Sermons on Anointing At Bethany:

"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 11, 2004

This is sermon #3 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the question-"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" This is Day 3 of Passion Week- A Day of Controversy. Jesus is attacked and challenged. He answers His enemies with stunning rebuke.

Passion Week Day 3(Tuesday)before the crucifiction, A Day of Controversy and Personal Attacks. Text: Matthew 23:1-39 Title: "Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Introduction- This morning, we will be considering Day 3 of Passion Week, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Our Lord Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 16, 2004

Our Lord Jesus died for our sins; arose bodily from the dead; ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father; from whence He will come again in power and great glory.

THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS “Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, "Men of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Crying Savior Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ" series. This sermon looks at what causes our Savior to cry. This is also a "Palm Sunday" sermon.

Sunday Morning March 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ [#5](Palm Sunday) A CRYING SAVIOR John 11-12 Introduction: 1. As men, we see crying as weakness. I tell my children, especially my four-year-old daughter, that tears are reserved for when you are hurt or when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Touch And Remember--An Easter Lesson Outline

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 30, 2002

This outline is for the congregation to follow to accompany the full text of the message by the same title.

TOUCH AND REMEMBER The 2002 Easter Lesson Pastor Don Hawks Bethany Church (All Bible readings from The Message Translation unless indicated) Luke 24:1-8: At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 8: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005

World says seeing is believing, but God says the opposite; believing is seeing. “If you would believe, you would see the glory of God” (11:40).

1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:4-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005

Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having The Children Of Your Dreams

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 19, 2002

A father’s Day Sermon -- How to be a blessing to your children in order that they may be a blessing to you. Based on Smalley and Trent’s book--The Gift of the Blessing

Having The Children Of Your Dreams A Fathers’ Day Lesson Pastor Don Hawks (Based on a sermon by Joel Smith on Sermon Central.com--How to Have the Children of Your Dreams) June 16, 2002 Bethany Church THE STORY IS TOLD OF A FATHER OF 5 WHO CAME HOME WITH A TOY, HE SUMMONED HIS CHILDREN AND ASKED ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:26-29, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, The Resurrection And Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2007

With the raising of Lazarus and with Jesus’ pronouncement that he is the Resurrection and the Life, the revelation is complete. Now the readers and hearers know the identity of this one born in Bethlehem. Now the meaning and message of Christmas has bee

Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life John 11:1-6, 33-35, 38-44 Intro The raising of Lazarus is the climax of John’s gospel. The first half of his story has been devoted to “signs” pointing to the identity of Jesus, called the Christ. The reader has seen that Jesus is called by many names: the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 11, 2010

A teaching about putting God and His kingdom first in our lives.

Every Christian has to ask theirselves this question, "What is my top priority?". If our answer is anything other than God, then our priorities are wrong. God should always be the number one priority in our lives. We as Christians have been bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

A Minister To Be Successful He Must Do These Five Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2009

We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her.

A MINISTER TO BE SUCCESSFUL HE MUST DO THESE FIVE THINGS! We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her. (Mat 14:19 KJV) And he commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:19-27

Business As Usual

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

A short sermon fictionalzing what it might have been like in the early church, showing us that the Apostles were normal men, and that everything we do should be done to the glory of God

Business as usual Early Church Business Meeting I want us to imagine what an early church business meeting was like Lets imagine Peter was the moderator Ok I declare us in conference for discussion of this months business First lets hear our clerks report Brother Matthew Last month on the third ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2011

How are we to understand and apply the events of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem? Let's look at the background for Palm Sunday and then observe how we can be more like Jesus.

Today is traditionally known as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Jesus was crucified, buried and raised. This day is celebrated as the day of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. I hope you have a Bible handy and will follow along. We will look at several passages of scripture in our lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 29, 2008

Commotion and confusion enveloped the city of Jerusalem because everyone followed Jesus and no one gave heed or concern to the Pharisees. Thus the Pharisees had envy and held a grudge against Jesus, which had been festering since long and had solidified f

Triumphal Entry [Palm Sunday] Matthew 21: 1 – 11 v 1 (a) Drew near Jerusalem 1st Salem 2nd Jerhu Salem + Jerhu = Jerusalem [City of Peace] (b) Mount of Olives Physical location of Christ’s Ascension & His 2nd Coming. © Sent 2 disciples - John 20: 21 Application: When God sends us on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Same Jesus Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Nov 10, 2014

Ascension of Jesus. This SAME Jesus will return!

TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: During WWII the Japanese overran the Philippines, and on March 11, 1942 General Douglas MacArthur climbed aboard a gun ship, and ran a Japanese blockade. When he arrived in Australia, MacArthur told reporters, "I came through and I shall return." On ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Lazarus Lesson 22 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Miracle of healing Lazarus

1. When did this miracle occur? Winter after Purim, December (John 10:22) and before Passover (John 11:55). 2. Where did the miracle occur? Bethany, east of Jerusalem (11:1). 3. Why does Jesus wait? “When He (Jesus) had heard . . . He abode two days in the same place” (11:6). • Our agendas are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist