Sermons on Criminal Behaviours:

Passion Gospel According To Mark Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 1, 2021

The story of Jesus's death - a new dramatised version

It's a custom in the Anglo-Catholic and Roman Catholic traditions to read a dramatised version of one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus death either on Palm Sunday or Good Friday (Or more traditionally one Gospel version on one and one on another) This is a new adaption from the message ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Shipping Out Shame Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The paradox is that the only way we can get back to Paul's position of not being ashamed of the Gospel is to add to our lives shame for all that is not the Gospel. We need to be embarrassed by all of the false gospels of our day.

It is on the highest interest level to hear of people's most embarrassing moments. Jane Wyman tells of hers. She was preparing for very important guests and she put a note on the guest towels that she had so carefully selected. The note read, "If you use these I will murder you." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

The Body Of Christ-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 16, 2020

2 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-II—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: Sour Cream Pound Cake from: The Pirate’s House Cookbook(1982) 1 C Butter 3 C Sugar 6 Eggs 3 C Sifted Flour(White Lily is best) 1 C Sour Cream ½ tsp. Baking Soda 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract ½ tsp. Almond Extract Have butter & eggs at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:18-20, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

But, Good Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2019

The truth of Good Friday is revealed after the but.

It was supposed to be a day marked with celebration, but it was a day defined by tragedy. It was supposed to be a day friends gathered together, but it was a day that friends scattered. It was supposed to be a day when people paused to remember what God had done for man, but it instead people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Snake That Saves Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

The venom of the African black mamba is one of the deadliest poisons. Within minutes of a bite, the central nervous system begins to shut down culminating in convulsions, paralysis, and a suffocating death.

The venom of the African black mamba is one of the deadliest poisons. Within minutes of a bite, the central nervous system begins to shut down culminating in convulsions, paralysis, and a suffocating death. Researchers have discovered that this deadly venom also contains a potent painkiller known ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 13, 2022

Many people would like to wash their hands and not deal with Jesus. We all must answer the question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ? That is the real question! A choice that has eternal consequences.

Sermon: “No! Not This Man, We Want Barabbas!” Scripture: John 18:28-40 “Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn’t go inside because it would defile them, and they wouldn’t be allowed to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 5, 2022

Jesus’ innocence means His blood pays for our sin.

PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Luke 23:1-25 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 23:1-25 [person from the congregation] INTRODUCTION…amacdonaldlaw.com/blog/2016/may/what-is-the-difference-between-innocent-and-not-guilty [adapted] As we begin today, we are going to jump into some simple law terms. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Die Part 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 2 of 3 LUKE 23:44-49 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Confessing Our Sins

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Part of our weekly worship includes the corporate confession of our sins. This message considers the benefits of confession and the components of proper confession.

Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration of person who felt need to confess terrible sin. (see illustrations at end). Teaching 1. Confessing sin to pastor or priest - isn’t that a Roman Catholic thing? Didn’t that go out with the Reformation? Perhaps but the felt need we have to confess our ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Love

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider how we display the fruit of love.

Introductory Considerations 1. As my children grow older, I notice a ceratin thing, sometimes to my dismay and especially to their dismay. The attitudes they have in life are not that different from mine- towards God, themselves, and others. The Dutch have saying - "he apple does not fall very far ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-18, Leviticus 19:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of The Living Not The Dead

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2001

“Even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.”

Theme: The God of the living not the dead Text: Dan. 12:2-4; 2 Thess. 2:16-3:5; Lk. 20:27-38 One of the great themes of biblical revelation is that of the resurrection and in the words of Paul God “according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-4, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maintain Your Joy Or, Beware Of Joy Stealers!!

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 8, 2004

Joy (¡¦chara¡¦) is a deep and abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments (cf. John 15:10-11); it does not depend on circumstances because it rests in God¡¦s sovereign control of all things (cf. Rom. 8

Compiled By: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11, Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Leaving Behind My Anger

Contributed by Sam Griffiths on Jan 20, 2004

A challenge for people to recognise their anger, see that it may be a blockage of growth in Christ, and then to deal with it

Leaving behind my anger Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” Someone sent this letter to a well-known national Christian magazine: “I find I am an angry Christian and my anger spills out unpredictably. I find it hard to allow myself to be angry. My sense of guilt gets in the way. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

An Exclusive By Inclusive Gospel

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 13, 2005

An investigation of how the exclusive claims of Christ mean that the gospel in for all

Exclusive and Inclusive Intro Originally I had intended to preach on the subject of Christian love, what it is, how we do it, and why we must do it. A nice simple topic. One that would not really upset the apple-cart or offend anybody. However during the later part of last week I have felt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 29, 2007

A naval officer once described his ship and crew as having a spirit that made it a happy ship. St Paul, in the fruits of the spirit defines the characteristics of the Church and its members.

While I was flat on my back, sick and feeling sorry for myself last Sunday morning I turned the radio on for a VERY short time. Ian McNamara played an interview with Kylie and Wesley Herron who were special guests at the launching of a new Royal Australian Navy vessel the patrol boat HMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Anglican