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Remarkable Redeemer - Advent 2

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008

Christ, our remarkable redeemer.

Remarkable Redeemer, James 1:12-18 Introduction A sign in a convenience store read, “Check Cashing Policy: To err is human. To forgive, $10.” It’s a funny way to recognize the fact that we make mistakes, but it’s also evidence of the way many people think about forgiveness. To forgive is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Dagger Of The Kiss

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2015

THE DAGGER OF THE KISS IS ONE OF THE GREAT DANGERS ONE FACES IN LONG TERM MINISTRY. It is possible to be stabbed by a kiss. Is that a WOLF'S KISS? Never allow hurt to define you!

THE DAGGER OF THE KISS... WE WILL ALL FACE THE DAGGER OF REAL LIFE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large knife that I use as I walk through this lesson. Several times in the Bible a person uses a hidden dagger to kill. INTRODUCTION: APRIL, 2015 NEWS ---- MY MOTHER IN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Are You Crying?

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on May 7, 2020

Do not cry the Lord is risen

Easter Sunday April 12, 2020 Why Are You Crying? Ps. 118 1 -2, 14 – 24; John 21 : 1 – 18. Ezekiel Ette In the 2000 years of Christianity, there are only two recorded occasions where the church was officially closed around the world. The first was during the Spanish Flu which occurred between 1918 ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018

The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph: Sold Into Slavery Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 10, 2022

Joseph was stirring up the anger of his brothers because he was a tattletale. Already the seeds of strife and discord are being sold between Joseph and his brothers with this bad report he brought about them.

You have met the child who is the informer? The one who loves to report the wrongdoing of the other children. The probably start their informing with the words, guess what? It every family has an informer then Jacob and his 12 sons were not so different. What is shocking and unusual is for 10 of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Week 1: Back At It Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 15, 2021

A two week series about coming getting back into the grove of church and ministry as we settle back into the school routine

Note: Basic idea for message came from Ministry Pass' sermon series Back at It. Title: Back at It Theme: To show the importance of getting back into the routine of church and ministry. Text: John 21:1 – 7; Genesis 11, 12 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to John 21. I would ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Bother Jesus? Falling At Jesus'feet?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2021

Some of Jairus' friend carried terrible news... DON'T BOTHER JESUS... Then there was a Divine Delay? Jesus encourages us ONLY BELIEVE. Jesus seemed to be 4 days late for Mary and Martha?

FALLING AT JESUS’ FEET! vs DON’T BOTHER JESUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ONE CANDLE CAN LIGHT 1,000… MY PASSION, ENTHUSIASM, EXCITEMENT, ZEAL COULD BE CONTAGIOUS AND I COULD IGNITE MANY FOR THE CROSS… My apathy, laziness, not caring can hurt many in my family and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Mark 5:22-35, John 11:13-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"a Carnival Of Corruption" Lent 3

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2024

Carnival time is often a time of chaos. Jesus created chaos because of the corruption in the Jerusalem temple. The cleansing of the temple is the "judgement" of God against commercial robbery of the poor by the religious establishment. Jesus is the replacement.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent III March 5, 2024 Text: John 2:19-20 Redeemer “A Carnival of Corruption” Carnival time in New Orleans or Brazil always shows a crush of humanity going crazy. We have seen videos of “Smash ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24, Luke 19:43-45

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Perfect Plan

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 15, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 24:36-48 God’s Perfect Plan Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you – that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Came From The Hood

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 30, 2025

Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see.

As I stand before you today, I want to break down some walls and shake up some mindsets. And talk about Jesus Came from the Hood. See, too many people think God only moves in the big places, the shiny places, the perfect places. They think blessings are reserved for the palaces, the suburbs, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46

Denomination: Baptist

What In Hell Happened

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

When Jesus died on the cross and was burried He descended into hell - What in Hell happened?

“What in Hell Happened?” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. I want to talk about something that in and of itself is not in the Bible; however, it is a summation of the faith and belief of those of us that are called Christians. That which I want to speak about is what is called the “Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The power of the resurrection took histories saddest event-the crucifixion, and changed it into the center of our Christian focus of joy. The cross is now history's greatest symbol of love, forgiveness, and hope.

John Scott Harrison was the only man in the history of our nation who was the son of one president and the father of another. A man of such distinction you would think would be treated with great respect in his death, but the fact was, nobody was safe in 1878 when he died. Body snatching was at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Never has a death sentence been reversed after it was already executed so that the condemned was restored to life. This was the most unique event in history, and the power of it was awesome, and it changes everything.

John Scott Harrison was the only man in the history of our nation who was the son of one president and the father of another. A man of such distinction you would think would be treated with great respect in his death, but the fact was, nobody was safe in 1878 when he died. Body snatching was at a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Living The Resurrection Life

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Jesus came to this world to die, not to live, and in His death, He fulfilled every promise of God.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Light On This Night

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

On Christmas night, light blasted the darkness, and God crushed the status quo.

In the darkest moments, God performs his greatest acts. Jesus was acclaimed “Son of David” on Palm Sunday. By Maundy Thursday, he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and brought to trial before Annas and Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate and Herod. Friday he was condemned to death and was crucified. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican