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Why Should We Listen To You? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 20, 2023

Why should we listen to Jesus?

CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Why Should We Listen to You? LUKE 20:1-8 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Why are you our professor? (p) Several years ago, I was teaching at Florida Christian College on the first day of class and I introduced myself a little and went over the syllabus and went over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Easter: Judas Iscariot, The Traitor

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 7, 2023

Traitors have been a problem for many years. Judas wasn't the first, but he was one of the worst, because he betrayed the Son of God, Jesus, to His enemies.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on April 2, 2023; this is not an exact transcription. ) Full disclosure: Sermon Central added a sermon of mine based on this topic called “Judas: The Tale of a Traitor” back in January 2020. That message was based on a sermon I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken For Us Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 16, 2004

Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.

FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, John 19:1-27

Denomination: *other

Where Man Rules, God Will Overule Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2008

The Bible often teaches and illustrates the doctrine of God’s providence; His providence should be a source of great comfort and instruction for every believer.

“What rotten luck I’ve been having lately!” “I’m having a bad day!” “Oh, well, whatever will be will be, and there’s nothing that we can do about it!” You’ve probably heard people say all of these statements. Perhaps you’ve even said or thought something similar yourself at times. But all of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-35

Denomination: Baptist

"The Rich Little Man"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2010

In Luke 19:1-10 Jesus’ willingness to be present to Zacchaeus ends up being an act of evangelism. His encounter with his Savior changes his life. Is there ever anyone beyond the reach of God’s grace. The answer is "No!"

Luke 19:1-10 “The Rich Little Man” By: Ken Sauer, pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Poor Zacchaeus! He wants to see Jesus but he can’t. He’s a small man, and he can’t see through the crowd. So, he climbs a tree. Poor Zacchaeus!... …or is he? Luke tells us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2011

Who Really Killed Jesus? - 1. Is Satan Behind It All? 2. Was It Judas The Betrayer? 3. Could the Disciples Have Helped Prevent this Evil 4. Should The Religious Leaders Be Responsible? 5. Maybe the People Who Were Turned Into A Mob Killed Jesus 6. Pi

Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the death of Jesus, tackling one of the most controversial issues in Christianity in a new book. - In excerpts from "Jesus of Nazareth-Part II" released Wed. Mar. 9, 2011 In it Benedict explains biblically and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Shepherd

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Oct 27, 2015

The fifth 'I AM' saying of Jesus in John. Describes His eternal care for His Sheep.

OUR GLORIOUS SHEPHERD JN 10:11-17 Dr. M Pope This is the fifth of our Lord’s I AM statements in John’s Gospel. Certainly in making this statement, He is contrasting Himself to the false shepherds who were in charge of the Jewish religion of that day. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Squelching The Sinful Nature (April 6, 2014).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

As Christians, we have to work to tune into the Spirit and tune out the flesh to successfully walk with God.

SQUELCHING THE SINFUL NATURE Text: Romans 8:6- 11 How many times have we heard of the self-made man? Frank Sinatra once sang about how he did his way------“I did it my way …”. What is it in human nature that drives us? What is it that motivates us and propels us? From reading this passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Importance Of Keys

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 22, 2022

Keys perform many different and important functions in life.

Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian philosopher, speaker and writer once remarked: “In oneself lies the whole world and if you know how to look and learn, the door is there and the key is in your hand. Nobody on earth can give you either the key or the door to open, except yourself.” Isaiah 22:22 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:14

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022

In this integrated gospel account, we have the details of what happened on Resurrection Morning.

*************************** The Women: When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, out of whom Jesus had cast seven devils, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, and certain others with them had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

On The Cross: The Death Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2021

Part 1 of a 2 part series on the Death and Burial of Jesus. By integrating the gospels, we can easily see all of the details provided in all four gospels. This message is the crucifixion story in a logical order with nothing added to Scripture and nothing taken away.

Luke 23:26-34 As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, they laid hold of Simon the Cyrenain. Simon, (the father of Alexander and Rufus - Mark 15:21), was coming out of the country. They laid the cross on him, so that he could carry it behind Jesus. A great company of people and women ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, John 19:17-37, Mark 15:21-41, Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Keeping A Dream Alive

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 29, 2025

Some dreams are considered a powerful source of personal motivation, providing purpose, direction, and the emotional fuel to work hard,

Gail Devers, a female American athlete once remarked: “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” Hebrews 13:7 reminds us: “Remember your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:11-12

Judas Betrays Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Oct 2, 2012

This sermon will look at how Judas betrays Jesus for money.

Today you will find me in the book of Luke in the 22nd chapter. We will be looking at Luke 22 verses 1 through 6. It is here that we find Judas betraying Jesus in return for some money. Luke 22:1-6 reads as the following: 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: *other

Unshakeable Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jan 24, 2022

The number one thing people are looking for, hungry for, begging for, thirsting for, living for, even dying for is HOPE! Hope is not only one of the most powerful words in the English language, it truly is one of the most powerful forces in the world.

Most of us go about our daily routines without giving much thought to HOW the devices we use were constructed. Many of the items you use for work, play, and education rely on what are known as rare earth elements. There are seventeen rare earth elements in the periodic table, and all of these are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

He Is With You Always

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002

Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel