Sermons on A Ransom:

Somebody... Nobody (Service) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #3... focusing on Service.

Joshua 24:14-15 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Want To Be Forever Great?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 28, 2012

Want to Be Forever Great? 1) Be eager to serve; 2) Be ready to suffer.

A twelve-year-old won a backstage pass to meet her favorite vocalist. As she was shaking hands with the pop star the fan blurted: “I would give anything to sing like you!” “Anything?” the star answered while wiping the sweat of her performance from her eyes. “Would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Opening Of The Scroll And Its Seven Seals.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2021

Notice, John sees a scroll (This scroll is rolled up parchment), but no-one in all the universe could read its content, because the writings inside and out had 7 seals.

The Opening Of The Scroll And Its Seven Seals. Revelation 5:1-14NLT Upon our study of chapter 4, of Revelation, John the Apostle was caught up into the presence of God in heaven. There he saw the throne of God and the court of heaven. Though the scene in Chapter 5 is still in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2016

The theologian Adam Clarke notes that in the Greek there are no less than 5 five negatives in this short discourse. I will Never ... Never ... Never ... Never ... Never... leave you or forsake you.

I recently read a story ... about a traveler who was having a conversation ... with a farmer ... from upstate New York. They both were discussing the weather, ... and the farmer assured the traveler ...that he could tell what the weather was going to be ... by watching the behavior ... of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

James And John: "We Deserve The Best!" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 6, 2017

Pride, Humility, Service, Unity

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - James and John: “We Deserve the Best!” Mark 10:35-45 (p. 707) September 10, 2017 Introduction: Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a person isn’t how many servants they have but how many people they serve.” But man! That doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant's Role

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2015

To show that JESUS fulfilled all being a Servant to us and He shares to us what a servant looks like, a Servant looks like the LORD JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS our Servant? Yes. Matthew 20:28 Matthew 20:28 (Amplified Bible) 20:28 Just as the Son of Man came not to be waited on but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many [the price paid to set them free]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zechariah's Prophecy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 8, 2017

An often overlooked passage has some great insights concerning God, Jesus, and John the Baptist!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " We are rapidly closing in on Christmas. It is an exciting time for children and adults. " There are many things to do to be prepared for this wonderful holiday. " Today we will begin a 3-part series entitled, Christmas With Luke. " In this series we will examine what the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

Remember Me!

October 31, 2020 Last week’s sermon on Zacchaeus was to be the last in this series until my friend and I read the book, “Surprised by Love” by Elizabeth Viera Talbot on a recent vacation {thoughts on this sermon come from the chapter, “The Assurance”}. To what lengths would you go to ransom your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham's Witness Ot Abimelech Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2014

How good a witness was Abraham to the pagans? How well do we witness?

The Life of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham’s Witness to Abimelech Genesis 20:1-18 Introduction Last week we learned of the terrible destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their gross wickedness. From the destruction, the LORD graciously delivered Lot and his two daughters. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Choose To Serve

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018

THIS IS THE EIGHTH IN THIS SERIES ON CHOICES. WE HAVE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO SERVE THE LORD BY SERVING OTHERS.

I CHOOSE TO SERVE MATTHEW 20:20-28 TODAY WE ARE STARTING ON THE LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF OUR SERIES ON CHOICES. “DESTINY CHOICES” ARE THE SUMMATION OF ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHOICES THAT WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY LOOKED AT. DESTINY CHOICES PROPEL US INTO THE FUTURE, AND AS WE LOOK BACK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season (December 2001)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

Christmas is more than just a holiday to celebrate the break we get from work or school. Christmas is a time to celebrate; a time to proclaim; a time to demonstrate.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:4-7 People have always searched for the meaning of life in order to fill some void that they feel. Some try to fill that void with material things. Others try to fill that void by trying to gain power so as to prove their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Peter's Second Conversion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want you to watch for two conversions in our story today – a conversion for both Cornelius and for Peter. Each man had a powerful turning point and each man had a powerful story they would tell around campfires for years to come.

Acts 10:27-47 is read before the sermon. There’s a powerful story tucked away in the middle chapters of Acts. Our story tantalizes us with angels & visions but at it’s essence it is the story about our 2 main characters to today’s story, Cornelius & Peter. Cornelius represents the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Word On Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 19, 2024

Talking about 4 dominant visions of Christ in Revelation (Material adapted from Bryce Morgan at: https://www.wayofgracechurch.com/sermons/sermon/2022-10-02/visions-of-jesus-revelation-199-10)

HoHum: The story is told of a woman who was saved later in life. Wanting to make up for lost time, she committed entire portions of Scripture to memory. She hid God’s Word deep in her heart. As the years passed by and her mind and eyes grew dim, many of these scriptures slipped from her memory. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18, Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:1-9, Revelation 22:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation From Sickness And Death Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 14, 2023

Adam introduced the world to sickness and death. The Lord forgives all my disease. Forgiveness and healing are equally powerful. Our purpose is to be conformed to the image of God's Son and eagerly wait for the adoption and redemption of our bodies.

Most of us can earn a salary or create wealth. There are many very rich people in the world who believe they have become very rich because of their own doing. You can be clever, design, invent and be talented. There are great musicians in the world, amazing sportspeople. Most people, give no credit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Exodus 30:11-16, Psalm 103:1-5, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 5:17-26, Isaiah 38:18  (view more)  (view less)