Sermons on Herod:

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2007

There is only one power at work in the last week of Jesus’ life - not Pilate’s, not the religious leaders’ - but the power of His love for the world. This power kept Him silent and drove Him to the cross.

John 15:9-13 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer That Brings Response

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008

A look a how to pray and expect a response.

Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual House - The Building And Purpose

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008

The goal of this message is to help us understand that God dwells in us and that He has a purpose in the church being a living, vibrant community of believers.

A SPIRITUAL HOUSE – The building & Purpose 1 Peter 2:4-5 & Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION A. The idea of a spiritual house (called by many names) is seen almost from the very beginning of the Scriptures 1. We see it first in the Exodus - Exodus 25:9 According to all that I shew thee, after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dr Luke - An Example For Us All Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Nov 2, 2008

God use this Gentile to write 28% of the New Testament, he had an illustrious career ahead of him, but he chose to follow the Lord - what will you do with your life? God can and will use you - if you let Him.

Dr. Luke – 2nd November 2008 am The character we will look at today wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else – any guesses who it is? Who is Luke? It has been suggested that Luke may have been one of the two Greeks who desired to see Jesus about the time of the raising of Lazarus John ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Woman, Here Is Your Son

Contributed by Lyle Asbill on Jun 13, 2008

We have recorded for us seven of the sayings made by Jesus from the cross. This sermon seeks to describe what were are to gain/learn from Jesus providing for his mother.

John, in specifically selecting the events that lead to belief, preserves for us three of the recorded sayings that Jesus made while suffering the unthinkable, the unimaginable on the cross. The Synoptic writers record four others. We would be in error to portray that we know for certain that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joash: A Child Of Promise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 27, 2006

Joash lived so that Jesus, another child of promise, could die and make our futures bright.

They were excited for the birth of their child. So much so that they had converted the guest room into the baby room before the first trimester was even over! They also started to save money so they could open a RESP (a college fund) the moment their child was born. They wanted the very best for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary Mother Of Jesus: Good Times And Noodle Salad Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

By all outward appearances Mary looks cursed rather than blessed by God. Our outward circumstances do not necessarily mean God is not with us.

Why Does God Do This To Me? Have you ever felt this? I’m not sure there is anyone who hasn’t felt this way. Life is going just fine. Good friends. Stable Finishing Grad School, The Future is Bright. Whatever will happen next – it will be great. Look what happened to Katie and I…. Out of grad ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling All Angels Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 2, 2006

This talks about the role that angels played on the first Resurrection day. God used them because He wanted to, not because He had to. It’s the same with His servants today.

Luke 24:1-8 – Calling All Angels Tonight we are continuing to look at various angles of the resurrection and what it means for us today. Tonight’s message is a thought I have never preached on before, and I hope that it speaks to your heart. I’m talking about angels. Let’s read Luke 24:1-7. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Getting You This Christmas

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

A message about the pressures of the Christmas season and how to stay focused on Jesus.

5, December 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Is Getting You This Christmas? Introduction: Every year about this time people start or finish the Christmas present buying extravaganza. Kids make lists of what they want to be getting for Christmas. In some families everyone draws a name to help cut ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Joseph, A Just Man Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 24, 2006

Joseph encounters an angel of the Lord who gives him the startling news that Mary will be the mother of the Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25)

1. Matthew 1:18-25 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Patient Gardener Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 24, 2006

Do you ever picture God as a vindictive judge who can’t wait to throw judgment at sinners? This and other misconceptions about God are addressed in Luke 13.

God - The Patient Gardener - Luke 13:1-35 What are some common misconceptions about God? 1. That God rises above all religions and a piece of God is found in each 2. God is "the big man upstairs" who is not really involved in affairs here on earth 3. Good things happen to good people, bad things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Reality Of Expectant Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Sep 25, 2004

The reality of expectant faith

Acts 4:23, “23As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.” This here is a transition into the heart of the testimony of God’s active involvement as expressed in Acts 4:23-31 and the remainder of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Looked Around At Everything

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 4, 2009

The events of Holy Week and Easter were no accident.

Intro – The triumphal entry Jesus comes into town, riding on the back of donkey. There are two distinct groups who make his presence felt. There are the Northerners who have travelled with Jesus. The Galileans, including his disciples, with their provincial accents. This group have had exposure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Joseph; A Portrait Of The Messiah

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject.

Joseph: A Portrait Of The Messiah; Genesis 37 The Bible is all about the Messiah; from the beginning to the end; from Genesis to revelation, He is the main subject. In the O.T. we scores of prophecies foretelling the fact, manner, circumstances, and even the miraculous nature of His birth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1