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Tomb For Sale

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2016

We look at the Uncomfortable Truth about Easter. Then we look at the “many convincing proofs” that Jesus gave us that He is alive, from the cross and then the tomb.

TOMB FOR SALE: USED ONLY 3 DAYS Mt. 28:1-3; Lk. 24:36-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman and her over-bearing husband went on vacation to Jerusalem. While they were there, the husband passed away. 2. The Jewish undertaker told the wife, "You can have him shipped home for $5000, or you can bury ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Widow's Might" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

Now there is a big connection I want you to understand today…and that is the connection between GIVING Jesus also made a connection between GIVING and FORGIVING in John 3:16. Throughout the remainder of this message this is the question I want to ask you to think about…

HEARTBEATS “The Widow’s Might” Mark 12: 41-44 Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he would drown. But as he begins to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Lamb Among The Wolves. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 19, 2022

Psalms 120 through 134 are called the Songs of Ascent because pilgrims would sing them as they traveled the sometimes steep road ascending up to Jerusalem.

Lamb among the wolves. Psalm 120 - Songs of Ascent Picture with me with a band of pilgrims. They're people from your village, heading up the road that leads to Jerusalem. You're on your way to Passover, or perhaps the Feast of Weeks, or the Feast of Booths. There's excitement in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Involved In The Father’s Business Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

This message looks at how Jesus personally demonstrated the primary task that is expected of all believers, which is share the clear, unembellished message of the salvation found in the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The apostle Paul once declared, “When I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16, NIV). For Paul, the most important thing in life, second only to worshipping Christ, was preaching the gospel. He stated that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is absolutely astonished that men can voluntarily decide to be enemies of that which is most precious and beneficial to them.

Saint-Exupery was a French aviator who wrote a number of books that have been an inspiration to many. He was recalled to military service in World War II. On July 31, 1944 he was flying an observation mission in a plane with no guns. He was shot down that day by a young man from Germany who was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

How To Be A New Wineskin

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021

God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Killer In The Midst - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017

A look at the Genesis 3 account of Lucifer's interaction with Eve

The killer in our midst (Part 2) Most Christians don’t truly understand how devilishly persuasive Satan can be. We don’t realize that he’s constantly whispering to us his thoughts, desires and dreams for our lives. He has one goal: to lure us away from serving God. And the more we listen the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Came To Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017

Mark records what happened when Jesus came to church. The normal order was interrupted, the people were amazed, the forces of evil were disturbed, and the oppressed were set free. The same thing should happen today when Jesus comes to Church!

WHEN JESUS CAME TO CHURCH Mk. 1:21-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAITH BETTER THAN ATHEISM 1. I read about a rabbi who was sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk In The Light!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Many Christians suffer from Spiritual Affective Disorder, because they do not allow their lives to be exposed to the light of God. "Bright light therapy" can bring their lives back on track. How can God's light change our lives?

[Sermon preached on 4 February 2018, Candlemas / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I have been living in Finland for more than thirty-five years now. And still, every year, I get affected by the winter blues. Days are so short, and the clouds are so thick, that some days it seems to me that the sun does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7, John 12:35-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Aarons Rod Turned Into A Serpent Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

The Israelites were enslaved people in Egypt - valuable enslaved people that Pharaoh did not want to let go. Moses had the additional burden of being wanted for murder.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Heme Aqui - Activando Mi Llamado Series

Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Mar 21, 2010

A pesar de que el llamado es divino, requiere de nosotros una respuesta adecuada o el llamado podrá llegar a ser frustrado.

LLAMADO es una convocación de parte de Dios a realizar una labor. A pesar de que el llamado es divino, requiere de nosotros una respuesta adecuada o el llamado podrá llegar a ser frustrado. En la Biblia encontramos muchos momentos en que Dios llamo a hombres comunes y corriente a realizar una ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2022

Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness – Part 4 – Put On Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet

"Holiness – Part 4 – Put on Jesus Christ" Romans 13:11-14 Pastor John Bright Romans 13 “11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Conflicting Signals

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023

More important than knowing WHEN Jesus is coming is remembering that he HAS come, and he WILL come.

How many of you read the comic strip Peanuts? Anybody here NOT read Peanuts? Tell me, what do you think when you see Lucy with the football, holding it for Charlie Brown to kick? She always manages to talk him into it, doesn’t she? And he runs to kick the ball and she snatches it away and he falls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed