Sermons on proper 12:

Go! And Walk In The Light Of Jesus (Palm Sunday) - John 12:12-36 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2025

Palm Sunday: The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was one of those moments. It was a turning point—not just for Jesus’ earthly ministry, but for all of humanity.

GO! AND WALK IN THE LIGHT OF JESUS - John 12:12-36 Introduction: A Defining Moment Throughout history, there have been moments that changed everything. Moments when the world shifted. The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was one of those moments. It was a turning point—not just for Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36, Psalm 118:25-26, Isaiah 53:5-6, John 8:12, John 12:46, Revelation 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War Against Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 14, 2014

'Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin' (Hebrews 12:4).

THE WAR AGAINST SIN. Matthew 15:10-20. The scribes and Pharisees brought an accusation to Jesus concerning His disciples (Matthew 15:2). Jesus exposed their hypocrisy with a counter-question (Matthew 15:3), a counter-argument (Matthew 15:4-6), and a counter accusation (Matthew 15:7-9). This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 12 & 13 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. With chapters 12 - 50 we come to a whole different part of the book of Genesis. Everything has begun to change. In Genesis 1-11 ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Stillness And The Power Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Swimming against the religious tide is a lonely business. Doubts may follow, but the LORD recalls us to duty.

STILLNESS AND THE POWER OF GOD. 1 Kings 19:1-19. A. THE WILDERNESS OF DISSENT (1 Kings 19:1-8). It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Toward God (Luke 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2024

Are we greedy for wealth or rich toward God? Let's look at Luke 12.

Are we hypocrites or righteous? Do we publicly acknowledge Jesus? Are we more concerned with being rich in material things than rich toward God? Let’s look at Luke 12. What was the leaven of the Pharisees? Will all hypocrisy eventually be exposed? At this time, after so many thousands of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Crowning Of The Year.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2022

A Psalm Song for harvest-time.

THE CROWNING OF THE YEAR. Psalm 65:1-13. 1. God in the Place of Sacrifice (Psalm 65:1-4). PSALM 65:1. “Praise waits for thee, O God.” Praise is not entertainment, but the grateful response of a thankful people to our gracious God. In some church gatherings you can just feel it: an awesome, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Had It Not Been The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2021

Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story.

HAD IT NOT BEEN THE LORD. Psalm 124:1-8. Earlier in the book of Psalms, David had recognised the LORD as ‘my light and my salvation’, and asked, ‘whom shall I fear?’ Again, he acknowledged the LORD as ‘the strength of my life’, and asked, ‘of whom shall I be afraid?’. This was backed up with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Code Adam

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 2, 2019

Code Adam is a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a nonprofit co-founded by Adam’s parents, John and Revé Walsh.

Code Adam Luke 2: 41 – 52 Intro: Code Adam was created in memory of 6-year-old Adam Walsh, who was tragically abducted from a Florida department store and found later murdered. Code Adam is a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a nonprofit co-founded by Adam’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2019

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time — 31C Year C

Zacchaeus was a government contractor with the Roman Government in charge of all transported goods into Jericho, which gave him almost a license to extort money for big commissions. Luke 19:2 says he was a "chief toll collector" and that he was "wealthy," at his job at the toll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Elim Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2023

God leads his people according to his design and tests the hearts of the people to know their commitment during the times of tribulations and sufferings. There is a great light to those who walk on the land of darkness.

Text: Exodus 15:27 Theme: Elim INTRODUCTION to ELIM Elim was the next stage for Marah. ‘Elim’ means ‘large trees.’ According to Exodus 15:23, 16:1, and Numbers 33:9-11, Elim is described as being between Marah and the Wilderness of Sin, near the eastern shore of the Red Sea. It was possibly ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:27

Denomination: Methodist

Prophesied Legacy (Genesis 49)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 2, 2024

We all leave a legacy. What kind is partly up to us. Let's look at Genesis 49.

Can we escape the legacy of our family history? What legacy are we leaving behind for our descendants? Let’s discuss the legacy of Israel’s descendants in Genesis 49. Did Israel prophesy what would happen to the twelve tribes? And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 Principles Of The Kingdom Of God System Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 15, 2022

How do all the parables of Jesus fit together to explain the Kingdom of God? 12 points.

What is the kingdom of God exactly? It’s the new kingdom authority in the world that has slowly been replacing the kingdoms of Satan. For us as Christians though it’s a practical way of life. You could say it’s our rules for life. If you’re a Christian, this is how you do it. This is how you live. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon # 12 - Building Beautiful Families Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

Beautiful godly families are the foundations for a godly church, society and nation. If we can follow God’s principles as taught in His word, our families will be happy places and a great blessing to those around us.

We read in Numbers 24:5, “How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, and the places where you live, Israel.” (GW) These are the words that were declared by the Prophet Balaam as he beheld the people of Israel from the top of a mountain. We studied that every one of these words that were spoken by Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:4-5, Genesis 3:12-13, Genesis 3:23, Numbers 24:5, Proverbs 24:3-4, Job 2:9-10, Genesis 25:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Metaphor For Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2022

Such outpouring of ourselves, painful perseverance, tenacity in prayer - will cause us also to prevail. Thus, like Jacob, we will procure the blessing

A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER. Genesis 32:22-31. “The ford Jabbok” (Genesis 32:22) is significant, first, in that it was the border of the land of promise (cf. Numbers 21:24). Second, it was here that Jacob had a lifechanging encounter with God, and had his name changed from Jacob to Israel (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Four - Time To Get Real Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step Four is the stethoscope for what really ails us. The next steps are the cure. So are you ready to do your inventory?

The reality is all people have a problem with really getting honest. Honest with others and honest with ourselves. It’s probably the reason God has so much to say about in His Big Book the bible. Here are just a few quotes about taking an inventory from the Bible… (See sheet) In addition to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational