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"Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ - The Only Way Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

Religious Pluralism is wrong - Jesus Christ is the only way to God!

‘No Other Way, Truth or Life—but Jesus Christ’ Preached on October 7th 2001 Text: John 14:1-6 Intro: We are living in what some have called the post-Christian era, where, for most people, Jesus Christ has become totally irrelevant. People still have their religion, but, don’t talk to them about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing I Know Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 10, 2001

The Pharisees claimed to know everything but nothing about Jesus. The former blind man only knew one thing.

Someone said to Helen Keller, "What a pity you have no sight!" to which she replied, "Yes, but what a pity so many have sight but cannot see!" A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Of Christ The Hope The World

Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 18, 2001

The only hope we have of being saved from the evils and terrors of today world is Jesus Christ

SALVATION OF JESUS CHRIST “The hope of this world” Text : Romans 5: 1-12 Definition of hope; Too desire with expectation of fulfillment. I. Men hopes here in this world. A. As children we start building hopes 1. Gifts at holidays and our birthdays. 2. Bicycles 3. Amusement parks 4. Car 5. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Song Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 23, 2002

Exegetical, verse-by-verse exposition; revealing the revelation of God which Jesus is; focus on the person and work of Christ; closes with an invitation to know Him as Savior and Lord.

INTRODUCTION: Solomon said: “But will God indeed dwell upon the earth?” (1Kings 8:27). God indeed dwelt in both the Tabernacle & Temple; but He departed in Ezekiel. Verses 1-18 are the introduction to John, & must be understood in order to understand the rest of the book. The introduction to John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, 1 Kings 8:27

The Living Word

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

In Jesus we find all we need to know about God.

THE LIVING WORD John 1:1-2 INTRO. This passage is one of the great summits of Holy Scripture. Notice how abruptly John plunges into the depths of eternal truth. He makes no effort to explain himself or his argument. It almost seems as if John was standing at the foot of some enormous ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Tasted Death For Everyone

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 7, 2002

Pentecost 20(B) - OCTOBER 6, 2002- Christ tasted death for everyone as the perfect Sacrifice and as our brothers’ Keeper.

CHRIST TASTED DEATH FOR EVERYONE HEBREWS 2:9-11 OCTOBER 6, 2002 HEBREWS 2:9-11 9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10In bringing many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Oct 13, 2002

Exegetical, verse-by-verse exposition of John 5:1-17. "The only teaching more dangerous than liberalism is legalism, but Jesus is Lord. In Ch.1, Jesus is Lord of creation; in ch. 2, disciples, customs, & Temple; in ch. 3 plan of salvation; in ch. 4, gend

1) He is Lord of the Sabbath: Jesus went to an unnamed, but obligatory, feast. Jesus went to church habitually, Luke 4:16 “and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath.” His habit was to go to synagogue on the Sabbath. Worship on Sunday should be our habit as it was Jesus’. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16, John 5:1-17

All Hail King Jesus!

Contributed by Don Spooner on May 1, 2001

God fulfilled His promise to sit on the throne of David in the person of one of David’s descendants, namely Jesus Christ.

Matthew relates the story of wise men from the east asking, "Where is He that is born King of the Jews?" We don’t know who these men were, their number, or their country. We know they had studied the prophecies and knew that a ruler would be born in Bethlehem. My personal belief is that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:11, 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Saw God! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001

No one has seen God, or have they? Jesus said, "If you have seen me, you have seen the Father." Think of it! Where can you and I see God today?

Do you like family pictures? When Jennifer was born we took thousands of pictures of her. She would smile and we’d snap another picture. I remember getting a roll of film developed one time and seeing about 36 pictures, (actually 72 with double prints), of almost exactly the same expression and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-21, John 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Filled Christ

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

The ministry of Christ was accomplished within a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Sermon: "THE SPIRIT FILLED CHRIST" Anderson Isaiah 42:1-7; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22 + + + Three excerpts from each of the lessons for today inform this message. First, from the inspired prophet Isaiah, speaking of the coming Messiah, "I will put my Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-24, Isaiah 42:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Me Jesus! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 10, 2003

This message is a part of the series on the Book of Hebrews.It gives three reasons why we should desire Jesus more than anything or anyone else.

TEXT: Hebrews 3:1-6 (KJV) ETS: Jesus Christ is better than Moses. ESS: A relationship with Jesus is better than adherence to the Law of Moses. OSS: People will enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ through the new birth. PQ: How is Jesus better than Moses? UW: TOPIC: Give Me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Rescue Ever!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001

Christ, our King, has rescued us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.

Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 Christ the King Sunday – November 25, 2001 A couple of weeks ago we all heard about those social aid workers who were kidnapped by Taliban forces and held captive for several days. What’s amazing is that two of the hostages were held prisoner apparently for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus was God in the flesh and fulfilled the calling of the prophets.

The Deity of Christ Hebrews 1:1-12 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ" Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

Intro to the first chapter of the Book of Revelation

"THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 1:1-3 Our purpose: To become fully acquainted with the resurrected, glorified Savior, Jesus Christ, the King. The Division of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 the initial revelation and the revelation of the glorified Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3