Sermons on Challenges Of Life:

The Doctrine Of The Lamb I I -The Prophecy Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 25, 2010

Jesus was prophesied in the Passover and the prophets as the coming, final lamb sacrifice for mankind.

This is a "fleshy" outline-somewhere between full text and outline. The Prophecy of The Lamb Exo 12:12-13 (12) For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

This Is The Sum

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 1, 2010

The author of Hebrews gives the summary of the book in one chapter. The whole purpose of Hebrews was to capture the interest and faith of the people -- this is nut-shelled in this one chapter.

I. REST IN HIS PERSON (WHO HE IS) A. THE LIVING POSSESSION B. THE LAMB’S POSITION C. THE LONE PRE-REQUISITE II. RELY ON HIS PLAN (WHAT HE’S DONE) A. THE LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD B. THE LOST PERSPECTIVE C. THE LORD’S PERMANENCE III. REMEMBER HIS PROMISE (WHAT HE SAYS) A. THE LAW’S ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Demoniac Of Gedara Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Jesus is able to deliver anyone from their sin.

The Demoniac of Gedera The book of Mark Mark 5:1-20 I. Introduction A. People have always had a fascination with the spirit world. 1. There are shows on TV every year that try to portray it. 2. People go to Psychics to try to figure out the future or to contact love ones. 3. Others dabble in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Feeding Of The 5,000 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

We can learn a lot about our role in God's kingdom from this miracle.

The feeding of the 5,000 Mark 6:33-44 I. Introduction: A. The miracle of the feeding of the 5000 is one of the most significant of all the miracles 1. Because it is recorded in all four Gospels 2. Because of the tremendous truth it teaches us. 3. It may seem weird to you but I think you can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

Be Alert And Be Ready

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Jesus has told us we will not know the hour of His return. He does not wish us to spend our time in speculation on His return; instead He teaches us that we ought to be prepared at all times.

Be Alert And Be Ready 10/25/09 AM Text: Matthew 24:42-44 INTRODUCTION: There is much being said today about the “End of Times” in various circles by people who believe that we are in the midst of apocalyptic prophesy fulfillment and that the return of our Lord and Savior is imminent. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acknowledge God Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

To seek after God, to follow His ways, means we must believe that His is – ever present, all knowing, all powerful.

Acknowledge God ACT up part 1 12/13/09 AM Text: Philipians 3:13-16 INTRODUCTION In our lesson last Lord’s Day we considered “our year in review”, and the need to conduct or look back over this year almost past through the filter and standard found in the Word of God. And there is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rendering Unto Caesar

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010

Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

4 Men Of Great Faith

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

How four men’s faith helped bring healing in the house

4 Men of Great Faith Theme: Text: Luke 5:17-26 Luk 5:17-26 NKJV Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 9, 2007

Job Suffered and he understood that God was mighty and powerful. Job knew his Redeemer lived!

Prayer Let us Pray: Merciful Creator, we humbly come before you to seek your directions in our lives. Helps us to live holy lives that are acceptable to you. God you never disappoint us and we are thankful for this and other blessing that we have received from you. None of these blessings are ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas: What Is Your Response? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 10, 2007

When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas.

When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible, we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas. Today we find people respond to Christmas in various ways much like on that first Christmas. Some People are Preoccupied. Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:3, Matthew 2:3, Luke 1:65-66, Luke 2:30, Luke 1:77-79  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter The King

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2007

A sermon for Palm Sunday to encourage people to encounter Jesus, the true king.

We are nearly there. It’s nearly Easter. Maybe you are looking forward to that extra dose of chocolate. Perhaps your looking forward to an extra day or two off. Maybe it’s a chance to catch up with someone or some things. And it is also a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2007

When the Pharisees approach John the Baptist demanding to know his credentials John never responds with who he is, but who he knows and who he represents. Learn the value of being an agent for Jesus Christ.

How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show that we can experience freedom in Christ.

Title: Freedom in Christ Theme: To show that we can experience freedom in Christ. Text: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 2 Corinthians 3:17 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. Introduction The year is 1776. The date is July 4th. The place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Vision Of Isaiah - A Vision Of The Trinity

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 17, 2008

The vision of Isaiah and its explanation in John teaches us that the whole of the Trinity is essential and we cannot have one without the other two.

Vision of Isaiah always fascinated me. An exciting and well-known passage of Scripture. I’ve read and studied it many times, preached on it. But always seem to have missed something important that I have only noticed this time, despite reading both Isaiah and John many times have only this week ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Though I Be Absent

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 22, 2008

Pre-Vacation Message. Paul shows the church how to follow God and not man. We should see a summer surge, not a summer slump. No more, "When the cat’s away the mice will play!" Link inc. to text, audio, PowerPoint.

THOUGH I BE ABSENT Col. 2; Phil. 2; I Cor. 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ThoughIBeAbsent.html One of the Apostle Paul’s greatest joys was to hear about one of his churches continuing to grow and serve God…one of his deepest fears was that they would backslide in his absence. Col. 2: 5 For ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:5

Denomination: Baptist