Sermons on First Century Jews:

"preparing The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

“Preparing the Way” Luke 1:5-17 Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” was used as a template for this sermon. This is the first Sunday of Advent. The word “Advent” means coming, arrival, or presence, and Advent starts four Sundays before Christmas. If we could summarize the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 11, 2012

Paul was not giving 21st Century Pastors a liturgy for administering Communion. He was admonishing people who eat together in the name of Jesus to eat with the right Spirit - a spirit of unity.

Waiting Scripture: 1 Cor. 11:17-34 We were hungry. We had put in a long day at school. We had played hard outside after school. We were called inside by Mom or the porch light going on indicating it was time to come in. We had cleaned up for supper, which in itself was a daunting task, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 5, 2001

This was the first of a series of sermons from John’s Gospel.

John 1:1-18 Down to Earth The story is told about General Schwarzkoff during the gulf war, that he loved nothing more than to sit down and eat with the ordinary soldiers. How wonderful it was to see a 4 star general coming down to the level of an ordinary private. He was much admired for the fact ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acts 14

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 11, 2020

Paul's first journey

The Gospel Spreads "a large number of people believed, both of Jews and of Greeks" (v. 1) "granting that signs and wonders be done by their hands." (v. 3) Let's pray this happens here as well! The Work of God vs. the work of the "gods" "Seen that he had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Three Tests For Salvation Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

4th in First John Series

THREE TESTS FOR SALVATION 1 John 2:3-11 INTRO: One of the main purposes of the book of 1 John is that you and I might come to know that we are truly children of God. To know that we are born again. The Bible plainly teaches that it is possible for a Christian to really and actually know he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013

This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rejected Savior

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 1, 2002

This is the first of 4 suffering servant messages.

INTRODUCTION  Today we are going to step out of the series on the Sermon on the Mount to do a short four message series from the book of Isaiah.  I wanted to take us to Isaiah because of the fact that Resurrection Sunday is coming in a few weeks. The book of Isaiah is a great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

A Chilling Day Of Giving

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 11, 2019

When Ananias and Sapphira hatched the plot to deceive the apostles and the church they never suspected that their infamous deed would be retold over the centuries to follow. May it be a lesson to us all.

A Chilling Day of Giving Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11, Psalm 104:33-34, 2 Samuel 6:7, Matthew 21:12, Isaiah 63:8-10, Ephesians 4:30, Acts 5:11-15, Romans 6:23, John 11:15, John 11:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Humanity And Divinity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 16, 2020

Have you ever wondered why God chose to send Jesus to the earth the way He did? His humanity and divinity have been misunderstood and debated for centuries.

The Humanity and Divinity of Christ December 20, 2020 • Have you ever wondered why God chose to send Jesus to the earth the way He did? • His humanity and divinity have been misunderstood and debated for centuries. His humanity was only an illusion. Jesus was part God and part human. Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, Luke 2:51-52, Matthew 4:2, John 11:35, Luke 23:46, Romans 5:18-19, 1 John 2:6, Hebrews 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Yours Is The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory. Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 20, 2021

This doxology was not found in earlier manuscripts but was most likely added later during the second century. Many people believe it came from David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles.

Praying with Jesus For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. May 23, 2021 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Chronicles 29:10-11, Matthew 6:13, Acts 1:6-8, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memory Eternal

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Memorial Day. Man attempts to gain immortality by being remembered across the centuries. But memory still fades and true immortality is found only by being remembered by God for Christ's sake.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Memory Eternal” It is in the nature of man to remember. We remember lots of things, the days of our youth, of games, and pranks, and play. Happy days. Our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Concerning The Collection - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2011

This sermon examines the first of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. For the next four Sundays I plan to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Rebel Without A Cause"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 5, 2015

A sermon based on the parable of the Prodigal Son.

"Rebel Without a Cause" "Luke 15:11-32 A young woman writes: "My dad kept a coin jar on his dresser. Every night when he got home from work, the first thing he did was head upstairs to change his clothes. You could hear the familiar jangling of coins as they spilled from his pocket and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrating Epiphany Isaiah 60__ 1 – 6

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Where is He born King of the Jews? Where was God in the slaughter of the innocents? God was in a caring Father and Mother who fled to Egypt to protect the precious life of the child. God was in this Christ reconciling the world to himself.

Celebrating Epiphany Isaiah 60__ 1 – 6 Isaiah 60: 1 – 6, Ephesians 3: 1 – 12 and Matthew 2: 1 – 12. The Christian’s calendar is always out of sync with the secular calendar. And to further confuse Christian children in regard to holidays, the sacred holidays differ from Church to Church. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Anglican