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They Were Offended

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jan 11, 2017

Jesus is offensive. Many people don’t want to believe this or agree with this- but it’s the truth

http://faithandvictory.com/sermons/they-were-offended/ Faith and Victory Church Auburn WA, 98002 todd@faithandvictory.com Mark 6:1-6 “they were offended ” • Are you ready to offend some people? • A famous atheist, Penn Jillette (From Penn and Teller) once said, “How much do you have to hate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The point is that Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.

SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.A

SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Unity Is Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 19, 2024

Dear Christian, you were called to be united together and pray together, don’t be selfish and isolated.

Unity is strength Judges 1: 1”Now it came about after the death of Joshua that the sons of Israel inquired of the LORD, saying, "Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?" What would you do when you have none close by to check with, pray with, confide ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

After Revival

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 30, 2022

Don’t let the revival simply be an “event” in your life! Let God revive your heart!

After Revival October 30, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t let the revival simply be an “event” in your life! Let God revive your heart! Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Supplemental Passage: 'THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 15:8-9, Luke 14:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2025

Christ is risen! So don’t be confused any longer. Instead, be confident and share the good news!

Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out of it. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Who Makes A Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 27, 2025

No matter the situation, our God is still in the business of making a way. Don’t be discouraged by the closed doors,

THE GOD WHO MAKES A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 (KJV) Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christianity Is A Life-Changing Experience Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

You don’t have the power to believe in God, until you make a choice to believe in Him.

A. A CONVERSION EXPERIENCE 1. Conversion is one of the most misunderstood of all religious terms: a. Secular use: “Something that is changed from one use to another” ~Webster. b. Sports use: Extra point after touchdown. c. Math use: The reduction of a mathematical expression by clearing of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Interruptions Come

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

Don’t let interruptions make you side step God’s purpose in your life.

A. THINK ABOUT INTERRUPTIONS Interrupt (v); (1) to break in, (2) to break off or cause to cease, (3) to stop in the middle of doing or saying something, (4) suspend temporarily or permanently, (5) to stop, hinder, obstruct, breaking in, etc. 1. Definition: An intrusion in your thinking or ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of The Manger - John 1

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 31, 2011

Consider for a moment this miracle of the manger and the astonishing claims made regarding this child. Into the humblest of circumstances Jesus is born. His mother is an ordinary, young girl named Mary. His birthplace is a stable, a barn in a small, obscu

Christmas Sermon- The Miracle of the Manger - John 1 Scriptures: John 1:1-5, 9-14 Introduction John's Gospel describes for us in beautiful and poetic imagery this miracle of the manger. (Read John 1:1-5, 9-14) I. Astonishing claims Could He be who He claims to be? Consider for a moment this ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beggars Before God Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 16, 2025

When you see the beggar at the corner: • Don’t think, “I am better.” • Whisper, “That’s me, O Lord — I’m the beggar, too.”

“BEGGARS BEFORE GOD” (Luke 16:19–31; Mark 10:46–52; Matthew 5:3; Revelation 3:17–18) I. PROLOGUE — THE MAN WITH NOTHING Imagine the man under the bridge. He has no bed, no shelter, no table, no name anyone remembers. He stretches out his hand not because he is lazy, but because he has nothing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Proverbs 19:17, Luke 16:19, Mark 10:46-52, Revelation 3:17, Deuteronomy 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Humble Churches (1 Corinthians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2021

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing.

Paul suggests that though we don’t look to men, we ought to be humble, love and respect the faulty ministers over us in the Lord as we look to what God is doing. 1 Cor 4:1-5 Ministers of Christ 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Christians don’t automatically become disciples. They must stedfastly follow the example of the early church, and incorporate the spiritual disciplines into their lives.

1. Illus. of Peggy Lee song, “Is this all there is?” • Went to see circus- “Is this all there is?” • Got married- “Is this all there is?” • Had children- “Is this all there is?” • Got old, preparing to die, looked back on life and said, “Is this all there is?” 2. I hope some of you are asking that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Come Taste The Living Water

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

A small boy was sent to bed by his father....... Five minutes later.... "Da-ad...." "What?" "I'm thirsty. ......Can you bring drink of water?"

Come Taste the living water 1. John 7: 36-42 2. John 4: 6-10 3. Psalm 36 This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate the gift of the Spirit to the disciples in the outward sign of tongues of flame appearing above their heads. We remember the outward sign of the gift of the Spirit in our own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:36-42, John 4:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

See And Tell Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2015

For a life transforming view of the resurrection, don't just peek at it; ponder it; perceive it; and proclaim it.

Ken Davis is one of my favorite comedians, who tells the story of a dead pet rabbit. Take a look… (show video of Dead Rabbit) A woman looked out the window of her home and was horrified to see her German Shepherd shaking the life out of the neighbor’s pet rabbit. Her family had been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free