Sermons on Acts 20 3a25:

The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pure Extravagant Love

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jun 23, 2014

The longer we know Him the more we love Him, and the more we want to love Him. Our love for Him becomes an extravagant love. There is nothing too great to do for Him; nothing too much to give.

Pure Extravagant Love Mark 14:1-9 1. Now the Passover and Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to seize Him by stealth and kill Him; 2. for they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise there might be a riot of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is A Journey Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our Heavenly Father has provided the lamb just as He provided a ram for Abraham instead of sacrificing Isaac. We are to give over our children spiritually to God as a gift of faith.

Faith is a Journey of Sacrifice Psalm 118:6-7 Psalm 23 To be a person of faith is to be a person familiar with sacrifice. At this time of Lent we see that truth magnified in the life of our Savior. Jesus the Son of God came to save sinners and call them to repentance and forgiveness. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3-8, Hebrews 11:17-19, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing No Favorites--Like God Does Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2023

Jesus tells us today not just to forgive our enemies, something we heard earlier in the Gospel, but to wish them well, to do good to them, and, yes, to love them.

Saturday of the First Week of Lent 2023 One of the worst heresies of the past two thousand years, an opinion that keeps coming back with almost predictable regularity, is the error first heard in early times from Marcion. The idea is that the God of the OT was a harsh, vindictive judge, almost ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Psalm 119:1-2, Psalm 119:4-5, Psalm 119:7-8, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Church And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 13, 2022

What were the four foundations of the early church?

God Is … The Church and the Spirit May 15, 2022 Acts 2:42-47 NIV “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Popcorn

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 3, 2021

Do not bring popcorn to the service thinking the Holy Spirit will bring you a show.

1 Corinthians 2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: The Holy Spirit was not sent to entertain you. He was sent to change you. On the Day of Pentecost, He empowered the Word spoken so that 3000 people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus displayed His passion for humanity through humility, serving others, and giving up His life as a ransom for many. We are called to follow His example by thinking, acting, and obeying in humility.

Hey everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about humility. Humility is that thing where we put others before ourselves and don't act like we're the center of the universe. Jesus was the ultimate example of humility, and we're gonna learn from Him today. But first, let's start with a cool object lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 15:9-13

Topics: Selflessness, Compassionate Acts, Servant Leadership, Unconditional Love

Expectancy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sexual Purity Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jun 21, 2001

An exposition of I Corinthians 6:12-20

Islington Baptist Church June 17, 2001 Series: Big issues/problems for Christians Text: I Corinthians 6: 12-20 Scriptures: Romans 6-8, Ephesians 4-5, I Corinthians 5 Sexual immorality As you might know, we are in the midst of a 6 week series entitled “Big problems for Christians—the reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Crime And Punishment

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 20: 1 – 27

Leviticus 20: 1 – 27 Crime and punishment 20 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Again, you shall say to the children of Israel: ‘Whoever of the children of Israel, or of the strangers who dwell in Israel, who gives any of his descendants to Molech, he shall surely be put to death. The people ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ten Suggestions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 23, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 20: 1 – 26

Exodus 20: 1 – 26 The Ten Suggestions 20 And God spoke all these words, saying: 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cold Call Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 12: 20 –50

John 12: 20 –50 Cold Call 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told Andrew, and in turn Andrew and Philip told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50, John 12:24-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Didn’t I Hear This Before?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 20: 1- 18

Genesis 20: 1- 18 Didn’t I hear this before? 20 And Abraham journeyed from there to the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur, and stayed in Gerar. 2 Now Abraham said of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” And Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A New Covenant

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2019

a study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 20- 30

Matthew 26: 20- 30 A New Covenant 20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” 22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” 23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel