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Resurrection, Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Apr 6, 2004

There are times it is hard for us to understand and even believe in life after death. But the universal question rings in every heart, if this is all there is life is a cruel joke.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Easter Sunday April 11, 2004 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon title is - Resurrection, our greatest hope. Biblical texts used in the sermon come from Job 14 and 19, John 5:24 – 28, Romans 10:17 and Luke 24 Scotty sings Who taught the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-28, Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Response To Our Sinfulness

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006

Explores the work of salvation accomplished by God in contrast to the sinfulness of mankind.

Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6whom He poured out upon us richly through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace In Our Mess

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We can make a huge mess of things, but God’s grace is sufficient not only to save us, but to use us for His glory

Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-24 Intro: One of the most persistent misconceptions in the Christian life is that God’s grace is tied to our behavior. 1. quite simple. If we behave, then God is gracious to us. 2. if we misbehave, God’s grace stops. Il) we sometimes say when something good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Make Our Joy Complete Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2010

Let’s note what John is saying about Jesus who can make our joy complete. 1- He was from the beginning 2- He was seen and touched 3- He was sent for a purpose

INTRO.- ILL.- The University of Notre Dame has a new tip for a catering employee they mistakenly gave a $29,000 gratuity check: Give it back. A lawsuit filed by the Indiana university claims Sara Gaspar used the accidental check to pay bills and buy a new car, MyFOX Chicago reported. Notre Dame ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Spiritual Birth Certificate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of abiding in Jesus, walking in the Spirit, and emptying ourselves of our own will to be filled with God's will for His glory.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, diving into the word of God. We will be focusing on two passages of scripture today: John 5:17-47 and 1 John 5:13. [Read passages] These passages remind us of the importance of abiding in Jesus, walking in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-47, 1 John 5:13

Topics: Jesus, Saves

Our Covenant For Life: The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Encourages us to follow Jesus' example, striving for godly character and living in community, as we journey on the path of discipleship.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are here to seek His face, to learn His ways, and to grow in His likeness. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Topics: Living, Jesus

Wicked's Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength. Pray: Oh, GOD, that we will not die as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Fbi Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007

Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. Like this Pastor, the message of Jesus was controversial in his day. If Jesus

INTRODUCTION Recently a Baptist Pastor in Illinois received a visit from the FBI. They came in response to an anonymous caller who took issue with something the Pastor said in his sermon. According to the Baptist Press news service, “Nov. 23, 2004, started out like any other normal morning for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Was It Only Jesus Who They Rejected ?

Contributed by Nishal Maharaj on Aug 2, 2022

Your small actions can cost you a lot. This sermon is to warn at the same time to encourage ,Regarding your behavior towards pastors.

Matthew 13: 53-54 53 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. 54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58, Jeremiah 3:15, John 1:14, Romans 8:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Magnify Our Lord

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

Seven times people were exposed to the birth of Jesus in Luke's Gospel, and seven times their hearts were filled with praise and thanksgiving.

Magnify Our Lord 12/20/09 PM Text: Various Luke 2 -3 INTRODUCTION Many people miss the point of Christmas. They're so caught up in the retail rush that they're exhausted and perhaps depressed by the holiday pressures. We know depression rates and suicide numbers increase during this season. But as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 18, 2008

Some of us are trying to earn God’s love and acceptance. Some of us are afraid he’s angry with us. Some of us wonder if he even exists. But Jesus comes to each of us this Christmas assuring us of God’s unconditional love, his wonderful care and his con

Intersection (Common ground illustration) An economy driving tradition in our Christmas celebrations involves giving gifts. We exchange gifts most of the time because we love each other. Sometimes we give because of a sense of obligation. Our gift giving leads to unavoidable lists – lists of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 31, 2008

The problem is that we want Jesus’ peace without recognizing Jesus’ authority in our lives. We want to live our way and escape the negative consequences. We need to surrender to the Prince of Peace in order to experience his blessings.

Series Introduction: God has a Christmas gift list for you. It involves four gifts only Jesus can give. God’s Christmas list for you is found in Isaiah 9:6. A child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Heartbeat For Our Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

Jesus' Heart Beats to Change Our Story

His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat for Our change March 4, 2012 Luke 19:1-10 How Does Jesus Heart beat for us? Let me give you a few stories. Here is C.S. Lewis: militant atheist, Oxford don. The last thing he wants is to be converted. God sneaks up on him, and Lewis is "surprised by joy," and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Maintaining Our Victory

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on May 2, 2022

It is finished – This is the victorious shout of our Lord Jesus Christ. Declaring His victory and our victory.

MAINTAINING OUR VICTORY: 1. STAND FIRM. • Maintain, preserve, hold, hang on, keep it up, resist, withstand. • The word stand is translated from the greek word HISTEMI and in this context it means to continue, endure or persist. • Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

The Mission Of Our Lord

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 24, 2022

The mission of Jesus was to save that which is lost and it is still His mission and it should be ours also.

Luke 4:14-21 The Mission of Our Lord 1. Jesus returns to Galilee After The Temptation and returns in the Power of the Spirit • He returned from the time of testing (The Temptation) led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Methodist