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#5 The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2020

The temptation of Jesus was a monumental battle in the desert between Jesus and Satan upon which the rest of Jesus’ ministry rested. This sermon examines Mark’s version of Jesus’ temptation.

#5 The Temptation of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh January 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 1:9-13 – And it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me, Help Me! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 9, 2014

We can learn to help one another through Paul’s experience about asking for help. 1- We must be motivated by Christ to help one another 2- We must struggle with one another in prayer 3- We must rescue one another from evil

INTRO.- We all need help in life, even the best of us. God allows us all to get to that point in life even though we’d like to be as independent as possible. ILL.- The soldier's first article of faith is summed up in an 1865 letter from Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

What we gather around announces JOY.

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Series: Joy to the World December 8, 2013 - Brad Bailey INTRO The most popular hymn of Christmas... "Joy to the world." The words are by English hymn writer Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. The song was first published in 1719 and as of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Our Lord See?

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 8, 2006

A sermon about Mark’s version of Palm Sunday, telling us that when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, he went to the Temple and looked it over.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone April 9, 2006 Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 “What Does Our Lord See?” “11Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.” -Matthew 11:11 I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Temptation 1

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008

This is the first part of two sermons on overcomig temptation. This messages deals with the nature of temptation.

Overcoming Temptation “Through the Power of the Holy Spirit” by Pastor Donny Granberry Illustration: Little 4 year old Johnny was caught by his mother with his hand in the cookie jar when she asked him, “Johnny, why can’t you just be good?” He replied, “Oh, Mom, it makes me tired to be good.” If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mission Awareness

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 28, 2008

Jesus did not restrict himself to the wealthy or the healthy. He did not restrict himself to those he knew but reached out to people of all nationalities of His time. He reached out to religious and non-religious people to Jews and Gentiles, to pagans and

Mission Awareness Sunday Today we celebrate the Call to Missions with Presbyterian Churches across Canada. It is an opportunity for us to focus on what God has called us to and the success and continued need for us to be vigilant in our efforts since the world remains a place that needs the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Witnessing, Not Proselytizing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2010

We can only evangelize the people within the culture of death by understanding the culture and standing with the people to share the Word of God.

Monday of 16th Week in Course July 19, 2010 I did an informal survey of the network TV commercials one evening and was not surprised at the results. Most of the ads were for automobiles and trucks. The rest were for discretionary purchases or for merchandise you couldn’t advertise on radio ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Catholic

7 Habits Of Welcoming Churches Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 10, 2004

God expects his people to welcome both the weak in faith and the strong.

One of my fond childhood experiences is that of watching my mother work in the kitchen preparing to bake cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls. With her apron on she would take the ingredients and mix them, sometimes with my help, and then put them into a pan or on a cookie sheet and put them into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

When The Rules Seem Backward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 10, 2006

The rules of Kingdom living are different from the rules of worldly living.

Stories Jesus Told: When the Rules Seem Backward Matthew 20:1-16 (This sermon works best if you have video capability and can show a brief clip from The Andy Griffith Show episode entitled “The Big House.” This clip is of Barney sharing the rules of the jail with new prisoners who have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Keys - Boldness Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 25, 2011

BOLDNESS, not arrogance, is blessed. God gives bold access to the throne of grace and welcomes bold prayers from humble Christians.

Prayer Keys - Boldness Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence [boldness], so that we may receive mercy & find grace to help us in our time of need. Heb. 4:16 This is another verse where I prefer the King James Bible language that says, “boldness.” Boldness is a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Chain Reaction Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

God seeks to fuse his life with ours, so we may truly live. His love started the greatest chain reaction the universe has ever seen.

Chain Reaction Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 16, 2007 Intro: Author, Lisa Rogak has written a book on Funeral Foods, Rituals & Customs from Around World It’s entitled, “Death Warmed over.” In it she tells the story of one man who was very near death. He was dying at home in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Second message in the Good News Series

Good News Good News of the Kingdom Introduction: I hope you’ve been enjoying your “bad news break” over this past week! It’s amazing how much better you feel, and how your outlook begins to change when you do something as simple as taking a break from all the bad news about all the bad things that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Apostolic

Green Arrow Living Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 8, 2017

How to live the new life in the Spirit from Romans 7:1-6.

The Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord August 6, 2017 Romans 7:1-6 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Green Arrow Living Last Sunday in worship at Landmark Church in Binghamton, Pastor Dan Little projected a storm cloud onto the screen behind and above him. He showed us what was behind the storm ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Big "Do"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2015

When we imitate God we live a life overflowing with love toward others.

Title: The Big “Do” (A long, long time ago, I recall watching a Bill and Gloria Gaither special on television… and thinking, “Wow! Those women have big hair!” The Big “Do” has nothing to do with big hair.) Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Thesis: When we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Looks Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2022

God saved Paul because He loved him. That is, God saved Paul for the same reason He saves any man or woman.

God is not willing that any should perish. After God saved Paul, God used him to show us that we can not be saved through our lineage, or good works. For example, in verses 4-6, Paul is laying his past life out before us. And, if anyone had a right to boast in their lineage and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist