Sermons on dennis waitley: showing 916-930 of 2,765

Key Players In The Crucifixion: Judas Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

I am doing a series of sermons on the key players in the crucifixion. I would like to begin with the most notorious player of them all, Judas Iscariot. In our text we read, “Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him.” The first thing we ever read of Juda

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: JUDAS ISCARIOT TEXT: MARK 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION: I am doing a series of sermons on the key players in the crucifixion. I would like to begin with the most notorious player of them all, Judas Iscariot. In our text we read, “Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Key Players In The Crucifixion: Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human hi

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PONTIUS PILATE TEXT: MATTHEW 27:1-2; 11-26 INTRODUCTION: Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Key Players In The Crucifixion: Peter Misplaced Confidence Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew Peter says, “Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.” Mark adds, “But he spake th

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PETER MISPLACED CONFIDENCE TEXT: Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-34 John 13:33-38 INTRODUCTION: We have read the four accounts of Peter’s predicted denial of Jesus. Each gives us a little bit different information than the other three. In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Key Players In The Crucifixion: The Chief Priest Destroyed By Envy Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

We see here Jesus being brought before the high priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin immediately after His arrest. The chief priest, the elders, and the teachers of the law have assembled to look for evidence against Jesus. Witness after witness is broug

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: THE CHIEF PRIEST: DESTROYED BY ENVY TEXT: Mark 14:53-65 INTRODUCTION: We see here Jesus being brought before the high priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin immediately after His arrest. The chief priest, the elders, and the teachers of the law have assembled to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal destination may depend on it.

THREE CROSSES TEXT: MATTHEW 27:26-31; LUKE 27:32-46 INTRODUCTION: I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

This morning I want to look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. There are many aspects to His entry and things that followed that we will be looking at.

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY TEXT: MATTHEW 21:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. There are many aspects to His entry and things that followed that we will be looking at. We will start in Matthews account and go to the other three accounts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Graves That Couldn't Be Shut

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 2, 2006

In our text we see the singularly most important and impressive truth of the resurrection is a cemetery filled with graves which men were powerless to close. These graves were opened at the time that Jesus died; but those inside the graves would not come

EASTER: THE GRAVES THAT COULDN’T BE SHUT TEXT: MATTHEW 27:50-54 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by reviewing the sermon that I gave two weeks ago titled “Was Jesus Crucified On Good-Friday?” If you still have your chart, please take a look as I remind us of the timeline. We learned from Lev. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Behold! He Stinketh Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 22, 2006

What is the meaning of Acts 1:18 when it says of Judas, "He burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out"? This is the final in a series of "Seventy-Two Hours Jesus Was In The Tomb." The order of the other sermons are: "Was Jesus Crucified On

EASTER: BEHOLD! HE STINKETH TEXT: Acts 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION: (Explain Wed. Crucifixion again) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, proceeded the Lord in death. His death was by his own hand. Judas’ name is always accompanied in Scripture by such identifying descriptions as “who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews Series

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 26, 2006

What the book of Hebrews says about Jesus

Christ in all the scriptures – Hebrews The Son Superior to Angels 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Heading?

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 26, 2006

The challenge and cost of following Jesus

Where are you heading? 2/4/06 Luke 9: 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers on ahead, who went into a Samaritan village to get things ready for him; 53but the people there did not welcome him, because he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: Baptist

The New Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 1, 2007

The New things for the new year

The New Hopes for the New Year 2 Cor. 5:17 LEARNING CONTENTMENT One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Right Personal Conclusion Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 1, 2007

Jesus came to us as a person to save us

The right Personal conclusion of the Incarnation Philippians 2:5-11 John 1:1-5, 14 If we want to enter into the spirit and celebration of Christmas in Christian worship, we must focus our attention on the event of the incarnation, which is the heart of the Christmas message. Those who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 8, 2007

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service message. It points people to Jesus as the Light of life.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS John 8 :12 During this time in which we celebrate the physical birth of the Lord Jesus, let’s be mindful of how much brighter this world is because He came into it. Jesus declared in John 8 :12, I Am the Light of the World. He who follows Me ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Great Rejoicing In The House Of God"

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 22, 2007

We all need to rejoice more

There was a little girl, whose father was a pastor. One day, she came to her father and said, "Daddy, can a person go their whole life without sinning?" The father answered, "No, honey, I’m sorry, but that’s just not possible." "What about a year, daddy? Can a person go a whole year without ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan