Sermons on Humiliation:

The Passion

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 25, 2005

A message of the passion for the view point of a roman officer

The Passion Matthew 27:27-31 Then he (who was Pilate the Roman governor) released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Oppressed Savior Pp Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2008

The Savior was oppressed for us1

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Raise your hand if you have ever been unjustly accused of something?  Raise you hand if you have ever been punished for something you did not do?  If you had what was your natural reaction to what happened to you? Did you just sit idly by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2008

Jesus gave up His Divinity, voluntarily and willingly, in order to become a man. The divine glory was exchanged for human lowliness. He emptied Himself of His DEITY to take upon Himself His HUMANITY. He stripped himself of the insignia of majesty. What wa

Opening illustration: Here are some examples of names and their meanings. Abraham = father of nations Alfred = wise Caleb = bold Daniel = God is my judge Edward = successful leader Ezekiel = God made me stronger Gabriel = God’s man Angela = angel Agatha = good Barbara = unique Candace = ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Christmas Character #1 - Mary Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

Christmas Characters 1 of 6 - What can we glean from the life of Mary and apply to our lives as Christians?

Christmas Characters – Mary - 2nd December 2007 am Luke 1:26-27 I. Who was Mary? – Mary – same as Miriam, From Royal family of David – through Nathan (Luke 3:31) II. Where was Mary? Verses 26-27 – Nazareth When Gabriel appears to Mary, she is probably about 14 or 15 years old. She is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Advent - Week 1

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2010

Advent is a season of longing and anticipation of a future life without sin, death or pain.

Advent – Week 1 Nov. 28, 2010 Phil 2:1-11 Intro: As you can tell from those many announcements, the Christmas season is upon us. It didn’t start in August, even if that is when you first noticed the Christmas decorations in Costco. And it really does start today, even though our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Humility Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010

A message from James chapter 4 dealing with pride and humility

Pride and Humility James 4 CHCC: November 21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: At the center of this chapter, James quotes a Proverb: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 from Proverbs 3:34 God gives grace to the humble is because they submit to Him. In other words, the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Christmas Risk-Takers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011

Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incognito Christ

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011

Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Reflections On Halloween

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 31, 2005

How does a Christian deal with Halloween in a way that glorifies God?

Halloween can be a troubling holiday. Many of us carry fond memories of Halloweens long ago, back when we were growing up. Many of us remember it as innocent fun—a special day just for children. I remember dressing up in silly costumes and going door to door begging for candy. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

180 At The Big House Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2010

Christians are not immune to pain and disappointment and attempting to look on the bright side of life is not going to make the pain go away.

Olympic bronze medalists are happier then Olympic silver medalists….so says Dr. Vicki Medvec from the Kellogg School of Management, at Northwestern University. Medvec studied Olympic medalists and she discovered that bronze medalists were indeed happier than silver medalists. Here's what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Cross Tells Us About God

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

The cross of Jesus reveals two important truths about God: He hates sin but He loves sinners.

WHAT THE CROSS TELL US ABOUT GOD A. “My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried while hanging on the CROSS. 1. As we discussed last Sunday, undoubtedly these words pierced the HEART of the Father. COMMENT: He knew He would hear them. He inspired David to write them in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Through The Cross

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

We call it "Good Friday", but on that Friday when Jesus died seemed anything but good. But with the bad, there came hope.

HOPE THROUGH THE CROSS Area-wide Good Friday Service 2004 A. It is certainly great to see everyone here today for this area-wide combined Good Friday Service. Have you been BLESSED by being here TODAY? COMMENT: Our community has been through a lot lately with the devastating fire that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2007

The phrase, in the Old Testament concealed is in the New Testament revealed, is true of Isaiah 52-53. This text reveals the work of the son of man who is the Son of God.

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 God’s Suffering Servant Introduction – Total Sacrifice for wife It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist