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Move Forward Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 4, 2013

When God sets us free, we will not just walk out but we shall leap like calves! To leap is bouncing in the air with joy!

Move forward! Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall” When God sets us free, we will not just walk out but we shall leap like calves! To leap is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey From Death To Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 12, 2013

1. Life Is An Uncertain Journey 2. Death Appears Certain 3. Salvation Has Been Provided

- Is not life a journey from life to death? - Not death to life? - Over the years a continuous story to the grandkids - They like it because they are the central character in my story - Everyone likes a story that why we like movies - Books Published In The U.S. • In 2003 - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Herbs

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010

We need to remember what God has done for us!

Bitter Herbs Exodus 12:5-13 It is impossible to drive in the wrong direction and arrive at the right destination. God had hoped that the memory of slavery would be adequate to purge Israel's desire to move in the wrong direction in the future, and eating those bitter herbs each Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2008

Jerusalem On June 7th, 1967, the city of Jerusalem was reunited for the first time since its partition in 1948. On June 14, 1967, the rubble was cleared from the Western Wall Square. Once again, the holiest place for all Jews was open, and all were invit

Jerusalem On June 7th, 1967, the city of Jerusalem was reunited for the first time since its partition in 1948. On June 14, 1967, the rubble was cleared from the Western Wall Square. Once again, the holiest place for all Jews was open, and all were invited to visit. It was estimated that 200,000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6

Redemption And Salvation In The Book Of Tobit

Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009

A short sermon on how the Septuagint Old Testament book of Tobit tells of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.

The Book of Tobit is an astonishing book. It is a part of the Septuagint Old Testament, and therefore only in Orthodox and Roman Catholic Bibles. Until 1929, it was included in Protestant Bibles (in the section called "apocrypha" or "hidden things." I don’t know why they thought it was hidden.) It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:25-28

Denomination: Orthodox

Good Friday 2017 (Weak/Strong Faith) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 17, 2017

the faith of the first 12 disciples was weak; how about ours today when Jesus is mocked in our midst?

We remember of course today Jesus Christ, God who became human to pay for the penalty of our sins by taking them to death on a cross. Before reading the story in Mark 15, let us highlight God’s prophecies about the suffering Messiah. Since the Messiah had to suffer and die for man’s sins, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Shall Reign

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 19, 2018

In the face of danger, Isaiah proclaims that there will come a time when peace will reign and swords shall be beaten into plowshares

INTRODUCTION Life is lived in paradox. When writing about Christian liberty, Martin Luther identified a striking paradox. He wrote, “A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject of all, subject to all.” We daily live in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-20, Isaiah 37:1-7, Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Mother Of God

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 6, 2018

The infinite dimensions of Mary's the mind and will of God and her surrender.

Psalm 90:12 says, “Lord, teach us to number our days, that we may gain wisdom of heart.” There should not be a New Year’s Day that goes by that we don’t remind ourselves of that truth one way or another. Last night, one guy was really counting down the time for the New Year. He remarked ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

"macedonia Call"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 18, 2019

The sermon explains what Is the Macedonia call, Who receives the call, and how can we respond to the call.

“The Macedonia Call” Acts 16:9-15 1. What is The Macedonia Call • It’s the call to help those in need it a God given vision to GO • It’s what Jesus told us to do, “19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inA the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Strong Tower

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 2, 2018

The Name of the lord is the strong tower. Not the tower itself that contains the strength and poer. The righteous run into the Nme of the Lord

A Strong Tower “The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run into it and are safe” Proverbs 18:10 The Name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run into it and are safe.” When we read this verse we seem to focus on the big strong tower that is a fortified place to hide from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Colossians 1:15-20 Inductive Sermon Outline Series

Contributed by John Allen on Oct 19, 2020

Inductive sermon outline ideas for Colossians 1:15-20.

The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: Trip, Tension, Twist, Truth, Triumph. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Reflection B.12 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Ezekiel 16, Israel, The Brazen Prostitute

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Ezekiel explains why God will judge Judah.

Today, we’re moving on to Ezekiel in our whistle-stop tour of Old Testament prophecy. Just to keep our goal in mind, our purpose in this series of Reflections is to look at passages of scripture which tell us about how and why God judges, and about ‘End Times’, so we can see if coronavirus and/or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Give His Life

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 20, 2010

Another simple sermon on why Jesus came at Christmas -- to give His life. This sermon is done in list form.

JESUS CAME TO GIVE HIS LIFE 1. JESUS WILL ALWAYS HEAR OUR REQUEST, BUT WILL ALSO ALWAYS DIRECT US TO THE BEST WAY OF FULFILLING THEM. JESUS IS NOT OUR SERVANT BUT OUR SAV IOR AS SUCH, HE HAS ULTIMATE CONTROL OVER HOW HE DESIRES TO ANSWER OUR REQUEST. NOTICE THAT JESUS DID NOT IGNORE THE REQUEST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 14, 2011

Propehcies that regains your trust in the Bible and the future

WE CAN TRUST PROPHECY Isaiah 42:8, 9 God tells us events before they happen (see also Isaiah 46:9, 10) giving us confidence in the dependability of prophecy. 2 Peter 1:21 Prophecy is not given as men speak on their own but by God’s Spirit. Amos 3:7 God reveals His secrets to His servants, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Cherubim Around The Ark Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2011

Depictions of events from the Bible in image are in no way a violation of the first commandment, but help the events transcend the passing of time and become present in our midst.

Monday of 8th Week in Course Feb 28 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The young man arrived full of enthusiasm, and he went away sorrowful. The English can’t do proper justice to the original meaning of the Greek. The same word is used of the disciples when Jesus told them he would ultimately be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic