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How To Get Past Frustration: Experiencing The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on May 7, 2009

The disciples were frustrated because Jesus was leaving, but the Holy Spirit gets us past frustration.

How to Get Past Frustration: Experiencing the Power of the Holy Spirit I. Introduction a. Have you ever lost your power? Were you frustrated? b. Personal Story: “My car wouldn’t start…I found out the battery connections were dirty…” c. Main Point/Theme: We can get past frustration when we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Judge Or Not To Judge

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 13, 2004

Christ instructs his disciples to pay more attention to their own faults than the faults of others.

To Judge or Not To Judge Luke 6:37-42 February 15/16, 2003 MAIN IDEA: Christ instructs his disciple to pay more attention to their own faults than the faults of others. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will be instructed on the appropriate and inappropriate times to judge others according to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Christ's Ascension - Find Your Purpose And Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 12, 2004

Jesus gave his disciples a new sense of purpose, a new sense of joy, at his ascension.

Luke 24:44-53: ON CHRIST’S ASCENSION, FIND YOUR PURPOSE, AND FIND YOUR JOY In our country, and really all over the world, sports are a big thing. People like to be on teams – baseball teams, basketball teams. And if you’re on a team that’s winning, it’s even better. As your team heads for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Model Prayer?

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 8, 2001

A look into the intent of Jesus in the prayer He gives His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13.

THE MODEL PRAYER? Matthew 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: One night a father heard his young daughter talking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Last Words: Our First Work

Contributed by Michael Milton on Oct 17, 2001

The last teaching of Christ remains the priority of every believer and every assembly: to make disciples of Christ.

Introduction to the Reading of the Scripture I want to preach from Matthew 28.16-20. It is a very familiar passage and is all but taken for granted during Mission Conferences. Like John 3.16 and a few others, the passage is so popular that it is liable to being dismissed by those who have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Symbol For Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus used a common Middle East practice of washing feet to teach the disciples about service.

A SYMBOL FOR SERVICE John 13:1-20 INTRO: Throughout Christian history, there have been many symbols used in Christianity. Believers have used a fish, a cross, and other symbols. Christians could add the towel as another symbol for Christian service. Jesus’ disciples wanted a place of prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom To Disappoint Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 18, 2018

If we are to be faithful disciples of Christ, and follow His example, we must be willing to disappoint others.

Good morning! I’d like to jump right in, and begin this morning with a precious promise, one that comes directly from Christ: “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Buried Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2016

The burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-59 shows us the actions of some of Jesus' disciples.

Scripture On Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was brutally scourged, mocked, and spat upon. He walked the Via Dolorosa (which is Latin for “The Sorrowful Road”) from the Antonia Fortress, just inside the city of Jerusalem, to The Skull, just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Committed, Faithful, Teachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

Are you discipling your men to become teachers or is your local body relying solely on you?

2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. As Paul told King Agrippa, “this thing was not done in a corner” there were many witnesses still alive that had seen Christ risen from the dead. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Begins Last Journey To Jerusalem Via. Samaria And Galilee Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 8, 2017

Jesus, in the company of His disciples, is on His way to Jerusalem for the final Passover and his appointment with the Cross.

Samaria, Galilee Lesson: Begins Last Journey to Jerusalem via. Samaria and Galilee Luke 17:11 (Luke 17:11) And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Jesus, in the company of His disciples, is on His way to Jerusalem for the final ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Dabbling" In Sin Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

A genuine disciple of Jesus can’t go back to work for his or her old boss

This week I read about a teenager who was explaining to his father why he should be allowed to go see a movie at the theater. That particular movie had all of his favorite actors and it was “only” rated PG-13 because it merely suggested sex, but never really showed it. And the language wasn’t too ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus Lesson 35 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2017

Disciples go fishing and catch nothing.Jesus appears and tells them where to cast net.

“After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Across The Street And Around The World Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 10, 2012

Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ.

Title: Across the Street and Around the World Text: Acts 1:1-11 Thesis: Jesus instructs us to think and go global in our mission to reach and disciple others for Christ. Healthy Missional Churches have a global vision for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ… Healthy Missional Churches see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Fish?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus teaches his disciples some valuable lessons in the miracluous catch of fish in John 21.

GOT FISH? John 21:1-14 1) “Try the right side!” (1-6). Vs. 1-“Afterward”. Not sure how much time had passed since the appearance with Thomas and the others. Vs. 3-Adam Clarke’s commentary: ‘“Peter saith-I go a fishing.” Previously to the crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Increase Our Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 1, 2013

Our constant prayer request should be like the first disciples, “Lord, increase my faith!”

Please open your Bibles to Luke 17…. Look at v5 with me….. We will investigate what this means this morning through the Words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we will note, it is good to increase one’s faith. Actually for a Believer of Christ, it is a must to increase faith. And so, as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible