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Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004

When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let God See The Plumbing

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 21, 2002

When it comes down to it, do you let God in on the inside of you - or do you hold Him at arms length? Take a lesson from the religious establishment of Jesus’ day - let God into the ugly inner parts of your life, and let the Great Plumber heal you.

A few years back I did a remodeling project at my house - the carpenter did much of the work but I cut costs by doing the plumbing myself. After putting in a bathroom over our garage the area was covered up by sheetrock. One day as I was walking to my car I felt a drop of water hit my eye. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Fear Controls People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God frees his people from the control of fear.

Scripture Introduction During the height of her popularity, Ann Landers received about 10,000 letters each month, nearly all of them from people burdened with troubles. Someone asked her if a particular problem predominated the letters she received. Her answer was, “Fear.” We must ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Because Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 28, 2010

Why do we suffer because of Righteousness?

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of Righteousness Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To The Ends Of The Earth

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 23 (Final)

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (MATTHEW 28:18-20) A story recounts the return of Jesus to heaven after His time on earth. He returned bearing the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him and said, “Master, You must have suffered terribly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being The Church - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How the church should conduct itself 2

Being the Church Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s Integrity – Acts 5:1-11 Part 2 The church Realizes God’s Blessings – Acts 5:12-16 The church Relies on God’s Direction – Acts 5:17-32 The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

If any people in America should be thankful to God and grateful for His goodness, it ought to be Christians, who are able to meet freely and fellowship together as Body of Christ.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 Title: Attitude of Gratitude Theme: Expression of Biblical Gratitude Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Long ago there was as a great British poet. He was a famous writer, whose writings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look For The Messiah

Contributed by Steve Moldenhauer on Mar 31, 2007

Message that contrasts the parallels of Psalm 24 to Jesus entrance on Palm Sunday.

INTRODUCTION: I have preached many sermons from the Gospel accounts about Palm Sunday. Today I want to step back and look at another journey into Jerusalem 1,000 years earlier. David is the author of Psalm 24. It is a psalm composed by him, some believe, as the Ark of the Covenant was brought ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift To The World ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 3, 2010

This lesson purposes to lead those who are thinking on the subject of love to gain a better understanding of biblical love as the lesson answers the two basic questions: Question #1: Why would God show so much love for boys and girls and men and women? Qu

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to John 3:16. 2. This verse is very appropriate for today, Valentine’s Day. Most everyone is making an effort to give different ones something special today. (1) Valentine Cards with comments of love and appreciation are exchanged today! (2) Flowers ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Praise To Power

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 13, 2009

This message involves taking individual responsibility for our own praise and worship of God. Worship is to be involvement not entertainment.

From Praise To Power November 15 Psalm 47:1-9 Acts 16:16-34 Suppose for a moment that you won tickets to a luncheon after the Cavs had beaten the Lakers in a playoff game in 2010. If at the luncheon Shaq stood up and said, “stand to you feet and let’s give it up for LeBron and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Commision - Discussion

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009

This "Crush Fear Summer Project" lesson covers some of the same notes as the other Great Commission notes posted on this site but is more of a group lesson and discussion designed around training college students to win this world for Christ.

Crush Fear #2 The Great Commission Mt.28:18-20: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Commission

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 27, 2008

An encouragement and challenge to believers to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission, the third greatest commandment, fighting this fight to win it, by faith and in His power!

Mt.28:18-20: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder Of Easter

Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 11, 2013

Jesus gave up His life! But what for? That’s what the disciple must have been thinking? For what? Why did He do all of this? Why did Jesus make us His disciples, teach us all that he taught us, and do all the things He did. For what? You see what i

The Wonder of Easter Luke 24:1-12 Isn’t it amazing!?! Isn’t it amazing!?! It’s just amazing! The love of Christ the Son of God displayed for all the world to see. Coming as a baby, leaving the wonders of heaven and being able to side by side with God His Father. Born in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Do With Jesus?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2013

In the beginning of John 19 we see three different examples of what people did with Jesus. The soldiers mocked him, Pilate didn't want to deal with him and the Jews rejected him. What about us? What will we do with Jesus?

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS? John 19:1-16 1) The soldiers mocked him (2-3). To mock means to ‘imitate in contempt’ or ‘ridicule’ or ‘scorn’. The specific word mocked is used in Matthew’s gospel. Matt. 27:28-30, “They stripped him and put a scarlet ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ