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  • Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 24, 2025
     | 497 views

    The rhythms that God laid out for his people included a day of rest called the Sabbath. In Luke 6:1-11, Jesus has two confrontations with the Pharisees about what is allowed on the Sabbath.

    Religious groups and churches have patterns or rhythms weekly worship monthly communion Liturgies Annual festivals or meals Muslims have the month of Ramadan where they fast during the day, give alms, and feast at night Hindus have Diwali and specific celebrations tied to their deities Jews have ...read more

  • Who Am I?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    Who are we? Those who claim Christ are promised so many things, and yet do we stand upon the pormises? This sermon speaks loudly about who we are.

    WHO AM I? (ALL my sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) ** This sermon was preceded by a Special “Who AM I” by Casting Crowns ** Who Am I? For many teenagers, this is a question that is routinely asked. In High School ...read more

  • Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

    • I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

  • The Book Of Lamentations – Part 9 – Deep Suffering Of Babies And Children – Jeremiah Heartbroken – Exposes The False And Lying Prophets - Chapter 2:10-14 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025
     | 316 views

    Jeremiah recounts what he is seeing in the aftermath of the Babylonian destruction. The elders regret their sin. Mankind is a vile picture of inhumanity and lack of compassion, and that confronted Jeremiah. Babies were suffering and dying. The prophet was greatly stressed and overcome.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 9 – DEEP SUFFERING OF BABIES AND CHILDREN – JEREMIAH HEARTBROKEN – EXPOSES THE FALSE AND LYING PROPHETS - CHAPTER 2:10-14 We have now finished the series of verses that were attributing blame to the LORD for what happened in Judah. There were many accusations but ...read more

  • The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015
     | 5,437 views

    Seventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected; Israel is guilty in their Convocation, Confrontation & Condemnation.

    The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 7: The Servant Suffers - He Is Rejected Mark 14:53-65 I. Introduction A. You know life is full of paradoxes, particularly 21st Century America. Daylight Savings Time - 1st two weeks can't stay awake to experience it! We spend ...read more

  • Everything Is Failing, But Nothing Has Failed

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 5, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,952 views

    Sermon for Senior Adult Sunday; Joshua’s "retirement speech" identifies his sense of God’s promises kept and focuses on claiming the future for the next generation.

    Are you a little tired of all the pious platitudes about failure? You know, the folks who tell you that failure is a good thing because you will grow from failure and you will be a better person? I am a little tired of that. I do not want to grow from failure. I want to be a success. I do not ...read more

  • True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 11,236 views

    It is vitally important that you understand how completely dependent you are on God. Everyone claims to have the answers to life’s questions but only God truly does!

    ”Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. ...read more

  • Why People Follow Jesus

    Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

    Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

  • Was Jesus Really Married? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    This sermon addresses the question regarding the role and position of women in the early church. This sermon also addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus was married to Marry Magdalene.

    Was Jesus Really Married? John 20:14-17 Introduction Permit me to begin with another quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code: “The social decorum during that time virtually forbid a Jewish man to be unmarried. According to Jewish custom, celibacy was condemned, and the obligation for a ...read more

  • Fringe Benefit Followers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    Though some folks profess themselves to be believers in Christ, their reasons for making that claim are faulty. This message shows that some people follow Christ for all the wrong reasons.

    FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS Text: John 6: 63-66 I ntro: We a re all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually makes reference to the benefits or privileges received by merely being associated with something or someone. For instance, some of you may enjoy the fringe benefit of an ...read more

  • The Identifying Mark Of A True Believer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,860 views

    We can sometimes be fooled by people who claim to be Christians but really have no relationship with Christ, but Jesus revealed a way that we could identify true believers.

    THE IDENTIFYING MARK OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Text: John 15:1 – 8 Introduction: • When I was a kid I used to watch a game show called “To Tell the Truth” • Three contestants appeared, all claiming to be the same person, and a panel of judges had to guess who was the real person by that ...read more

  • The Coming Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,669 views

    Many have mistakenly claimed to know the date and time for Judgment Day and Christ's Second Coming. This message looks at some things Jesus said about this issue.

    “THE COMING OF THE KINGDOM” (adapted from messages by Darrel Land, Bob Russell, and Mark Driscoll) LUKE 17:20-37 OPEN The world was supposed to end the day before I came back to Martinsville from vacation. At the time I thought I had scheduled my vacation at the perfect time ...read more

  • Since You're Going Anyway, Teach

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,159 views

    Jesus’ call to us is to use the natural intersections of life to share what we know, to learn together with others, and to claim the victory of the Lord who will always be with us.

    My wife and I made the rounds of the carpet stores one evening last week. She is a member of the church’s Building and Grounds Committee and has been given the assignment of refurbishing my office. It was an educational experience, but not a particularly entertaining one. At one carpet store we ...read more

  • The Deliverer From Sin

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2015
     | 5,231 views

    There are two powers, which are working to claim the right to rule in the heart of men and women. Paul described those powers as “flesh” and “Spirit.”

    11-07-03 Title: The Deliverer from Sin Bible Reading: (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who ...read more

  • Four Accusing Questions Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 15, 2015
     | 5,814 views

    The Jews continue to combat Jesus' claims to Deity in the end of John 8, but Jesus continues to exert His eternal existence and identification with YHWH, the Great I AM.

    11 15 2015 “Four Accusing Questions” John 8:47-59 Every chapter of the Gospel of John so powerfully witnesses to the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, and we have especially witnessed that fact in chapter 8. Jesus declares in John 8:12: "I am the light of the world. He who follows ...read more