Sermons on expensive perfume:

Goodness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003

Goodness is a fruit that is best given away by the example of our lives.

Introduction (overhead 1) 1.The fragrance test with two men. (Adapted from Tasting The Fruit of the Spirit, Group Publishing, 2003) 2. The college prank played on me with my cologne. Review of series (overhead 2) 1. We are more than half way through our fall series, The Fruits of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Tuesday - "Missing The Point" Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Understanding who Jesus really is.

Tuesday – “Missing the Point” (Matthew 26:6-13) 3rd in a series on “Passion Week” Introduction: Adventures in missing the point! There’s a story by Dennis Tice that shows with certain originality how people can miss the point. It’s called: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Worship Like A Girl! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 28, 2009

It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

“Like a Girl” Part 4 – Worship Like A Girl I. Introduction One of the greatest insults you could say to a guy is that you throw like a girl, run like a girl but over the next few weeks I want to reevaluate what was once an insult and make it instead a challenge. Fight like a girl. Pray like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wednesday - An Extravagant Giver And A Ruthless Taker Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2022

These two stories of the extravagant giver and the ruthless taker are excellent examples of what we should and should not be. Both people were very close to Jesus, but ended up having very different reactions to him. Jesus loved them both in spite of what they did to Him.

A. We might oversimplify things by saying that the world is made up of two kinds of people: givers and takers, but there is some truth to that statement. B. I love hearing stories about big tippers and I try to be a good tipper myself. 1. A man named Greg Rubar was a waiter at D'Amico’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Him For Who He Is

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 6, 2019

When we begin to Jesus for who He really is we will begin to come alive in Him.

Seeing Him For Who He Is OKAY – today we begin a brand new series that I am calling, ‘Come Alive.’ In John 10:10… Jesus spoke these awesome, powerful, hopeful – life giving words… I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. In others words B/S Jesus left all of the glories of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Dew

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021

Concentrate on making such Lilies and Cedars that would adorn the city rather than fruitless, barren trees.

Like DEW! Hosea 14:5 "I will be like the dew to Israel; He will blossom like the lily, And he will take root like the cedars of Lebanon." • WHAT IS DEW? • YOU WILL BE A LILY • GOD WILL TAKE YOUR ROOTS DEEP AND BUILD YOU • SMELL LIKE CEDARS OF LEBANON WHAT IS DEW? The above chapter ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Wisemen Were Wise

Contributed by Michael Lobrutto on Apr 12, 2001

A look at the Wisemen who sought Jesus.

WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE TEXT: Matthew 2 4 Reasons I They were wise men because of the person they sought. vs 2 Saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him. A) They were looking for a Man. B) They were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Fragrant To The Lord

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007

What is it in your hand to offer to the Lord. The sacrifice which you offered not only bring delight to the Lord but also bring the most beautiful fragrance to fill the entire room.

Today the title of my sharing is “A Fragrant Sacrifice” This story is taken from John 12 and also found in Matt 26 and Mark 14. The setting was at the house of Simon the Leper, (where Lazarus lived) after he had been raised from the dead. The time was six days before the Passover. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Overwhelming Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

There is no record of anyone ever coming to Jesus & telling Him, "Lord, I love you." But here is a woman who expressed her love in the only way she knew how.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Mark 14:3-9 The scene is Bethany, a village just a few miles from Jerusalem, & the time is the night before Jesus' triumphal entry. In just a few days He will be arrested, tried, convicted, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointing The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

The anointing of the Lord by Mary was an act that was to be remembered, which affected everyone around, and was an evidence of her love. She gave her best to the Lord.

ANOINTING THE LORD John 12:1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bread Of Life, Cup Of Redemption

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 11, 2005

Communion is more of an Easter moment than we realize. This time of year we can hear the last supper story fresh and realize its significance.

Communion is more of an Easter moment than we usually stop to realize. In Matthew 26, Matthew brings Jesus into the last portion of his life before the cross. He shows us how Jesus was clearly preparing his disciples for his death and, as well, his resurrection. Jesus has spoken about his death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Joyfully Hoping For God 2 (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 27, 2022

Though this is an edited version of the first one, but God revealed to me another message to enhance the previous one. May everyone who will read this find the grace and mercy of God towards those who are looking for His joyful hope.

Intro: Good morning and we welcome everyone to our 4th and last Sunday for the month of March with a theme “A Joyful Hope”. And throughout all our exhortations this month, it all circled on this topic. But a question remained unanswered “are we happy?” Do we still feel the joy of God in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extravagent Love

Contributed by Ken Powell on Dec 7, 2005

Mary finds herself in a situation where Jesus is present and she wants to somehow show her love to Him. She knows in the Spirit that she will never have this opportunity again. Mary Loves Jesus and wants to demonstrate her love to him some way. Whatev

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE Story of Jesus anointed at Bethany Mark 14:1-9 3 Points (1) The Situation (2) The Condemnation (3) The Commendation Mark is bringing to our attention the events of the last week that Jesus spends in Jerusalem just before His arrest, trial & crucifixion. Its also Passion Week & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2012

This message focuses on our interacting with the "true Jesus" inside the box versus just the "outer" Jesus.

Christmas 2012 Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season? Scriptures: John 3:16; 14:15; 21:17; Matthew 26:7; 25; 31-40; Introduction: I have been thinking about what I should share with you this morning as most would expect to hear a message pertaining to Christ’s birth and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life-Changing Words

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 12, 2016

Learn to speak and trust these words which will change your life now and forever: ""I'm a sinner. I am sorry." And "You are forgiven. Go in peace." (Theme and intro adapted from Jon Daniels)

Is it possible for your life to be changed by three words? How about three words like “We’re having twins!” or “Sorry, it’s cancer,” or “Kids, we’re moving.”? We could easily spend the next ten minutes coming up with other three-word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran