Sermons on Emmaus Disciples:

Selfishness

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Who will be the greatest in the Kingdom?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘Let my brother have the first pancake; I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Clean When Living In The Pig Pen Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 4, 2005

Peter gives us a way to achieve holiness in our lives as we live in a fallen world

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X How many times have you thought how easy it is to live for Jesus, to pray, to read His word, to treat others as He wants us to treat them, to live a holy life, WHEN YOU ARE IN CHURCH? „X Why is it so much easier to live for Jesus when we are at church than when we leave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

Peter and Judas are very much alike! Both are apostles. Both rise up the ladder of success -- Peter the spokesman of apostles and Judas the treasurer. And both deny and betray Christ. The difference is -- to whom to they turn in their darkest moments?

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is full of meaning. It is a spiritual food that nourishes our souls. It is a part of worship Christ commands of us. It is an experiencing of the presence of Christ in a real and tangible way. It is something we do as a community – we never ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happened To Me Last Friday Series

Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001

This is a unique first-person narrative sermon from the viewpoint of the Centurion at the cross who exclaimed "Truly this is the Son of God!"

"WHAT HAPPENED TO ME LAST FRIDAY" Last Friday was a day I’ll never forget. I had to oversee three crucifixions. In and of itself, there was nothing unusual about that. I’ve had a lot more than that on one day - I’ve spent longer days at Golgotha. But last Friday I clocked six hours there for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Cookout For A Dropout

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 27, 2001

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Easter

3 Sun Easter. John. 21:1-19 " A Cookout for a Dropout"   A shrewd worldly agnostic and a Christian clergyman, dressed in modest clerical suit, sat at the same table in the Pullman dining car. They were waiting for the first course at the dinner, a delicious Hudson River shad. Eying his companion ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Kind Of Man John The Baptist Was.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 7, 2003

JESUS CALLED JOHN GREAT AND WE FIND OUT IN MATTHEW CHAPTER 3 THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS.

TEXT MATTHEW 3-1 IN THOSE DAYS CAME JOHN THE BAPTIST PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDAEA. KJV. TITLE THE KIND OF MAN JOHN WAS. 1 HE WAS A MAN WITH A MESSAGE. MATTHEW 3-2 AND SAYING REPENT YE FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEVEN IS AT HAND. KJV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Do you love Jesus, or do you just want to be His buddy?

Do you love me? For most of us saying we love Jesus is easy, but do you really "love" Him? John 21:15-17 (NCV) When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

Jesus used the principle of understanding our weaknesses but trusting our possibilities in order to transform people-pleasers into persons of integrity, ambition into selfless commitment, and immaturity into responsibility.

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Friendship means nothing to people who are bent on preserving privileges or feeding ambitions. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Second Chance

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 14, 2003

A sermon on Peter’s three denials: It is a call to understand that God gives us second chances in life and we aren’t to squander them.

The Power of a Second Chance April 2, 2003 Pastor Lynn Floyd Introduction: Read Mark 14:27-31, 66-72 “You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “’I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” Peter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Leadership Secret

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 17, 2003

Christ’s great sermon on the mount began with the words, "Blessed are you". The Lord knew that everyone has a hunger for supernatural blessings, benefits and empowerments. Everyone in the crowd must have strained to hear every word Jesus spoke that day be

After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extended Ministry's Impact

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

The impact of Jesus’ extended ministry had social ramifications. What potential impact does Jesus’ extended ministry have? 4 ways Jesus’ extended ministry/outreach impacts society.

EXTENDED MINISTRY’S IMPACT—Luke 9:7-11 Luke /relates(to his readers)/records/ the impact of Jesus’ extended outreach. The impact of Jesus’ extended ministry had social ramifications. What potential impact does Jesus’ extended ministry have? 4 ways Jesus’ extended ministry/outreach impacts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Right...god Working

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 2, 2003

While on vacation, I came across road construction signs "Keep Right...men at work". In Acts 3:1-11, we see that God is at work through Peter and John.

July 2, 2003 Title: Keep Right, God Working Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction Thanks for all your prayers for us while we were on vacation! We had a wonderful time! I’ll have to be honest, I was looking forward to going on vacation... but I certainly was NOT looking forward to: the long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Process Of The Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 18, 2003

A sermon on the process of fulfilling the promise of God in your life.

THE PROCESS OF THE PROMISE Mark 4:26-29 Matthew 13:23 Luke 1:26-38 1. It starts with a word from God. Luke 1:28 Luke 1:31 Psalm 33:6. John 1:1,3 Hebrews 1:3 Speak - epo ep’-o a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346); to speak or say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growth Of The Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 18, 2003

A sermon on how the promise of God grows in your life.

THE GROWTH OF THE PROMISE Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him. Isaiah 43:1-3 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Loss Of The Promise

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 18, 2003

A sermon on how to restore the lost promise of God in your life.

THE LOSS OF THE PROMISE 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us.2 “Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So he answered, “Go.”3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational