Sermons on Agony In Gethsemane:

Five Foundations Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 20, 2019

Jesus is the only way we have access to the mercy and grace of God…which gives us confidence in our salvation. Here are Five Foundations of Firm Faith...

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF FIRM FAITH Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Introduction The Law of Moses decreed that a High Priest preside over worship, both in the tabernacle and in the temple. Aaron was the first High Priest, and all members of Israel’s priesthood were required to be descended from him. (Aaronic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

24: The Garden Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

Knowing He was hours from being murdered, Jesus could have used His divine privilege to get out of what was coming, but He didn’t. His prayer in the garden teaches us how to pray in the midst of hardship and how to deal with unanswered prayer.

24: The Last Hours of Jesus “The Garden” And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:44 Key Scripture: Luke 22:39-45 Key Thought: Having just been betrayed by a close friend and knowing that his accusers were coming to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Pray Relationally Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024

In a single word (Father) from the Model Prayer, Jesus conveyed deep truths (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 5 with same title). Taught to a Sunday School class

HoHum: What have you asked (and received) from your father or mother that you would never ask from any other person? WBTU: I’m just Dad to them- no reason to put on airs with good old dad. Believe it or not, that is the sort of attitude Jesus urges on His followers. This is fundamental to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:5-6, Mark 14:32-36, John 5:19, Matthew 11:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Reaction Is Showing: Part One

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

The true test of character is not found in your actions but your reactions.

Your reaction is showing. John 18:1 -- 11. Turn to John chapter 18 then look up here I want to tell you something. The true test of your character is not found in your actions but in your reactions. Have you ever gone to the doctor for a check up and the doctor gets out that little rubber ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted In Every Way

Contributed by Steven Witt on May 12, 2007

Jesus led to, and through, the wilderness of human temptation by the Holy Spirit.

“Tempted In Every Way” Text: Luke 4:1-13 Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. You must pass the test to be advanced to the next grade God committed to your graduation! Testing by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

From The Shadows A New Day Dawns Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 24, 2005

This is the fourth in a series but can be used stand alone. It looks at the bright new morning that dawns to dispel the shadows of the cross. A stone rolled away, a tomb standing empty, and a promise fulfilled.

Shadows of the Cross Pt 4 From the Shadows a New Day Dawns Luke 24:1-12 It was early dawn – the sun not yet above eastern horizon. Three women make their way quietly toward the tomb of Jesus. As they make their way down the road their eyes might have been called again to a hilltop called Golgotha ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2020

Paul writes—Be care how you live, live wise. Refuse to live foolishly. Make the most of every opportunity. This opportunity should be for the believer to shine. Don’t act thoughtlessly. Take thought of your actions—And then you’ll understand God’s will.

In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence? Ephesians 5:15-19NLT 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023

Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing God’s Will Above Your Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

Choosing God’s will above our own is the ultimate test of trust and maturity in the life of a believer.

CHOOSING GOD’S WILL ABOVE YOUR OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 26:36-46, John 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Choosing God’s will above our own is one of the most difficult yet most important decisions a believer must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wonder Of His Walk

Contributed by Don Kiper on Apr 5, 2024

The text admonishes us to WALK as He WALKED

1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: His manner of life was: • Simple • Sincere • Godly We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - No - I Will Not Go

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 21, 2010

Hell is real and many so called Christians and sinner will go there because of false teaching. This is a walk through of scriptures on hell. Hell is real the choice is yours.

“Hell – No – I will not go” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Close your eyes and go with me on a journey in your spiritual mind that will change your life for all eternity. Imagine your life and everything is going well for you. You have a reasonable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Our Glorious Transforming

Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Nov 2, 2009

A classic sermon on the transforming power of Jesus Christ delivered September 1871 by Charles Spurgeon.

A Sermon (No. 3496) Published on Thursday, January 27th, 1916. Delivered by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. On Lord’s-day Evening, September 3rd, 1871. "But now in Christ Jesus, ye, who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ." —Ephesians 2:13. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: *other

The Greatest Runner Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus came into this world, not just to start a race to reach the goal of providing salvation from sin, but to finish that race and make it to the cross where he would pay the price for man’s redemption.

In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ankle. By 7 p.m., a runner from Ethiopia had won the race, and all the other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Good Friday: An Ot Remembrance

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 21, 2005

This message was prepared for a community luncheon on Good Friday. It points to the OT adumbration of both the crucifixion of Christ, and His resurrection.

Last night, our parish observed Maundy Thursday, the first of three Holy Week observances relating to the events surrounding Christ’s passion. Maundy Thursday marks the occasion of the last Passover Christ observed with his disciples, as well as the first Eucharist. And, while a Maundy Thursday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Cry Of Loneliness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion of Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away!

The Cry of Loneliness Thesis: Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion of Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! Scripture Text: Mark 15:33-39 33At ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational