Sermons on Greek English Interlinear:

Forsaken? Or Exalted?

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 17, 2003

When Jesus said, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" was he asking a question about God’s presence? Or is it possible that he was making a proclamation? This sermon takes the position that Jesus was making a statement rather than asking a questi

“Forsaken? Or Exalted?” Matthew 27:46 (Read Matthew 27:46) Traditional Interpretation: at the moment Christ took upon himself the sin of the world, the Father in Heaven could not look upon the Son, and so he turned away, forsaking his Son. 3 Primary reasons for this view: 1. 2 Corinthians 5:21 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005

How we are to be salt and light in the world

Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing Seeds Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 9, 2005

People need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a hope for a better life, if not here, then in the afterlife.

Last week we introduced our theme for 2005: Sowing Hope in a Hopeless World. The more I interact with people from all walks of life and see many in the midst of crisis, the more I realize that people need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Measure Of A Life Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.

Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFE Introduction: Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of our stewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure the success of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24, Luke 12:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Possible To Be A Hilarious Giver? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009

God said that he loved the cheeful giver, but is it possible to be a hilarious giver?

Is It Possible to be a Hilarious Giver? 2 Cor. 9:7 Intro The word that is translated “cheerful” in our text is the Greek work hilaron. It is the word from which we get our English word hilarious. Paul declared that “God loves the hilarious giver.” Some people seriously question whether it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011

A lot of people use this word, but don't know the meaning.

A good way to define integrity is to examine one’s public versus his/her private personality. In other words, are one the same person in the light as well as in the dark? Consistency and inconsistency are therefore the key factors that determine integrity. "In the Greek original of the New ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Oh Be Ye Reconciled To God

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 17, 2011

Man was separated from God by sin. Now we are reconciled to God.

Oh Be Ye Reconciled to God Katallasso is the Greek word where we get our word English reconcile. It “shows that primarily reconciliation is what God accomplishes, exercising His grace toward sinful man on the ground of the death of Christ in propitiatory sacrifice under the judgment due ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Palm Sunday

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2018

John's is the only Gospel to tell us about the palm branches.

THE FIRST PALM SUNDAY. John 12:12-19. First, in this short passage, we see the sense of expectation of the people of God (John 12:12). We read that “much people” who were come to the feast, “heard” that Jesus was coming to the City. And hearing, they acted on it. It is good to “hear” the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're All Slaves Of Something Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2017

Once we give ourselves over to Our Lord, we compose new melodies with our members.

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost 2017 Extraordinary Form A few weeks ago I was driving in the Bandera Road area and I passed a little building that advertised itself as an “Acts 2:38 church.” I have a good friend who grew up in a church like that so I understood pretty much what they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23

Denomination: Catholic

Developing Mega-Faith

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2014

In this story Jesus left the Jewish area of Galilee for the seaport of Tyre, a pagan Gentile area. This was a very un-Jewish and un-rabbinical thing to do, but He knew there was a desperate mother there. Notice the verbs describing her

Developing Mega-Faith Scripture: Mark 7:24–30, especially verses 27–29. See also Matthew 15:21–28: But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be filled first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.” And she answered and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortation Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints.

We move into Jude 1:17-19. In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints. 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. Jude comes back to the use of the words, “dear friends or beloved”. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 20, 2014

Do not quench the Spirit's fire!

Please open your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5…. The letter is to be read by all Christians till Jesus returns to earth; for it is a letter from God for encouragement and instructions. The main encouragement of course is that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming to earth soon to perfect all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Plodding Along

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2013

The persistent person is usually more successful than the flash in the pan.

1. "Plod" Etymologists tell us that the word, "plod" comes from a Middle English word for "puddle." The Danish have a similar word which means, "mud." A plodder is someone who is willing to get his feet wet and muddy to accomplish a task. In so doing, he will keep going. 2. History shows it is the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beast From The Sea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 1, 2017

They worshipped the beast, saying that there is no other like it and no one can stand against it, and they worshiped the dragon (i.e., Satan), from whom the beast gets its authority.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 9/12/16 Series: Verse by Verse Through Revelation Lesson: IV.A.2: The Beast From the Sea (13:1-10) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Light

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 12, 2017

Who is the light? How are we, like John, not the light? What does light change?

Prelude Who is the light? How are we, like John, not the light? What does light change? Purpose: Let’s learn to testify of the Light. Plan: Let’s look at John 1:6-8, 19-28 and John the Baptist as a witness who gave testimony about the One. John 1:6-7a Witness In John 1:6-7a we read, “There was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist