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One Day In The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 4,246 views

A sermon using Mark’s account of one day in Jesus’ life. Leans on Sermon CEntral resources - but has sufficient new insights to contribute. Preached well!

Lately on the Television and radio there has been the typical commercials for singers trying to sell their CD’s and tapes.Among them is an advertisement for the Jamie Kennedy rendition of the song – “What a difference a day makes.”The line got me to thinking and I got thinking about the life of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hour Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 14, 2006

based on 25 ratings

| 11,095 views

This sermon examines how and why God allowed an hour of darkness in Jesus’ arrest at Gethsemane.

March 12, 2006 Luke 22:47-54 While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When Jesus’ followers saw what was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-54

Denomination: Lutheran

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part One: Can The Bible Be Trusted?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006

based on 125 ratings

| 7,290 views

In the light of The Da Vinci Code’s accusation that what we read in the Bible is fiction, this message looks at four of the main accusations against the accuracy of the Bible and explains why the Bible can be trusted.

- Why are we going to talking about The Da Vinci Code over the next few weeks? Well, there’s a couple of reasons: 1. Dan Brown’s book makes some serious claims about Jesus that strike at the heart of what we believe. Because of the enormous popularity of this book and the likely blockbuster ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Parents! Stop Beating Yourself Up!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,527 views

A pastoral sermon to encourage discouraged parents

(1) Reading, studying, and applying the Bible is considered to be one of the most important ‘habits’ that Christians are encouraged to developed. It ranks right up there (and perhaps equally) with prayer, church attendance, and personal ministry as the core set of habits necessary for a growing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 4,229 views

So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 25, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,730 views

Christians can live with confidence in the reality of the Day of reckoning we will have and the salvation into the Kingdom that will follow!

The Day February 24, 2001 Introduction: Skit about Parable of the Talents Need 15 coins & 4 ‘volunteers’. Skit is about 5 minutes in length. The three volunteers walk up to the Master. Master: I want to give each of you something, according to your ability. Handing 5 coins to servant #1 Here, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Talks Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 7,655 views

What is your use of money saying about you?

Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our God Guides/Gives Gospel Growth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 3, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 2,695 views

Easter 7(C) - Our gracious God guides and gives Gospel growth from one place and going into many places.

OUR GOD GUIDES/GIVES GOSPEL GROWTH May 28, 2006 - EASTER 7 - Acts 16:6-10 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today we continue with Paul on another missionary journey. We have looked at the fact that the gospel message ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Lutheran

At Home In Your Body Series

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jan 5, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 5,892 views

God has created us carefully and wonderfully, which should be part of our "body image".

At Home in Your Body Text: Psa 139; 1Ti 4:4-5 Focus: God has created us carefully and wonderfully, which should be part of our "body image". Function: The listener will give thanks for the body they have been given. Most of us will ask this question at some point: "Who am I?" We might think ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

A Glorious Decline Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 6,984 views

The nobility of John the Baptist submission to God’s plan for his life is contrasted with Lucifer’s ambitions for prominence. The value of a healthy appreciation for the sovereignty of God is considered.

A Glorious Decline Fortifying the Foundations # 8 John 3:22-36 Intro: When we say the word “down”, what kind of thoughts go through your mind?—down and out, down under, down hearted, a downer. By and large “down” is considered negative. In contrast, “up” sounds real good.—up and coming, upper ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-17, John 3:22-36

Denomination: Charismatic

"Wonder”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 31, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 9,094 views

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder”

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder” 31 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

That Empty Feeling

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 24, 2004

based on 21 ratings

| 3,755 views

To be happy, we must be empty.

THAT EMPTY FEELING Matthew 5:3-5 S: Holiness C: Empty before God Th: Live the Difference Pr: TO BE HAPPY, WE MUST BE EMPTY. ?: Inductive KW: Realities TS: There are realities we must face and endure. The _____ reality we must face and endure is being… I. PUNY (3) II. PAINED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Guilty Of Our Own Undoneness

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 4,217 views

Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the same mistakes over and over and over.

Sermon Title: Guilty of our own Undoneness Text: Isaiah 1:1-4 Date: July 11, 2003 Context of Scripture: Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Tongue As A Fire And A Member Of Our Body That Is Diffucult To Control! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 10,844 views

James teaches that when the tongue gets out of control it can do as much damage as a fire when it gets out of control.

INTRODUCTION #13 1. Open your bibles to James 3:5-8. 2. James has had much to say about the tongue. 3. In comparison to the other members of our body the tongue is small. It is not near as large as our legs, our feet, our arms, our hands, our head and etc. 4. It is not near as large as these ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 25, 2010

based on 11 ratings

| 17,456 views

God decreed the cross as the way of salvation for his people.

Scripture Introduction On a Thursday night, they gathered to eat the Passover, the annual celebration of God’s rescuing the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. During that eventful evening, Jesus washes the feet of his disciples (providing the great example of love and service), Judas ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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