Sermons on Jewish Feasts:

Lazarus

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 8, 2013

Why is it that they won't be convinced by someone rising from the dead? It is the heart and faith, and the Holy Spirit, on hearing the Word, and not great miracles that brings people to Christ.

“If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.” Let the Words of my Mouth… This morning, I want to review what we read in our Gospel lesson, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Remember when examining any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Fig Tree Withered From Its Roots

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013

To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you withered from your roots? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing. John 15:5 (Amplified Bible) 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jerusalem Jews For Jesus Intro Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 23, 2008

Our Faith has roots that go back to the beginning: we are connected.

Jerusalem Jews for Jesus, Part One (Acts 1:1-8, part one) 1. Sometimes we do not know as much aobut people as we think. 2. A true story from Reader’s Digest: Recently my girlfriend, Karen, got a job at a local hardware store. "The owners don’t want us hanging out with our friends," she said. "If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Not About Power

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2008

For deacon ordination at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: deacons are to be humble, secure, and serving, and thus to coach the whole church in Kingdom ways.

Power is what the world knows. You cannot live in the metro DC area without seeing that power is everything for this world. The power of a position in the government, where you can order people around like pawns on a chessboard. The power of access to huge sums of money, so that shopping sprees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 27:The Great Commission - The Day after the resurrection.

The Great Commission Part 27 – 40 Days with Jesus THE DAY AFTER Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” July 13th – Walker Spriggs July 20th – Deacon Kurt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Fruit Of The Spirit - Faithfulness

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 23, 2008

The attributes and rewards of faithfulness.

Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness Scripture: Matt 24:35 - 25:30 Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 We’ve just read a good deal of what God’s Word - the Bible - has to say about faithfulness. And we’ll look at that in just a moment. But first I want to answer the question as to WHY we remain faithful. And ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 17, 2008

Exposition of 1 Cor 11:23-34 regarding the Supper

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Title: Why the Lord’s Supper? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/20/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington—a memorial B. Background to passage: Paul had warned the Corinthians about divisions in the beginning of the letter, but moved on to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Job - Example Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 17, 2012

When we think of Job, we think of TRIALS. But there is another lesson that we learn from JOB. Job is an example of a godly father that courageously led his family.

Today for Father’s Day I would like to take a look at a Bible Character that we don’t usually associate with fatherhood. We will take a look this morning at JOB. When we think of Job, we think of TRIALS. We study JOB to learn how to overcome our trials. But there is another lesson ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012

Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

Trinity And Fellowship

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The Trinity allows fellowship within the Godhead, and allows men to enter into real fellowship with God.

What’s today? Fathers Day. <Thank all fathers.> This is Trinity Sunday. Today is the great patronal feast day of our Cathedral. And we of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints, we all share a common life, and we get to celebrate this feast day together because, in the diocese, we are one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Anglican

Signs And Wonders #2: Jesus Is The Miracle Worker

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 13, 2012

There are many reasons why people don’t receive their healing from the Lord. As we look at these obstacles and overcome them, we will open the door to experience more healing in our lives.

COME AND SEE #6: SIGNS AND WONDERS #2: JESUS IS THE MIRACLE WORKER BACKGROUND TO THE STORY: “Now after the two days He departed from there and went to Galilee. For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.” (John 4:43-44). CROSS REFERENCE: “54 And ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-53

Denomination: *other

Warning #3 - About Immaturity Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2009

From Hebrews we discover a true warning about Immaturity in believers and for the church

CODE YELLOW ALERT Warning About Immaturity Hebrews 5:11-6:2 * There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice! Reunion And Relief

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 15, 2012

Salvation is not something; it is Someone!

REJOICE: REUNION AND RELIEF REVELATION 19:1-21 Big Idea: Salvation is not something; it is Someone! Supporting Scripture: Psalm 23:5; REVELATION 19:1-21 1After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 24, 2010

Independence Day 1988: Arrogance breeds blindness to our own sin, numbness to the needs of others, and a denial of relationships. The Father's Table is about mercy and grace for all.

You have heard him a thousand times in the TV commercial, warbling away in that gravelly voice with an accent I hear only when I go back to Kentucky. He is singing in the shower and flaunting his huge schnozz at the camera. "0 Lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way". ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

An Excellent Spirit

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009

A re-visit to Daniel in the lion’s den and how God blessed his excellent spirit.

A pretty lonely guy decided life would be more fun if he had a pet. So he went to the pet store and told the owner that he wanted to buy an unusual pet. After some discussion, he decided on a centipede, which came in a little white box to use for its house. He took the centipede home, found a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational