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Government Take Over Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Mark 12: 1-12

Mark 12: 1-12 Government Take Over Then He began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 2 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

What happens when Jesus inspects your life? He cursed the fig tree because it didn’t bear fruit - why? And how do we bear fruit for our Savior?

I have three fruit trees in my backyard. I would not call it an orchard – just three trees – a plum, a pear, and an apple. It’s not an orchard, nor am I an orchardist – or whatever you are when you have an orchard. I think my trees know it too – they get together every winter and say "how are we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He's Alive Series

Contributed by Randall James on Apr 22, 2019

People have responded differently to the Resurrection. This message is about the doubters, memorialists, show-offs, superstitious, and the transformed.

I don’t have any Easter jokes for you today, but I did come across some Easter quotes that I think you’ll regret hearing. Al Jamal said: “My father was so cheap. Every Easter we’d wear the same clothes, but he’d take us to a different church.” Melanie White said these two things about Easter: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Two Sons And The Authority Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 26, 2024

Many talk about Jesus or celebrate Jesus, and they like to believe that it assures them of a spot in Heaven. What did Jesus say about this?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org As we continue through the parables, I realize that this is one of those parables that has always confounded me. It confounds me not because of the application but because of the theology. Most tried to impose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Brethren

The Epiphany (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12. A). MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE. Psalm 100:1-5. PSALM 100:1a. This “Psalm of praise” is known in some liturgical circles as ‘Jubilate’, after the first word of the Latin version. The English translation of the original Hebrew is “Make a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joash Ends Badly (2 Chronicles 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 19, 2025

What happens if we let ungodly people influence us?

How important are godly influences in our lives? Should we choose our close advisors wisely? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 24. Why was Jehoiada supervising Joash? Was he underage? Did Joash do well as long as Jehoiada was alive? Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned forty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus stepped into a maelstrom and was brought before a court that was losing some of its power and was uncertain about its future given Rome’s growing power and the increasing fear and rising tension amongst the Jewish people.

I love the Gospel of Mark … well, I love all the gospels … but Mark reminds me of Joe Friday from the 1950s TV series “Dragnet.” Some of us older folks remember Sargent Friday’s famous signature line: “Just the facts.” Mark’s gospel is terse and to the point. He gives us “just the facts” and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: United Methodist

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Feb 6, 2003

Explores Mark 11:22-24 in its greater context. Is the "whatsoever" of verse 23 unconditional?

TITLE: Have Faith In God TEXT: Mark 11:12-26 By Louis Bartet, Point Assembly of God on 02/02/03 INTRODUCTION I’m sure you’ve all heard the story about the homemaker who always cut the end of the ham off before placing it in the baking pan. When asked by her daughter why she did this, she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Comfort In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by C Jordan on May 3, 2006

Are you in the midst of a valley? Having a bad day? Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean you won’t go through STORMS! This message is designed to help you to find peace in life’s troubles.

SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #5: FINDING COMFORT IN TIMES OF TROUBLE OPENING: The Story So Far: In Acts chapter 1: Jesus told His disciples to wait for the Promise of the Father In Acts chapter 2: The Holy Spirit fell on the day of Pentecost and the church was born In Acts chapter 3: Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

The Work Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 12th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

We have been looking at 15 things they did to Jesus. Jesus suffered false trials and accusations, abuse, humiliation, mocking, blasphemy, beatings, the cross, and taunting of His works. He endured this because of His love for the world. He endured out of obedience to the Father and dedication to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:31

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Week Act Ii: Cleansing Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 21, 2005

This is on the cleansing of the Temple.

Last week recap: Palm Sunday and Triumphal Entry: donkey, crowds, cheering, etc. Mark places the temple cleansing on the next day, while in Matthew it appears to happen the same. It probably happened the next day. Read Matthew 21:12-17. This passage has often been misunderstood. At times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pay Taxes And ..... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 11, 2013

We are to be involved in our society and helping our fellow man; but is it possible to be giving more to our fellow man than to our Creator God?

Let us continue our worship with God’s Word; open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 20…. Before we read our passage, let us note the main characters in the passage for today. 1. There is Jesus Christ; who is Jesus Christ?? 2. Teachers of the law and chief priests: they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscovering The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 20, 2011

Decorations and symbols are everywhere this Christmas season. But reviewing what are the meaning behind them can make this season more memorable.

Christmas symbols and characters are attractive on everyone’s eyes. But unless we discover their meaning and understand the stories behind them, they will remain as mere decorations. Let us therefore reflect with four usual symbols and characters of Christmas and see if we can get valuable lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lordship Of Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 9, 2016

How the Lordship of Christ helps us have courage to take the gospel to the streets

Sermon text: Acts 9:1-19 Title: To the Streets Introduction Today we are continuing in our series on the Book of Acts and this morning we are looking at Acts 9:1-19. This is the conclusion of our "To the Streets" portion of Acts which runs from chapters 5-9. Let’s begin by reading ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Persecution Of The Church Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The church persecuted by the world, but is triumphant

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 004 TITLE: The First Persecution of the Church TEXT: Acts 4:1-12 INTRO: After the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at the Feast of Pentecost, Peter preached his first sermon and 3,000 people were saved. Following that, he and John healed a man who had been lame from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist