Sermons on Chief Priest:

The Cost Of The Cross.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The cost of the cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verses 21-28. Ill: • A police sergeant was lecturing to a class of cadets; • He posed for them this situation: • ‘Imagine you’re on duty when two cars smash into each other. • You are just about to go to their aid; • When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Reflections On Easter Is A Matter Of Life And Death, And Life!

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Apr 18, 2020

The promises God made to men in The Old Testament all come true. The promises that Jesus makes to men in The New Testament all come true.

Draft Sermon 19th April 2020 Reflections on Easter, a matter of life and death, and life. This is the Sunday after Easter Sunday Resurrection Day and for the disciples of Jesus it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Firstly they followed faithfully behind Jesus as He rode into the city of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2, John 14:2-3, Revelation 1:7-8, Mark 13:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Glass Houses: The Great Enemy (Palm Sunday) Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

Jesus overcomes evil through the power of choice and adoption

We have been sharing a lot of information about our faith and trying in this season of repentance not to judge. It has been an incredible learning time for all of us. The title of the series comes from the old saying about judgment; “People in glass house shouldn’t throw?…..stones.” Right. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worshipers At The First Christmas Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God will guide you to take the right path on your worship journey.

A. SIMEON: A TRUE WORSHIPER: LUKE 2:25-32 “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32, Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 4, 2023

Are you ready to meet Jesus? In this narrative the author tells us that a spiritual relationship to Jesus is key!

Always be Prepared John 11:55-12:11? Rev. Dr. Michael Koplitz John 11:55 Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover bo purify themselves. 56 So they were seeking for Jesus, and were saying to one another as they stood in the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Roses Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2024

Roses are defined as a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers.

Bruce Mbanzabugabo, a Rwandan-born author and born-again Christian once remarked: “The more you focus on the beauty of roses, the more invisible their thorns become; and an anthophile will never stop loving roses even when their thorns harm him. Therefore, this is how love should be!” Ezekiel 2:6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 35:1, Song of Songs 2:12

Crucified For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 3, 2017

The fact that so long a portion of the Gospels is dedicated toward describing how Jesus suffered for us suggests we need to contemplate those events thoroughly.

Crucified for Us Mark 15:21-32 1. This week, I came across a Jewish version of a joke I tell every year at camp. 2. Three Jewish sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts hey were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To Chapter 8 (8:1-6) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 24, 2020

The high watermark of this magnificent epistle is found in chapter 8─actually it began in the previous chapter at verse 25: “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

3/23/20 Tom Lowe Section I.E.1. Christ’s Ministry is Superior to the Old Covenant Ministry (8:1–10:18) Title: Introduction to Chapter 8 (8:1-6) Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6(NIV) 1. Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 14, 2006

Have you ever wondered why God would chose shepherds? Why not Rabbis, priests, King Herod, or the High Priest himself?

Why Shepherds? Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8­20 Last week we heard about the birth of John the Baptist and that he was the forerunner to Jesus. He was called from the womb to prepare the way for our Lord. This morning we are going to look at shepherds. Shepherds were not really important in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Enjoying God

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003

What is the chief end of man, asks the Shorter Catechism? To enjoy God and glorify Him forever!

Psalm 73:23-28 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is The Holy Ghost A Gentleman? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2017

Does the Holy Spirit act contrary to our will? Is He just the suggester-in-chief?

Is the Holy Ghost a Gentleman? Acts 5:1-11 I don’t know how often I have heard that the Holy Ghost is a gentleman. It is often assumed that the Holy Ghost will not force His way on anyone. I use the older term Holy Ghost rather than the newer use of the Holy spirit because “ghost” comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Find No Fault

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

I find no fault in JESUS

Text: John 19:1-6 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 5: The Perfect Commitment Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 10, 2023

Jesus was willing... 1. To be betrayed by a false friend (vs. 45-50). 2. To be captured like a criminal (vs. 50, 55). 3. To express kindness to His enemies (vs. 51-52). 4. To suffer for the Scripture (vs. 52-56). 5. To be failed by His followers (vs. 56).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 5: The Perfect Commitment of Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:45-56 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 26. In this chapter, Jesus and His disciples ate their last Passover meal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

"The Passion Narrative"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 16, 2002

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Title: “The Passion Narrative” According to Matthew 26: 14-27: 66

March 24, 2002 -- SUNDAY OF THE PASSION -- Palm Sunday Title: “The Passion Narrative” According to Matthew 26: 14-27: 66 This can be read at the service. The commentary, based on solid exegesis, avoids scholarly detail. The questions after each scene or station, sixteen of them, attempt to apply ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran