Sermons on Deliberately:

Understanding The Purpose Behind Lazarus' Death SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The death of Lazarus served as a platform for Jesus to reveal Himself as the embodiment of resurrection and life. This sermon explores the seven reasons behind Lazarus' death.

Today, we will delve into the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In this passage, we can uncover six valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. Lazarus' death provided Jesus with an opportunity to reveal Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Topics: Death, Resurrection

Purposeful Praise: Blessing The Lord Always SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

No one should dictate when we Praise and Bless God. We must cultivate the habit of Blessing the Lord intentionally. This can be referred to as a Premeditated Praise.

Title: I Will Praise the Lord Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3 (NIV) "I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together." This psalm, like many others, has its roots ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Topics: Worship, Purposeful Praise

Life Lessons From Lazarus' Miracle SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

There are valuable life lessons we can extract from the story of Lazarus' resurrection that may not have been apparent before.

During the Sundays in Lent, we have explored various memorable events and characters from the Bible. Today, we delve into one of the most well-known stories in the Bible: the raising of Lazarus. This story holds valuable lessons that can benefit us all, regardless of our circumstances. Let us ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Topics: Miracles Of Jesus, Life Lessons

Journey With Jesus: The Road To Triumph SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Walk down the Hossanna Road with Jesus and experience the mindset and culture of that day. There is another Triumphal Entry that will just as certainly take place.

Today, we will explore the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This event holds great cultural and historical importance, shedding light on the mindset and expectations of the people during that time. Moreover, it foreshadows another triumphal entry that will ...read more

Topics: Easter, Palm Sunday

"Son Of Man"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 19, 2003

While we celebrate Christmas, with nativity scenes and cute greeting cards, let’s remember this was a real baby; a real Man.

“Since then the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.” In the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Reward Of The Seeker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 30, 2005

The one who diligently seeks for God has the promise that He will be found.

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. J.E. Smith in his commentary on the Pentateuch noted: “Hebrews 11 emphasizes the faith of Abram. He believed God when he did not know where (v. 8), ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Hunches And High Hopes

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005

We all have baggage in our lives, so what do you do when you want to get rid of your spiritual baggage? By interacting with an unnamed woman in Mark 5:24-31 Jesus demonstrates that He is the One who can remove all our baggage.

Congregation of the Lord, Going to the airport is an interesting exercise … especially when you stand near the baggage counters. Here you will see business people – focussed, efficient, having clear goals for the day. They have come from interstate for an important meeting. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Palm Or A Cloak Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 5, 2009

This is a look at what various people gave at the Triumphant Entry and how that mirrors people’s giving in the local church.

A Palm or a Cloak April 05/09 Electricity filled the air as the people of Jerusalem pushed against one another to see the man that everyone was talking about. Some said he was a god and others said he was a demon. Some claimed he performed miracles while others proclaimed him a fraud a charlatan ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fragrance Of The Father Ii Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004

In order to carry the fragrance of the father with us everywhere we go, we need to deal with the coldness of our hearts and detach ourselves from the world and be good listeners.

Key verse Psalms 46: 10 be still and know that I am God. Introduction: Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers- The reason people who know you aren’t interested in your God may be because you don’t have enough of the presence of God in your life. There is something about God’s presence that makes everything ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overview Of John’s Gospel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Overview of John’s Gospel - "That You May Believe". (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 20 verses 30-31. Ill: • One of Penny’s favourite books is Hungarian writer Baroness Orczy’s novel; • The Scarlet Pimpernel. • It is a great adventure story about an English count; • Who travels to Paris during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

Just "That Close" To Loving God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2010

Jesus told the young man that he "close to the Kingdom of God." What did He mean by that?

OPEN: In my files I have the observations someone made about how our culture uses the word “heart.” • For example, a person without compassion is described as "heartless," and we urge them to "have a heart." • The truly evil are "black-hearted" while godly saints have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In Name Only"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 20, 2007

Nominal Christians are really no Christians at all...but you might think they are if you can’t read the signs.

“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test?” Over the last couple of months in our church we have spent a great deal of time talking about false teachers. We were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Orthodox

"A Better Warning" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to realize that if one is not moving closer to God, one is moving further away. - Heart: For the people to have a healthy fear of God. Hamds: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 14, 2015

The parable of the lost coin teaches us that there is joy in heaven over every sinner who repents.

Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explains the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. Kenneth E. Bailey notes, “For hundreds of years the Latin tradition has called this parable Evangelium ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If God Says 'no'? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2011

WE've all heard 'No" to our requests. But what if the 'No' comes from God?

“Questions of Christmas: What If God Says ‘No’?” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 The kindergarten girl asks her 2nd grade sister, “Can I play with your doll?” “NO!” The just turned 16 year old asks his dad, “All my friends got to drive a group of us around for a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed