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Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

Teens are interested in religion and religious topics and yet we have such a tough time sharing our faith. Why? What can we do about it?

Youth Rally Sermon Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia There are a lot of phobias out there, aren’t there? You’ve heard of some of them, like aquaphobia, arachnophobia, xenophobia, but here are a few more: Peladophobia: fear of baldness and bald people. Chaetophobia: fear of hairy people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

You Want Power?

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009

Sermon discussing the Power of the Holy Spirit

You Want Power? Strengthening Your Faith Series 2009 February 15, 2009 AM Sermon Acts 4 Let’s begin this morning with the state of the world. CEO’s make billions falsely while millions struggle from day to day. Politicians trade punches and beat around the bush while individuals and families ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Star Trek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 20, 2018

The story of the Wise Men following the star reveals three types of people who have to deal with the reality of Jesus: the Committed; the Indifferent; and the Antagonistic

1. Matthew 2.1-12 2. This Story of the Wise Men on their Journey with the Star reveals Three Types of People who deal with the Reality of Jesus I. The Committed (Wise Men) In 1873 a group of women at Hillsboro, Ohio, met and prayed and then read the 146th Psalm. Then they prayed and pleaded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Keys To Supernatural Breakthroughs Series

Contributed by Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

In the Kingdom of God, breakthroughs are not by chance but by divine principles. Jesus has given us access to supernatural breakthroughs through the keys of the Kingdom (Matthew 16:19)

KINGDOM KEYS TO SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:2-3 "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Like Barnabas Not Like Annanias

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

The New Testament church was an outstanding church.

But even though the membership of this church consisted of some of the greatest Christians that ever walked on this earth. They also had some of the worst. For example, this church had two kinds of people: (1)Dedicated Christians like Barnabas. Look at Acts 4:32-37 And the multitude of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Acts 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities To Testify Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 15, 2011

God wants us to tell people about Jesus Christ and God gives us many opportunities to do so.

Let’s start with a little game. I’m going to give you a name and you tell me the work associated with them: George Lucas…… Frank Lloyd Wright…… Betsy Ross…… Alexander Graham Bell……. How about Juan Valdez? One more for us Filipinos; What work did Pedro Florez do?? Don’t you get excited when someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 31, 2012

Jesus could have said, “I AM” and you are not. And the whole crowd that came to arrest Him would have disappeared! He spoke the universe into existence, He could have spoken these soldiers out of existence. For Jesus being arrested is something that He di

Many people call this passage the holy of holies passage. This is the time we see that Jesus is arrested and crucified. It is a time of deep grief for Jesus' disciples. READ John 18:1-3 The word Kidron may have to do with Cedar trees but the word actually means dark or black. You can read in 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: *other

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

Everyone Is In Denial

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

The enemies and the disciples of Jesus are in denial

Message John 18:12-27 Everyone Is In Denial Have you ever looked at a situation and thought to yourself, “That’s just wrong!!”. (I had supporting pictures on the data presentation) There are all sorts of situations that fit into the “That’s just wrong” category ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2023

Two folks in the text look forward to the revealing of the Christ. Let us look forward as well.

Luke 2:22-40 Looking Forward 1. Looking Forward that’s what Simeon and Anna have been doing for years * We look forward to Christmas but Christmas is over * All the pressure preparations, presents its over * Family gatherings are over until another Christmas * Simeon looked forward to see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Methodist

Fasting As Taught By Jesus

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

CLARIFIES WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT FASTING

FASTING AS TAUGHT BY JESUS Study the following four points concerning fasting, and the texts which illustrate them. 1. Jewish people, including John the Baptist and Jesus, and Gentiles, strongly influenced by Jewish traditions, practiced fasting in New Testament times. (Mat 4:1 NIV) Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

Come Let Us Worship Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Dec 9, 2006

Throughout the ages, mankind has responded differently to the Babe in the Manger. How do we respond to God in the flesh.

COME AND WORSHIP HIM INTRODUCTION 1. Dearly Beloved, this is the time of the year when most of us get into the Spirit of Christmas. One of the things that I love to do, is hear the different views that children have about Christmas and the antics that they get up to. 2. There was this Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Fast

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 3, 2019

Most of us don't think about fasting, this message looks at what it means to fast and if fasting relevant for believers today.

What about fasting? I am on a quest. And have been for years. Some of you have been on a similar quest. For some it is a major quest, and for others it’s a minor quest, but a quest never the less. And that quest is weight loss. And it seems like it’s been never ending, I remember in high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Betwixt And Between (Sunday After Christmas And Before New Year)

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 19, 2024

The Sunday between Christmas and the New Year can be quiet and reflective. Here is a sermon I've prepared for such a Sunday

The phrase "betwixt and between" is an old-fashioned or literary expression that means being in an intermediate or transitional state—neither fully one thing nor the other. It describes a situation of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being caught in the middle. One such example is the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

An Embarrassing Failure

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007

We are to practice humility.

AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist