Sermons on Degrading Passions:

Passion To The Christ

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Sep 13, 2005

This message is to challenge listeners to be passionate in their worship of Jesus Christ.

Passion To The Christ (Joh 11:34 KJVR) And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. (Joh 11:35 KJVR) Jesus wept. (Joh 11:36 KJVR) Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! (Joh 11:37 KJVR) And some of them said, Could not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For The Lost Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be a passion for the lost.

Passion for the Lost Acts 11; Selected Scriptures I. The Heart of Jesus A. Mandate - Matt. 11:28, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” B. Mission - Luke 19:10, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Diet Of Passion Series

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 4, 2000

DESCRIBING OUR NEED FOR PASSION IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

A DIET OF PASSION! MATTHEW 5:6 INTRODUCTION: “WHY DO RELATIONSHIPS FALTER?” A). BEING IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, SOMETIMES I’VE HAD THE UNENVIABLE TASK OF DEALING WITH PEOPLES PROBLEMS. B). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BEING THE WORST. PARENTS HAVING TO EXCHANGE THEIR CHILDREN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Passion For Patriotism

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

A Sermon for Independence Day

I. The Prince of Patriotism A. The Lion of Judah 1. Text: Revelation 5:1-14 2. This Lamb of God will become the Lion of Judah B. Jesus Typifies Patriotism 1. The word ‘patriot,’ being defined means “Someone who loves and defends his country.” 2. Wouldn’t you say Jesus loved and defended His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Propelled By Passion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 16, 2001

Passion is the driving force in the life of the church and the life of a Christian.

Propelled by Passion Mark 12:28-34 June 1999 Introduction I. W.E. Sangster A. Interviewing ministerial candidates 1. Interview process: Group of individuals interviewed ministry applicants, Sangster was a part of this group, this was a large task in the Methodist church 2. One specific pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Passion For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God will overthrow those who are opposed to him, his appointed leader will take his place over the people, and the rule of God will extend to the whole earth until all those who were cut off have been brought back to worship God in Jerusalem.

As we come to chs 9 & 10 of Zechariah it might be helpful to know that the book is divided into 3 parts: 1-6: Visions God says: return to me and I will return to you I will judge the nations rebuild Jerusalem forgive your sins raise up godly leaders bring the nations ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:11-12

Denomination: Anglican

Passion Sunday Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Sir, we would see Jesus!

PASSION SUNDAY – JOHN 12 V20-32 Today is Passion Sunday. Today throughout the world people will meet together to worship God and to recollect the Passion (the life, death, resurrection of Jesus). I want us together to look at an incident in the life of Jesus as recorded for us in John’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Passion Of The Christ Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

To veiw the passionate state of our Savior, even while on the Cross.

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Luke 23:33-43 A couple of years ago, Mel Gibson directed a movie that put new meaning to the way Christians viewed the crucifixion. Now although it was surrounded with controversy from the Jewish community and some over reacting covenant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For The Christ

Contributed by Fidel Patron on Mar 10, 2008

There is a need for a ’right’ belief in the life of the believer to re-awaken our passion for Christ

In the last verse from our reading today from John 11:1-45 we read “Many of the people who were with Mary believed in Jesus when they saw this happen.” (John 1:45 NLT) The question I would like to ask this morning is, where did that believe take them? Remember how near we are to Good Friday, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Palms Or Passion?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 12, 2008

Two thousand years ago the crowd desired Jesus to do something spectacular in Jerusalem. There are many today who would want see Jesus do something awesome or miraculous, maybe raise a dead man before taking a step to acknowledge Him as their King and Lo

Illustration: “Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, sanna, hey sanna, ho sanna sanna sanna , ho sanna, hey sanna, Hey, hey JC, JC won’t you smile at me. Jesus Christ, if you’re divine, turn my water into wine. Prove to me that you’re no fool. Walk across my swimming pool. Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion For People Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 1 in a stewardship series. People are why we give.

GIVING WITH A PURPOSE Part 1-Passion for People Acts 5:20 Pastor Brian Matherlee Sunday, January 7, 2007 Over the next several weeks we will be talking about the Biblical teachings of stewardship. What is stewardship? It is the faithful honoring of God with our personal resources. The key verse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Passion For Relationship

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

Not even Josiahs passion could turn a nation into desiring relationship with God.

Lincoln Memorial – 28 August 1963 Martin Luther King I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

A Passion For Preaching

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

How explaining the bible to people can change lives.

A passion for preaching By Adrian Warnock Subtitle ‘Why I am obsessed with preaching’ INTRO The Japanese eat a low fat diet and have less heart attacks than the British and Americans. The French eat a high fat diet and have less heart attacks than the British and Americans. The Japanese drink ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Passion For God

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 23, 2007

Where is our passion for God?

A Passion for God Psalm 42:1-2 1. As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God. 2. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? A recent poll was taken among pastors across then nation. The question was asked, “What do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passionate Prayer Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 17, 2007

Praying for one another as Paul prayed for the Christians at Ephesus.

“A Passionate Prayer” May 13, 2007 When lives are changed by Jesus, it should produce excitement in the life of the church. “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist