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They Followed Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetical; verse by verse exposition of John 1:35-51, The disciples decide to follow Jesus, with a challenge in the invitation for the audience to do so also.

INTRODUCTION: John 20:31 says “but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” 1) Day 3. “Again the next day,” ties these verses to the previous verses. John is still the focus, but not for long! · John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, John 20:31

Exalting Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2015

Everything falls into place when we realize that Jesus is First and we are second.

Exalting Jesus Text: John 3:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 6, 2001

Jesus offered the people in the syngogue at Nazareth ’the Year of Jubilee’ - release from the bondage that the fall of man has brought but they refused to accept it.

THE YEAR OF JUBILEE We’re going to have to use our imagination this morning/evening. We must imagine that we’re transported in time to the year 28 AD, when Jesus was beginning his ministry in the land of Israel. Instead of sitting in a church building we’re sitting in a synagogue in Nazareth, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-28, Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah — Reject! (Promises, Promises) Series

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 2, 2005

Jephthah tasted being a Reject, then a Spare Tire. He craved for Acceptance, got it, then Oops, he made a foolish vow. Worse, he kept it! His daughter willingly devoted herself whatever the cost. She rejoiced in his victory. Vow, but vow wisely. Vo

Jephthah stood at the door of his wilderness house. He had things pretty well fixed up, like he wanted them. After all, there was a day he would have liked to live in town, but that had been impossible. You see, it was because of his mother. The Bible says his mother was a harlot. Some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Holiness

Genesis 4 - Part 1 - How Can I Know That I Am Accepted? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2011

A woman I visited yesterday in hospital asked me "How do I know that I am ACCEPTED BY GOD?" In the OT Abel's offering was ACCEPTED and Cain's offering was not. Why?

Genesis 4 - "HOW CAN I KNOW THAT I AM ACCEPTED?" They had behaved badly in class but they were equally disruptive in the detention room, swearing, acting tough and defying anything I said with a smart comment. Unacceptable behaviour. I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God "Prays"...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 7, 2012

To accept our contrite brethren into our Church-fold once they genuinely repent of their sins...

When God ‘prays’… Needless to say, this kind of title is bound to raise eye-brows & any media mogul with a nose for sensationalism is bound to capitalize on News as SENSATIONAL as the Creator Himself praying. Keeping the core content of my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:28

Denomination: *other

When God Closes The Door

Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010

A story of someone that wanted to do something for God, but God told him no. Instead of letting his human nature take over and throwing a temper tantrum, or becoming jealous or callous, he did everything he could to enable the person that God had called t

When God Closes the Door, Don’t Build a Wall in Front of It 1Chronicles 22:1-11 First, I just want to say it’s good to be back behind this pulpit. I really missed not being able to share with you a month ago, when my turn came around. It would’ve been a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020

Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Prayer For The King.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2024

The LORD accept thy burnt sacrifice. Psalm 20.3.

A PRAYER FOR THE KING. Psalm 20:1-9. Jesus took with Him Peter, James and John and instructed them to ‘watch’ with Him (cf. Matthew 26:38), and to ‘watch and pray’ (cf. Matthew 26:41). I wonder what prayers they might have made on His behalf if their sleepy heads could have stayed awake long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Standing In Front Of You? Potential

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2022

This sermon is about the potential God sees in us when God created us and the potential Christ sees in us when He calls us. Jesus has a plan for all of his children.

Who is Standing In Front Of You? Potential! 1 Samuel 16:6-12 Mark 2:13-17 What do you see when you look at another person? How do you sum them up? When the prophet Samuel went to choose a new king for Israel, he assumed that the new king ought to look like the old king. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12, Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Heals The Official's Son Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 5 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Jesus heals the official’s son which is a picture of growth in Christ Jesus when one believes and accepts God’s Word and then relaxes in God’s peace

Picture # 5: Growth in Jesus as we trust the Promises found in His Word. Jesus heals the Official’s Son: John 4:43-54 This is the second miracle Jesus performed in His public ministry! John alone records this miracle. I know what it’s like to wait desperately while a loved one’s life is in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Big Cross Or Little Crosses, But No Other Path To Joy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2024

Abraham did not have to show his faith by slaying his only Son, Isaac. God the Father, however, did not hold onto His only Son, Christ Jesus, but accepted His sacrifice.

Second Sunday in Lent 2024 St. Mark’s Gospel tells us today that “after six days” Jesus and His three lead apostles went up a high mountain. Why is “six days” important to remember? We need to go back to the previous chapter to see. The story line follows St. Matthew’s Gospel very closely, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34, Genesis 22:1-18, Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Relationship With The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 19, 2007

This week I want us to focus on our relationship with the Heavenly Father. When you know God as your Father, you move from religion to relationship. Your accepting Jesus Christ as Lord of your life opens the door to the Heavenly Father. Once you are a Be

1. Intimacy is what God desires from His children. 1. You become a child of God when you become born again and give or make a decision to follow Christ. 2. God created all man in His image, but not man is His child. 3. God is not the Father of unbelievers. (NKJV) John 8 42 Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Will Never Be The Same Again"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 12, 2011

When you finally and truly realize, what this is talking about, that which is available to all of us who have accepted Jesus and the Grace message He gave us. It is a life changing, game changing, turn your world upside down, inside out experience!

I Will Never Be The Same Again We live in a world where communication is key, its very important to all of us. Never has there been a time in history, that people have ever spoke to each other more than they do now a days. The number of ways grows on a daily basis. Smart phones keep getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King And His People

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2013

We are citizens of heaven right now. We don't have to wait until we die because our name was written down in heaven when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our place in heaven is reserved and kept for us by God, the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

June 5, 2006 "The Kingdom of Heaven" Lesson #1: "The King and His People" Text: Exodus 19:1-9 (NLT) Today we begin a series of devotions that I have called "The Kingdom of Heaven.". This series of devotions will cause you to think deeply about your citizenship and the realm in which you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist