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Shout Of Triumph

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 2, 2011

SHOUT OF TRIUMPH "'It is finished.' This shout of triumph rings with all the freshness and force of when He spoke it. The satisfaction He rendered to the justice of God was finished. But next, the Savior meant that the satisfaction which He rendered to the justice of God was finished. The debt was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Tags: Easter Good Friday

We Are The World Was A Benefit Single For Victims ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 23, 2012

We are the World was a benefit single for victims of famine in Africa. It raised over $63 million, which was distributed to Ethiopia, Sudan, and other impoverished countries. On the morning of April 5, 1985 (Good Friday of that year), "We Are the World" received worldwide coverage. At 10:25 am, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Tags: Easter Good Friday

The Rotten Egg

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 25, 2018

Main Idea: No matter how many good things you have done, one sin is enough to send you to hell. Verses: “There is none who does good, no, not one” (Romans 3:12 NKJV). “For the greatness of your iniquity Your skirts have been uncovered, Your heels made bare. Can the Ethiopian change his skin or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:22-23

Tags: Sin, Good Works

Denomination: Charismatic

Ten Word Sermon

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Aug 31, 2018

The shortest sermon I know is only ten words. It was preached by my grandfather to a small, country congregation on the story of the Good Samaritan (Mark 10:35-45). He read the account of an outsider who demonstrates true neighbor love by stopping on the road to care for a bleeding and badly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Tags: Compassion, Good Samaritan

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Supply Your Needs

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 11, 2021

In a certain area of Mexico, there are hot springs & cold springs found side by side. And, because of this convenience and natural miracle, the local women would often bring their laundry, boil their clothes in the hot springs, & rinse them in the cold springs. A tourist watching this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38

Tags: Goodness, Supply, Needs

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Crucified With Christ "The Christian's Passion" Jesus said, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). We have just passed Easter--celebrating what Christ did for us on Calvary and the victory He won over sin and death. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Easter Good Friday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross Bearing  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Cross Bearing "The Christian's Passion" There is a powerful question that is too often avoided by preachers and church attendees alike, "Who took the rough edges off the Cross?" Modern day Christianity and the world have generally turned the cross into a nice piece of harmless jewelry, all shiny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Easter Good Friday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crown Of Thorns  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

CROWN OF THORNS Nearly thirty years ago on Saturday night I sat in an indoor arena excitedly watching a beautiful Arabian stallion receive the very high honor of "Legion of Merit." The lights were turned off and a large spotlight appeared at the entrance gate. Music played as this beautiful bay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:28-30

Tags: Easter Good Friday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did He Do That?

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

WHY DID HE DO THAT? In his book "Evidence that demands a Verdict," Josh McDowell describes what Jesus went through on our behalf. It started with "a sleepless night with no food. Then Jesus endured the mockery of two trials; He was slapped, mocked, spat upon, and ridiculed with a robe, a ...read more

Tags: Easter Good Friday

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2022

As Christians can find all kinds of ways to minister in the name of Jesus. For example, there are 21,800 patients per year who receive chemotherapy treatments in Louisville, Kentucky, and most lose their hair. When Lynette Le Gette discovered this, it brought her to tears. She ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Acts 9:32-43

Tags: Good Deeds, Servanthood

Denomination: Lutheran

Bette Nesmith Had A Good Secretarial Job In A ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 12, 2001

Bette Nesmith had a good secretarial job in a Dallas bank when she ran across a problem that interested her. Her thought was, there must be a better way to correct typewriter errors? Having had some art experience, she knew that artists who worked in oils just painted over their errors. So she ...read more

Tags: Peace, Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Live For Two Months On A Good ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

"I can live for two months on a good ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Baptist

I Think It Makes Perfectly Good Sense That The ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

"I think it makes perfectly good sense that the Kansas Board of Education has deleted any mention of evolution from the state’s science curriculum. A state’s curriculum should reflect the intellectual level of its leaders. If, indeed, those leaders have second thoughts about evolution, it may be ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Evolution

Denomination: Baptist

Police In Los Angeles Had Good Luck With A ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Apr 10, 2001

Police in Los Angeles had good luck with a robbery susupect who just couldn’t control himself during a lineup. When detectives asked each man in the lineup to repeat the words, "Give me all ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Faith, Luck, Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refuse Good Advice And Watch Your Plans ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Emmert on May 22, 2001

“Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed” (Proverbs 3:21). We can say it another way: Heed wise counsel, or watch your hopes be cancelled. The hard won truth of this proverb is evident in an experience that riveted my generation. In January of 1985 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Tags: God's Omniscience, Leadership General, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Does Not State That All Things Are Good, ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002

Faith does not state that all things are good, but that things will work together for the good. This thing we face may be bad, ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Good Way To Think Of Baptism Is To Consider ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

One good way to think of baptism is to consider it a “signing of a contract” between you and God. If you were to buy a house, you would be required to sit down with the sellers of the home and approve a contract. To show your approval, you would be required to sign your name at the bottom of the ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bette Nesmith Had A Good Secretarial Job In A ...

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003

Bette Nesmith had a good secretarial job in a Dallas bank when she ran across a problem that interested her. Wasn’t there a better way to correct the errors she made on her electric typewriter? Bette had some art experience and she knew that artists who worked in oils just painted over their ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good News And Bad News Of Palm Sunday  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2003

THE GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS OF PALM SUNDAY John and his friend George went golfing together one Saturday morning as they had for 24 years. They were fanatics about their golf game. Later that day, John returned home completely exhausted and plopped down in his easy chair. His wife was quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday

A Good Leader Remains Focused. Controlling Your ...  PRO

Contributed by David Insell on May 5, 2003

" A good leader remains focused. Controlling your destination is better than being ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational