Sermons on Caiaphas:

Turning Towards  Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The lies are subtle, and they go deep down. They are rooted in painful experiences of hurt, of rejection, and the antidote is to discover what God’s truth says to those lies, and to hear that truth speak to those experiences.

Turning Towards  Truth April 9, 2006 (Palm Sunday) John 18:28-38 Intro: Today is Palm Sunday, where we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where the people welcomed Him and celebrated Him as a King, singing hosanna’s, laying palms and even their cloaks on the ground for His donkey to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

'the Gospel'

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 28, 2006

This looks at the first 13 verses of Marks gospel.

’The Gospel’ Mark 1:1-13. Background Marks gospel is the earliest written of the four gospels AD.55-65 Probably written for Christians in Rome where he wrote the Gospel, he wants them to know that in an environment where people worship many gods, Jesus is the one true Son of God. Its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Jesus Word

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 3, 2006

Jesus Word is supreme!

SUPREMACY OF JESUS WORD We find in the book of Hebrews that those addressed (Jewish Christians) were persecuted, were in danger of being tempted to fall away and, in order to strengthen them, the superiority of Christianity to Judaism is demonstrated by showing the superlative excellence of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Portion Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 20, 2006

The Lord warned of persecution on His behalf - this is Our Portion. This passage provides an excellent example of how Christians and the Church should react to it.

OUR PORTION Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 1. There has been quite a bit of fall out over one little healing and the preaching of the gospel. a. In Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The "seven words of the cross."

WORDS FROM THE CROSS It is finished! Often the final words of a great saint are poignant and compelling. For example, one can scarcely not be moved by the words of Paul to his young protégé, For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Congregational

Did The Darkness Win?

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 3, 2007

The world is dark. It seems like God has lost the battle. Did the darkness win the war? Maybe you need to look up for the answer Mary.

DID THE DARKNESS WIN? THEME: CHRIST HAS OVERCOME THE DARKNESS FOR MAN. The world is dark. Two planes become two missiles, two towers become two piles of rubble, and thousands of families become fatherless and motherless. One man’s regime exterminates 6 million Jews to make room for a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part two of the series.

Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Part 2 Scriptures: Luke 23:13-55; 24:1-8; Matt. 27:28-30 Introduction Last week I covered the lessons pertaining to our natural life and how we interact with others. This morning I will focus on the lessons learned from Jesus’ trial, crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Double Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2008

If symbolism is gold, then Ex. 12 is ‘Fort Knox!’ A passage rich in practical truths to enhance Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Double Meanings Exodus 12:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/doublemeanings.html The OT is rich in symbolism. Throughout it you find golden gems...stories which could stand alone and be powerful enough, and yet they have further meaning which apply later in the NT. If symbolism is riches, then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Plagues Of The Priesthood

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

A message for ministers about some pitfalls into which clergy may fall. It looks at the hypocrisy of the priesthood in the days when Jesus was on the earth.

I Peter 2:5,9-11 “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ…But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simon Peter – Sifted, Sustained, Serving. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 27, 2005

We know more about the life of Peter than any other disciple which means we can trace his growth as a disciple. In a three section sermon we will see how Jesus helps His impulsive disciple to persevere, even when they fail.

Simon Peter – sifted, sustained, serving. I recently went to a Men’s Shed Ministry where they were interviewing different men. One man told the story of his life. Which went like this:- Married – divorced. Married – divorce Married – divorce Found God Married first wife The end result is so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Know What The Demons Know Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Examining what the Demons knew about Jesus - that he was the Son of God. Do we know this also?

Luke 4:31 - 37 – Do we know what the demons know? Australians are commonly cynical about talk of Satan, demons and evil spirits. Yet in many parts of the world the spiritual dimension is a reality very much believed in and experienced. For example, in 2001 Simala National High School in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Christian--What Would It Mean? What Would It Cost? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007

Before becoming a Chrstian we need to count the cost. What would it mean once we make the decision and how would our lives change?

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #3 Being a Christian--What Would it Mean? What Would it Cost? Luke 14:25-33 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “the entrance fee to the Christian life is nothing at all, but the annual subscription is everything you have.” In this scripture large crowds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Alive, What Are You Going To Do?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus is risen and He lives today. The question is, what are you going to do with this truth? Are you going to hide, are you going to be in fear, are you going to doubt or are you going to embrace Jesus Christ and allow Him to change your life so that you

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN Easter Sunday, the day that the church comes together to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The very fact that Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas - 4 Ps’ Of Messiah And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2012

To focus on the oft-quoted Messianic Prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7 in order to understand and appreciate the magnitude of greatness of the one and only Messiah

CHRISTMAS - 4 PS’ OF MESSIAH For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: *other