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Putting Jesus First Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2018

A disciple of Jesus will have to put Jesus first, ahead of the most precious things in this life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Does your life in Christ get frustrating at times? I mean you are trying to be what Jesus wants you to be, yet things keep happening, both good and bad that keeps you distracted. • Do you feel a little like Paul at times as he writes in Romans 7:18? • SLIDE #2 • Romans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Honoring Dad And Mom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 9, 2012

Honoring God is closely followed by honoring parents. This is no accidental order in the Ten Commandments list. We do well to pay attention here and help our children follow this.

Don’t you enjoy watching your kids learn as they grow up? Think of all the things you teach your children: How to walk, talk, pray, trust God, follow Jesus, Bible characters, eat, clean up, tie shoes, dress, share, sit quietly in church, get along with brothers or sisters, and on and on. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 20, 2009

Because our greatest problem is sin, our greatest need is forgiveness and our need to forgive.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Forgiveness” Michael Wiley Matthew 6:9-15 John 8:7-12 Matthew 18:23-35 March 22, 2009 Introduction: In our 11 teaching in our series—last week we spoke about our message and the world we have been called to take it to. The world needs our message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"two Lost Sons"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019

A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

“Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Content Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

The World runs after ungodly things and gains, whole life is spent on Chasing the wind without end. Watch out your conversation, be content with what you have for a satisfying life.

Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As per the will of God, we are meditating under the Theme: I will never leave you nor forsake you, ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God' in our lives. Today, we are meditating on the theme 'Be Content'. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

It's Tradition Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 5, 2021

Many of us participate in Traditions, but never ask the question, "Why do we do that?" Communion is so much more than a simple tradition. It's about remembering what Jesus did for us.

July 03, 2021 It’s funny how traditions get started. They are important, to be sure, because they remind us of home and family and culture, but sometimes we participate in them not knowing why we do them because we have never stopped to ask, “Why do we do that?”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Deuteronomy 6:1-12, Genesis 28:10-19, Joshua 4:1-7, Genesis 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Christian's Response To Sin

Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023

What is a Christian's response to sin? How is it overcome? How are we forgiven?

Responding to our own sin. 1 John 1:5-2:6 5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Explores our identity as God's children, the sufficiency of His grace, and our call to live godly lives as new creations in Christ.

Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day to gather together, to celebrate the goodness of our Lord, to bask in His grace, and to grow in His wisdom. It is a day for us to come together as a family, a family not bound by blood but by the love of our Father in Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 John 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: Identity, Guesswork

Christ: The Visible Image Of An Invisible God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing Christ deeply, understanding His role, and how this knowledge can bring clarity and purpose to our lives.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity, not just as individuals, but as a body, the body of Christ, knit together by the thread of faith, hope, and love. Today we are going to look at the book of Colossians, specifically ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Topics: Jesus, God

Are You Among The Magi

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the obsticals that the Magi overcame to worship Jesus used to help us overcome the same obsticales

Are You among the Magi? Meeting Creek Christmas Banquet Dec. 1/00 Objective: To tear down the barriers to worshipping Jesus. Read Matthew 2: 1-12 Are you among the Magi? - this Christmas will you worship Jesus? - worship it is a simple attitude of willing service five obstacles the Magi had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Himself He Could Not Save

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001

Though Jesus could have saved Himself on the cross with just a word, He could not save Himself and do for us what we so desperately needed. Look at the reasons why "Himself He Could not Save."

"Himself He Could Not Save" Matthew 27:32-56 INTRODUCTION In these verses we come to the scene of Jesus’ death on the cross. None of the Gospel writers linger in any detail on the specifics of the cruelty of crucifixion. It was an endless struggle to push-up for breath until suffocation took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

Healing To Wholeness

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 29, 2002

God allows difficulties in our lives to cause us to turn to Him. He is always there to meet our needs for healing, deliverance and success. However, He desires beyond these felt needs that our greater need for wholeness be met.

Introduction: God allows difficulties in our lives to cause us to turn to Him. He is always there to meet our needs for healing, deliverance and success. However, He desires beyond these felt needs that our greater need for wholeness be met. This story traces the path from healing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Wake Me Up Inside

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jul 7, 2006

We are frozen and dead until Jesus touches us and brings us life.

Wake Me Up Inside how can you see into my eyes like open doors, leading you down into my core, where i’ve become so numb. without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold, until you find it there and lead it back home. wake me up inside, wake me up inside, call my name and save me from the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Door Of Self Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Get out of the way so God can move in your life.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#6] THE DOOR OF SELF Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction: I’m not a fan of people who like to criticize me. In fact, I don’t know anyone that likes to criticized. The interesting thing about that is, I’m my biggest critic. I’m my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist