Sermons on Deserted:

James And John And The Near Occasions Of Sin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2021

We must work hard to avoid situations in which our buttons are pushed, or our “triggers” are pulled.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Course 2021 Temptation. If any of us might claim never to have been tempted to do something morally evil, I’d just suggest that you haven’t been paying attention. We are tempted all the time. Turn on radio, TV, Internet, you are assailed by ads. Most of them tell you to buy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:18, Mark 10:35-45, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Alas For The City.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 7, 2022

Is it nothing to you?

ALAS FOR THE CITY. Lamentations 1:1-6. LAMENTATIONS 1:1. The opening word could be rendered, “Alas!” The translation “How” introduces an exclamation, but also has an element of questioning in it. We might say, “How come?” The verb “she sits” introduces “the city” as feminine, so perhaps we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are Ye Able

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 27, 2001

Jesus asks us the question daily: Are Ye Able? What is to be our response?

ARE YE ABLE? MATTHEW 26:30-35 INTRODUCTION… Words to the hymn “Are Ye Able” READ MATTHEW 26:30-35 I. THE PROPHECY OF JESUS ABOUT ABILITY We begin this morning by looking at some words that Jesus said… a prophecy / prediction of the future. Jesus was telling His disciples that they would not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Man Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Life and ministry of John the Baptist

THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches Us A "rock Ballad"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 24, 2024

What does it mean to see God as a Rock who saves us?

Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 Let’s all take a moment, maybe even shut our eyes if we are sitting down, and use our imaginations. That’s a great way to start your daily meditation, by imagining a scene from the Scriptures. So let’s all get into our minds a picture of a rock. Not a pebble, not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Taking God's Word Out From Underneath The Bushel Basket To Restore Righteousness To Our Nation And The World Series

Contributed by Lyla Dahl on Apr 21, 2023

This sermon will inform how a scripture in the Word of God has been placed under a "bushel basket," igniting a raging inferno of depravity in our nation and around the world and what we as a Church can do to restore righteousness in our nation and around the world.

- I want to share a thought-provoking riddle and its answer with those who are open to receiving it. - - The riddle goes: "Why not light a lamp and put a bushel basket over it?" The answer is clear - the light would be rendered useless and may cause a destructive fire ("No one after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:11, Matthew 5:15-16, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Passover As Transients (Numbers 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2024

What about Passover and Israel's wandering in the wilderness is relevant to Christians? Let's look at Numbers 9.

At Easter, still called Passover in most languages, do we celebrate a Lamb? Are we still temporary residents here on earth? Let’s look at Numbers 9. What day and month was the original Passover celebrated? During the first month of Israel's second year in the Sinai Desert, the Lord had told ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Faithful To God's Calling Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023

Don’t be swayed by bad advice from good people. Always be guided by what you know is right.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Saul led 3,000 men against David (1 Samuel 24:2; 26:2). 2. David a man after God’s heart, did not sin against God. David had two opportunities to kill Saul, but followed God’s highest calling. En Gedi cave and Hachilah. “I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 26:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 10, 2008

John the Baptist came not for his own glory, but to point others to the glory of Christ.

“Breathless” A Study of the Gospel of Mark “The Glory” March 2, 2008 Me: I have witnessed this week people who have devoted their entire lives to caring for others. As you may know, I have spent this week in the hospital in Mississippi caring for my father. While I was there I saw members of my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Place In The Palace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2006

God is inviting us to come out of crippling circumstances into covenant relationship.

A POSITION IN THE PALACE 2 Samuel 9:1-13 - 2 Samuel 9:32 3 Then the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, to whom I may show the (unfailing, unsought, unlimited) kindness of God?” And Ziba said to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan who is lame in his feet.” 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004

WE CANNOT BE OFFENSIVE UNTIL WE LEAVE THE HUDDLE

A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART II LUKE 8: 4-15 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: I. OFFENSIVE IS GETTING OUT VV. 1-4 A. GETTING OUT IS TRAVELING B. GETTING OUT IS TOWN AND VILLAGE WORK C. GETTING OUT IS GOODNEWS D. GETTING OUT IS GROUP ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 20, 2005

In the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed, we boldly proclaim that we believe in the Holy Spirit. What are we saying when we make this claim? What difference does this belief make in our lives?

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 “I Believe In The Holy Spirit” INTRODUCTION The Holy Spirit is probably the least known and understood person of the Trinity. We know that God the Father created all things. In our creeds we say that God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and is present everywhere. We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding Today

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 2, 2007

A message that goes with Nooma #017 - "Today" Purchase here: http://www.nooma.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=324 This one deals with reasons we avoid living in the here and now.

Dakota Community Church September 2, 2007 Avoiding Today Play Nooma DVD #17: Today Wow, that is just really effective isn’t it, you see this guy drop his morning tea and go tearing down the street, and I can’t help but wondering, what is so exciting, is it the return of the Lord? Is that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Mennonite

Can These Bones Really Live

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

A message for preparing the church for upcoming revival.

Can These Bones Really Live? Isaiah 43:18-19 Monte T. Brown July 31, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction We are approaching our Revival very quickly and there is a lot that needs to be done. We need to get the word out. We need to be spending time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Voice, Not Just A Big Mouth

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 14, 2008

Be a voice speaking for God as John the Baptist was.

Being a Voice, Not Just a Big Mouth. Matt. 3:1-12 INTRO.: Among the millions who live on the earth at any given time, only a few grab the attention of the public so as to be called “great.” Some seem destined for greatness. Some become great even though no one would have guessed it.. We can’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ