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Easter Sunday, Innocence Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2025

This is the third part of this series; the first two show how Jesus' guilt was established. This message proves his innocence.

David Milgaard Clayton Johnson Paul Morin Maria Shepherd Robert Baltovich Steven Truscott Perhaps some of those names sounded familiar to you. They are all Canadians who served prison time for crimes they were eventually exonerated for. Steven Truscott was 14 years old in 1959 when he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Christian Sources For Encouragement

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 22, 2025

The teaching method of education has changed drastically in America, and I am glad it has.

For example, it use to be for us to make a good grade on our report card we had to have a good memory. For example, in homiletics in college we were assigned to take a test on: • Memorize 10 of these • Memorize 13 of these • Memorize 25 of these And if you had a good memory you made “A” in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 10, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the concept of personal change, questioning whether individuals are capable of significant transformation, and providing examples of famous individuals who have undergone notable changes in their lives.

Can people really change? Are we “hardwired” by our genetics to act or think a certain way? Can we overcome the lack of lessons we learned in our early childhood? Those are some big questions, but I have a few examples that suggest that people really can change. For example, did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Topics: Personal Change, Overcoming Challenges, Life Transformation

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John the Baptizer had courage to confront the darkness in people's lives and to speak into their lives that he loved with tears in his eyes and compassion about their sin.

So now we’re gonna talk about John the Baptizer. It’s not John the Baptist. John wasn’t a Baptist. He’s a baptizer. Story starts. He had a dad. He had a mom. Most kids, that’s where the story starts. John’s dad, Zechariah, was a priest, served the temple, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Hates Divorce And Violence (Cont.) Malachi Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society.

Why God hates divorce and violence (cont.)! Malachi Pt. 3 Thesis: God hates divorce because of it devastating impact on family units. God hates violence because it destroys people’s lives and causes fear in a society. Scripture Text: Malachi 2:11-17 11Judah has broken faith. A detestable thing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101, Professor: The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the Scriptural priority of and gives an overview of the process of disciple-making.

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101 Professor: The Apostle Paul Acts 18 August 15, 2002 Intro: A. [Finger of God] An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, which was “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28, 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus? -- A Palm Sunday Lesson

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 20, 2002

Biblical claims about Jesus are presented to refute popular myths about JESUS.

(Power point and outline available) Begin message by inviting children to platform: Have on hand a bucket full of rocks and stones. Read scripture passage and direct children to spread palms and join in the shouting of the crowds in v. 38. After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

"Fly High" - Acts Part 24 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair situations. It’s a lesson that the American Christian nee

Fly High Acts part 24 – Book of Acts Video Illustration: From Sermon Spice – Conspiracy Thesis: Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Get The Power To Change? Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram talks about where believers can find the power to change their lives for the better.

If you’ll open your Bibles to Romans chapter 6, Romans chapter 6, as you get there I want to tell you a story about a young man named Dan and got to know him. He was a college player at a local college, could shoot the three-point like few guys ever, got into some trouble, watched him come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

Why Can't We Be Friends Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

Your friends will influence and possibly determine the direction and the quality of your life.

We’re in the second part of this series Guardrails, and if you were here last week, or if you joined us online last week, we talked about physical guardrails. Guardrails are things we don’t pay much attention to and we don’t really think about them until we hit one. When we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Friends - Good Friends - Bad Friends : International Friendship Day

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2010

THIS SERMON TEACHES ABOUT HOW TO BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS AND THE RESULTANT BLESSINGS AS WELL AS THE NATURE AND VALUE OF GOOD FRIENDS AND THE NATURE AND THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS

GOD’S FRIENDS - GOOD FRIENDS - BAD FRIENDS : INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY MUSINGS ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE A. GOD’S FRIENDS ********************************* 1. WE BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS WHEN WE OBEY HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has Arrived

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon explaining the meaning of Advent and the anticipation of the coming Messiah.

All right open up your Bible here on the 3rd Sunday of Advent, to Luke Chapter 1, and I want to talk this morning about this title, “God Has Arrived.” And that’s the meaning of the Advent, the longing, the awareness that God was coming, that God was going to arrive, that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Lesson I Could Ever Teach

Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 16, 2011

A sermon regarding Peter's lesson of how to spend time alone in the Book, studying the Book for yourself, and having time alone with God.

This morning, I’ve titled my message “The Most Important Lesson I Could Ever Teach,” and I want you to know that’s not an exaggeration. It’s not something I just thought to get your attention. I really believe this. And in some ways, I believe that this is the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Decision That Determines Destiny

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012

You are free to choose. You are not free not to choose. You’re not free to choose the consequences of your choice. And, when you make a big choice, you make a lot of other choices right along with it.

Introduction Would you find the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament? And, you’ll find it right after the Book of Judges—Judges. And, we’re going to be studying, now, the Book of Ruth for the next four Sundays. The Book of Ruth is a wonderful book. It is a love story, but it is a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Good News About Death Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2015

Death is not the end for a Christian. Christ has conquered death, and we now enjoy life in Him.

“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist