Sermons on After The Heart Of God:

An Elder Is A Man

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2000

Elders are not models of perfection, yet the church does have a responsibility towards them.

Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 3, 2000 John Dobbs AN ELDER IS A MAN Introduction: There is no doubt that to be an elder is to be in a position of great influence, great responsibility, with great demands. It isn’t just any man who is willing to serve in this way. It isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7, 1 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Light Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007

This is the third sermon for the Lenten series The Signs of John. In this sermon we focus on the healing of the man born blind.

Divine Light I. Introduction A. with our sign this evening being the healing of the man born blind I thought about turning out all the lights in the building so that we can experience the darkness of being blind. But no I thought why repeat old tricks. B. Instead tonight I’d rather focus on ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Friday 2007

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 13, 2007

Good Friday 2007

Good Friday 2007 The Unanswered Prayer of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME † Sunday Morning Resurrection Day Service at 11:00AM † Open House on Saturday April 14th from 1:00PM – 6:00PM INTRODUCTION Last Sunday was Palm Sunday, the Triumphal Entry. During ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Bible Church

Core Becoming A Maritha Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Feb 7, 2009

As Pastor Terry Continues teaching on becoming a CORE believer, he brings balance to a familiar text of two sisters? Was Mary’s approach a better one? And what exactly is a Maritha? Find out what it is and how to become one.

People joke with me about making up new words all the time. Here’s a new one for you, “Maritha” it’s akin to “Marthary” Text: Luke 10:38-42 • How many times have you heard this story before? • How often does the presentation of the story shed some negative light on the older sister ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Frightening Vision Of A Present Day Kingdom

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Here is a highly controversial passage, yet for the bible-believer, it is really quite clear. There will be a kingdom and a fierce and powerful king, but he will choose the wrong opponent and be destroyed.

Passage: Daniel 8:1-27 Intro: When we run across a highly technical and controversial passage like this… 1. we can’t figure out the “so what?” 2. that quickly goes to “who cares” 3. God has a purpose, so don’t miss it while we dive into this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Resilient Faith

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Sep 10, 2012

Resilient faith- waiting for your turn and not giving up

A RESILIENT FAITH INTRODUCTION Imagine you have an important appointment and so you left home pretty early to avoid the usual traffic hold ups. Perhaps you are in your own vehicle to travel to the place or a commercial transport e.g. a cab. The journey apparently looks smooth sailing. However half ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

It's a common enough topic. Some people know how to invest, and others don't. But the result of each is critical. Especially in the lives of our children.

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Intro: We have talked a lot in the last few weeks about being “ready” for the return of Christ. 1. might wonder what that means. 2. “PJ, it’s Mother’s Day!!!” 3. absolutely, and mothers in specific and parents in general can take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Donkey Was Planned

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2008

The Donkey is the key to understanding why the crowds turned on Jesus in the most momentous week of antiquity

Palm Sunday 2008 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story so well that it is hard to find something new to say. So I would like to ask you a question this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Quitting Is Not An Option Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Oct 4, 2010

A message of encouragement that we can achieve victory in Christ...

“Quitting is not an Option” October Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 10, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda Prov. 24:16 (The Message) “No matter how many times you trip them up, God-loyal people don't stay down long; Soon they're up on their feet, while the wicked end up flat on their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“using The Office Of Deacon Well”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 9, 2010

What are the qualities a church should look for in a Deacon?

We read here about the election of the first Deacons. In verse 1 we are told of a situation that demanded attention. Part of the congregation was being neglected. The Greek speaking Jews in the early church believed that the Aramaic speaking Jews were receiving all of the attention of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Disciple

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2010

what does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon uses taking up our cross to explain what a disciple is.

What is a Disciple? Luke 9:23-27 What is a disciple... specifically, what is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Someone who believes in Jesus? One who joins the church? One who reaches some level of spirituality? Based on Jesus’ own words, found in our verses for today I will tell you a disciple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2016

Even though nearly 2,000 years have gone by, Jesus wants his disciples of all time to understand how this era of human history ends. And that includes you. Let’s answer three basic questions that arise from a reading of this text.

The Great Tribulation (Mark 13:14-22) 1. Eschatology is the study of the Bible’s teaching about the End Times — it is about the end of the world as we know it; culminates in New Heaven and New Earth. 2. A friend says to a seminarian, “What subjects are you studying at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The True Vine

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2016

Believers depend completely on Jesus who came that first Christmas as the source of their spiritual life. He show that life through the images of The Vine (John 15:1a, 5a), 2) The Vinedresser (John 15:1b), 3) The Vine Branches (John 15:2–11)

To explain the impact of Jesus coming to this earth that first Christmas, the image of the branch and the vine was used to illustrate being in relationship with Him. Just as a branch depends entirely on the vine for life, sustenance, growth, and fruit, so believers depend completely on Jesus who ...read more

Denomination: Other

Preparing Our Community: Letting Them Know We Are Here Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

How does a Church build community recognition while not falling into the world’s traps

General Motors in 1998 tried to sell us on the fact that “It’s not your father’s Oldsmobile.” Most people didn’t by it however and so there is still a threat that Oldsmobile will go the way of Wards and Kmart. What accounts for such radical changes in our economic world? Mikhail Gorbachev ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The True Vine

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 22, 2016

Believers depend completely on Jesus who came that first Christmas as the source of their spiritual life. He show that life through the images of The Vine (John 15:1a, 5a), 2) The Vinedresser (John 15:1b), 3) The Vine Branches (John 15:2–11)

To explain the impact of Jesus coming to this earth that first Christmas, the image of the branch and the vine was used to illustrate being in relationship with Him. Just as a branch depends entirely on the vine for life, sustenance, growth, and fruit, so believers depend completely on Jesus who ...read more

Denomination: Other