Sermons on First Century Jews:

Relationship Over Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2018

In Jesus' interaction with the Teacher of the Law, he teaches us to love God first and foremost, draw from that love to love others around us, and trust our lives to the author of love.

Mark 12:28-34 Our tax code, at the most conservative count, takes up 2,652 pages. If you add to it the tax law and past cases, you come up with over 74,000 pages! All trying to get us to do the right thing. In Jesus’ day, the scribes and Pharisees and teachers of the Law took the 613 Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:20, Leviticus 19:18, John 15:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:28-34, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

This is part V in the series - 24. It is a first person narrative account from the perspective of the centurion at the cross. WARNING: It is graphic! The preaching idea: the evidence has been presented. What will you do with it?

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” Ultimately, that’s what the final 24 hours in Jesus’ life are about – God’s plan to redeem us to buy us back. We’ve heard from four characters who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-54

Denomination: Methodist

Persecuted: Why? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 1, 2023

The Beatitudes are a beautiful picture of the character of Christ and of consecrated Christians. Why would such a lifestyle depicted in the first seven beatitudes provoke persecution rather than admiration and esteem?

Intro In our study of the Beatitudes, we come to the eighth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i The reward declared in this final beatitude is the same as declared in the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 10:1-32, Ephesians 6:12, Proverbs 29:27, Luke 4:1-34, Ephesians 5:1-6, Acts 3:12-19, Acts 2:1-20, Acts 4:1-12, Matthew 10:32-36, 2 Corinthians 5:1-20, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:11-20, Matthew 5:13-16, John 15:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

I Have Some Questions, Part One Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009

This is Part One of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This first message answers questions about Creation and others.

Listen, have you ever read the Bible and then saw a scripture and went, "What’s up with that?" I mean, "Why did God say that? Why did God do that? That doesn’t make any sense to me." Or maybe you saw something happen in your life where you had a question and you said, "Why would God allow that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sent Forth On A Mission Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 18, 2009

Jesus sends His disciples out on their first "mission." His instructions to the twelve give us an indication of what we should do when we are sent to carry out a mission for Jesus as well

SENT FORTH ON A MISSION Text: Mark 6:7 – 13, 30 Introduction: • 1986 decided to major in secondary education • Transferred to Ohio University • Took courses in curriculum development, educational psychology, media methods, teaching methods, and mathematics • Before I could get my diploma and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Sunday (Love And Sunday Service) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 26, 2016

Beyond Sunday is about being a person who is after God’s own heart – a person who loves God first and foremost – who places their love relationship number one in their life – the person who does the One Thing – the greatest thing first with God/Jesus love

Beyond Sunday pt. 1 Introduction to Beyond Sunday Series: Our new series is designed and I believe inspired by the Holy Spirit to show how Christianity is not just about going to church on Sunday morning. It’s not about doing good works to get myself into heaven, like going to church every ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Milk And Honey Series

Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Oct 14, 2016

In our very first 3:16 and we find ourselves right in the middle of the curse being handed out to our first parents. It is like a movie that starts with a fight scene, you don’t know what is going on and you don’t know who’s side you should be on.

Listen to the sermon: http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/316s-part-1/ Genesis 3:16 - The Curse To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be for your husband and he shall rule over you.”(Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Looking For In The Newborn King?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

From the first declaration of a coming deliverer to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15 the hearts of men looked longingly for the Promised One. Each looked for something different in the Messiah. When Christ was born in Bethlehem Israel did not receive what the

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE NEWBORN KING? MATTHEW 2:1-2, 11 INTRODUCTION: With the proclamation of the wise men, “Where is he that is born the king of the Jews?”, all the prophecies of the coming Messiah were brought to mind in the nation of Israel. From the first declaration of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 10

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 1, 2022

Acts 10 has the story of Cornelius, one of the first Gentiles to hear and believe the Gospel. This outline, in a "talking paper" format, gives notes on the chapter. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads!

Introduction: Acts 10 has the story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who did many good things but had never experienced genuine salvation. The Holy Spirit, working through several people, arranged for Cornelius and others to hear the Gospel, and believe it. Look how many did so! 1 The prologue: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In Distressing Times Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

Isaiah gives us an opportunity to observe faithfulness in difficult times. The first verse of the Book of Isaiah gives the setting for his amazing ministry. He is a prophet for our times as well.

The Gospel According To Isaiah: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, Part 1: The Gospel in an Unsettled World Isaiah 1:1 February 26, 2012 Rev Stephen Aram It was about the year 1980. Kathy and I lived in Holland, on staff in a discipleship school run by the same mission that we had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 14, 2003

THe triumphal entry of our troops in Baghdad It reminded me of another Triumphal entry, which also contained cheers, jeers, and tears – the entry of our Lord into Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday.

INTRODUCTION: This past week my heart was thrilled as I watched our United States Military drive into Baghdad. It was amazing watching the cheering crowd rallying as they pulled down the massive statue of Saddam Hussein. In that crowd there were mixed reactions. There were those, the majority, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

Our Exalted Lord Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This message shows how the resurrection of Jesus was the first stage of exalting Him to the highest place. It was followed by the tenth appearance in the Gospels when Jesus ascended in front of his followers.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 10 The Christian Faith from A to Z Sermon 26 The Doctrine of Christ Phil. 2:5-11 OUR EXALTED LORD 1. The Ministry of His Life (Acts 10:38; Isa. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will look at the birth of the church in Acts chapter 2.

Birth #BecomingTheChurchHeIntends In the beginning God (the One who is, and was and is to come) created EVERYTHING… HE created; • Galaxies – millions of them • Stars – trillions • HE created our planet and He filled it with breath-taking beauty… sunrises, sunsets, oceans, mountains, rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Important Meal Of The Week Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2019

Many churches and denominations today are observing the Lord's Supper less and less, but this is not God's plan for the church. It appears that the first Christians observed the Lord's Supper weekly on the Lord's Day.

Introduction: A. Today’s sermon continues our series called “Blueprint: God’s Plan for the Church.” B. I heard about a church that recently began offering “gluten-free” bread for the Lord’s Supper. 1. It has been very well received, but its initial introduction didn’t go so well. 2. The first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Acts 20:7, Revelation 1:10, Acts 2:42, Luke 22:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 22, 2005

The first reference was directed to Jacob & Esau as individuals by whom different nations and people would come(nothing about eternal life. The second reference was directed to the descendants of Jacob & Esau, not to Jacob & Esau individually.

Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:12-13