Sermons on 40:

The Glorious Resurrection Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Evidences to the Resurrection of the LORD Jesus Christ is outlined in this 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians.

“THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST” 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 1. It is the ACCLAMATION of the Gospel. (v. 1-2) 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21, 23-24; 2:2-7; 15:11-12, 14; Galatians 1:6-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 4:1-2; 1 Peter 1:25; 5:12; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2:8; Romans 1:16-17; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Redeeming Grace

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

What a marvelous picture of God’s redemption is made manifest in the life of Merodach-Baladan and Mephibosheth reflecting the very love of God to us in Christ Jesus

“God’s Redeeming Grace!” 2 Samuel 9:1-13 A. The PROMISE REMEMBERED. (vv. 1-4) Deuteronomy 4:31; 7:12; 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20:14-17, 42; 23:16-18; 1 Chronicles 19:2; Proverbs 17:17; 18:24; Numbers 23:19; Joshua 23:14; 24:15; 1 Samuel 15:29; 2 Kings 13:23; 1 Chronicles 16:13-17; Nehemiah 1:5; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of One Crying In The Wilderness

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The ministry of John the Baptist.

THE VOICE OF ONE CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS Text: Matthew 3:1 – 12 Introduction: · All the preparations for a new baby · Preparations by God the Father · Angels, stars, census, details according to prophecy (virgin, Bethlehem) · Cap it all off with a special messenger – John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The good encouragement can do

THE FRUIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Joshua 1-3 Sunday, May 24, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee When the Israelites finally completed 40 years of wanderings in the desert and came once again to the Promised Land only Joshua and Caleb were left. Joshua is given the same command Moses was—go take the land. ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are The Church Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006

A Study in First Peter

I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph - God's Dreamer

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

How to dream for God without getting disappointed

This was the first sermon I have preached using only notes written in the margins of my new Bible. If you listen to the audio, you can judge for yourself the effect, if any, on my preaching style. So whilst this is not the actual set of notes I preached from, it is a summary of those notes and an ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philip En Route To Caesarea

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2017

“Philip was found” is an expression confirming the miraculous manner of his conveyance away from Gaza to his current location “at Azotus”—“the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip.”

February 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Philip En Route to Caesarea (8:40) Series: The Early Church Commentary 40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. “Philip was found” is an expression ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Decision About Christ Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011

Following Christ in His last days on earth.

The Decision About Christ Matthew 27:11-26 1. The Control (27:11-14) powerful testimony of Jesus A. The Asking (27:11a) truthfully; 1 Timothy 6:13 B. The Agreeing (27:11b) C. The Accusations (27:12a) Luke 23:5 1. Their Bare speech = empty talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

* The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 10, 2011

Exposition of John 1 regarding truths about John the Baptist. He knew his purpose, knew Jesus and his life reflected it.

Text: John 1:6-8, Title: The Witness, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.9.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Steve Jobs passing this week B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Man Who Knew His Purpose 1. A Witness to Christ – John 1:6-8 2. A voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

She Gave Her All Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

the widow gave all she had in faith

We just heard Jesus condemn the officials of the church for being pompous, strutting around like peacocks and preying on the poor and defenseless (Mark 12:38-44). In Jesus’ time, a woman who was widowed was the lowest form of humanity. The men owned everything (even any money and property a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Episcopal

Know The Truth For Yourself Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 2, 2017

Don't base your knowledge and faith on only what you've heard being preached or taught but on revelation and teachings from Precious Holy Spirit as the key.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KNOW THE FULL TRUTH FOR YOURSELF (BOTH THE THEORY AND WHAT PERTAINS PRACTICALLY) John 7:40-44King James Version (KJV) 40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. 41 Others said, This is the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Being The Light In Your Children's Eyes

Contributed by Robert Tallent on May 20, 2014

Mother's are like the lamp stand in the old testament tabernacle. They hold their lamps, position their lamps and allow their lamps ligt to be projected forward.

Being the Light in your Children's Eyes Numbers 8: 1-4 I. The Purpose of the lamp stand to hold the lamps that give light to hold the lamps so the light is projected forward Pro 29:15 The rod and reproof give ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bethlehem, Newtown, And Incarnation

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 23, 2012

There are many similarities between the darkness into which Jesus was born in Bethlehem and what we now face in the darkness of the Newtown massacre of the innocents.

Bethlehem, Newtown, Incarnation? So what does this mean to me today? Luke 2: 1-7 (current news tie in: Did you know that NEWTOWN, Connecticut was listed as #5 in 100 SAFEST CITIES! 14,612 MURDERED last year in U.S. 281 Every Week!/ 40 Every Day! IT SHOULDN’T SURPRISE US THAT WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Interuptions

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Dec 8, 2012

Our lives are filled with interruptions. Some are natural occurrences, some are Satan-inflicted, and some are God-ordained.

Title: Divine Interruptions Text: Luke 1:26-35 Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: A telephone call in the middle of the night, a talkative child while you are talking to another adult, the power going off in the middle of Sunday morning preparations, a virus that hits while on vacation, a flat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal