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Running The Race To Win!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 2, 2023

The Corinthian version of the Olympics was something the people of Corinth knew well. Paul used this knowledge to show how believers could win, or lose, rewards depending on how each one runs his or her race.

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Introduction: Paul had led many Corinthians to faith in Christ during his stay there (see Acts 18). Now he’s away from them and he’s pointing out some problems these new believers were having. Here in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 38: Preach A Rebuttal Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2018

Preach a sermon that disproves something

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a sermon that disproves something. Lesson Intro In Matthew 12:1-14, Jesus presents a number of rebuttals to the Pharisees. What is a rebuttal? It is a counterargument to disprove the evidence supplied by another party. It is a process for establishing truth by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort One Another With These Words

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 4, 2023

What does this well-known passage from 1 Thessalonians teach us about death and resurrection?

Comfort One Another with These Words 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This morning’s passage is well known, especially among evangelicals. It is quoted as mentioning an event called the “Rapture.” Other than agreeing on the term, the interpretations of just what the rapture is and when it will happen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and taken to Annas and then to the palace of Caiaphas, the high priest. Then he was taken to Pilate.

Found in Matthew 27:2,11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7 and John 18:28-38 Matthew 27:2 (John 18:28) Arrested When they had bound Jesus, the whole multitude led him away (from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment) and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor and it was early. John 18:28-29 The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-14, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 31, 2020

Jesus demonstrates the reality and scope of his resurrection power.

March 29, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 The Resurrection and the Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Former baseball coach for the New York Yankees, Yogi Berra, once said, “In ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, Romans 8:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean To Take Up Our Cross? - Sermon Of Proper 17 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 28, 2020

How do we demonstrate our willingness to follow Christ in our lives - The illustration was found on the internet, but I am unsure of the original source

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‘Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Healing – Preparing Oneself For Heaven

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 13, 2021

Spiritual Healing is the preparation of one's soul to enter the gates of Heaven. Are you ready? The healing stories in Mark's Gospel are metaphors for our preparation.

Spiritual Healing – Preparing oneself for Heaven Mark 5:21-43 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Healing Story #1] 21 When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. 22 One of the synagogue officials named Jairus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Loyal Friends (1 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2025

How rare is it to find a true friend willing to die for you? Is Jesus such a friend? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 20.

Are loyal friends hard to find? Are we loyal to our friends even to death? Is Jesus a true friend? Let’s look at a special friendship in 1 Samuel 20. Did David ask Jonathan why Saul was determined to kill him? David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2015

The four horsemen of the apocalypse are on the horizon: world-wide conquest, world-wide conflict, worldwide famine, and world-wide death. That can mean only one thing: Jesus is coming soon! Be ready.

On March 11, 2004, terrorists exploded 10 bombs in Madrid, Spain, killing almost 200, wounding another 1,800. Two months later there was a scare in Philadelphia. It was May 5th, and a conductor for Pennsylvania's transit authority discovered something frightening on the tracks near Philly's massive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ang Salapi Ay Sumasagot Sa Lahat Ng Bagay

Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Aug 20, 2014

Ang salapi ay sumasagot sa lahat ng bagay (Ecclesiastes 10:19)

Panimula: Kaawaan at kapayapaan at pagibig ang sa inyo nawa'y paramihin mga minamahal kong kapatid! Ang paksa natin sa umagang ito ay isang bagay na nakaka relate po tayong lahat. Ano po iyon? Clue po ito, yun pong laging wala tayo, pero lagi po nating kailangan. Ano po ito? (intayin ang sagot ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Peter’s Denial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Peter’s Denial (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 31 to 35 & 60 to 75. Every one of us in life has faced the harsh reality of failure: • Whether it’s your first step as a child, • Your first attempt to ride a bike. • Maybe it was an exam or interview; • Maybe it was a job or a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Brethren

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18

Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18 Being in the wrong place at the wrong time 1 Now it came to pass in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and of the officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And there they ate ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 41:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

¿qué Se Siente Saber Que Jesús Está Vivo?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 13, 2023

Debido a que Jesús resucitó de entre los muertos, nosotros también... pero antes de irnos, somos transformados en algo que él quiere que seamos. Quiere que anhelemos la muerte y nuestra vida futura con él.

Este sermón fue pronunciado en St Oswald's en Maybole, Ayrshire, Escocia, el 9 de abril de 2023 (una Iglesia Episcopal Escocesa en las Diócesis de Glasgow y Dumfries). “Por favor, únase a mí en mi oración”. Sean gratas las palabras de mi boca y la meditación de ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Verdades Que Desarrollan Un Mayordomo

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Mar 25, 2002

3 verdades principales que nos ayudarán a ser los mayordomos que Dios quiere que seamos.

INTRODUCCIÓN Es un placer para mí volver a estar con ustedes hoy. Su pastor me pidió que hablara acerca de la mayordomía, pero más que yo hablar, permitamos que Dios hable. ILL Un nuevo pastor llegó a una iglesia y todo el mundo estaba muy emocionado. El primer domingo que predicó dijo, “Si ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Easter, Easter, We're All Raised Up

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 26, 2002

He is not here. He is risen! Awesome!

Easter, Easter, We’re All Raised Up Today, as we all know, is Easter. For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. And for others, it just another ghost story they don’t believe. BUT WE KNOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed