Sermons on God Is Working:

The Power And Authority Of Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Mark presents the credentials that give Jesus Christ authority and power.

The Power and Authority of Christ The Book of Mark Mark 1:21-2:13 I. Introduction: A. Many people exercise authority and power over us today. 1. Government 2. Bosses 3. Teachers 4. Parents B. All of them have this authority and power because they have certain credentials or qualifications which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Madness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Jul 26, 2014

It's crazy to be so excited about everything in life that we will brag, talk about, and tell everyone about our kids, our jobs, our problems, our victories, but we aren't so quick to share Jesus.

The end of February marks the beginning of March Madness. You can rest assured that the longer a team stays in it the more FANS show up at their games. The louder the expression of their love for their team., the less unashamed they feel before games, and the greater the hope they have of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: *other

Your Talking Heart

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 6, 2013

Oh that men would not let their heart dictate to their mouth all of their feelings. Concentrate more on living a life of thanksgiving and thanks living.

Your Talking Heart 1 Ts. 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (KJV) 18 Dad gracias en todo; porque ésta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús. (RVG04) IL.: A cowpoke was driving his pick up through Wyoming. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encountering Jesus-Peter Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 14, 2011

Part 4 of a 5 part series on the lives of those who were changed from an encounter with Jesus

Encountering Jesus - Peter Text: John 21:15-23 Subtext: John 18:15-18, 25-27 This message is part 4 of a 5 part series on Encountering Jesus and was preached by Rev. Mike Brown Student Pastor at Calvary Assembly of God Peter had many encounters with Jesus. Let’s look at a few of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Greg Lukis on Mar 1, 2013

This sermon, which is really more of a Bible study, suggests an overall purpose to the final book of the Bible by considering the meaning of the phrase in vs.1: "The Revelation of Jesus Christ."

The focus of this Bible Study is on the first verse of the final book of the Bible. Though the exposition covers just one verse, the insight gleaned from this exposition should enrich our appreciation for the entire book, as well as our understanding of its general purpose. Rev. 1:1 “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle In Gethsemane

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013

The true battle was fought not on Golgotha or in the tomb but in the garden....

Jesus has had a rough week. On Sunday He rode into the city, among a people who while singing praises with their lips, had their hearts far from him. He sees Jerusalem and sobs – knowing not only their betrayal of him, but also of their ultimate destruction and devastation in years to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am He Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

At the arrest of Jesus He revealed his divine authority.

Jesus has finished His “high priestly prayer” of the previous chapter; He crosses the Kidron Valley (geographically the Wadi en-Nar) to the Garden of Gethsemane, and quietly waits… Gethsemane, a walled olive grove, was a favorite, secluded place for Jesus and His followers to get ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Easter 2011, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2011

During the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we examine the Disciples focus to break from "the norm" and spend time with Jesus; not realizing that this would be their last meal together.

Easter, Part 1 Matthew 26:17-30 Introduction - This morning we begin a 5 week mini-series on the Easter season -- Every Sunday morning, for the next 5 weeks, we will examine a section -- The Easter story is not just about Easter morning, but a culmination of events -- Each event marches us closer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 18, 2008

This sermon is one of conformation that everyone in church is not there for the right reasons. We must keep our focus on Jesus the Christ!

Introduction: Often times in life we get caught up in situations because we really don’t have a thorough understanding of the situation at hand. We may often follow others because they speak well or may have an enormous wealth of knowledge and we really don’t know why we ourselves are there. Some ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

E.a.s.t.e.r.--What Does It Mean For Me?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 23, 2008

What difference could it make in your life if every day you knew, without a doubt, that you were a part of something that is much bigger than yourself? What could Easter mean for you this year?

E.A.S.T.E.R. What does it mean? What could it mean for you this year? A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!" The first words of Jesus Christ were, “Did you not know that I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

One Is The Loveliest Number

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 18 (a) By nature we focus on ourselves, trying to be the greatest, to be Number One. But that leads to separation and loneliness. Christ has redeemed us, that we may be united with the Father and with each other. Therefore we live in love.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “One is the loveliest number” Our gospel reading today is in three parts. It opens with the disciples asking Jesus, yet again, who will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Super: Naturally! Experiencing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

If we want more boldness in our lives, we need to spend time with Jesus, pray for boldness, and be filled with the Spirit.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #4: EXPERIENCING THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: ARE YOU THIRSTY? “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: *other

Can You Have Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 22

September 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 16:21-28 Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Adding salt to a baking recipe enhances the final flavor in complex ways. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jerusalem- The Right Words To Say Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 28, 2023

This is the 34th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#34] JERUSALEM- THE RIGHT WORDS TO SAY Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 It seems that the older I get, the more I have to deal with confrontation. I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Egalitarianism

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2022

Egalitarianism is defined as "A belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs."

Brad Miner, an American author once remarked: “The egalitarianism that is the most offensive is the notion, whether embodied in opinion or law, that every way of behaving is as good as any other and that the man who stands apart by reason of his dignity, restraint, and discernment is somehow an ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16, Proverbs 22:2, Acts 10:34-35, Philippians 2:3