Sermons on Forty Martyrs:

A Fat Tuesday

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Apr 2, 2007

In this lesson on Mardi Gras, students will learn what it means to "eat, drink, and be merry"

Tonight you will be celebrating your very own version of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is the French phrase for "Fat Tuesday" and also known as Carnival and Shrove Tuesday, the last day before the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter. Traditionally, it is the day ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

We Are Blood Bought!

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Dec 8, 2011

We can do many things through the blood of Jesus

1 Peter 1:18-23 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-23

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Make The Angels Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

How to make the angels laugh (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

How to make the angels laugh – Pt 2 Reading: Luke chapter 15 verses 1-10 (1). The first thing needed for reaching the lost is compassion. • Jesus had the "tax collectors and sinners" gathering around him. • Notice these are lost people who were not running from Jesus but rather running to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Christ Is Fully Man Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 7, 2009

We must have a human Christ,... one of real flesh and blood too; one to whom we can talk, one with whom we can walk, one who is so intimately connected with us in ties of blood...

Dakota Community Church November 1, 2009 Christ is Fully Man Series: Incomparable Christ -2 Partially Adapted from a Sermon by C.H. Spurgeon From “The First Sermon in the Tabernacle” - Delivered on Monday Afternoon, March 25th, 1861 Acts 5:42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Mennonite

180 Degrees - A Complete Turnaround

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on the complete turnaround of Jonah in Chapter 3 of the Prophet’s story and applies it to our own lives. Are we ready for a complete turnaround?

Jonah 3:1-10 NIV Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city-- a visit required three days. 4 On the first ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Knocking

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006

I. A PICTURE THAT ALLURES II. A PROMISE THAT ENSURES III. A PRESENCE THAT ENDURES

WHO IS KNOCKING? Revelation 3:14-22 Many of us are familiar with the with the first part of these wonderful words, due to the genius of a painter named Holman Hunt. In his painting we observe a door shut, with rusted hinges, all overgrown with rank, poisonous weeds, which indicate how long the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Forget His Goodness

Contributed by David Butcher on Jan 27, 2007

Seeing what we really do have in God and giving thanks.

DO NOT FORGET HIS GOODNESS Reading:- Deuteronomy 8:1-18 NLT "Be careful to obey all the commands I am giving you today. Then you will live and multiply, and you will enter and occupy the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors. 2 Remember how the LORD your God led you through the wilderness for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moses Don't Do It!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 19, 2010

Holiness! Speaking to the rock, beating the rock? Obediance to God, where do we stand with all our faults?

170509 Moses don’t do it Numbers 20:1-13. When I went to high school we had a maths teacher by the name of Mr Wells, what stands out about Mr Wells was that he was tall about 6’2” or 3”. He always wore sandals and walk socks as well as a collared shirt; he had a long back ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Ending Of Noah And The Ark Is Redefined

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 28, 2009

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Series B. It is a comparison of all three lessons.

1st Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your Word for our lives, and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Quitters - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Hang on! Let go! Endure till the end! Throw in towel. So should we quit or not quit? That is the question!

I. Introduction In a 2016 research project a study of how long New Year's Resolutions actually last. Here are the results: Only 64 percent last longer than the first month and only 46 percent last longer than six months. Even more discouraging is the statistic that only 14 percent of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-13, 1 Kings 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Martyrdom Of The Two Witnesses (Vs 7-10) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Two Witnesses killed in public view, and the unsaved world rejoices.

The Martyrdom Of The Two Witnesses, Rev 11:7-10 Last week, we discussed how God would raise up two witnesses during the Tribulation Period to boldly preach repentance, judgment and the gospel message to the world. It would appear that the ministry of these two men would be in the first half of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-10

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Presence Is With Us

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Oct 13, 2014

Progressive revelation of God's presence in the Bible

GOD'S PRESENCE IS WITH US When I was a small kid, I usually got frightened when lightning and thunder occurred during storm. I used to run to home and hide behind mom or dad whenever I was afraid. I always felt safe and secure with my parents during stormy nights. My parents' presence provided me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Care For His People

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2014

Giving is central to God's character and if we would be like Him we must learn to be givers too.

God’s Care for His People I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember being in Bible class as a child and hearing about how the Israelite's clothes and shoes didn’t wear out during the 40 years in the wilderness. This comes from three passages in the Old Testament, only one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Nov 8, 2016

America is dealing with a national epidemic called depression. Through Elijah's experience with depression and how God ministered to him and delivered him, we can learn how to not only cope with depression but to overcome it.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION I Kings 19:1-8 In America, today, we are dealing with a national epidemic. It’s not a virus, a bacterial infection, or germ of any kind. It is a spiritual, emotional, and physical epidemic called depression. ** 15% of Americans will require medical treatment for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 4, 2017

A single brush with temptation may lead to an act or decision that ruins families, devastates churches and incapacitates our fellowship with God. Prove yourself faithful in the midst of temptation.

One sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events that led to the largest blackout in American history. According to a comprehensive study, the failure of this single transmission line caused a utility ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other