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Jesus Before The Supreme Court - Mark 14:53-65 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024

Why does Jesus remain silent at his trial? And why does he speak up at one point? We'll learn from his example when we should keep quiet and when to speak up.

Mark 14:53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65, Matthew 26:57-68, John 18:12-14

Easy Religion

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Too many people today are trying to substitute easy and convenient religion for Spirit led sanctification. How does Jesus feel about that?

EASY RELIGION Jn. 2:13-22 INTRO. The Bible records a visit by Jesus to the temple at age 12 (Lk. 2:42); and then again at age 30 (text). (See 2:12) The Passover was a commemoration of the Exodus. In N.T. times the Passover sacrifice was ritually slaughtered in the Temple. A company bound ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, In Your Distance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 6th sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#6] JESUS, IN YOUR DISTANCE Mark 14:54 Introduction: A couple of years ago on Thanksgiving Day my family was together for lunch at mom and dad’s house. As we were eating, we began to talk about things we had done as kids. Now I know that James says we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:54

Denomination: Baptist

From Victim To Victor: The Widows Mite

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2018

A contrast between acquisitive Scribes, and a gift given out of penury.

FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR: THE WIDOW’S MITE. Mark 12:38-44. In our previous reading, Jesus pronounced one Scribe, ‘Not far from the kingdom of God’ (Mark 12:34). Yet Jesus’ opinion of the Scribes in general was not unlike His opinion of the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:43). ‘The Scribes and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Transformation

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013

1. What Things Do People Pursue In Life? 2. Directive Thinking 3. Why Death- v.6? 4.What Will We Believe?

Onesimus was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master. As a transformed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 16, 2011

What kind of man is this who has the authority to cast out demons, make cripples walk and cleanse the Temple. They demanded a sign, he gave them one and they missed it.

The Cleansing of the Temple: John 2:12-22 Confirmation that the Temple was being turned into a marketplace during the time of Jesus can be found in some early Jewish writings. First of all, there is a record of the common practice of setting up moneychangers in the temple area during Passover. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Magdelene Mary Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2017

How the tears of the Woman changed into Joy on the Resurrection day at the Garden of Joseph where Jesus was Buried. She had the vision of Angels, vision of Jesus and led to reach the Community of people who were in need.

John 20:01-18 Resurrection Day Mary the Magdalene She was most affected person. She was lost and found by God. She had deliverance from 7 Evil Spirits. She loved her master so much. She was willing to spend anything for Jesus. She was confused with a woman who had broken her Alabaster, a dancing ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection Day Quiz

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Apr 20, 2019

What do you really know about Easter?

1. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem (on Palm Sunday), what did He say would cry out if His disciples didn’t? A. the stones B. the angels C. the earth D. the animals 2. What was the man carrying whom Peter and John followed to prepare the upper room for Passover? A. a bushel of wheat B. a young lamb C. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Polite

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Paul, what is so important about politeness? It sounds like a rather wimpy subject to me.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. As most of you know, I’m in the midst of a series of sermons based on 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love chapter" of the Bible. And that chapter begins with some powerful statements. Listen as I read those first 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Awkward Situation

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Transformed Or Deformed

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007

God expects us to be transformed into the image of Christ. To refuse to do this we remain deformed in the image of the world.

In November of 1977 we adopted our son Kevin. As Kevin grew, he would occasionally want to sleep in our “king-sized” bed with us. We were used to having our dog in bed with us, and the addition of Kevin added little to the problem. Before too long, Kevin preferred to sleep in the big bed with Mom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Son...sort Of. Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Parable of the Two Sons.

The Good Son…Sort of. Matthew 21:28-32 Beartown Road Alliance Church October 8th, 2006 There was a movie out a while back called “My Life” about a man who learns that he is dying and you get a look at the way that it changes his life and his family’s life. He begins to make a series of videos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope For The Fallen Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018

Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-63, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One In Christ.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 21, 2011

One in Christ. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Separation: What The Gentiles Were (vs 11-12): • (1). Without Christ (vs 12a). • (2). Without Citizenship (vs 12b). • (3). Without Covenants (vs 12c). • (4). Without Hope (vs 12d). • (5). Without God (vs12e). (B). Reconciliation: What God Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

A Study On Revelation 11 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 11.

MEASURE: a length; an amount; a determination regarding a plan. All of these can be seen in what God is doing here in chapter 11 of Revelation. In VERSE 1, we read, “Then I was given a measuring reed like a rod, with these words: “Go and measure God’s sanctuary and the altar, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: *other