Sermons about Context Of The Text

The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2013

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Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd John 6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayJesusLostCrowd.html Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. I’ve never known a preacher whose church was in decline who wasn’t insecure about it, no matter the reason for it. Usually a pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Baptist

Smells Like Love

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2013

based on 9 ratings

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Mary's lovely act, Judas' lowly attack, Jesus lavish adoration. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Smells Like Love John 12:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/smellslikelove.html We're halfway through John, and the last half focuses on all the events of Passion Week, the days leading up to the cross. This is a gospel, and the good news is Jesus, and His cross! Lazarus is at this table in v. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The True Shepherd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2013

based on 10 ratings

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Jesus is the door, the only way in, and the shepherd who stands watch. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TrueShepherd.html Jesus, the True Shepherd John 10 v. 11 Jesus is called the Good Shepherd, who gives his life for the sheep. The good shepherd speaks of redemption. The Bible also calls Him the Great Shepherd, which speaks of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Imperishable Word Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 16, 2015

based on 61 ratings

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In our text, let's consider what the imperishable Word of God produces in people: 1- Purification 2- Love 3- Eternity

INTRO.- Many good things don't last long, do they? A good pair of shoes. A favorite pair of jeans. A favorite car or truck. Many things wear out unless we get rid of them before that time. We hate to part with some things. And how about the human body? Whew! Man, does it ever perish or fade ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 21, 2010

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We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerusalem's Siege And Israel's Safety Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 20, 2011

based on 7 ratings

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Our text depicts Jerusalem being sieged for destruction by the nations and yet God keeps Israel safe through the precarious predicament.

ZECHARIAH 12:1-9 JERUSALEM'S SIEGE AND ISRAEL'S SAFETY We come to the second part of the last section, namely to chapters 12-14. [That this section is to be regarded as a parallel to the preceding section appears from the similar pronouncement, "The burden of the Word of the LORD." The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-9, Zechariah 12:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Listen For Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 5, 2019

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In our text God speaks in different tones that I hope will bring us comfort and joy, to know we are loved by God.

LISTEN FOR LOVE Isaiah 40:1-11 Introduction It is a traditional English Christmas carol, one of the oldest carols, dating back to the 16th century, the name of its author long unknown. In Dickens’ A Christmas Carol this song stirred irritation of Ebeneezer Scrooge, causing him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Shares Where Jesus Lives

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 15, 2020

based on 3 ratings

| 3,263 views

The text asks us, "Come and see" where Jesus lives or that s what Jesus told Peter and Andrew.

John 1:29-42 “John Shares, Where Jesus Lives” • Home or the places we live seem to Take away stuff, It’s a Place we get breath again, • Havens of rest is home, we even call Heaven Home don’t we 1. John shares with us the ministry of Jesus • His ministry is to “Take Away” John declares ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Methodist

How To Respond When Wronged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2015

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This is the 22nd sermon in the series "The Cure". The text shows us how to respond to those who have wronged you.

Series: The Cure [#22] HOW TO RESPOND WHEN WRONGED Romans 12:17-21 Introduction: The cure to all of our problems and challenges is Jesus. We can’t be reminded of that enough. One of the hardest things to do as a Christian is to forgive others. I know that we say we forgive when wronged; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

"God Was God, God Is God, And God Will Always Be God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2015

based on 4 ratings

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The text shares that God was God in ages past , God is God who loves us, and God will always be God no matter what.

Revelation 1:4-8 “God was God, God is God, and God will always be God.” 1. John writes to the seven churches in the Province of Asia • He say Grace and peace to you • He also says grace and peace come through Jesus Christ vs 4 • He tells them who Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Objection Overruled

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 16, 2011

based on 35 ratings

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4 objections of the heathen, the hypocrites, and the Hebrews are discussed and overruled by the Judge on the Throne! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Objection Overruled Romans 2:17-3:8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overruled.html Chapter 1 tells about God's wrath against sin - if it has not already been judged via Christ's death on the cross. It lists 22 sins like murder and homosexuality and many others. But Paul knew many would say, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"follow"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2021

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God commands us to follow Christ. What does it mean to follow? our text asks us to mimic or follow Christ.

John 1:43-51 Follow Events prior to today’s text • John the baptizer talks about the arrival of Jesus Christ John says, "the one coming after me is preferred before me " follow him. • John says "Jesus is the Lamb of God", and is baptized by the baptizer, and God ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

Simon, Simon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

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The very first thing that I noticed about our text is the doubling of Simon’s name in Jesus’ statement, “Simon, Simon”.

The doubling of words almost sounds like people when they stutter. Often people who stutter repeat their words. I love to hear people who stutter. I do not mean that in a derogatory way, I REALLY ENJOY HEARING PEOPLE TALK WHO STUTTER. Illus: A really huge muscular guy with a bad stutter goes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Doubt Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 21, 2022

| 2,515 views

This is the final message in this series. If your faith has ever been shaken to the core, this text is for you! It was a turbulent time for the disciples’ faith.

- What Will You Do With Jesus?- Will You Doubt Him? John 20:19-31 Introduction If your faith has ever been shaken to the core, this text is for you! It was a turbulent time for the disciples’ faith. Jesus had been killed in a horrific way. The disciples had seen the empty tomb, but not Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Rescue And Redeem December 3, 2023 Advent

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023

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In today's text, we see God’s chosen people and their hunger for salvation and how God is always in the picture. .

TO RESCUE AND REDEEM December 3, 2023 Text: Isaiah 64:1 - 9 Isaiah 64:1-9 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! (2) As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

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