Sermons on Cry Of The Thieves:

The Door Leads To The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2020

Looking at I AM statements of Jesus. Combining the statements I AM the Door and I AM the Good Shepherd.

I am the Door / Good Shepherd John 10:1-14 May 24, 2020 I am standing in a doorway . . . because that’s part of what we’re talking about today. I want you to think about a time . . . maybe 15 - 20 years ago, and if you’ve got kids around you who won’t remember that time, tell them how you never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Gate Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 26, 2021

When we confess the name of Jesus, the I am who is the Gate, we will always have a Saviour who will bring us to the pasture of life to the full, no matter which empty-promise pastures we have detoured to along the way.

Message John 10:7 I Am The Gate When seeking to understand what Jesus means when he says, “I am the Gate we need to know the context where this is spoken. John 10:1-13 So what we have, in this context, is two “I am” statements. Jesus is the Gate. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. For us to see how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of Abundant Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2017

Which life are you living: one of abundance or one of achievement? What keeps you from living the abundant life Jesus intends?

Cattle rustling is a major problem in Uganda. Every day the Ugandan army tries to reunite cattle with their owners. The biggest difficulty lies in proving ownership. BBC News reported how one elderly lady settled the issue: The BBC's Nathan Etungu witnessed the process beginning in a village north ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Other

It Takes A Thief!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?

It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

Jesus is the door to everlasting life.

How do you enter your home--down the chimney or through a window? Not hardly; and there’s no complicated way to enter fullness of life; we simply come to Jesus. And when we do, it is like opening a door to a new world; we leave our sins and regrets behind and enter. There are many voices ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

In Lies We Trust

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 7: 1 – 34

Jeremiah 7: 1 – 34 In lies we trust 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, all you of Judah who enter in at these gates to worship the LORD!’?” 3 Thus says the LORD of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Powerless People Of God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002

Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Rich People Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 23, 2019

In the passage we will read, addressed to “you rich people,” James frames wealth in its proper place in our Christian life.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES "You Rich People" JAMES 5:1-8 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION…elitedaily.com/life/make-rich-other-money/991468 I was doing some reading and came across an interesting article about wealth and feeling rich. The author’s name is Paul Hudson. I couldn’t nail ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Lamentations 3:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Searching For Home

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

For many people, life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home; but our true home is in heaven. Until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. This is the expanded version of a funeral sermon I did called "Looking for Home."

Some say, “Home is where the heart is.” What is home? John Ed Pearce, long-time writer for the Courier-Journal, stated, “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.” I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Searching for Home,” and I’m addressing this topic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven 1 Regrets And Rewards Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 7, 2024

Part 1 of series on heaven. Addresses questions about heaven

Heaven 1 Remorse and Rewards - Read Revelation 21:1-7 Driving to Memphis and back, the Lord gave me a number of points about heaven I believe He wants me to cover. Funny, I don’t usually alliterate, but almost all of the points He gave me at the time begin with the letter R, and this morning I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

If You Could See Me Now

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 2, 2024

Introduction to Heaven after church family has multiple losses

I. INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles, this morning to John chapter 14 and verse 1. John chapter 14 and verse 1. We’re going to be there in just a minute. I said, “Please turn in your Bibles.” I hope you have one and that you have one with you. In Matthew 15:9 Jesus laments, > ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Own? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

sermon series number 3 on James

What do we own? James 1:9-14 At first glance this may sound irrelevant, but it is actually complimentary to the original text at the beginning of the book. Money is one of the things that cause trials and double mindedness in a person. Remember we are still on the theme of temptation. 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-14, 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasures Are You'll Be Also

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

INTENDED TO STIMULATE THE BELIEVER INTO STORING UP FOR THEMSELVES HEAVENLY RICHES INSTEAD OF EARTHLY TREASURES.

Where Your Treasures Are You’ll Be Also Text Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasuring Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success,

In a world where material possessions and wealth are often seen as the ultimate measures of success, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of accumulating more stuff. However, the Bible teaches us that true treasure lies not in our possessions, but in our relationships with God and with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 6:19-21

Treasures In Heaven: Transformed By Truth Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 9, 2024

In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus directs our attention to the eternal perspective on treasures, revealing a profound truth that has the potential to transform our lives.

Treasures in Heaven: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT). In these verses, Jesus directs our attention to the eternal perspective on treasures, revealing a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Proverbs 23:4-5, Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal