Sermons about Context Of The Text

Proclaiming The Acceptable Year Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

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This is the sixth and final lesson in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 4:1-26 as the main text

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaim the Acceptable Year of the Lord" John 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: During the 1920’s and 30’s Al Simmons was one of professional baseball’s great players. By the end of his major league career he had amassed almost 3000 hits, but that was just it - almost 3000. When he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Silent? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 13, 2001

based on 43 ratings

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An exploration of the biblical texts asking God why and seeking an answer to the question “Is God silent when I am hurting?”

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust in God even in times of adversity when He seems silent. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will accept the invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray. Introduction: In the fall of ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stumbling Block Or Salt?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 28, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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The text is for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Common Lectionary Reading for Year B, and looks at Characteristics of a Disciple as in the previous two Sundays.

STUMBLING BLOCK OR SALT? MARK 9:38-50 --by R. David Reynolds Mark’s Gospel has been giving us excellent glimpses into the character of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. As I prayerfully considered our text this morning two points spoke most powerfully to me. Jesus warns us as His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live A Godly Life

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 7, 2003

based on 129 ratings

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In our text, Paul points out to Timothy several pitfalls to avoid and actions to take in keeping his life pleasing to the Lord.

HOW TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE © 2001 Mark Beaird Text: I Timothy 6:11-12 In the movie Karate Kid, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. Miagi agrees under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction and never question his methods. Daniel shows up the next day eager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort Comfort My People

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Requirements Of Following Jesus!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006

based on 18 ratings

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# 4 in series - A Study of the Book of John -“That You May Believe.” Three things about following Jesus from the text.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 4 “The Requirements of Following Jesus!” John 1:35-42 When it comes to sharing our faith, two things are true of us. First, we all desire to see our friends ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

When God Gets Mad Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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#7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Crown Him Lord Of All

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007

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In our text, Jesus is described in various ways: 1- He is the Savior 2- He is the creator 3- He is the Head man

INTRO.- ILL.- It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of the jungle?” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be With You Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 20, 2007

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Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4. Looks at the Biblical assurance that God is always with us. Key text: Isaiah 43:2

“I Will Be With You” Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4 – Loneliness Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 29, 2007 Psalms 38:11 (NLT) 11 My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease. Even my own family stands at a distance. Psalms 88:18 (NLT) 18 You have taken away my companions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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The 4 classifications of angels, and info. on Michael, Gabriel, Seraphim and Cherubim. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 3 Col. 1:16 Because of the invisible war going on in the air around us between God’s Holy Angels and those who fell w/ Lucifer, the angels of heaven are organized into an intricate system of rank, position and authority. Let me first show you that as it concerns ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Help That You Need Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 29, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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This sermon is an Evangelistic message which is one in a series of four sermons on the Holy Spirit from the same text of John 14:26.

Each one of us needs help from time to time. Of course, for most of us that’s the last thing we’ll do – that is, ask for help. We want to be independent rather than dependent on anyone. That can be see clearly near the end of life when oftentimes individuals are faced with breaking up ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

"No Worries."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 19, 2004

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We shouldn’t have to worry about anything in life because God will take care of us, as evident in this particular text.

I. Introduction: -We as a people worry too much in today’s society about too many things that we really don’t need worry about. - Worry is defined by Webster’s as "Any amount of excess energy spent stressing on things." - We stress out to the max worrying abou too many minor things, things we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts: Service After Surrender Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2005

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Link included to 9 sermon series on all 6 gifts from Rom. 12...all are in Formatted Text with Powerpoint Presentations.

Spiritual Gifts, pt. 1 “Service after Surrender” Rom. 12:3-8 Entire series with powerpoints can be found here: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/serviceaftersurrender.html This statue is outside a church in San Diego. Vandals broke off the hands years ago. A plaque reads, "I have no hands but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting God's Help In Raising Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2005

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7 Biblical Directives to childrearing will help us "turn sticks into arrows" in our quiver. Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

Getting God’s Help in Raising Children Ps. 127 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!]---------------- Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Grasping For More - Covetousness - Greed - Envy Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2005

based on 255 ratings

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The SIN of covetousness, The SOURCE of covetousness, The SORROW of covetousness...and the cure! Link included to Formatted Text Version and PowerPoint Template.

Grasping for More Exodus 20:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GraspingForMore.html Covetousness is the mother of all sins. All 9 of the previous commandments are rooted in it. It is an excessive desire for something you don’t have. There’s nothing wrong w/ wanting certain things, like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

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