Sermons on forerunner to messiah: showing 3,076-3,090 of 28,382

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 9, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 3. Is our world any different because of Christmas?

WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? Is Our World Any Different? Christmas Realities – Part 3 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 December 11, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if there were no Christmas? How has our world been changed because of Christmas? Think about that. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Before I Die

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002

Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: *other

"Yup - I’m The One"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Jesus’ declaration before the Sanhedrin after His arrest.

“Yup – I’m the One.” Matthew 26:57-68 September 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: I loved comic books growing up. Especially Spider-Man and other super-heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Avengers. In fact, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Road To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

The way a person faces their death can tell you a lot about them.

John 17:1-26 February 17, 2007 The Road to the Cross You can tell a lot about a person by the way in which they face their own death. Some people are afraid, others bold, some are angry and selfish, while others are calm and selfless. Seeing someone in their final days can evoke a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: *other

Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2006

If I had been Jesus, I would have shown the men on the road to Emmaus my scars and proved I had risen from the dead... but Jesus didn’t do that. Why?

OPEN: For the past few weeks, I’ve been preaching on the topic of CSI-Jerusalem. We’re Crime Scene Investigators…or more specifically “Cross Scene Investigators”. The following story is true. And while it is somewhat morbid it serves to illustrate what I want to say this morning. Several years ago ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David’s Lord

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2011

Messianic Psalm about Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord (vs 1). (2). The King (vs 2-3). (3). The Priest (vs 4). (4). The Judge (vs 5-7). SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • The university library in Kansas U.S.A. • Is home to a very unusual Bible. • At first it looks like very ordinary; • But when the guilt edges are slightly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Worship Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

To worship Jesus we must: risk the journey, know the word, and come with sacrifice and generosity.

December 11 Worship (Wise Men, Matthew 2:1-12) So what can we glean from this Christmas story about worship? 1. To worship Jesus, we must risk the journey vv.1-2 This Christmas, get past the glitz and glitter and presents and parties and become a genuine worshipper of the Messiah. Risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalam

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 27, 2021

This is so well preached on that I would like to ask the question: Why did Jesus not tell the disciples the name of the owner/owners of the Donkey

EMB 28-03-2021 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” Luke 21:28-44 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our Gospel reading in Luke 21 is no exception. Indeed this is a story related in all four Gospels, which is unusual. We have the Synoptic Gospels Matthew Mark and Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:1-19, John 12:12-16

Denomination: Anglican

Reliability Of Daniel (2 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the reliability of Daniel and the prophecies of Daniel.

Ram With Two Horns (Part 2 of 6) Chapter 8 of Daniel describes a powerful ram with two horns that is soon defeated by a male goat with one powerful horn. Any time you see a horn mentioned in the Bible it is referring to power or exaltation. Daniel 8:3 says: Then I lifted my eyes and saw, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:3-14, Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2010

A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.

Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 2: Peter’s Reference To David’s Psalms Acts 2:21-36 For the last several weeks we have been studying the subject of Pentecost. In that time we have examined the arrival of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit of God transformed the Believers and how it confounded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

Christ is victorious. From a stump to Savior.

The Triumph of the Savior: From a Stump!! December 20, 2009 Isaiah 11:1-10 In 1928 the Great Depression was fast approaching, and as our country was enduring hard and uncertain times, people were looking for a messiah, someone who could save us. And in Louisiana, the messiah showed up . . . at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Guys

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

Lessons we can learn from the wise men.

Wise Guys – Christmas Message Matthew 2 Intro: To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due a growing population, I will no longer be able to serve the southern USA on Christmas Eve. However, I have provided a replacement for you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Of Easter And "Identity Crisis"

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 4, 2012

Easter message woven around the "Identification" theme.

OF EASTER AND “IDENTITY CRISIS” Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:10

Denomination: *other

"From Information To Commitment"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2012

A sermon about the scandal of following Christ.

Mark 8:27-38 “From Information to Commitment” This morning’s Scripture passage is scandalous!!! First there is Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ or the Messiah. Then there is the startling prediction of Jesus’ suffering and death. Finally, Jesus gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Let Our Voices Cry Out, Making The Way For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Encourages active participation in God's narrative, emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom and transformation through understanding and applying His Word.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and mercy. We are not just observers but partakers in the divine banquet of His Word. As we gather in unity and love, let us remember that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Sharing, Good News