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Jerusalem- Jesus' Temptation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2023

This is the 21st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#21] JERUSALEM- JESUS’ TEMPTATION Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 We studied Jesus at 12 years old; and tonight, we are going to jump to the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Meal Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2021

A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

April 1, 2021 – Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 14:17-31 The Meal of Forgiveness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme for Lent this year has been forgiveness. This evening we observe the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Experiencing The Rest Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2025

Jesus knew that the hypocrites in the crowd would accuse Him of playing God. So Our Lord asks, “what is easier for me to say, ‘your sins are forgiven’ or ‘arise and walk.’”

Friday of the First Week in Course 2025 Psalm 29 is prescribed for all of us clerics as the first prayer of the Divine Office. It’s a very short history of the Israelites. It begins “come ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the Rock who saves us. Let us come before Him giving thanks; with songs let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 78:3-8, Hebrews 4:1-5, Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Catholic

Overview Of Genesis 15: The Conflict

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2009

A sermon discussing Abram and Sarai, their sin, and their obedience. It also details the root cause of the conflict in the Middle East today ... a conflict between distant relatives.

On our trip through the book of GENESIS, we have covered the creation of the world on down to a man named Abram, who was called by God to go into an unknown area. The important thing to remember in Abram’s life is that he obeyed without hesitation. And because He obeyed, God made him the father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12, Genesis 15:19-21

Denomination: *other

My Beloved Son - Sermon On Mark 1:10-20

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 6, 2023

We should appreciate the Father’s love for the Son because that’s the love we get if we repent and believe enough forsake everything and follow him.

Mark 1:9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:10-20

Messiah Is Coming

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 6, 2010

Messiah is coming - The message of John the Baptist

Dakota Community Church December 5, 2010 Messiah is Coming Mark 1:1-8 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — 3 “a voice of one calling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Backward Economics Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007

God’s ways are not our ways. This truth is not more clearly demonstrated than in the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin

Luke 15:1-10 “Backward Economics” INTRODUCTION Jealousy is never a pleasant human emotion, either when we become aware of it in our own being, or when we see it displayed in the lives of others. Jealousy is a common human emotion, though, and it is one that you and have had to deal with in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Say What! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 1, 2014

Make things right with God and be faithful to Him

As you reflect back on 2013, I'm sure there are times in your journey that you will somehow say to yourself; Did I do that? or in the words of our heading; SAY WHAT?! Yes we are all guilty of that and we want to change and not repeating our stuff ups of 2013. Whatever you've done let me remind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

1- Zeal and Knowlege 2- Wealth and Poverty

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1865, Sixteenth President of the USA - Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. - How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Snakes And Crosses

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 2, 2003

Lent 4: The Lord has prescribed the method whereby we must be saved. It might seem odd - maybe crazy - like gazing at a snake on a pole... or a Savior on a Cross.

Folks were fussing and griping. They were angry and upset and - as is almost always the case under these circumstances - they began to criticize. Soon the words became heated. The harshness of the comments spoken was only thinly veiled. The angry words spoken were like painful, barbed darts – ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Numbers 21:1

Denomination: Lutheran

"Nail The Door Shut"

Contributed by John Bergh on Oct 29, 2010

When times are especially tough, Jesus is always there and always will be there.

Oct. 24, 2010 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 C & Z “Nail the Door Shut” I have always been one who enjoys sports. I like to watch baseball, football and basketball along with many other sports. I had the privilege of playing some of these when I was younger. I remember vividly the first year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Little Lad, A Little Lunch, And A Large Miracle

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 3, 2011

One little lad with a little lunch became a part of one of the largest miralces in the ministry of Christ. We can learn from him and become a part of God's glorious work.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org A LITTLE LAD, A LITTLE LUNCH, AND A LARGE MIRACLE JOHN 6:1-13 Intro: The passage begins with “After these things...” That seems to be an odd way to begin a story... by saying AFTER. So it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation Principle

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Dec 14, 2005

God has prepared us for a ministry. Why do we think God has prepared us our entire life to fail? Won’t He be with us along the journey?

Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a picture of a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated that he went to the artist’s home to demand an explanation. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Never Happy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand God's unexpected, sufficient, and unconditional provision.

Good morning, everyone! I'm so thankful we've gathered together today to dig into God's Word and discover new truths about His unfailing love and provision for us. Elizabeth Barrett Browning once said, "God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame." That quote perfectly captures our discussion today ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Topics: God's Provision

Is There Life After Stress?

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023

Stress is part of life. Without stress, there is no life. With burnout on the rise, it’s important now more than ever to manage stress in our personal and professional lives.

What is Stress? Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Distress occurs when stress is severe, prolonged, or both. Distress is stress that negatively affects you and Eustress is stress that has a positive effect on you. Good Stress and Bad Stress Examples of negative ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:7, Genesis 21:12

Denomination: Other