Sermons on forerunner to messiah: showing 5,536-5,550 of 28,428

The Cardinal Rule Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus clarifies what the most important command is. It is to love God and to love others. Wholeheartedly loving God means that we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. That kind of love is illustrated in the widow's gift.

A. Knowing what the most important rules are in any given context is very helpful. 1. What are the most important rules for the classroom? a. Listen carefully. d. Raise your hand if you have something to say. b. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. e. Show respect and kindness to your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fully Alive By Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 9, 2023

The Gospel of John was written with a specific purpose. This brief overview of the book will serve as an introduction to our study of the entire book over the next several sermons.

Who is Jesus? Who does the world say Jesus is? who do you believe Jesus is? Near the end of his Gospel, John clearly delineates the purpose or premise of his account of the life of Jesus. John 20:30–31 ESV Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Look At The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

Left Behind? I don’t think so! A brief Bible Sutdy on the Second Coming of Jesus

A second look at the Second Coming; A BRIEF BIBLE STUDY ON THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH; My view: The Pre Wrath View; That Jesus will rapture the Church after the Great Tribulation but before He pours His Wrath out. Thus the Pre Wrath view. Why this view? Could not support any other view with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31, Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Plot To Kill Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004

An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixionToday we will begin a look at the scenes of Jesus last days before His crucifixion with an investigative eye. We will try to bring some points to life that the ordinary approach may have missed.

CSI: Jerusalem The Plot to Kill Jesus An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/06/03 Introduction: Today we will begin a look at the scenes of Jesus last days before His crucifixion with an investigative eye. We will try to bring some points to life that the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Handmaid Of The Lord!

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 2, 2004

This Character study deals with Mary the mother of Christ, and looks at her unique acceptance of the favor God had placed on her

THE HANDMAID OF THE LORD! The Virgin Mary INTRODUCTION: the subject of Mary – the mother of the Lord has been a controversial topic for quite a long time. One side of the argument seeks to elevate her position to one almost, if not in reality, equal with the trinity. The other side of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 11, 2003

The motive, method, mission, and motherland of the Christian ambassador

Ambassadors For Christ II Cor. 5:20 INTRO. Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor and he reported directly to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coronation Of God's King Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CORONATION OF GOD’S KING MEANS CELEBRATION, SECURITY, EXTERMINATION OF GOD’S ENEMIES, EXALTATION OF GOD’S POWER.

BIG IDEA: THE CORONATION OF GOD’S KING MEANS 1) CELEBRATION -- REJOICING FOR GOD’S KING -- IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE 2) SECURITY -- THRU A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP OF FAITH IN GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS = "he will not be shaken" 3) EXTERMINATION OF GOD’S ENEMIES 4) EXALTATION OF GOD’S POWER Key Verse: vs.3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 21:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My God, My God

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

Good Friday Service

At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Yes indeed Jesus was forsaken. He was not only forsaken by the crowd who on Palm Sunday shouted, “HOSANNA, HOSANNA, BLESSED BE THE LORD.” and then only five days later they cried out, “CRUCIFY HIM, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

Denomination: Lutheran

How Long?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010

How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stop Making Your Brother Cry

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2004

This Christmas sermon summarizes the season and its meaning.

STOP MAKING YOUR BROTHER CRY Hebrews 2:11-18 Introduction: “Stop making your brother (or sister) cry”. How many times a day do I say that? At my house a battle breaks out every 5.7 seconds (or at least it seems that way). Now my mom enjoys that because she feels avenged for all the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophets Preach The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Burr on Dec 14, 2012

Throughout the Old Testament, God showed bits and pieces of Christ's coming birth to the Prophets to give them hope during Israel's times of trial. How much more hope should we have in our times of trial having the full message of His birth at our disposa

“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”- which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23 The Christmas story is one in which we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bartimaeus!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 5, 2015

Jesus-is-the-all-in-one-solution! Hurray!

Prim and proper! Luke 18;39”…..But he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Nobody could stop the blind beggar Bartimaeus from screaming out to God for mercy, many tried to stop him and the Bible says, ‘he cried out all the more!’ This passage from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:30-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016

We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

Quote The Verse Of Mathew's Gospel Which Tells Of Jesus' Supernatural Birth Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 2, 2016

This verse inspires faith in the authenticity of Jesus Christ as the son of God.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Quote the verse of Matthew's gospel which tells of Jesus' supernatural birth. The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”) Matthew 1:23 Purpose: This verse inspires faith in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Could God Allow This To Happen? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2014

This is the 3rd sermon in the Christmas Series, "Out Of Your Mind". This sermon discusses how God sees the Big Picture.

Series: Out Of Your Mind [#3] HOW COULD GOD ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN? Matthew 2:1-23 Introduction: I come to you this morning with a heavy heart. Last Sunday afternoon, I found out about the Torres family accident. While I didn’t know the parents and oldest daughter well; we all knew or knew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist