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"Boulevard Of Broken Dreams"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 3, 2014

A sermon about the Walking with Jesus.

"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" Luke 24:13-35 Rock band, Green Day, has a song which have some lyrics which go like this: "I walk this empty street On the boulevard of broken dreams Where the city sleeps And I'm the only one and I walk alone My shadow's the only one that walks beside me My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Distress

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jan 13, 2020

Finding Hope & Encouragement When You Are Distressed.

Three little old ladies were traveling down the road when they got pulled over by a highway patrolman. The patrolman walked up to their car and said to the driver, “Ma’am, do you know why I pulled you over today?” “No, I don’t,” said the little old lady behind the wheel. “Ma’am…I pulled you over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-12, 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Have Heard It Said – Murder Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 14, 2023

This sermon looks at the first of the six, "you have heard it said" statements of Christ, where Jesus looks at the intent of the Law, not just the letter of the Law

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT YOU HAVE HEARD IT SAID – MURDER MATTHEW 5:21–26 “YOU HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID TO THE PEOPLE LONG AGO, ‘DO NOT MURDER, AND ANYONE WHO MURDERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGMENT.’ 22BUT I TELL YOU THAT ANYONE WHO IS ANGRY WITH HIS BROTHER WILL BE SUBJECT TO JUDGMENT. AGAIN, ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Spoke The Fifth Time Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2012

Christ speaks again

JESUS SPOKE THE FIFTH TIME I THIRST John 19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. This is a cry from of Jesus and reached from eternity to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christian Joy All About? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 18, 2004

This second of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit covers what makes God happy and what makes Christians happy.

June 20, 2004 What is Christian Joy All About? There are two kinds of people that want to be happy in this world. Christians and unbelievers. There are two forces that want happiness. God and Satan. Within these two realms of good and evil, both experience joy and both experience sorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transforming Reality Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The resurrection of Christ declares who Jesus is and confirms all that he makes known of our world and our lives.

In the summer of 1969, then-President Richard Nixon engaged in hyperbole to express his excitement over America’s landing on the moon. When the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to earth following the first-ever moon landing, Nixon called their mission "the greatest week in the history of the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road...again Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 2, 2002

Though shattered, Jesus can put us back together again. A message for Easter based on the story of the Emmaus road.

His Name Is Jesus – Part 5 Easter - March 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION Just about everyone I know loves a good story. Well, have I got a story for you! To tell it best I need you to pick up a Bible and look at Luke 24. Just so happens that we have some in the racks under the pews. Page 1047. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Alive! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 25, 2020

These two disciples are on the road with Jesus. They do not look like people whose King of Kings has risen from the dead. Jesus redirects their hearts towards joy. They burn with passion for God when discussing Scripture with Jesus and get excited about their faith. He is Alive!

AT THE MOVIES 2020: “He is Alive” Luke 24:13-32 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR UPCOMING SUNDAYS POST-COVID19 INTRODUCTION The film that we will see a clip from today was released on June 11, 1982. This Steven Spielberg film became an absolute blockbuster being the highest grossing film of all time… a record ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You See What Isaiah Saw? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 12, 2003

The goal of this sermon is to enable people to look to Christ to overcome rejection.

Do You See What I See? Do You See What Isaiah Saw? Isaiah 53 December 14, 2003 Intro: A. ["In Love and War": Ernest Hemingway’s Pride, Citation: In Love and War (New Line Cinema, 1996), written by Henry S. Villard, directed by Richard Attenborough and James Nagel] (Elapsed time: Measured from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 42 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 18, 2021

How do you find hope when the dark clouds of discouragement and depression come over you? The Psalmist is raw and honest about his struggles and yet reminds himself to put his hope in God.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 42 :The Dark Night of the Soul Pastor Jefferson M., Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 7-18-2021 A Near Death Encounter Have you ever been so sad that you just wanted to give up? Maxine and I had an experience with someone last weekend that was in that very place of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“come Let Us Worship The Lord”

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jul 8, 2013

We were created to Worship God but do we realy? We go to Church regularly and take part in What we call a Worship Service but do we Truly Worship God? How are we Called to Worship God?

“COME LET US WORSHIP THE LORD” PSALM 95-96 AND JOHN 4:23-24 JOHN TEEM JR. - JAN. 3, 2010 INTRODUCTION: WE COME TO CHURCH FOR WHAT WE CALL A WORSHIP SERVICE BUT ARE WE TRULY HERE TO WORSHIP? WHO ARE WE HERE TO WORSHIP? THE MUSIC LEADER? THE PREACHER? OURSELVES? WE SHOULD BE HERE TO ...read more

Denomination: *other

Sacrifice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2020

Paul tells us to give ourselves a living sacrifice.

Sacrifice Romans 12:1-8 • Saint Catherine Maximinus ordered her death on the wheel but it broke. She was then beheaded because of her Faith in Christ. • Joan of Arc felt led by God to set her people free, in the Hundred Years’ War she was called a heretic and burned at the stake. • Mark, who wrote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Glory Of The Lord Fills The House Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 23, 2023

God wants to dwell with his people. His presence is always with us.

1 Kings 8 The Glory of the Lord Fills the House 1 Kings 8:4,10-11 NIV Then they brought up the ark of the LORD, the tabernacle of meeting, and all the holy furnishings that were in the tabernacle. The priests and the Levites brought them up. 8 And it came to pass, when the priests came out of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:4, 1 Kings 8:10-11, Psalm 42:1-2, John 7:37, Psalm 42:5-6, 1 Kings 8:54-58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004

Jesus’ presence brought assurance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their heart-breaking condition was transformed into a heart-burning experience.

Luke 24:13-35 The Peace of His Presence Jesus is alive and well. But this truth does not sink in well when we are depressed. Here we read of 2 disciples - v. 17 their faces downcast... naturally, after see their Master tortured and died on the cross, and now they heard news that his body was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Destiny Doors Pt4 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 28, 2009

When you are on the wrong side of the wrong door what do you do? you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

In his autobiography, Just as I Am, Billy Graham tells about a conversation he had with John F. Kennedy shortly after his election: “On the way back to the Kennedy house, the president-elect stopped the car and turned to me. ‘Do you believe in the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?’ he asked. ‘I most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God