Sermons about Context Of The Text

Who Will You Serve

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 9, 2017

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Today we will look at the biblical text from John 10:10

In this text we notice the following things: 1. What the devil has to offer to us. 2. What God has to offer to us. 3. The last thing we notice is that they do not offer the same thing. Remember: 1. You cannot serve both God and Satan. 2. Satan can offer you temporary joy, while God can offer you ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Words You Never Want To Hear From God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 19, 2005

based on 45 ratings

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There are seven words in this text that I never want to hear from God !

Seven Words You Never Want To Hear From God Matt 7:21-23 In these closing words of the Sermon On The Mount, we are told what some will hear when they stand before God. His words are some of the most earth shaking, bone shattering, heart stopping words that could fall on human ears. These are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 2, 2025

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This is a sermon for Veteran's Sunday. Teaching sheet at end of the text.

“Fighting the Good Fight” 1 Timothy 1:12-19 Veterans Sunday Pastor John Bright 1 Timothy 1 “12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-19, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, 1 Timothy 1:19-20, Ezekiel 33:1-6, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Genesis 4:8-9, Acts 5:1-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Our Father Series

Contributed by Ralph Bouma on Oct 20, 2000

based on 18 ratings

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The central topic of our text is good gifts. What are good gifts?

SERMON #177 SERMON ON THE MOUNT #74 OUR FATHER'S GIVING OF GOOD GIFTS If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? MAT 7:11. The central topic of our text is good gifts. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: *other

God's Discipline

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 5, 2000

based on 76 ratings

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This text bring out some truths about God’s discipline

“God’s Discipline” Isaiah 40:1-3 Introduction: We all can think about times in our life when we went against God’s will. Probably the most memorable part of being out of God’s will is the discipline we encountered as a result of disobeying God. When it comes to being out of God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 5, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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A deductive exposition of selected texts on church unity and how to protect it.

Introduction: I’d like to take a moment to explain the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. In a group this size at least one person is asking, “Whose church is it anyway?” We often talk about this church – this group of people as “our” church. But is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2001

based on 57 ratings

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Wrong focus, wrong day, wrong practices. Full text to follow.

Have Yourself A Mary Little Christmas! Luke 10:38-42 I. By forgetting the flurry! A. Jesus just wants to be received. Vs. 38 B. Martha was distracted. Vs 40 C. Martha was irritable and critical. Vs. 40 II. By focusing on first things! A. The things troubling us will pass. Vs. 39, 41 B. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Touch And Remember--An Easter Lesson Outline

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 30, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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This outline is for the congregation to follow to accompany the full text of the message by the same title.

TOUCH AND REMEMBER The 2002 Easter Lesson Pastor Don Hawks Bethany Church (All Bible readings from The Message Translation unless indicated) Luke 24:1-8: At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Ungratefulness Of Religious People

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 28, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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In this text, Jesus reveals how prevelant ungratefulness is among religious people.

Introduction: Today many people will be celebrating what is called; "Thanksgiving Day." Parade goers will fill the streets. People will fill their yards with lavish eating and drinking. The smell of barbecue sauce will permeates the air. It is a tragedy that this day like most others have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Be The Holy Name Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2024

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The two texts look contradictory, but they are not, and that itself is part of the Good News.

Holy Name of Jesus 2025 Christian apologists are not people who are constantly making apologies, like some politicians. No, Christian apologia is defense of our faith. One of the recurring accusations made against the Christian Scriptures is that there are contradictions in the received texts. So, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, Psalm 113:1-8, Philippians 2:5-11, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Catholic

"Ready Or Not… Here I Come!" Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 8, 2023

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This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at the end of the text

“Ready or Not… Here I Come!" Mark 13:32-37 First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:32-37 “32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, Ephesians 5:13-16, Revelation 21:3-5, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"Selected, Saved, Sealed"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 28, 2003

based on 77 ratings

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An exposition, with full text and passage outline, on Ephesians 1:3-14.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. Believers have been SELECTED (predestined) from all eternity (vv. 3-6). A. We have been chosen: 1. Before the foundation of the world. 2. In Christ. 3. In love. 4. According to the good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Romans 9:9-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Good Friday Reflections On Mark's Gospel

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Feb 26, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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A series of reflections on Texts for Good Friday from Mark’s gospel.

Good Friday Reflections on Mark’s Gospel Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Reflection: “In lowly pomp ride on to die” When we spoke of this incredible entry into Jerusalem Palm Sunday, we spoke of it as a glimpse of something we knew was going to be greater. But today we see the detour through which that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Daily Routine

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on May 21, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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In our text, Christ reveals that to His disciples, there is a different routine to their lives.

"And he said unto them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." For many, routine is life itself. If the routine is upset in any way, life becomes difficult to handle. For many, their daily routines consist of rising in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

How An Individual Can Help To Keep And Develop Unity In A Family, A Church

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 4, 2006

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Uses Scripture texts to expalin the value of unity in a church, a family, and a group.

HOW AN INDIVIDUAL CAN HELP TO KEEP AND DEVELOP UNITY IN A FAMILY, A CHURCH, OR A GROUP A. RECOGNIZE THE PURPOSE & VALUE OF UNITY AND THE HARM OF DISUNITY. (John 17:20 NIV) "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, (John 17:21 NIV) that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

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