Sermons on Hope Of The World:

Lessons From The Wisemen's Journey Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This sermon looks at the journey of the wise men and draws life lessons from it.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 30, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey sermon series Message #4 based on Matthew 2 story of wisemen A few nights back I was listening to the forecast on TV when the weatherman said that there was a beautiful ring around the full moon. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other

Wipeout Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2010

A study of chapter 26 verses 1 through 27

Ezekiel 26: 1 – 27 Wipeout 1 And it came to pass in the eleventh year, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, because Tyre has said against Jerusalem, ‘Aha! She is broken who was the gateway of the peoples; now she is turned ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Behind The Power Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2010

A study of chapter 31 verses 1 through 18

Ezekiel 31: 1 – 18 The power behind the power 1 Now it came to pass in the eleventh year, in the third month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and to his multitude: ‘Whom are you like in your greatness? 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 31:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

A Christmas time message about Mary.

The Heart of an Unlikely Hero By a show of hands: -How many of you remember hearing the announcement of Nov 11, 1918 the end of WW1? -How many of you remember hearing the headlines in May 1927, when Charles Lindbergh had successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean as a solo pilot? -How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2019

1 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED-I — 2Kings 16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37 OR: Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: 1787—Benjamin Franklin, eldest member at the Constitutional Convention—"I've lived, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-16, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit WHAT IT IS -- WHAT IT DOES FOR YOU -- HOW TO RECEIVE IT

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit WHAT IT IS -- WHAT IT DOES FOR YOU -- HOW TO RECEIVE IT BIBLICAL BACKGROUND "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Careful, Don’t Lose Your Empathy!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

People today are so unempathetic that we see people in trouble, we see people in distress, and we are so self-absorbed…so self-centered that all we care about is me, my and mine! but Jesus purchased us with His blood to be our Brother’s Keeper!

Open your bibles with me to Luke at chapter number 10 commencing in verse 25 through verse 37. Thank you, you may be seated. The grass withers and the flower fades but the word of our God shall stand forever! I want to talk this morning about the danger of losing our empathy …empathy is our ability ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Shows Us How To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus wants us... 1. To reject the mindset of the scribes and Pharisees (vs. 1-7). 2. To give God the reverence He deserves (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow the Lord's humble path to greatness (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Shows Us How to Live a Holy Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. As you know, Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Anger Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

The Pharisees claimed they carried out every nuance of practice demanded by the Mosaic Law, but they had departed from that long before Jesus became a man. The Pharisees had made out long lists of "do's and don'ts" by which they sought to live righteously.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:21-26 (Anger) Jesus advises us on how to deal with anger. The Dangers of Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Introduction Many years ago, a member of the Missouri State Legislature accepted a $25,000 bribe for his vote regarding a specific bill. Sometime later, he received a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Promised Land Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2022

I want to do God's will. Moreover, He has allowed me to go up to the mountain. Furthermore, I have looked over it. And I have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.000000000000000000000000000

Promised Land Map showing the borders of the Promised Land, based on the Bible. (Numbers 34, Ezekiel 47). Map showing one interpretation of the borders of the Promised Land, based on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15). The Promised Land; also known as "") is the land which, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King, Part 2 (John 19:17-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

When you look at Jesus on the cross, who, and what, do you see?

My goal this week, is a simple one. When you look at Jesus on the cross, think about what you are seeing. Think about who Jesus truly is, and what he did for you. And leave today, praising God the Father, and God the Son, for the life they have given to you. Now, last week, when Jesus was on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-36

Son Of God

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 15, 2022

It is very perplexing to see "Son of God" is often capitalized differently among the 54 editions of the Bibles found at Biblegateway.com

Son Of God In studying the Bible for “the Son of God” is very important to pay close attention to the capitalization of the words “God,” “god(s),” “Son,” and “son(s).” Possibly even more perplexing is that the same verse or verses, among the more than fifty different versions or editions of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:28, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Holy Of Holies Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022

You need all three of these things in order to trust the Lord. One, that He's in control. Two, that He's good. And thirdly, that He cares.

Today we're going to look at a prayer in the scriptures. This prayer in particular is going to look at the longest prayer in the Bible. So you can open your Bibles to Nehemiah 9. It is the longest prayer in the Bible. But I want to tell you first about the shortest prayer in the Bible. Do you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the extraordinary but sad life of Samson. A man who had the potential to be a great spiritual leader, but his disobedience and lack of self-control prevented him from becoming the person God had intended him to be.

If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to try to follow along, we are actually going to be looking at a number of chapters starting with Judges 13:1. As many of you know, we have been going through a series called Extraordinary People of the Bible. The lesser known people of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25, Judges 14:1-20, Judges 15:1-20, Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Christian Church