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The Deity Of Christ Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Nov 7, 2020

The second message in this series, giving further proofs from the Bible that Jesus Christ is God himself. This includes Christ as the Image of God, Christ the sharer in God's Glory, Christ the receiver of worship and Christ the forgiver of sins.

JUST WHO IS CHRIST? What does the Bible really say? Part Two - Christ: God in the New Testament In the last message, we saw that Christ’s eternal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29, Isaiah 42:8, Psalm 51:4, Revelation 22:8-9, Revelation 5:12, Revelation 4:11, James 2:1, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:15, Acts 10:25-26, John 1:1-2, John 20:28, John 14:8-10, John 10:30, John 1:14, Mark 2:12, Mark 2:5-7, John 17:4-5, Philippians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by William Morris on Mar 20, 2004

The 11th in a 12 part series from Joshua concerning Victorious Christian Living

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 20:1-9 Title: The Cities of Refuge (Joshua # 11) Date: February 22, 2004 Introduction: The land of Canaan has now been possessed and subdued. The various tribes have been given their inheritance and things are starting to wind down as far as the conquest ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Eyes Of The Angels

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 14, 2007

viewing salvation from an angel’s point of view

Intro: according to scripture, the plan of salvation, what man experiences through grace, is something so wondrous that the angels desire to understand the full impact of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today, I would like to look at passion week, through the eyes of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But When You Pray! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 1, 2014

When you pray-We have to make a mindful decision to pray, and how we pray!

Matthew 6:5-8-And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Accepts His Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2022

Jesus took up His cross willingly. Shall we?

Jesus Accepts His Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-4, Matthew 26:30-56, Luke 22:43-44, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Catholic

Transfiguration Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023

Transfiguration of Jesus is a spiritual experience for the Disciples. We can't stay in ecstatic realms but come into reality of struggles and fight for the existence of self and others. Jesus always leads into every level of life.

Lesson 13 Mark 9:2-13 Transfiguration in Mark INTRODUCTION The Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate it as a festival on August 6. It was declared a universal feast of the Western church by Pope Callistus III in 1457. The feast was included in the English Prayer Book in 1561 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Pollute Your Souls With Greed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 1, 2023

Greedy People Pursue Money at Any Cost.

Many are obsessed with the greed of power, Acquisition, Hoarding, Entitlement, and Overspending. Greedy People have an excessive desire for material possessions, wealth, fame, gifts, and attention. Greed makes a man blind and foolish, and they are incapable of loving others genuinely. Greed is one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 11:24, 1 Corinthians 5:11

Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Richard Cook on Jul 30, 2010

Some basoc principles behind sowing and reaping

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blessed Man

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2021

We think of blessings as it relates to material things and riches. However, Psalm One talks about a blessed man (or woman) as defined by their relationship with God and His Word. This message examines who is truly blessed in God's eyes.

A Blessed Man Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3; 106:3; Second Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 As some of you know, my brother Barry and I started recording Bible study lessons that people can review at home as part of their personal Bible study time. One of the lessons that we recorded last month was on Psalm One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 106:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

God’s promises are fulfilled not by our strength or timing, but by His faithfulness, even when hope seems impossible and waiting feels endless.

Good morning, friends. If your heart has ever ached in the waiting room of life—if you’ve watched calendars turn while prayers felt unanswered, if you’ve listened to the echo of your own questions and wondered whether God still remembers your name—then you are in good company today. Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22, Romans 9:6-9

Topics: God's Character, Identity

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 2, 2003

An uplifting sermon about the future based on a Stephen F. Olford study

FACING THE FUTURE JOSHUA 1:1-9 (Adapted from a Stephen F. Olford study) INTRODUCTION In the first chapter of Joshua, we begin reading about a crisis that has erupted in the lives of the people of Israel. Their longtime leader and spiritual guide, Moses, has died. We need to understand that this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirtual Starter Homes

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 1, 2006

We are each the temple of God. Explore parallels between the evolution of God’s tabernacle and the building of spiritual equity in the "starter home" of God’s Kingdom within us.

This past week I visited my hometown in Fairport, NY to see my family. One of the places that I wanted to see was my childhood home. My childhood home is rather modest. It’s a small ranch with just three tiny bedrooms, one bathroom, and contains only about nine hundred square feet of living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Judgment Is Coming Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 4, 2010

In the processes of our life, we should be preparing for the Judgment to come.

How to Do Life Judgment Is Coming! James 2:12-13 * Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleans His Father's House

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 25, 2010

Was Jesus cleansing the temple a random act or was there something far deeper?

The Passover is not something most Christians give much thought to, unless they come across it in their bible readings. It was however the most important feast the Jews celebrated. It would be like our thanksgiving. It was a festive time and also a time of reflection. Like our communion tables ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ