Sermons on Jewish Council:

Two Questions About Salvation

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014

We are going to be talking about things that happened in what is called “The Great Jerusalem Council.”

JUL 14 2013PM Two Questions About Salvation Acts 15:1-5 We have just gotten in from Paul’s first missionary journey. For the next three Sunday evenings, including tonight, we are going to be talking about things that happened in what is called “The Great Jerusalem Council.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Verdict Of Salvation’s Great Application Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2024

How we respond to God's calling is very telling of what He is doing in our lives. Will we obey the command to go and tell others how to be saved, just as the Church has been directed since the beginning? Or, will we make the grace of Christ about what we have done instead?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 23 The verdict of salvation’s great application Acts 15:23-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:23-41, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Has Truly Risen, Alleluia Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001

“Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him” Mark 16:6.

Theme: The Lord has truly risen, Alleluia Text: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Mk. 16:1-8 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The world has heard many important messages, learned many great truths and experienced many dramatic and life-changing events. But none of them can come close to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Values You, And Your Voice (Exodus 32:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2023

God has given us a seat in his divine council, and we have a voice-- a say-- in what happens in the world.

Our passage today, I'm hoping, will expand your view of who you are, of how God works, and of what prayer can do. It's not going to start, by talking about any of those things. We will take a bit of a wandering path this morning. But that's where we are going to end up. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:19-23, 1 John 5:16, Romans 1:18-27, 1 Kings 22:1-23  (view more)  (view less)

Nicodemus And Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 22, 2022

Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish sect of influential Pharisees and a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court. Nicodemus held the prominent position as ruler of the Pharisees, an enormously powerful position.

Nicodemus Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin mentioned in three places in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus Feast Day: August 2 (Eastern Orthodox Church & Byzantine-rite Catholic Churches) August 3 (Roman-rite Catholic Church). Died: Judea Born: Galilee Attributes: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2015

Pt 2 of a 2-part sermon examining 3 attitudes toward Christ & the Gospel displayed in Acts 5:17-42. Pt 1 dealt with the spirit of opposition and the spirit of compromise Gamaliel typified. This sermon shows the spirit of discipleship Peter & John showed.

Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 2) Acts Series Chuck Sligh April 19, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 5:29-33 – “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher Rescued From Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2025

Acts 23:12-35 shows us how God’s providence works in his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Introduction In December 2005, Tony Dungy, coach of the Indianapolis Colts, suffered a tragic loss with the death of his 18-year-old son. At the same time, the Colts faltered during their final games and lost the chance to play for the Super Bowl that year. As players cleaned out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Brass Tacks Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2011

When you have an opportunity to share the Gospel, you need to know which basics to target.

The Brass Tacks of Christianity Acts 13:26-41 1. PHOENIX (Reuters) – In a brazen attempt reminiscent of a medieval siege, Mexican smugglers tried to use a hefty catapult to hurl drugs north over the U.S. Border, authorities said.. Surveillance video taken by National Guard troops deployed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Teaching At The Temple Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 9, 2016

Jesus is not asking the Jews to become expert judges of one another– far from it. He is instructing them (and us) to know who it is we should worship; and when we worship, to do so properly without our own views inserted.

Jesus Teaching at the Temple John 7:1-24 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Today we will see two different stories played out before us: -- The first deals ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Come To Seek And Save The Lost Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 9, 2014

The account of Jesus calling Matthew to be a disciple and His encounter with Zacchaeus are so similar even though one occurs at the beginning of Jesus' ministry and the other near the end. the consistency of Jesus' ministry was amazingly focused-salvation

Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God (foundation of the church) Jesus came to bring abundant life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Jesus came to bring a sword Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Ready For The Coming Of The Bride Groom? Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013

Parable of the ten virgins was one of waiting for the bridegroom as we are awaiting for Christ.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE COMING OF THE BRIDEGROOM? Matthew 25:1-13 I. THE ANTICIPATION OF THE GROUP-- THE BRIDEGROOM. Intro. 1.) Rather than the bride, they were waiting for the Bridegroom. A.) This is very much foreign to us today. aa.) In our day and culture, the focus of the wedding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Slaves Cross The Water Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 10, 2013

In torn clothes a bedraggled huddle of escaped slaves come to the mighty river Jordan: so through baptism we enter the promsed land.

Its the stuff of Hollywood: in torn clothes a bedraggled huddle of escaped slaves come to the mighty river Jordan. It parts before them and they enter the Promised Land. This is the founding story of the Israelite people - slaves in Egypt rescued from slavery by God’s mighty hand, crossing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

Returning To Jerusalem With The Religious Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 21, 2013

To show that religion will put you away to come to JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you come to JESUS to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that religion will put you away to come to JESUS. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:27 (Amplified Bible) 11:27 And they came again to Jerusalem. And when Jesus was walking about in the [courts and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rabbi Revelation

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 30, 2015

With Israel celebrating its "67th Birthday", here comes this message which in effect is a sneak peek into its rich scriptural tradition about some "events" which for many Christians' would frankly be an eye-opener when viewed from a Rabbi's perspective!

THE RABBI REVELATION Its quiz time folks! Tell me what is common to 1 Cor 10:4, Jude 1:9 and Jude 1:14? Well, they are accounts from Jewish Tradition, which we may not find in the corresponding Books of Exodus or Deuteronomy or Genesis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: *other

Has God's Word Failed? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 25, 2019

As we move into chapters 9-11, Paul addresses the deep theological topics of God's election, predestination and sovereignty. Paul does this to answer the baffling questions surrounding the Jewish people's rejection of Jesus. A lot of this sermon is based on a sermon by Dan Williams.

A. Last Sunday’s Friend Day was certainly uplifting to me, I hope it was for you as well! 1. We had a number of visitors, and we had a special fellowship meal. It was a great day! B. I heard the story of a man who was experiencing problems with his new computer, so he called the help ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ