Sermons on Jew:

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007

Jesus told the story to reveal God’s love to saints and sinners alike

NR 17-03-07 ES Lk 15:1-3 and 11-32 If we really want to understand the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we need to look at the context of the story. Why did Jesus tell the story? And we find the answer to that question in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007

Series of messages about the Seven Churches in Revelation of Jesus Christ

Friday, April 07, 2006 Church of Philadelphia The Open Door Church Rev 3. 7 – 13 We know that the word Philadelphia means brotherly love. This can also be the state of Church when the gentile time comes to the full and God once again sees the Jew coming to Christ in great numbers. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 31, 2006

We see in this passage that the kingdom of God is available to all, that it was achieved through the Cross and that it is costly.

02-04-06 NR/NC Story: 26 Christians were crucified at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who had been sentenced to die for his Christian witness - along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22-32

Denomination: Anglican

"Well Educated"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Jesus, on the road home, in the midst of displaying human emotions, ministers in an ’unusual’ situation

• In John chapter 4 we see the fullness of the Gospel of Christ • We see from beginning to end, the completeness of Jesus’ arrival on earth • It is: o To give salvation regardless of Race, Creed, Ethnic or religious background o To encourage honesty and integrity before God o To indicate to us the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate And Live Your Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

Do you have joy in your life? Not happiness or contentment but joy. Is there a wellspring in you that overflows every now and then with praise for God, praise for what Jesus has done with you as a person.

Celebrate and Live Your Faith Reading - Leviticus 23:1-14 Study – Chapter 23 Are you the kind of person that gets excited about belonging to Jesus? Do you find there are times in your life when you celebrate your faith rather than live it? Maybe my questions confuse you. After all we are all ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Critical Crossroads

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

The church was at a critical crossroads in it’s history. Would they remain a Jewish sect, or would they embrace the full radical doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ?

Passage: Acts 15:1-21 Intro: The other day I saw a man polishing the wheels of his car. He was working hard, and the wheel cover he was working on looked very good. 1. but I glanced up at the open drivers side door, where I saw duct tape outlining a hole in the dashboard, other issues. 2. but he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Into The Face Of Trouble

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Peter had received the call to go and visit a Gentile, so off he went. This doesn’t mean he didn’t have misgivings, but he went anyway. And so should we.

Passage: Acts 10:23b-48 Intro: “Chuck Yeager story” found on SermonCentral.com about Chuck Yeager, in a sermon on this passage by Brian Atwood. In it, Chuck Yeager discovers why a certain plane he was testing continued to crash after a certain manuever. A bolt that was designed to be placed head ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-48

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Responses Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 9, 2011

For those who sought truth, Jesus offered Refreshment, Restoration and Assurance for their Reservations.

John Chapter 2 Three Responses of Jesus. Introduction with illustration: I. REFRESHMENT Jesus offers refreshment for those who thirst after Him. 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Trust) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2011

Jesus expects us to trust Him, even in our darkest days.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUSTING THE “TRUE ONE” “Philadelphia” means “city of brotherly love.” Both the modern and ancient cities of Philadelphia haven’t always lived up to their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favor Is Required Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 22, 2013

Even in the face of persecution, God still delivers His favor on the church! In 2013, we must stand strong and tall, persevering constantly as we seek God’s favor.

God’s Favor Is Required Acts 15:1-21 Introduction Two weeks ago we defined our purpose for each of us to pray over and consider -- Our purpose is: “Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other” Last week we examined the “how” of accomplishing our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Survey At Caesarea Philippi

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2017

Let's review our attitudes toward authority, particularly in the Church.

21st Sunday in Course 2017: Ordinary Form Homily Is authority a divine gift? The story we read from Isaiah suggests that Shebna, the corrupt official whose name we learn in an earlier verse, was given his office by God, and cast out of that office by God. Then God raised up Eliakim ben Hilkiah to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel: For All Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015

Paul has expressed astonishment that churches of Galatia have turned from faith alone to faith plus law. He says what they have really done is moved from the true gospel to no gospel at all.

Is the Gospel really for everybody? You have probably heard someone tell the humorous one liner; you can’t get there from here. That is what the Judaizers were telling the churches in Galatia about coming to Christ only they weren’t trying to be funny. There were a group of people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Esther Sermon V: Courageous Act Of Risking One's Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength act in good faith in their dealings with everyone concerned about a bad situation, but doing the right thing can be risky and may require summoning courage to rise with danger.

ESTHER: COURAGEOUS ACT OF RISKING HER LIFE “Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?” Did you ever play a game of “forfeits” in which participants put personal belongings in a pile, a designated “judge” would ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Grandpa Mordecai Lesson 13 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

Greatest adopted child in history.

Grandpa Mordecai – Influential through adoption Esther – influential through strategy Grandson Artaxerxes – influential for Israel “There was a certain Jew whose name was Mordecai the son of . . . Kish, a Benjamite. And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Radical

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 26, 2022

Reform is what Jesus was looking for. He was called a radical. The Pharisees took notice of what He was doing. Corruption was destroying Judaism. Is it happening to Christianity today? When humans create an organization eventually corruption sneaks in.

Being a Radical John 4:1-6 Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz John 4:1 And Jesus knew, that the Pharisees had heard; that he made many disciples, and baptized more than John. 2 Yet Jesus himself did not baptize but his disciples. 3 And he left Judaea, and went again into Galilee. 4 And in going, he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist