Sermons on Blind Pharisees:

Mission: Impossible Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 24, 2001

Encouragement to encounter Christ’s grace and to go forth in His mission

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GRACE Matt.9:9-13 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC Sept.23, 2001 PM Contemporary Service The old saying goes "truth is stranger than fiction." And, there are many stories in our newspapers and on television that bear out that statement. Some of my favorite examples are "dumb ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Who Knows The Heart

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 19, 2002

If the intent of our hearts is important to us, how much more important is the issue of the intent of our hearts to our God.

Sermon Notes “The God Who Knows The Heart” Kent Simmons Acts 15:1-21 AC 15:1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." [2] This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 3:The Great Commission - The Ministry of Jesus Christ, and the True Gospel of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name by which you are saved.

The Great Commission Part 3 – Jesus Travels through Galilee Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME Jesus has just finished the Sermon on the Mount. He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. On the way they ran ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jul 9, 2009

While we celebrate Independence Day we need to remember that we are a dependent people that rely on Christ for forgiveness of sin and eternal life.

INTRODUCTION We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th with cookouts, festivals, parties, bands playing, family reunions and of course fireworks. The 4th of July is a significant day in the history of our country because on July 4th 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 14, 2011

A Civil Warfare is fought against flesh and blood; the spiritual warfare is fought against spiritual powers. A civil warfare endangers the body, but the spiritual warfare endangers the Soul. A Civil warfare may have long term consequences, but a spiritual

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE Matthew 12:22-30 Introduction Attention- In 1989 the communist system fell down in all the Eastern European countries. Romania was the only one that had to pay for its freedom with innocent bold. My friend from this Eastern European country told me that, it was a time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Introduction Series

Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 22, 2007

Paul’s introduction to the book of Romans is a beautiful beginning to this amazing epistle depicting god’s grace and righteousness.

Paul’s Introduction Romans 1:1-7 Greeting • Say hello to someone • Today start new study through Romans o Believed by many to be the greatest book of the Bible o Has had profound impact on many  Augustine – 3rd Century  Martin Luther – 1500s - Protestant Reformation  John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Christ Is Our Greatest Gain

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009

Lent 5(C) - Knowing Christ is our greatest gain. It means we leave behind sinful pasts and we press on toward God’s goal.

KNOWING CHRIST IS OUR GREATEST GAIN (Outline) March 29, 2009 -- LENT 5 -- Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: Our world makes many promises of “great gain”. Recently those grand promises of great gain have become great losses. Such are the empty promises of a sinful world. Not so with the God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010

Nineveh repented at the preaching of Jonah; have we repented at the preaching of One (Jesus) who is much greater?

The Message of Jonah Judging Nineveh part 1 01/11/09 AM Text: Jonah 1:1-4:11 Introduction This morning we are going to begin a two part message that is essentially a case study of the righteous judgment of God. 1 Timothy 3:16 tells us that all scripture in profitable to us and there are many ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sardis: Confessions Of A Dying Church Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.

As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missional Church Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2014

A sermon on the need to reach the community outside the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 8 Mission Focused)

HoHum: The Blues Brothers were on "a mission from God" to save from foreclosure the Catholic orphanage in which they grew up. Like the Blues Brothers, we need to believe and know that we are on a mission from God. In recent years there has been a renewed emphasis on the missional nature and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lion Was A Lamb Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus was the Lamb of God - Savior of the world

The Lion was a Lamb It was the first day of school and the kindergarten teacher asked the children what they wanted to be when they grew up. One little boy spoke bravely: "When I grow up, I'm gonna be a lion tamer. I'll have lots of fierce lions and tigers, and I'll walk in the cage..." "But, of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 23, 2018

Is "born again" ab outdated term?

You Must Be Born Again John 3:1-17 The term “born again” seems to be well known. It is so well known that it has become timeworn. Celebrities like Bob Dylan went through a “born again” phase. But is this even a proper translation of the Greek? Should we, as many suggest, retire the term and find ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John Chapter 3 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 12, 2013

Nicodemus. The first three verses of this chapter contain a surprising exchange between Nicodemus and Jesus. It is almost as if they are having completely different conversations. What is this all leading up to???

John 3:1-15 “Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Have A Desire To Get Better?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Apr 2, 2017

We have a choice. We can stay in our sin, or can allow Jesus to make us better!

During the three and a half years in Ministry, Jesus gave thirty parables, and He performed 33 miracles! Understand that Parables are miracles. They are miracles of wisdom. Miracles are parables of teaching! Turn with me in your bibles to John 5:1-14. This is the Word of God and what He says, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Who Art Thou Or What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Saul had questions that could not be answered except by the Lord.

WHO ART THOU, LORD? OR WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? B.R.: ACTS 5:34-39; ACTS 9:1-16; TEXT: Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Introduction: The mind of Saul was in pain as he traveled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Holiness