Sermons on Continual Washings:

The Lord’s Supper: Easter Story - Days 5-6 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 5, 2023

Two days before Passover, Jesus was anointed and betrayed. The next evening, Jesus and the disciples had the Lord’s Supper and headed to the Mount of Olives.

Day Five - Anointed and Betrayed Two days before the Passover feast, Jesus said to his disciples, “I will be betrayed to be crucified.” Caiaphas and the religious leaders said, “We can’t kill him on the feast day, because there will be an uproar among the people.” In Bethany, a supper was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5, Matthew 26:14-16, John 12:1-11, Mark 14:3-11, Luke 22:3-4, Luke 22:7-8, Mark 14:12-17, Matthew 26:21-29, John 13:1-35, Luke 22:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 4, 2008

We continue in this series as we discuss how we really put into practice the things we’ve talked about, how the priorities in life should look: God first, then your family, then everything else -- but how do we get there?

The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life For the past few weeks, we have been talking about the Ultimate Ride: Transforming your Life and Family. We’ve talked about the wrong way to do things and we’ve talked about the right way to do things. We’ve used cars on this stage to illustrate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Moses Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2020

Was the Mosaic law good or bad? Why did God give it to Israel, and what part did it play for His people?

OPEN: Why do laws exist? Why do we have them? I thought about that a lot this week…and this was my conclusion: “Laws exist to modify behavior and to help us know what is acceptable and what isn’t.” Now, if that’s true, why were these laws written? In Michigan it is illegal to paint sparrows to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Real Relationship With Jesus Is Better Than Rules, Regulations.. Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Feb 16, 2017

It's not about religion, it's about a relationship with Jesus Christ!

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 16: "A Real Relationship with Jesus is Better Than Rules, Regulations, and the Tradition of Religion" (Mark 7:1-13) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor There is always a way to do things in life like your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Purchased For Clarity: The Sobriety Of A Blood-Bought Priesthood

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Jan 10, 2026

Christ's blood-purchase makes all believers a royal priesthood with permanent Spirit-indwelling. Because New Covenant believers are the temple rather than entering it temporarily, Leviticus 10:9's priestly sobriety requirement becomes continuous, not contextual.

PURCHASED FOR CLARITY: THE SOBRIETY OF A BLOOD-BOUGHT PRIESTHOOD I. YOU ARE NOT YOUR OWN The crisis of modern Christianity begins with a lie: "I am free to choose." But Scripture says: You are not your own. This is not poetry. This is legal reality. Paul asks: "Know ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Am I A Christian? Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

As Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us of our purpose as Christians and mentions his mission in coming to earth. Parts: A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission. B. In order to carry out my mission.

Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Theme: Why Am I a Christian? A. Because Christ fulfilled his mission B. In order to carry out my mission Season: Epiphany 5a Date: February 6, 2011 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Why-Am-I-a-Christian_-Matthew5_13-20.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time For Reunion Under God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2002

Let’s go with Jacob to the reunion of his lifetime. This reunion is orchastrated under the providential hand of God. We will look at the change from the person chosen to continue the seed of the nation to the nations birth.

A Time for Reunion Under God A. God’s Promised Protection B. God’s People C. God’s Providence in the Land I remember as a young serviceman stationed in the Philippines for 3 years without returning home. I was going to school doing things and always figured I’d have tomorrow to right wrongs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

World War Won! - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 25, 2003

Good for this time of continuing war...Eye-opening scriptures to help lay people understand why war is sometimes necessary, and sometimes even recommended by God. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

World War Won! Prov. 14:34 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarAndFreedom.html Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. We take our freedom for granted. Here we sit today, praying, singing, fellowshipping, worshipping God together, reading His Word…w/out fear of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Tank Full Series

Contributed by David Schaal on May 20, 2004

The Bible commands us to ..be filled with The Spirit. This is not a command of a one time experience, but a continued filling, influencing every aspect of our lives including transformed relationships, dynamic ministry and enhanced worship.

LIVING A SPIRIT DRIVEN LIFE “KEEPING YOUR TANK FULL” TEXT: Ephesians 5:15-21; Acts 4:31; Luke 11:13 INTRO:How many of you like going to the Gas pumps now of days! It is crazy to think how much money we are paying for a gallon of gas, and they say that the end is not in sight. In Northern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, Acts 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Provide Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 11, 2006

AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH GOD, LET US EMBRACE THE FACT THAT THE MORE SERIOUS WE BECOME IN SERVING GOD, THE MORE WE SET OURSELVES UP TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (4/5); GOD WILL PROVIDE LEVITICUS 10:12-15; MATTHEW 6:11 BREAD OF HEAVEN . . . THEME SONG – CHILDREN OF ISRAEL . . . FOR THROUGHOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT . . . SUSTAINED: 40 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS MANNA – HEAVEN ROCKS – WATER FOUNTAINS SANDALS . . . SIMPLY PUT: GOD WAS ISRAEL’S ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When No One Is Looking Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN HE CAN TRUST. MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH! MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE CHARACTER CONTINUES WHEN THEY SHUT THE DOOR AND NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND.

WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING THERE WAS UNREST IN JUDEA. IT WAS MARCH 13, 4 B.C. TWO POPULAR RELIGIOUS TEACHERS, JUDAS AND MATTHAIS HAD RALLIED THEIR STUDENTS TO REMOVE A GOLDEN EAGLE THAT HAD BEEN PLACED OVER THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. TO THEM IT REPRESENTED IDOLATRY, WHICH HAD NO PLACE IN GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-27, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

Live A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 9, 2002

Having pursued understanding and received grace, Paul calls us to live on another level. It begins with living a life of love, which requires that we continually put off the old and put on the new.

Live a Life of Love Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:25-5:2 In the film "Grand Canyon" an immigration attorney breaks out of a traffic jam and attempts to bypass it. His route takes him along streets that seem progressively darker and more deserted. Then the predictable nightmare: the man’s fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Be Called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 16, 2004

Starting today and continuing through Christmas eve we’ll take a closer look at these titles and discover 5 new reasons to worship God this Christmas, because of who Jesus is for each of us.

Who Is This Jesus? He Will Be Called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God Isaiah 9:6 December 11/12, 2004 Don Jaques ANNOUNCEMENTS: - welcome guests - Coupeville outreach - Cmas Eve in OH and Cpvl -Bring up Senegal TREK team. 10 minutes – show brief slide show with commentary. Then 2 members of team ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 6, 2008

Being a peacemaker is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. The peacemakers are called children of God because they continue the minis

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. The Peacemakers The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational