Sermons on Divine Condemnation:

Johns Epiphany And Our's

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 5, 2008

Epiphany Sunday - John’s Surprise is ours... John’s Surprise at Christ’s Humility John’s Surprise at Christ’s Obedience John’s Surprise at Chirst’s Divinity

The Epiphany of Christ’s Baptism Text: Matthew 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION: “May the words of my lips and meditations of my heart be always acceptable in Your sight, giving praise, glory and honor to your name, our Rock and Redeemer. Amen. Today we celebrate the feast of Epiphany, which in the Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus The Master Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus is the Master: some one we must model our lives after.

Jesus the Master December 10,13 & 30 2007 Jesus Who? Brian McLaren writes in his book “A Generous Orthodoxy” in the chapter that asks the question “Would Jesus Be a Christian?” “…the more one respects Jesus, the more one must be brokenhearted, embarrassed, furious, or some combination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008

The Gospel of John begins with establishing the pre-existent deity of Christ.

John 1:1-5 “The Deity of Christ” I. In the Beginning (1) • John wants to make sure that before we begin to talk about what Jesus taught or the sacrifice He came to make; we must first understand who Jesus really is  High Christology • “In the Beginning” what do you think about when you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Images Of Light

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 12, 2008

By making the claim to be the light of the world in the temple, Jesus was invoking images that we may have never thought of before. Here are the images of light that Jesus roused in the minds of His listeners.

INTRO In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: United Methodist

You're No Angel Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 21, 2008

2 of 5 on Hebrews 1-5. This message from Hebrews 2 focuses on how God made man a little lower than the angels and why Jesus became one of us.

We live in a World Full of Choices Best Buy: Thousands of Possibilities – Get Yours Consider all the choices we have in the world today. I read somewhere that there are over 900 different models of automobiles for sale in the United States. The average supermarket has 45-50 thousand different ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ, Son Of God

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 25, 2008

Understanding that Jesus is the Son of God and Man of Destiny

Jesus Christ, Son of God and Man of Destiny. Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 As you look through the pages of history, from time to time, you come across a man or woman who it seems is a person of destiny. Some have even made such claims. From time to time you see people who seem to have a calling ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Now Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 25, 2008

Third in a series of ten from Revelation, this brings us to Heaven in John’s second set of visions.

Last week I used the last few verses of Revelation 3 as our benediction: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with [them], and [them] with me. 21 To [those] who overcome, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God - Do You Exist Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 29, 2008

Is Jesus really God?

Questions I would ask God Prove you exist! John 10.22-39 In 2007 Richard Dawkins produced a best seller ‘The God Delusion’ in which he sought to prove that God did not exist and that those who believed in God were some how deluded. You know, I suspect, as many Christians bought his book as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Final Authority? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 29, 2008

Every person in America believes that they are the final authority on who Jesus is, period. Our downfall? When one is the final authority, all others must be sidelined.

In high school I was on the track team – I was a sprinter. Our coach would make us sprinters run long distance as well as run sprints for practice. We hated running long distance, it was so boring, it was so tedious, we felt it was against our nature. But still we had to run a three mile loop that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Know Christ, Can Be Fearful

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 2, 2008

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series A.

Transfiguration of our Lord February 3, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you revealed your glory, and the glory of your Son through his transfiguration. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 2, 2008

This sermon takes a look at the transfiguration on Jesus in comparison to a football game.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Don’t Be Afraid! Intro: Since today is Super Bowl Sunday, I thought it would be fitting to look at the text from that vantage point. --- When I was in high school, we had a pep rally before every “BIG” game. The purpose was appreciating and supporting the team. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007

A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

New Perspective On Jesus

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Jul 18, 2007

Looking at the Transfiguration gives us a new perspective on Jesus Glory, His death and his identity

Mark 08:27- 9:13 15th July 2007 New Perspective on Jesus Unfortunate they often say chapter divisions in the Bible, were written by man on a train!!? I suspect he got to station at 8:38! This tremendous mountain-top experience happens so quickly on events described at the end of chapter 8 - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 20, 2007

This teaching shows us where Jesus came from and His relationship with God the Father. It will give some startling information to many. It is from the Gospel of John.

John will not begin his Gospel with a genealogy nor an account of Christ’s birth as was done on other Gospels. Instead he will immediately establish who Jesus is and exactly what His origin is. Let’s look to the first verses. JN 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Sits

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 26, 2007

What does it mean when God (Jesus) sits?

WHEN JESUS SITS As a father, I have had moments in the lives of my children that I was so overwhelmingly proud of them I did not know what to do or how to act. As I think back on these special memories, I recall doing something that almost seemed inappropriate for the moment. What I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:4

Denomination: Baptist