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Lessons From Mary - A Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on May 14, 2023

Lessons from the life of Mary, The mother of Jesus

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, as we celebrate Mother's Day, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the lessons we can learn from her. Mary is an example of a strong, faithful, and courageous woman who endured many hardships ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Jesus, Be The Centre

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2003

What happens when Jesus is at the centre of a person’s life? Let’s find out!

People used to believe that the sun and all the planets revolved around the earth. From where the naked eye could view the universe, standing on this fragile planet, it seemed that Earth was huge and that all the stars, tiny points of light in the distance, were very small, inferior in fact to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reimagining Jesus

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

How do you picture Jesus??

Re-Imagining Jesus Mark 6:1-6 Jan 4, 2008 Intro: Over the holidays I watched a movie on TV called “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. It’s a cheesy comedy starring Will Farrell, and although it had a few good moments I don’t recommend it. There was one scene which I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2024

Acts 1:9-11 shows us that the mission that Jesus gave his apostles included his ascension into heaven.

Introduction Edward Lorenz worked as a meteorology professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 1948 until his retirement in 1987. Lorenz was one of the early pioneers figuring out weather patterns using computers. He worked on computer programs that simulated weather ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perfect… You’re Not Perfect… ~ God

Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013

God doesn't perfect us... then bring us into the church and into church leadership. He perfects us through change, challenge and allows His will to be done through imperfect people.

Have you ever felt like life never goes the way you plan it? In my life, I had plans to do different things. When I was young, before even being a teen I wanted to be a professional football player. I used to play backyard football with all my friends and with my favorite cousin, Tim. We would win ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus And The Seeker"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2002

Nicodemus sought out Jesus, and found new birth.

John 1:1-8 “Jesus and the Seeker” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Back in 1976, Jimmy Carter was running against President Gerald Ford. And you might recall that Jimmy Carter caused a bit of a sensation. Because during his campaign, Jimmy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Jesus Boat

Contributed by Jackson Snyder on Jun 22, 2002

The Jesus of Faith meets the Jesus of history in the discoveries of Peter’s House and the Jesus Boat in Capernaum.

The Jesus Boat one of 600 sermons by Jackson Snyder, June 20, 2002 http://jacksonsnyder.com/arc Mark 4:35-41 Today’s Gospel story is known as “The Calming of the Storm.” Jesus and the disciples are in a boat, crossing the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret). A great storm overtakes them and the boat is ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-18, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008

The Ascension is an important part of the ministry of Jesus. He came to save our sins and He will come again when we least expect it. Be ready!

The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 To them he presented himself alive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is The Word Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus Christ himself is the Word of God spoken to the world.

INTRODUCTION • This four-week sermon series will encourage us to explore God’s Word and equip us with basic principles that will help us engage with Scripture and correctly interpret its texts. • In this series, we will cover topics such as Jesus as the Word of God, the relationship between the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Messiah

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 29, 2019

The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Genesis 49:10

When the Patriarch Jacob was nearing the end of his life, he gathered all his sons together and prophesied unto them about the future which would affect them as individuals, and the generations after them. This was to be the future that shaped their lives and the nation Israel as we know it, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:10, Genesis 49:1, Luke 1:31-33, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Fishing For Jesus

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish.

Good morning. I want to start by asking you something. How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish. Wednesday night we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Classroom

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003

Jesus taught some very important lessons about Christian character near the end of his life. Here are three of them.

Last week we saw Jesus coming into Jerusalem in the “Triumphal Entry.” Remember the scene...Jesus on the back of a donkey. People lining the streets with palm branches. Hosanna, Hosanna! This week the scene changes. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with people. Now it is a classroom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Advantage Of A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2015

Children raised in a godly environment are advantaged in learning of Christ the Lord.

“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe real peace is peace with God.

The promise of Jesus John 14:18-31 A few weeks ago we began with this upper room discourse that goes all the way from chapter 13 to 17 and you’ll remember that I said it was called this simply because this was where it was held. As I was thinking about how this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross In Our Daily Life Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Have you allowed yourself to be trapped by the world and the way of the world today? Have you taken time for Jesus in your life? We may choose ...Greed over God? Time for yourself and money over God and your family? If you are to busy to worship

The Cross in Our Daily Life 1. Attention I went to bed close to midnight last night and got up at 4:30. So if I nod off during my sermon some one punch me. ILL>>>> A pastor and young boy in a church that loved good fellowship, always served coffee after the sermon. One Sunday the pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist