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Have Ye Your Heart Yet Hardened? Series

Contributed by David Moore on Nov 14, 2008

This sermon looks at the nature of the human heart and considers some of the characteristics of a heart that is hardened

Introduction: Let me ask you a question: What about your heart? Is it right with God? Notice I did not ask you about your life. If your heart is right your life will be right, but sometimes our lives may show all the external displays of faith, and yet our hearts be very far from God. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

He Arose From The Dead To Fulfil The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2005

“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. And He was buried and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15:3-4.

Theme: He arose from the dead to fulfil the Scriptures Text: 1 Cor. 15:3-4 The Scriptures contain God’s authoritative words and are therefore also known as the “Word of God”. Jesus relied on them totally and used them to overcome temptations and point to the truth. He often referred to them with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fire In His Lap Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 8, 2004

#3 in Proverbs & Parables Series Proverbs 6 God has built the firewall of marriage around sexual intimacy for our protection

Fire in his lap Proverbs 5-7 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 6: 27-33 INTRODUCTION: Our new house has a fireplace, so I’m learning how to build good hearty fires. You want one that burns brightly and puts out at least some heat without sending out smoke into the room. I’m learning that keeping a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sentence For The Sins Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2009

The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride & their action of all-consuming greed is clearly stated. Here we have God giving voice to all the victims of injustices in a taunt song against their oppressors.

Habakkuk 2:6-14 (-20) THE SENTENCE FOR THE SINS OF BABYLON The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride and their action of all-consuming greed (implicit in 2:4-5 and 1:5-7) is clearly and absolutely stated in verses six through 20. Here we have God giving voice to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Strong And Weak

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 24, 2009

Is your faith strong, is it weak? Does God love you any differenly if it is?

Sermon 062809 Mark 5:21-43 Sometimes things don’t make sense unless you look at the whole thing. If you look at or Gospel Lesson this morning you can tell even before you read it that it’s a long lesson. The next thing that becomes noticeable is that there are two very separate accounts going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace Through The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2006

Reconciliation doesn’t come easy. It didn’t come easy for Jesus who died to reconcile us to God.

“Peace Through the Cross”-Sermon for CATM October 29, 2006 He was imprisoned in 1964 for fighting against injustice and racism. He was released 1990 because foreign governments pressured an evil regime to reform with severe economic sanctions. He was a hero, a pace-setter. He was voted president ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Threatened King (Pastor Glenys) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

When ‘bumped’ or jolted or walloped, the content of who we are is laid bare.

Introduction Every story has its bad ‘guy’ it seems. Whether its Cinderella’s evil stepmother, Snow White’s jealous queen or 101 Dalmatians ‘Cruella De Vil’, the evil one plays a part that amplifies the drama. However, as we have discovered, the trend in these classics seem to be a bad ‘gal’! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Joy Of Repetition! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2010

..."In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' "For some time he refused. But finally he said to himsel

Those who have visited Israel (and probably most of those who haven't) will have heard of the "Wailing Wall", which is part of the ancient city of Old Jerusalem, and located at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. This section of wall is the only surviving remnant of the ancient Temple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:2-5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thunderous Silence

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 20, 2010

To inspire the congregation as they discover God’s response to their prayers.

THUNDEROUS SILENCE Rev. 8:1-6 Sermon Objective: To inspire the congregation as they discover God’s response to their prayers. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 55; Psalm 141:1-2; INTRO The temple priest’s day began at dusk. That is the start of the new day for him and his people and it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Impact In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

This sermon, based on Jabez's prayer, encourages believers to understand that no matter how insignificant they may think they are, or how obscure their life is, they can & will make an impact for the glory of God.

“IMPACT IN OBSCURITY” 1 Chron. 4:9-10 INTRO – NCAA Championship football game Monday night – Alabama put a beat-down on Notre Dame. Throughout the game, the commentators, Kirk Herbstreit & Brent Musberger, talked about “impact players.” Would put their names, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 18, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 12:23-26, Title: Dying to Live, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.17.13, AM A. Opening illustration: that song a couple years ago by Tim McGraw called Live Like You Were Dying B. Background to passage: I’m skipping over the triumphal entry passage for now, may come back on Palm Sunday, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Promiscuity

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 12, 2016

Jesus contrasts a prideful Pharisee and a formerly promiscuous sinner desperate for grace. One is changed forever and one is unchanged. The difference: pride vs. humility. We all are in need of a Savior. Sadly, some don't realize it until it is too late.

Luke 7:36-50 Pride and Promiscuity The sermon title for today’s story is in honor of my wife, who first introduced me to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” a classic tale of two strong-willed and misunderstood personalities coming together in romantic love. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Affirmations - Sermon Ix: Belief In Eternal Life And Our Lord's Prepared Place Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

What we could not do for ourselves, God in His mercy did for us - provided a Way to be cleansed from the stain of sin and become holy, so that we could dwell with Him in that Place promised and prepared by His Son the Christ.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 14:1-3

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 22, 2017

Sacrificing to God has always been part of the man-God relationship. Abel and Cain made sacrifices. Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son. The Levitical system of sacrifices lay at the center of Jewish life. Today God calls for living, not dead sacrifice.

Note: I have developed a few simple slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. A LIVING SACRIFICE I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 11:35-38, Philippians 3:10-12, Romans 6:4-6, Genesis 7:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tabernacle Part 5 The Laver Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

Cleansing at the Laver

THE LAVER (Ex. 30:17-21; 38:8) We have studied DECISION at the gate, (God’s provision for sinful man) and ACCEPTANCE at the alter of sacrifice. We now come to the third step in the approach of man to God, namely, CLEANSING at the laver. Exodus 30:1 7-21 • The laver was a basin of brass set on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational