Sermons on Critical Question:

Jesus Glorified-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2023

5 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. Jesus’ glorification is of great significance. But, How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

JESUS GLORIFIED-V—John 12:34-36(:20-36) Attention: Superman...Really? Muhammad Ali(the famed ‘braggart’ boxer) was on a plane that began to encounter some mild turbulence, so all the passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts. Ali was specifically asked by the stewardess to put his seatbelt on ...read more

Scripture: John 12:34-36, John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Conquer These Trials Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019

This hopefully helps answer the question of how we can find joy in the crises of life.

Last Sunday evening we talked about the trials and temptations that we all go through on our journey through life. What is the worst trial that you face right now? What is the worst temptation, the temptation that just swarms in upon you and overcomes you and leads you into sin? Is there an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The River If It Doesn't Rain?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 28, 2013

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

Luke 13: 1 – 9 / Where’s The River If It Doesn’t Rain? Intro: I recently received an email containing several interesting questions: 1) why does the executioner rub alcohol on the arm of a person about to receive a lethal injection? 2) Why do we call the time of day when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whom Will Christ Return If His Bride Is Married To The World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 13, 2025

This sermon explores what happens when the Bride, betrothed to Christ, has turn her affections to the world.

Beloved in Christ, The Bible paints a beautiful picture of Christ as the Bridegroom and His Church as the Bride. This imagery is rich with love, devotion, and faithfulness. However, it also comes with an expectation of loyalty. What happens if the Bride, who has been betrothed to Christ, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A True Prophet In An Assyrian Age

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2024

Take the shot. You might score a goal, but do the good whether you succeed or not.

On this third Sunday in “ordinary time,” we read (and many parishes sing) the Introit from Ps 96, “sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place.” Wow! An unchurched American, reading that, might ask ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Psalm 25:4-9, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Where Is Jesus When We Need Him?

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

It is Sunday. Jesus is dead. And they are going home. Their question is our question, only slightly rephrased. Where is Jesus when we need him? Where did he go? Why did he leave us?

Where is Jesus When We Need Him? Luke 24:13-35 Earlier this week I took a bike ride along the Natchez Trace. Exiting at Friendship Road, I rode a mile or two and came to Friendship Baptist Church, a neatly-kept brick building at the intersection of two country roads. Behind the church there was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by James Buchanan on Mar 6, 2004

Dealing with the movie, "The Passion of the Christ", it deals with the question of who was really responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion.

Today, I want to ask the question—who killed Jesus Christ? The answer is important, maybe more important than you realize. You see, there has been a lot of anti-Semitism because of the story of the passion, and there has been a lot of blame assessed to the Jewish people. In three days, a movie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't You Know There's A War On?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 20, 2006

Pre-Easter sermon based on the arrest of Jesus and the question of God’s control in our situations.

DON’T YOU KNOW THERE’S A WAR ON? Who’s in control? You know how it is when you are driving down the highway and your spouse sees danger where you supposedly do not…that scene plays out frequently in our van. Sharon and I have had to get used to each other’s driving over the course of our ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Where R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? Jesus brings that question to us on a regular basis because HE is concerned about us & the people HE intends to touch through us.

? R U Pt4 CM “Where R U?” Jeremiah 6:16 NLT How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? If you are a parent, then it is a real good chance that you have said those words to your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heal My Home Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

This past week, we did a five-question survey about our church’s teenagers' relationship with their fathers. We asked our church’s middle school and high school students five questions and one bonus question about their relationship with their father this week. We

Today, I want to speak to you on this subject “Heal My Home.” Find Malachi 4 with me if you will [page 955 in your pew Bibles]. I have been challenged by Malachi, the Minor Prophet and I hope you have been challenged as well. As close out the last book in the Bible, the prophet Malachi directs our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:37, Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:4-6, Luke 7:26-27, Matthew 3:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Resemblance

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

We say we belong to the family of God, My question is can the world see the resemblance.

Ge 1:26 Ge 5:1 A Family Resemblance: It’s interesting sometimes to go to a family reunion or family get together and to look around at the different people and try to determine whose children they are by their characteristics, or features.(Sometimes it’s very evident, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Why's Of Scripture

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

In our scripture reading this morning we see the Apostle Paul answering questions from the Corinthian church.

In our scripture reading this morning we see the Apostle Paul answering questions from the Corinthian church. He responds by saying that he can fathom the mysteries and has all knowledge, but he looks through the glass darkly. He was speaking of a mirror, which in his day was made of polish metal, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Youth Minister's Message For The Ages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example to all the believers." There is something powerful in a godly example that silences all critics.

Illustration: During the seven years I worked as a Youth Pastor in southern California the Lord showed me the importance of abiding by the truth in I Timothy 4:12. Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Hope--Act 3 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

God did not abandon his creation after the fall in the Garden and the flood, but rather initiated a covenant through Abraham that would one day save the world.

A New Hope—Act #3 Gen. 12:1-3 and various others 3KCOC 4/17/11 Intro: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Most of you have seen this (PP or Youtube of Star Wars Opening). I am sure that George Lucas must have had reasonable confidences that audiences would love his story, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting What God Gives Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004

3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ