Sermons about Alexander Maclaren

The Hero, The Knight And The Good Samaritan: There's One Big Difference

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 13, 2007

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From time to time we hear of many heroic actions of those who risk themselves to help others. These people are often called ’Good Samaritans’. This sermon explores Jesus’ challenge to act positively in the lives of the despised and rejected.

The hero, the knight, and the Good Samaritan: There’s one big difference. As our Gospel this morning we have heard a story that has seared its characters onto the consciousness of countless generations. Only recently we have had cause to use the term “Good Samaritan” in relation to the events of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

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A look at Elijah’s struggle with disappoinment and the reasons for the struggle, as a means for us to gain heavenly perspective and emotional deliverance/stability.

Text: I Kings 19:1-18 Introduction: Sir Alexander Mackenzie, an early fur trader and explorer, accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible journey was completed in 1793, 11 years before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Devilution: Dinosaurs...a Few Bones To Pick - [evolution]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2005

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3 Questions most often asked of Creationists: DATES [age of the Earth], DELUGE [global flood?], AND DINOSAURS [where do they fit?]. Part of greater series called "Devilution: Erosion of Mankind". Entire series inc. PowerPoints at website.

Devilution, Pt. 9—Dates, Deluge, and Dinosaurs I. Dates…This was the 1st question, next… II. Deluge...(THE EVIDENCE FOR A GLOBAL FLOOD) God’s Tsunami made this look like a squirt gun! 1. The Bible clearly describes a GLOBAL flood, not merely a LOCAL flood. 2. There is strong HISTORICAL ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Lonely Tonight

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 9, 2004

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This is a Valentine Sermon that deals with the feeling of being lonely and what to do about it.

Are You Lonesome Tonight 2/8/04 2 Timothy 4:9-18 Hopefully, we all have just celebrated Valentine’s Day. This is the day when we show our appreciation to those we love. You might have received the traditional gift of flowers or candy. Maybe you received a card. Whatever the gift, it is nice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: *other

Turning Hardship To Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004

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Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing His Kingdom & Will Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2004

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When we come to Him in prayer, we come acknowledging His Kingship in our lives (posture) and pray for His will to be done on earth (purpose).

Matt 6:9-10 EMBRACING HIS KINGDOM & HIS WILL 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." 1. Jesus set us an example Heb 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 12, 2004

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Why should we give thanks to God? A great thanksgiving day sermon where I give 5 reasons why we should give thanks to God and how we develop it in our lives.

Title: Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving Text: I Chron 16:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - A question this morning that I want to ask is this, Why should we give thanks to God? - What is the purpose of giving thanks to God? - When we look at our world from what we are hearing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is The Will Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2004

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In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God........

This Is The Will Of God 1 Thess 5:18, 2 Cor 11:23-28 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." When we think of the experiences of the Apostle Paul, it makes this verse even more precious to us. Notice with me 2 Cor 11:23-28 In spite of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

One For All And All For One

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 24, 2008

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An Easter sermon that affirms that Christ died for the whole world (One for all) and that our duty as believers is to live our lives set on heavenly things, not worldly and spread the good news of the reusrrection (all for One).

One for All and All for One Acts 10:34-43 & Colossians 3:1-4 Easter 2008 Several years ago, a Christian research and study group posed a series of questions to random people on the street. One of the questions asked was “What is Easter?” The answers ranged from “Easter is Jesus’ birthday” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 21, 2013

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The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: *other

God Can If God Will

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

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God's ability is limitless; and power is only limited to His sovereign prerogative.

Boldness in the Lord Introduction We are going to begin a new series this morning. I have noticed that the world has become more bold in promoting values and ideas that are opposed to christian beliefs. I have also noticed that very few Christians are willing to say or do anything about it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014

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This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Points Of Aim

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2013

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Exposition of John

Text: John 12:27-36, Title: Points of Aim, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.24.13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Continuing in John with the final teachings of Christ. The Christian life is about loving Christ, and engaging Christ, so we look now at the continuation of his teaching ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Enters Jerusalem On A Donkey

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2013

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Palm Sunday - a meticiously organised operation.Why? The key lies in the ownership of the donkey

WSMM West Walton 24-03-2012 This morning’s Gospel reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - which marked the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. And we remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Hope For The Season

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 2, 2012

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Only when Christ is the OBJECT of our hope can EXPECTATION be realized. Find your hope in Jesus this Christmas.

Dakota Community Church December 2, 2012 Hope for the Season Isaiah 59:1-11 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. For your hands ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

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