castle.
• deer • hunter • song • solomon • watch
In Wisconsin and Minnesota and Michigan, as well as some other states, there be many Lutherans. And many of these Lutherans hunt. Wisconsin almost shuts down for two weeks for the official deer hunting season. In the Inner City of Milwaukee, members have asked for a "Deer Hunters Service" so that they can share the Word of God before they head out into the woods. This year, due to pastor's vacation, I delivered the sermon. Herein is the sermon with the text from the Song of Solomon. Included at the end are my Isagogical notes from Seminary on the Song of Solomon. Final note: Luther was known to "join the boys" in hunting when he was kept at the Wartburg castle.
• deer • hunter • song • solomon • watch
Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost or proper 15
Part of a sermon on John 6: 51-58
• wisdom = being in christ
Part of a sermon on John 6: 51-58
• wisdom = being in christ
Sermon on the Augsburg Confession
Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein (Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) preached this sermon on June 25, 2000, on the commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. It brilliantly summarizes the Confession which the Lutheran Church stands on and has fought over. Many thanks to Rev. Dobberstein for sharing this sermon.
• lutheran • confessors • diet • augsburg • worms
Rev. Verlyn Dobberstein (Lake Geneva, Wisconsin) preached this sermon on June 25, 2000, on the commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. It brilliantly summarizes the Confession which the Lutheran Church stands on and has fought over. Many thanks to Rev. Dobberstein for sharing this sermon.
• lutheran • confessors • diet • augsburg • worms
Sermon Opener for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost
A sermon opener for 6th Sunday after pentecost Proper 10
• good samaritan
A sermon opener for 6th Sunday after pentecost Proper 10
• good samaritan
The Lutheran Liturgy
A look at the components of the Lutheran worship service, a service that dates back to the synagogue services before Christ.
• lutheran • worship • order • hymn • hymns
A look at the components of the Lutheran worship service, a service that dates back to the synagogue services before Christ.
• lutheran • worship • order • hymn • hymns
The Price They Paid: The Poisonwood Bible
"The Poisonwood Bible," is an up and coming classic whose African story of Baptism, politics and family in the Congo is expertly wound around the human experience.
• kingsolver • congo • africa • bible • baptist
"The Poisonwood Bible," is an up and coming classic whose African story of Baptism, politics and family in the Congo is expertly wound around the human experience.
• kingsolver • congo • africa • bible • baptist
The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song (part 1)
The following sermon is taken from volume I:134-160 of The Sermons of Martin Luther, published by Baker Book House (Grand Rapids, MI). It was originally published in 1906 in English by Lutherans in All Lands Press (Minneapolis, MN), as The Precious and Sacred Writings of Martin Luther, vol. 11. The original title of this sermon appears below. The pagination from the Baker edition has been maintained for referencing. This e-text was scanned and edited by Richard Bucher, it is in the public domain and it may be copied and distributed without restriction.
• luther • christmas • sermon • luke • mary
The following sermon is taken from volume I:134-160 of The Sermons of Martin Luther, published by Baker Book House (Grand Rapids, MI). It was originally published in 1906 in English by Lutherans in All Lands Press (Minneapolis, MN), as The Precious and Sacred Writings of Martin Luther, vol. 11. The original title of this sermon appears below. The pagination from the Baker edition has been maintained for referencing. This e-text was scanned and edited by Richard Bucher, it is in the public domain and it may be copied and distributed without restriction.
• luther • christmas • sermon • luke • mary
Using Your Bulletin...
Ah, the Sunday bulletin! A waste of good paper? Can trees be spared the agony of being chewed up into pulp so that Lutherans can have a pristine fan on hot Summer Sundays or serve as a doodle pad for tots? Can we somehow get rid of the bulletin? Or is there something we can do with that piece of paper usually handed to us by an usher? Here's some ideas on how to make that bulletin more than just a piece of paper for that Sunday--make it a day planner for your week!
• sunday • bulletin • service • worship • readings
Ah, the Sunday bulletin! A waste of good paper? Can trees be spared the agony of being chewed up into pulp so that Lutherans can have a pristine fan on hot Summer Sundays or serve as a doodle pad for tots? Can we somehow get rid of the bulletin? Or is there something we can do with that piece of paper usually handed to us by an usher? Here's some ideas on how to make that bulletin more than just a piece of paper for that Sunday--make it a day planner for your week!
• sunday • bulletin • service • worship • readings
James Dobson Criticizes Obama
Barack Obama is executing a long-overdue strategy for Democrats-he is talking morality and showing that Republican policies of the past decade are anything but moral.
• james dobson barack obama • dobson focus on the family • obama distorting bible • obama evangelical voters • obama fruitcake intepretation constitution
Barack Obama is executing a long-overdue strategy for Democrats-he is talking morality and showing that Republican policies of the past decade are anything but moral.
• james dobson barack obama • dobson focus on the family • obama distorting bible • obama evangelical voters • obama fruitcake intepretation constitution
Jesus, the Great Teacher
Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.
• jesus • great teacher • christ • messiah • sermon on the mount
Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.
• jesus • great teacher • christ • messiah • sermon on the mount
Inspiring Experiences from a Master Storyteller
A brief review of <i>Inspiring Experiences That Build Faith</i> by Thomas S. Monson.
• thomas s. monson • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • general conference • talks • sermons
A brief review of <i>Inspiring Experiences That Build Faith</i> by Thomas S. Monson.
• thomas s. monson • the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • general conference • talks • sermons
Guest Article -A Prodigal People
A sermon on the 4th Sunday of Lent concerning the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
• prodigal son • jesus • sermon • uranium • depleted
A sermon on the 4th Sunday of Lent concerning the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
• prodigal son • jesus • sermon • uranium • depleted
If Luther Wrote a Letter to Pastors Today
A letter outlining the need for good law and gospel preaching today, based on the Word alone (sola scriptura) as explained in the Book of Concord.
• pastor • preaching • law • gospel • jesus
A letter outlining the need for good law and gospel preaching today, based on the Word alone (sola scriptura) as explained in the Book of Concord.
• pastor • preaching • law • gospel • jesus
Living with Ourselves
How we can transform our daily life to a learning and growing experience
• g_d • moses • torah • rock • israel
How we can transform our daily life to a learning and growing experience
• g_d • moses • torah • rock • israel
The Christ Path: A Path of Impact
The path of life taught and patterned by Jesus.
• jesus' life • god of compassion • sermon on the mount • the good samaritan • prodigal son
The path of life taught and patterned by Jesus.
• jesus' life • god of compassion • sermon on the mount • the good samaritan • prodigal son
The Valley of Dry Bones
God transports the prophet Ezekiel to the Valley of Dry Bones, and relates to him the following parable...
• ezekiel • prophet • valley • bones • god
God transports the prophet Ezekiel to the Valley of Dry Bones, and relates to him the following parable...
• ezekiel • prophet • valley • bones • god
When God Speaks to Our Leader
What responsibilities do we have as Christians and citizens when our political leaders invoke God as the author of a policy of war?
• christian • politics • war • jesus • sermon on the mount
What responsibilities do we have as Christians and citizens when our political leaders invoke God as the author of a policy of war?
• christian • politics • war • jesus • sermon on the mount
How Dare You Laugh?
Those who take themselves far too seriously.
• assumption • bible • literal • inerrant • absolute
Those who take themselves far too seriously.
• assumption • bible • literal • inerrant • absolute
A Woman's Call To Ministry
The call of women into ministry has been a point of challenge as far back as the early nineteenth century. From that period until today, women have overcome many obstacles to simply do what they were called to do, preach the word of God.
• women • female • united methodist • um • church
The call of women into ministry has been a point of challenge as far back as the early nineteenth century. From that period until today, women have overcome many obstacles to simply do what they were called to do, preach the word of God.
• women • female • united methodist • um • church
Dry Bones, Live!
For those communities, either rural or urban who find themselves impoverished economically, there is often a sense that such bitterness is well deserved. There is an awareness that God is right in visiting such suffering on the people. A strong Biblical equivalent of this emotion is found in Ezekiel. This article gives the congregation and pastor clues to handle this sense of guilt, aiming toward economic recovery.
• rural church • rural economy • denomination • rural • church
For those communities, either rural or urban who find themselves impoverished economically, there is often a sense that such bitterness is well deserved. There is an awareness that God is right in visiting such suffering on the people. A strong Biblical equivalent of this emotion is found in Ezekiel. This article gives the congregation and pastor clues to handle this sense of guilt, aiming toward economic recovery.
• rural church • rural economy • denomination • rural • church
Spirits and Celtic Traditions
The context of the Merlin legends
• merlin • spirit • myrrdin • celt • celts
The context of the Merlin legends
• merlin • spirit • myrrdin • celt • celts