Sermons on Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza:

Relatives!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

John The Baptist - Jesus strange relitave

Relatives! Mark 1:1-8 We are quickly approaching the days when people will travel to be with family. Some houses will be packed. The Roads and airports will be full of people willing to spend time, energy and money to be with loved ones. It all sound great doesn’t it. Family getting together. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Ow! That Hurts!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

In order to get Christians to increase in their fruitfulness for Him, God cuts things out of our lives.

Oct. 26, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” Introduction Indian Jones and the Last Crusade is one of my favorite movies—it’s great entertainment but it packs a powerful punch of a message about finding happiness and joy. In the climactic scene of the movie, Indiana Jones is grasping ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

3 Odd Jobs Of The Tentmaker Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2005

Paul had the heart of an ACCOUNTANT, a RUNNER, and a STEWARD, and illustrates for us how to truly do God’s will in our lives. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

3 Odd Jobs of the Tentmaker Acts 20:18-38 Most of us wear more than 1 hat, and have a side job, whether paid for it or not. Some people have a career, but have a heart for other things. We cannot do it all. The Apostle Paul had the skills and knowledge to be more than a tentmaker, and his other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

#1down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008

Must read! We look at John the Baptist and the battle that tried to hinder his full touch of Jesus’ hands. I may not understand today, but I have to press on and try again!

DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you can preach this sermon with out tears, please don’t preach it! I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is No Stopping The People, The Presence, Or The Power Of God!

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 24, 2008

No matter how hard the enemy tries to stop God, he will never succeed. God is all-powerful and His word lives on through the lives of His people.

I. Read Matthew 24:35 and Hebrews 1:11 Matthew 24:35--Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words will never pass away. a. Greek word for “pass away” is parerchomai (par-er-khom-ahee) which means to perish, neglect, avert, pass away without fulfillment, or to be in vain (it is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Of Nt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

his dream/dilemma/decision

Joseph’s Dilemma, Dream, & Decision Mt. 1:18-25 Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. The blood comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For Jesus' Return Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Dec 16, 2005

Exegetical; hard times cause us to long for Jesus’ return, which in turn prepares us for the Second Coming.

Author: J. Clark Sneed Date: 18 December 2005 Title: Longing for Jesus’ Return Text: Luke 17:22-27 Dominating Theme: Preparation Thrust: Be prepared. “And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Growing And Building

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

If we do not grow, then we will not be able to build the things that God has willed for us to build.

GROWING AND BUILDING Text: I Corinthians 3:1 – 9 In this passage of scripture Paul talks about both growing and building. Paul is telling the people of Corinth that if they do not grow, they will not make progress. Obviously, God did not intend for infants to be ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Danger Of Unbelief

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011

In this sermon we briefly examine the greatest hindrance to God's plan for our lives.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, God has a plan and a purpose for each one of us in this room. God doesn't choose, call and save a soul JUST to leave him/her sit it out on the sidelines to just attend Church every week. No, He has a plan for each one of us, young or old. We, the Church, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The View

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

People have an opinion, a point of view. Oftentimes, speaking our point of view changes very little, if anything, except how it makes us feel – "I said my piece!" Point of view is everything however in terms of how we understand life and deal with living

“THE VIEW” Colossians 3:1-2 (Read from NIV and THE MESSAGE) ABC’s “The View” - the winner of the 2003 Daytime Emmy® Award for "Outstanding Talk Show" as quoted by its own website! ABC News correspondent Barbara Walters, the renowned Whoopi Goldberg, comedian Joy Behar, actress/comedian Sherri ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Kindness: Show Kindness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2012

Show kindness and you’d have served Christ! Heed the call to reflect God’ kindness. Make effrots to cultivate it. Take initiative to show kindness.

Read Matthew 25:31-46 – show kindness and you’d have served Christ! How did Jesus distinguish the sheep from the goats? From the way they treat others. The tree shall be known by its fruits. • He is not making them into sheep and goats. He is dividing them as He sees them. • Believers of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Begins Where The Will Of God Is Known. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 1, 2014

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

“For we live by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Dwight L. Moody said “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul.” Charles Spurgeon said “Faith obliterates time, annihilates distance, and brings future ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Story - Part 3 - Days 14-22 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020

This series gives a thought for each day taking us through the events of the birth and early life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Part 3 includes Days 14-22

DAY FOURTEEN When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a star appeared in the sky. Wise men in the east saw the star. They knew the Scriptures and the meaning of the star. There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. Numbers 24:17 They prepared for their long journey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Amazing Teacher Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2020

The one thing we can never do with Jesus is be bored by Him. We can reject Him, we can receive Him, we can love or hate him, but he can never be boring. We notice in Mark that people are often Astounded or Amazed by Jesus - and we should be as well.

JESUS IS AMAZING: AN AMAZING TEACHER Text: Mark 1:21-45; Psalm 103:1-5 Introduction The one thing we can never do with Jesus is be bored by Him. We can reject Him, we can receive Him, we can love or hate him, but he can never be boring. We notice in Mark that people are often Astounded or Amazed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed By Eternal Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2024

A transformative journey through three powerful passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 121:7-8, and John 14:1-3.

Transformed by Eternal Truth Today, we embark on a transformative journey through three powerful passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 121:7-8, and John 14:1-3. These verses encapsulate eternal truths that have the potential to radically transform our lives. Join me as we explore the profound ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 121:7-8, Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:4, John 14:1-3, Proverbs 2:8, Deuteronomy 31:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal