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When Jesus Comes: Justice Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 29, 2010

The reigning presence of God’s kingdom always brings justice which is not about someone (s) getting what they deserve … it’s about everyone getting what they need.

“WHEN JESUS COMES: JUSTICE” (Advent 2010, Week #1) Rev. 11:15-17 Sermon Objective: The reigning presence of God’s kingdom always brings justice which is not about someone (s) getting what they deserve … it’s about everyone getting what they need. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 58:1-2, Psalm 72; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Put Yourself In Their Place

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This message is a message on compassion and evangelism. When we put ourselves in the place of others, we discover true love is telling them the good news.

Put Yourself In Their Place 9/4/2011 Psalm 8:1 Matthew 9:35-38 How many of you know that God has equipped you with what you need to make a difference in the lives of others. You are going to be surprised at how many people have looked up to you and admired you for who you were when you get to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying Against Your Enemies

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Praying for those who persecute you.

PRAYING AGAINST YOUR ENEMIES BY JERRY FALWELL I have never preached a sermon on praying against your enemies or praying about your enemies. As a matter of fact, I have never heard anyone preach this kind of sermon about enemies. Last Sunday I said in jest, “I pray that they (the terrorists) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Brand Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

It is the cross of Christ which is the object at once of His shame and His glory. This classic sermon by A. B. Simpson looks first at the marks of the Lord Jesus, and then at their reproduction in His followers.

"From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus" (Gal. 6:17). The word marks in this text is translated by Rotherham, "brand marks." The world describes a mark that has been branded into the flesh, and suggests the idea of the cruel practice of certain ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: *other

The Coming Judgment

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2013

Explains why judgment is coming to America

“The Coming Judgment” Jeremiah 11:1-17 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Listen to the terms of this covenant and tell them to the people of Judah and to those who live in Jerusalem. Tell them that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013

Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013

If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

“SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:34-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behold The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 10, 2013

This sermon relates the Passover of Exodus with Jesus as the Passover Lamb of God

BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD This morning I want to walk you through the Passover story, which is one of the most powerful events found in the word of God. As believers in Christ, we celebrate a part of the Passover every year when we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nehemiah Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Sep 22, 2012

A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected.

A principle of good leadership is that, before we begin we must develop a plan. We must know exactly what work needs to be done. What needs exist, and what problems can be expected?NEHEMIAH 2 :1 And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 2nd Thief Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2011

Both thieves on the cross insulted Jesus... to begin with. Why did the 2nd thief refuse to accept the love and promises of Christ? What drove him to curse Jesus even as he was dying?

When the police arrest a suspect – what’s the first thing they are required by law to do? That’s right - “read him his rights”. "You have a right to remain silent ..." etc. What’s the official name for that process? The Miranda Warning. When a suspect has been read his rights they often say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth, Justice, And Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 7, 2013

Is Superman really an allegory of Jesus? Is the superhero's battle cry an echo of what Jesus came to do? Find out in the next exciting episode...

OPEN: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzvlRVLkCR0 The title of this old George Reeves Superman is “Superman On Earth” When playing, start fading about the 1:05 mark) (after the video was played, I assumed the “Superman” pose – with my hands on my hips) “So do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Door And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus said, "I Am the Door," and "I am the Good Shepherd." But what does this mean for us? 1. Jesus wants to guide us. 2. Jesus wants to guard us. 3. Jesus wants to give to us.

Jesus is the Door and the Good Shepherd John 10:1-18 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 9, 2014 *Did Jesus ever claim to be God? -- The answer is: Yes He did, very often and very clearly. In fact, this was the main charge against the Lord from the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Word! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:12-16 July 9, 2017 I’d like to start out simply by reading the passage for today. No cute stories or anything to get us going, because I really believe this passage speaks for itself. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. We’re doing a series on the book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 5, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 19 – 34

Genesis 25: 19 – 34 I did it my way 19 This is the genealogy of Isaac, Abraham’s son. Abraham begot Isaac. 20 Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah as wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan Aram, the sister of Laban the Syrian. 21 Now Isaac pleaded with the LORD for his wife, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Always Pray And Don't Give Up!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 24, 2021

In the following sermon we are going to learn how our “life psalm” ought to be “alternating verses of praying and praising” with the assurance that our requests given in the will of God, though they be might be delayed, will be granted in His power and sovereignty!

Always Pray, Do not Give up! Luke 18:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Faith is the furnace of our lives. Its fuel is the grace of God. And the divinely appointed shovel for feeding the burner is prayer. If you lose heart and lay down the shovel, the fire will go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist