Sermons on Jewish Council:

A Kangaroo Court – Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2016

A Kangaroo Court – Jesus on Trial - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: The Five Pieces in the Puzzle: (1). Caiaphas the High Priest (vs 53) (2). The Sanhedrin (vs 55) (3). The Witnesses (vs 56-59) (4). Jesus (vs 60-61b) (5). Peter (vs 66-72) SERMON BODY: Ill: Taken from a book called "Disorder in the Court." (1). • Q: What is your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-73

Denomination: Brethren

The Growing Earthquake

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

The Early Church begins to be a power in Jerusalem

The Growing Earthquake Acts 4:15-31 Jeff Hughes – March 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The Sanhedrin, which was the ruling council for the nation is Israel had a problem on their hands. The apostles, Peter and John had been teaching the people that Jesus of Nazareth was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing In The Power Of The Holy Spirit For A World In Desperate Need Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

The Holy Spirit should be our constant counselor and guide. We are under tremendous pressure in the Christian churches and schools these days.

Acts 16: 11-21 and John 15: 21-27 When we listen to the Gospel of Luke and the Acts, and to the Gospel of John as well, we get the impression that the Holy Spirit was more active in the early Church than today. Paul was forbidden by the Spirit–probably warned by a prophetic utterance–not to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Acts 16:11-15, John 15:26-27, John 16:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

A New And Improved Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 3, 2018

When Pentecost arrived, Peter was a changed man. In this sermon, we explore what brought about the transformation.

Introduction: A. One day an Amish family visited a mall in the big city, something they had never done before. 1. The family split up into smaller groups and moved about the mall, being amazed by almost everything they saw. 2. The father and one of his sons were especially amazed by the two shiny, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-22, Acts 2:1-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take The Step

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 25, 2006

We are to move forward in faith.

TAKE THE STEP Joshua 3.1-4.24 S: Faith C: Purpose of the Community – Stepping forward in Faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO MOVE FORWARD IN FAITH. TS: Our study in Joshua will direct us on how to handle obstacles that are in the way of God’s promises. Type: Inductive The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 13, 2015

In Acts 5 are 3 attitudes about Jesus and the preaching of the cross. One is satanic & one SEEMS reasonable & sensible, but is really a product of human wisdom & leads to error. Only one is biblical & blessed by God. Part 1 deals with the first 2.

Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 1) Chuck Sligh April 13, 2015 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Acts 5 [TEXT TO BE READ LATER] INTRODUCTION In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd's Wine Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 9, 2025

A sermon on worship - on both connecting with the past, and on intimacy with God.

In the 1960s something beautiful happened in the Roman Catholic Church. It was called the Second Vatican Council In it they suddenly decided to do almost all the things we Anglicans had been begging them to do for 500 years. I talked to you last week about the Anglo-Catholic revival in the Church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Isaiah 1:18, John 13:1-12, Psalm 22:18, John 19:23-24, Matthew 27:51, John 10:22-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Orthodox Christianity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2003

The Eastern Orthodox Church has been described as an “unknown world” for most Americans, yet it represents a major segment of Christianity.

World Religions>>Orthodox Christianity -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Christian world can be divided into 3 main branches: Catholics, Protestants, and the Orthodox. This 3rd stream has been described as an “unknown world.” It is foreign and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:49

Denomination: Congregational

"The Prayer Of Jabez"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 24, 2017

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Nothing compares to the Incarnation of Christ. Nothing.

C.S. Lewis describes the incarnation this way: Lying at your feet is your dog. Imagine, for the moment, that your dog (and every dog) is in deep distress. Some of us love dogs very much. If it would help all the dogs in the world to become like men, would you be willing to become a dog? Would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Resurrection Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 11, 2022

He is risen! He is alive! Jesus raised never to die again. Others in the New Testament were raised, but died again, like Lazarus. Jesus was raised from the dead and he shall live forever.

The resurrection is the very central point and essence of Christianity. It is “of first importance” of the Christian faith. That essence and the importance is captured beautifully in For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2022

Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24).

Barnabas—(Friend and Companion of Paul) Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Roots Of Islam Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This two-week series was given two weeks after 9-11, to inform about the nature of Islam.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Meditation 2014 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017

Four Episodes from John's account of the Passion, including four sonnets by Malcolm Guite - Jesus is Condemned to Death; Jesus is stripped of his garments; Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross; Jesus is laid in the tomb.

[All Sonnets are from "Sounding the Seasons ; seventy Sonnets for the Christian Year", by Malcolm Guite, Canterbury Press 2012. Used with permission - https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/tag/good-friday/] 1. Jesus is Condemned to Death - Sonnet 1 John 18:19-24; John 18:28-38 The ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Extended Forecast, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The most important event in the future is the return of Jesus Christ. In Mark 13, Jesus gives details of His return, but in the first part of the chapter He predicts three things that will happen before He returns.

INTRODUCTION Predicting the weather is tough sometimes. A group of Sioux Native Americans living in South Dakota asked their tribal chief if it was going to be a cold winter. He said, “I’ll get back to you.” Then he used his cell phone and called the National Weather Service, and they said they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist