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What Does The Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014

The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Our Passover Lamb

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 30, 2024

The Passover Lamb and its blood represents Jesus, the true Lamb of God. The sacrificial animals of the O.T clearly portray how our sins are transferred to Jesus.

JESUS IS OUR PASSOVER LAMB 1 Cor. 5:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE REAL MOTHER-IN-LAW 1. 2 Young Jewish men were traveling by train to meet their prospective brides for the very first time. One man said, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready to get married!” And he got off the train at the next stop. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting To Know God Better

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2016

This sermon is about the place of fasting in the life of the Believer. Specifically, this is a challenge to use the month of February to fast from some measure of electronics.

When was the last time you fasted? Maybe you fasted for a blood test, or perhaps before surgery. Perhaps you had a stomach virus and were not able to eat for 12 or 24 hours. But few of us fast to Know God Better FASTING is not very popular today, even though it was an important spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks For All The Phoebes In Our Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2016

Paul speaks of 14 different Christians leaders in Romans 16. Phoebe is listed first among these Christians. What was it that made her so special? Every church has its Phoebes. Pastors need to salute the Phoebes in their churches.

THANKS FOR THE PHOEBES IN OUR CHURCH Romans 16:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EASTER HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who was driving down the road and accidentally ran over the Easter Bunny? He swerved to avoid hitting him, but the rabbit jumped right in front of his car. 2. His basket of eggs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay With Us

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

In death we rest with the assurance that our Lord will stay with us when we pass and with our loved one’s still on earth.

Luke 24:29 Stay With Us 04/25/03 (Spouse’s name), it was but about 3 weeks ago that I first shared this story of our Lord’s resurrection with you and (name). We sat at your kitchen table and I read from a pamphlet like this one here as it recounted how two disciples of Jesus bid a friend to tarry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:29

Denomination: Lutheran

Encounter The King

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2007

A sermon for Palm Sunday to encourage people to encounter Jesus, the true king.

We are nearly there. It’s nearly Easter. Maybe you are looking forward to that extra dose of chocolate. Perhaps your looking forward to an extra day or two off. Maybe it’s a chance to catch up with someone or some things. And it is also a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2012

This is the time of the year everyone asks that question - really, who is he?

Hebrews 5:7-9 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? The One who Submitted & The One and only Source 7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Son ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Friday?? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 29, 2011

The significance of what we call Good Friday is what actually happened and for what purpose!

If we look in the Bible, no matter which translation, we will not find the words “Good Friday”. The words Christmas and Trinity are also not in the Bible, does it mean we should ignore them? Absolutely not! Christmas, The Trinity, Good Friday, and even the word Easter are just words we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Final Enemy, Death, Is No More!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

by Jesus's resurrection, death no longer had dominion over us

If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Episcopal

Our Good, Good Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2018

Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that God is generously, lovingly giving to us.

1. When Linda, Laura, and I were living in Huntsville, Alabama we went out to eat one Saturday at a popular BBQ restaurant. We saw a wealthy couple from our congregation come in and be seated. We exchanged pleasantries and went on with our meal. When it came time to pay we found that our church ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Love Is This? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2007

God enables believers to love and we are called to show it sincerly and earnestly especially to the household of faith.

Everyone hates to be deceived. Once someone realizes that they have been deceived, there exists serious credibility problems with the one who deceived them. A case in point regards the charges laid on Morris Cerullo. The onetime leader of the Inspiration Network, now based in Fort Mill, S.C., is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Other

Antidote For Anxiety Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2020

Don’t be anxious. Instead, look to the birds and flowers; look to your Heavenly Father; and look only at today. In a word: have FAITH! Trust the Lord to take care of you today and tomorrow.

Antidote to Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34) Chris Surber, a pastor in Suffolk, Virginia, tells the story is about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried that her home would be robbed. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom From The Burden Of Worry Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 8, 2025

Fear and anxiety are things that can have an unhealthy grip on our lives. In this passage, Jesus teaches his followers how we can be free from the burden of worrty.

In 1988, Bobby McFerrin released a song entitled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” It was inspired by the teachings of an Indian Guru who used to tell his followers “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” McFerrin’s song was quickly written and recorded. It was released as an Adult Contemporary song where it made it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025

JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes 5:2, James 4:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dorcus The Doer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

When it comes t winning prizes for creativity with thread and needle, women have it sewed up, and we want to focus our attention on a woman who sewed herself right into the fabric of biblical history. Dorcas is her name, and her needle was her fame.

Grace Synder was born in 1885 and grew up on a lonely prairie in Nebraska. She lived in a sod house that cost about twelve dollars to build. Water was scarce, and so they used their Saturday night bath water to water the flowers. There was not much to do, and so Grace took up quilting. She ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43