Sermons on His Appearance Was Marred:

God Shows His Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

Our need of salvation met - in God's perfect time - in Jesus' death. Our reconciliation: cause for rejoicing.

GOD SHOWS HIS LOVE. Romans 5:1-11. Romans 5:8 - “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Those who believe in Jesus and put their trust in Him are made right with God. The righteousness of Christ is imputed to them and they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On God And His Glory

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Pray after this manner -

A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

In Subjection Under His Feet

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 13, 2013

To show that CHRIST will restore all things under our authority.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have everything under our feet? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST will restore all things under our authority. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:8 (Amplified Bible) 2:8 For You have put everything in subjection under his feet. Now in putting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promise Of Entering His Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you entered GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:1 (Amplified Bible) 4:1 THEREFORE, WHILE the promise of entering His rest still holds and is offered [today], let us be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rendering To God What Is His

Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013

"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar, and to God the things that are God’s." A great text for teaching about paying your taxes, but an even better passage to remind us of our commitment to Jesus Christ.

Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him questions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Mission, My Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2013

Invite people to where they can hear the Gospel. Share your story of what God has done. It's uniquely yours.

Jesus was on mission the moment He was born. He said, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” (Luke 19:10) • Not just to SAVE, but the need to SEEK them – to help them understand the need to be SAVED. • The movement is for us to go to where the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Rebuked His Mother

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you quick to obey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show benefits of quick obedience. IV. TEXT: John 2:4-5 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, [Dear] woman, what is that to you and to Me? [What

I. EXORDIUM: Are you quick to obey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show benefits of quick obedience. IV. TEXT: John 2:4-5 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, [Dear] woman, what is that to you and to Me? [What do we have in common? Leave it to Me.] My time (hour to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 16, 2013

A study of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Galilee in Luke 4:14-15 will show us the characteristics of his ministry.

Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River (3:21-22). Then the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness where he fasted for forty days. Throughout this time the devil tempted Jesus to doubt God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Begins His Ministry

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 18, 2013

The focus of the Holy Spirit is a ministry that accents the Jesus-factor in our daily life.

Ministry is a very common topic among us who are Christians. We talk about it and believe that we are doing ministry for the Lord. Yet, very few people understand the dynamics involved in spiritual ministry. It is not like doing a job out in the world, although we have somehow made it like that. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Objects Of His Mercy And Glory

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's Object of Mercy and Glory? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD made us His Objects of Mercy and Glory. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He does

I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's Object of Mercy and Glory? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD made us His Objects of Mercy and Glory. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He does this to make the riches of his glory shine even brighter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose And Power Of His Resurrection

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 19, 2013

The resurrection of Jesus has a purpose to be fulfilled in our lives and a power made available unto us. Our knowledge of this purpose and power will make us victorious Christians.

THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION Study Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Philippians 3, 4-11 There is a purpose for which Christ rose from the dead, and there is a power made available to us through His resurrection. We need to know both the purpose and the power for us to enjoy maximally our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zechariah - Empowered By His Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 24, 2013

Don't over-estimate what you can do, alone. Don't under-estimate what God can do, through you.

The word of the Lord came to the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem. • Last week, we read of prophet Haggai challenging to the people to rebuild the Temple of God and restore the worship of God. • God encourages the people now through Zechariah (contemporary of Haggai). He spoke two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2014

Jesus' foretelling of his death in Luke 9:21-22 teaches us the necessity of his suffering.

Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus in The Gospel of Luke we have come to a decisive moment. Last time, in our study of Luke 9:18-20, we noticed that Jesus asked his twelve disciples, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Wrote His Mother!

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 14, 2014

A sermon for Mother's Day on Esther (Material adapted from John S. Connell at: http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/UploadedSermons/sermon_2612.pdf)

HoHum: A commander of an infantry unit in Vietnam was frustrated in his efforst to make a soldier out of one particular PFC. The young man lagged behind on patrols, pretended to be ill, and managed to spend most of his time at headquarters. One day he changed his ways. When someone questioned ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ