Sermons on Jewish Court:

Nicodemus: The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 12, 2017

The scandal of grace forces Nick to look for abundant life outside himself rather than within. Jesus challenges him to think outside the box; to allow God to regenerate him by his power.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Other

Do Us Part?

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #7: ‘by The Way Of Humble Service' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009

A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others.

John 13:1-15 & 20 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others. Journeying with Jesus through Lent #7 ‘By the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fellow-Citizens In The Commonwealth Of Israel Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 30, 2011

This talk seeks to unpack what it means to be fellow citizens within the Commonwealth of Israel - something that is now a fact for every believer, whether we are a Jewish believer in Yeshua, or a Gentile believer in Jesus.

Whenever scripture says, “Therefore” (2:11) it would be wrong to try to understand what follows without referring back to what has just been said. I guess I could say please listen to Phil Wason’s excellent sermon from last week on our Church website; but instead I’ll give a quick summary of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

Playing To Win: Get In The Game!

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2008

Christianity is a contact sport. The true joy and satisfaction in the journey of faith comes when we get out of the stands and onto the court. God wants all believers to get in the game and play to win!

PLAYING TO WIN: GET IN THE GAME OPENING TEXT: “11 He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ, 13 until we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other

How Do Believers Deal With Homosexuality? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2013

The Supreme Court of our nation offered a controversial decision regarding marriage this past month, and it is setting up our culture to acknowledge a lifestyle that is contrary to God's Word. How do we respond?

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2013 Date Preached: July 07, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Biblical Truths for Societal Pressures Sermon Title: How Do Believers deal with Homosexuality? Sermon Text: 1 Tim 1:3-6 [HCSB] Introduction: I want you all to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Sermon 24 The Stages Of Faith, John 4:46–54 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022

This nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience.

John Series Sermon 24 The Stages of Faith, 4:46–54 (4:46–54) Introduction: this nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience. 1. A beginning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Moab - A Dangerous Place

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

The Book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal son of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and "there began to be in want.

The Book of Ruth is the history of a Jewish family, who, like the prodigal son of Luke fifteen, went into the far country of Moab and "there began to be in want." Through the backsliding of a Jew (typified by Naomi) the poor gentile(Ruth) is brought into the land of blessing. There Ruth meets the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Defense Or Offense? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of the truth in Acts 7:1-53 regarding Stephen’s defense and indictment toward the Sanhedrin and the Jewish people’s rejection of Christ

Text: Acts 7:1-53, Title: Defense or Offense? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Martin Luther writes “(Christians) must be warriors, always equipped with their armor and weapons, and that the lot of a Christian is no leisurely existence, nor one of peace and security; rather ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Napkin Is Still Folded - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

The significance of the folded napkin in the Jewish culture makes some powerful points in considering the resurrection. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

THE NAPKIN IS STILL FOLDED JOHN 20:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NapkinFolded.html [Please see link above for more info. on this matter. Concept for this sermon originally preached by Dr. Clyde Box. I receive many questions as to the historicity of the "Napkin Legend"...Dr. Box reportedly ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Love Looks Like Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 9, 2009

We all have ideas of what love is, but Jesus uses an unlikely person by Jewish standards to illustrate what love looks like.

Karl Marx the philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary is without a doubt the most influential socialist thinker to emerge in the 19th century. He gained a reputation as a socialist and seemed to be concerned about the poor and the working class while he himself sought a middle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Free From The Law Covenant To Covenant

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 26, 2016

explanation of why we don't adhere to the Levitical laws or the sacrifices. Paul teaches that Gentiles should not enslave themselves to the old Jewish Law.

During our Bible study in Leviticus, we have been studying the laws that God gave to the Israelites as a result of the Mosaic Covenant that He made with them. When we read these laws, it is very apparent that we no longer keep many of them, but how do we know what to keep and what not to keep? If ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Author Of Psalms Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2022

According to Jewish tradition, the Book of Psalms was composed by the First Man (Adam), Melchizedek, Abraham, Moses, Heman, Jeduthun, Asaph, and the three sons of Korah.

Author of Psalms According to Jewish tradition, the Book of Psalms was composed by the First Man (Adam), Melchizedek, Abraham, Moses, Heman, Jeduthun, Asaph, and the three sons of Korah. King David is credited with writing most of the Psalms in the Bible, but that does not mean he wrote any of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Sacrifice

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 4, 2025

At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood.

The Better Sacrifice Heb 9:23-10:25 At the very heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths is something that troubles many people today. At the heart of our faiths is blood, rivers and rivers of blood. Now in ancient times, animal sacrifice was a common ingredient in the vast majority of all ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Doing Good And Avoiding Evil And What Results

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2025

Psalm 1 stands at the head of the Jewish hymnal, giving them and us Christians the key precept of the life of grace: do good and avoid evil.

Friday of the Second Week in Advent December is the darkest time of the calendar year. The revolution of the earth around the sun and the 23.5 degree tilt of our polar axis work together to make sunlight strike the northern hemisphere less in December than any other month of the year. Our response ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Isaiah 48:17-19, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Catholic