Sermons on Four:

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

Jesus has come back to Capernaum and is in the house of Peter, where He is quickly surrounded by people desperate for His Word. One man had four friends who were desperate to get their friend to Jesus. How desperate are we?

Way back in the 90s, I had to preach the funeral of a man I never met. The funeral home called and asked if I would perform the service since I was the pastor of the church, where he was to be buried. I found out something very interesting about the man, as I spoke with the family members. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Mary) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available if you e-mail

Christmas: Cast of Characters (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/2/2012 Each December as Christmas gets closer and closer the story of Jesus’ birth is told many times and many ways. Maybe you enjoy reading the story from the Bible with your family on Christmas Eve, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2009

Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1)To oppose the flesh, 2)To serve others, 3)To fulfill His moral law, & 4)To avoid harming others.

In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is experiencing a construction boom. But there is growing concern that all the money being thrown around in the chase for skilled labour has led to an increase in drug use among construction workers. So construction companies and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Other

Healing The Paralitic Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

Jesus is preaching in a house that is about to have its roof removed. Four friends were determined to get their paralyzed friend into Jesus presence. So determined that they tore the roof off the house to get him in. Jesus compassion was immediate

Introduction A. The students in my third-grade class were bombarding me with questions about my newly pierced ears. "Does the hole go all the way through?" "Yes." "Did it hurt?" "Just a little." "Did they stick a needle through your ears?" "No, they used a special gun." Silence followed, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 21, 2022

From three of the gospel writers we find “four” accounts of the Great Commission. As we examine each account, we gain a better understanding of what Jesus requires, and what we are able to accomplish through the Lord’s power.

This morning we are going to look at four separate passages on what is known among believers as The Great Commission. The Great Commission is all about missions, since the word “commission” contains the word “mission” in it. Now, that word “commission” means, “charge, order, or mandate.”(1) This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:46-48, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Love’s In Need Of Love”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 8, 2022

Strangely enough, this four-letter word carries a lot of weight in every situation through many generations. What love may mean to you may not mean the same as I see it but everybody wants to know what love is.

Our subject from the Scripture that was in your hearing, is a question I would like to ask. A question we all should ask ourselves when it comes to the subject we will speak on and try through God’s word find a conclusion. I would like to speak to you through the Holy Spirit’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

David, the former king of Israel, writes a poem of praise to God. He tells us in verses one through four that God is worthy of our trust and He is worthy of our praise. David praises God for hearing our prayers.

Americans are on edge. Our stock market has taken a tremendous beating over the past two weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial average plunged 513 points on Thursday and gyrated violently on Friday. The recent debt ceiling negotiation of this past Tuesday has caused Standard & Poor to lower the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 17, 2022

In this sermon today, we will look at the conversation that Nicodemus had with Jesus. It gives four points about salvation. This sermon is entitled, You must be born again. This is what Jesus told Nicodemus many times. You must be born again.

You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-18) John 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus. Who was Nicodemus? This verse tells us. Nicodemus was a Pharisee. The Pharisees were a group of Jews who were excessively concerned about ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passion For God’s House

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 8, 2022

This message looks at four reasons to have a passion for God’s house. First, it is a place to satisfy our passion; secondly, it is a place for all to take refuge; thirdly, it is a place of blessing; and last of all, it is a place we would rather be.

I want you to think about how you feel whenever you decide to attend church. Do you dread going to church; do you feel complacent about it; or do you anticipate going to church with a fervent passion and desire? In our message this morning, we’ll view a passage from Psalm that’s said to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone: "In The Beginning"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Christ, as seen through the eyes of John. Bible scholars have long viewed his narrative as the most theological of the four narratives. Calvin wrote: "The first three exhibit His body...but John shows His soul."

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 6, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “In the Beginning…” [Part One] John 1:1-5; 10-14 The gospel of John is distinctly different from that of the Synoptic Gospels; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

24 Legacy New Day New Hero

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 2, 2017

The aim of this Sermon is to help you better understand the events that occurred during the last twenty-four hours of Jesus’ life, see more clearly the God Spoken Importance of Christ’s suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events.

JESUS IS BELIEVED to have died at the age of 33 after a life of approximately 12,000 days. The Gospel writers devoted most of their work to just 1,100 or so of those days, the last 3 years of his life; and their primary interest was in one particular day—the day he was crucified. This 24-hour ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Palm Sunday 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 21, 2016

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem for His last Passover day on earth is recorded in all four Gospels. This sermon is based on the account found in Luke 19. The main point of the sermon is that Jesus wept over the city and what it means to us.

Luke 19:28-44 Leading up to the Passover When Jesus is entering into Jerusalem it is the time leading up to the annual Passover festival, the most important event in the Jewish year. Journey like Rush Hour Have you ever driven into a large city at rush hour in the morning? When you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Calm Before The Storm Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 31, 2016

This is part of the series on the Book of Revelation. It covers the first four Trumpet Judgments, and about the heavenly calm before the storm of God's upcoming judgments. How a shattering silence invades heaven right before God pours out His wrath.

The Book of Revelation “The Calm Before the Storm” Revelation 8 In July of 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Entebbe, Uganda, freeing 103 Jewish hostages. Yet even as successful as the rescue was, three of the hostages were killed. As the commandos entered ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

A True Worldview

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 29, 2020

What is a True Worldview? The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to four questions: Who are we? What is the Meaning of it all? What should we do? Where are we going? If you can answer these questions have presented a worldview.

What is a True Worldview? The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to four questions: Who are we? That’s Origin, Ontology, & Teleology. What is the Meaning of it all? Epistemology, Aesthetics, Hermeneutics, What should we do? That’s Morality (Ethics) Where are we going? That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: *other

Changed For The Better Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 10, 2016

This sermon looks at what happened when Jacob's life was changed forever. There is a four step process of change: 1. The first step is CRISIS 2. The second step is COMMITMENT 3. The third step is CONFESSION 4. The fourth step is COOPERATION

Changed For The Better What would you most like to change about yourself? If you could change one thing – what would it be? All of us change over time. Each one of us is getting older. But the great tragedy of life is that sometimes we don’t change for the better. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational