Sermons on Herod The Great:

More Righteous Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2024

Why would Jesus seemingly praise the Pharisees saying our righteousness should exceed theirs? Why would I need to compare my righteousness to that of men that Jesus despised?

A man was telling about being a student at the University of Southern California, and he and his friends worked hard to earn their PhDs, because they wanted to be would allowed to hold the coveted title of “doctor”. Then, one day one of their professors told about a friend of his who’d called his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven, The Place Of No Tears

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 17, 2024

The Christian's hope is not just to live a long life on earth, but to live forever with God in heaven. —J. I. Packer

Good morning, dear friends. I'm so delighted to see each one of you here today. There's a sense of shared joy, shared faith, and shared hope that fills this room and each home online as we gather, and it's a beautiful thing. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Isaiah 25:8, Romans 12:1-2, John 14:2, James 1:2-6, Hebrews 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And Goliath

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 18, 2024

The story of David and Goliath encourages us to run to the battle and find victory in Christ.

David and Goliath Introduction: Each year there is a football game between Deer Park and LaPorte High Schools called the Border Battle. The Deer and the Bull Dogs battle it out on the field. There are nations in the world that live in perpetual conflict—the state of Israel and the Palestinians, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 1) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2024

The eight Beatitudes of Matthew 5 provide a clear portrait of the spiritual characteristics of a servant. This sermon covers the first four of the beatitudes in the portrait of a servant.

Introduction: A. Do you like to ask kids what they want to be when they grow up? I do. 1. Unlike the minion in the picture, I don’t ask them because I am still looking for ideas! 2. I like to ask them to see what is going on in their little heads. 3. This picture on the screen is a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Important Is God's Name?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 15, 2024

Names are very important. Names tell a story, and they really do matter. But there's no name that matters more than the name of God.

How important is God’s name to you? Names are very important. Whether you realize it or not, people love to hear their own name. When you meet up with someone and call them by their name you can almost see their eyes light up. Names are very important. Names tell a story, and they really do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of Mind And Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live For Christ

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 24, 2024

Paul said, "For me to live is Christ, and die is gain."

To Live for Christ Philippians 1:15-26 Good morning. Jim Elliot was a passionate evangelist and a martyred Christian missionary. The pursuit of his life was to intimately know the Lord, to tell others about Jesus, and to obey the call, Christ had for his life. Jim Elliot committed his life to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Learning How To Develop A Grateful Heart”

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 25, 2024

This is a sermon on the importance of gratitude.

Title: “Learning How to Develop a Grateful Heart” Script: I Thes. 5:16-18 Type: expository Where: GNBC 4-28-24 Intro: Read: “Several Ways to Make Yourself Miserable” – E. Elliot. I find that those who are most miserable are also the most ungrateful. With this in mind, as Christians, we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation Cruise

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Noah’s faith was no academic faith - a mere faith in principle, but an active faith—a faith in practice. He spent 120 years building that ark, committing himself to the God he knew. Our faith, too, must be active.

Illustration: Who Are the Saved OR Evangelicals? Gallup has at times asked 3 qualifying questions to make the determination; have you had a born-again experience committing yourself to Jesus Christ, have you tried to encourage someone to believe in Christ, and do you believe the Bible is the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Is For Real

Contributed by Steven Devroy on May 8, 2024

Heaven is a glorious place that you do not want to miss.

Well Good Morning Church! We are so excited that you have decided to join us here this morning. What a blessing to be here worshiping the Lord together! This morning, we are concluding a sermon series on the End times and we are talking about heaven. Now, I have done a lot of funerals in my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Everlasting New Covenant.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024

Israel is in captivity because of their habitual disobedience. -70 years in Babylon should be a sure cure for their disobedience. What does God do? He sends a prophet named, Jeremiah.

An Everlasting New Covenant. Jeremiah 31. Israel is in captivity because of their habitual disobedience. -70 years in Babylon should be a sure cure for their disobedience. What does God do? He sends a prophet named, Jeremiah. Jeremiah states after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Persecution Comes Calling

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on May 13, 2024

The Church has been missing a valuable tool in fighting oppression. The authority of Christ remains on our lips.

For anyone that has been following the news there are a growing number of stories that speak of the persecution of Christians. For many, such articles seem surreal, they remain so far removed from our current peaceful existence that we find no reason to try and relate, let alone guard ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: *other

'wealth & Poverty'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2024

'Wealth & Poverty' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Wealth & Poverty Reading: Proverbs 10:4, 10:15, 10:22, 13:8, 18:11, 18:23, 19:4, 21:6, 30:8-9 Quote: • I like what Earl Wilson said: • “There ought to be a better way of starting the day than having to get up.” • Reminds me of the story of the teenage boy, • Who was so lazy that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Brethren

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 14, 2024

The practical steps to having the Mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5-11 (part 1) Good morning. T.W. Hunt has a great study on the Mind of Christ that we did previously. Some of our teaching was borrowed from that study. He said, “Suppose Christ broke through the veil that separates the spiritual from the physical and audibly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading And Loving Like Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2024

This message was given to a leadership team (manager and senior level) at the mission that I serve at. It is about serving well, like Jesus.

We gather here, as we always do at the mission, in the name of Jesus Christ seeking to know his heart, seeking to know and discern his mind, seeking to hear from the Holy Spirit as he speaks to us through each other. And today we’re continuing to talk about the general reality of our need for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational