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Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 3: How To Triumph Over Our Troubles Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2023

1. Wake-up to our shortcomings (vs. 31, 33-35). 2. Keep worshiping the Lord (vs. 30). 3. Keep trusting in God's Word (vs. 31). 4. Keep waiting on the Lord (vs. 31-32).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 3: How to Triumph over Our Troubles The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 31, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26 we are closing in on the cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus and His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

7 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 29, 2003

Have you ever had anyone tell you they are praying for you? Jesus is praying for you asking protection and sanctification.

7 Easter B John 17:6-19 1 June 2003 Rev. Roger N. Haugen Have you ever had someone tell you they are praying for you? Likely we all have had people pray for us, but it is different when someone tells you they are praying for you. It might happen when you are going through a difficult time with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Materialism's Blinder: Biotechnology And Truth

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research—debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative decisions about regulation. But you need to pay attention and speak up: The next debate may be about your own wor

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Your eyes may glaze over when you read the headlines about stem-cell research--debates over moral quandaries, federal funding, and legislative ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing To Shrug At: Ayn Rand, Objectivism, And Worldview

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s thinking, and the new film based on her book Atlas Shrugged starring Angelina Jolie set to come out next year, Ayn

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Uses The Ordinary"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2009

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“God Uses the Ordinary” Mark 11:1-11 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com I don’t know why God ordained me to go into the ministry. I don’t have a clue. I don’t know why God would want to use me. I don’t understand why God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Secret To A Happy Life

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007

Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

"I Know Whom I Have Believed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 21, 2010

A sermon about burning bright with the love of God.

2 Timothy 1:1-14 “I Know Whom I Have Believed” A couple of months ago, Clair, Mary Ellen and I decided we would have a cookout at Coolidge Park. So we went to the store, bought hamburgers and hot dogs, filled the cooler, purchased charcoal and… …because I was completely convinced that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Church Goes Public"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 28, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday.

Acts 2:1-17, 36-41 “The Church Goes Public” By: rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pentecost was a huge Jewish Festival. It commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. How appropriate! A new day had dawned! The New had Come!!! The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Was Born To Declare War

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Nov 25, 2013

In Revelation 12 John cryptically describes his vision of what was really happening when Jesus was being born. It was a declaration of war. The devil’s forces were in an uproar. This war is very significant and relevant to us in our everyday lives.

TITLE: Christmas Is A Declaration of War 11-25-2013 Text: Revelation 12:1–12 Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Hope

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Dec 4, 2013

Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of all hope, and thus a

One of the best things about Christmas, in my opinion at least, is the sense of anticipation that comes with it. We see it most readily among little children, who follow the “Elf on the Shelf” around the house from day to day, and carefully craft their Christmas wish lists, and eagerly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Cast It Away? Worry? Change?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2015

I use a fishing rod and a sinker and a bobber as we consider changing our attitudes and trusting God. The current events that we hear on the news are so gloomy, we can choose a different outlook and TRUST GOD.

CAST IT AWAY --- WHY NOT SUBMIT TO CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a fishing pole, I cast a few times. I discuss the role of THE SINKER? Then I discuss the role the BOBBER? Are you a sinker or a bobber? 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) Casting all your care upon him; for he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God Calling: Moses"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 9, 2016

A sermon about release from bondage.

"God Calling: Moses" Exodus 3:1-12, 4:10-12 The Israelites were in slavery in Egypt. Before this they had immigrated to the land because of a severe famine. Due to the amazing ways that God used Joseph, son of Jacob to save the Egyptians and thus the Israelites as well they were still living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Steps To Salvation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016

People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless, How can we gain hope

I was eleven the day I almost drowned. A “harmless” prank at a summer-camp swimming pool nearly ruined my day—and my life! I was away from home for the first time at Camp Cedar Falls, in Southern California’s San Bernardino mountains. A swim in the camp pool with my friends ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27, Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Shouting Stones"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2016

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

"The Shouting Stones" Luke 19:28-40 There are some very interesting details in this story. It's important to read the Scriptures carefully or else we might miss something--or lots of things. We don't want to paint with too broad a brush. In a similar way, it's important that we are careful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Bear The Mark Of The Master Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2016

Each year we make resolutions to correct bad habits. One of the most fundamental characteristics of disciples of Jesus is to love one another. Resolving to love others as Jesus does makes a better me.

1. New Year's Resolutions are a means to resolve change in our lives * Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin * "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ