Sermons on Jewish Leaders:

Let's Be Powerful

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Living off accomplishments of the past will cause spiritual death.

Let’s Be Powerful Matt 16:15-19 Matt 16:15-19… Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father Forgive Them

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

Shorter sermon delivered during a special evening Lords Supper service

Luke 23: 33-34 (NIV) 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." I. Fulfillment of prophecy: Isa 53: 11-12 (NIV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Days For Heroes Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A Father's Day message - geared to challenge men to uphold their calling as men and as leaders in their homes, the Church, and society.

Judges 4:1-5:31; 9:50-57; I Timothy 2:8 Introduction: One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. She kept silent, and hid in the shadows to watch him. As he stood there looking down at their little child, she looked at the mixture of emotions on his face: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riots And Rancor And Have No Anxiety! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2020

But whatever happens on November 3, God remains supreme, and God’s glory is assured, in our hearts and worship and ultimately in the victory Christ has won.

27th Sunday in Course A 2020 The Plague Year Homilies About forty years after the Resurrection of Jesus, in the third year of the Jewish revolution against the Romans, Supreme Leader Titus encircled the walls of Jerusalem and began a siege. It began three days before the Passover feast, and it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Catholic

We Don’t Want To Hear It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 4, 2023

The Temple leaders did not want to hear what Jesus had to say. Do we today want to hear the same?

We Don’t Want to Hear It John 18:28-19:16 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 18:28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium so that they would not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. 29 Therefore Pilate went ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Haggai's Times Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Nov 6, 2008

The times in which Haggai lived and worked were among the most fruitful the world has ever known. He is in company with the greats, at a critical time.

Haggai’s times August 29, 520 BC That’s how the date at the beginning of Haggai figures out. By the time we get to the end of the First Testament, we find dates that are among the most identifiable in the Bible. The magi of Assyria, Babylonia and Persia used the stars for establishing their ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

A Mission Church With A Missionary Vision Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

From Acts 13 we learn about the young church in Antioch that sent out Paul and Barnabas to share the gospel with others.

A Mission Church with a Missionary Vision (Road Trip with Paul) Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Last week Ronnie talked about how Paul was transformed from Saul to Paul --- from a persecutor of the church to a preacher of the gospel. Today, we’re jumping 15 years later to the time when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ & Him Crucified

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002

In his crucifixion, Christ spilled both blood and water. The blood gave us salvation. The water empower us to serve. The blood made us worthy to serve. The blood--springs of living water--equipped us to serve.

CHRIST & HIM CRUCIFIED: He spilled both blood & water 8-25-02 John 19:15-34 John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. In this verse… the Jewish religious ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13, John 19:15-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Don't Serve A Plastic Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 3, 2013

Either Jesus molds us or else we mold a false Jesus

We Don't Serve a Plastic Jesus John 18:38-19:7 Introduction Last week, we talked about Jesus' being delivered over by the Jews to Pontius Pilate for judgment. This word "handed over" is the same Greek word used by John to describe Judas' betrayal of Jesus to the Jewish authorities. We also ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Firm In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of individuals who suffered for righteousness' sake, and how God rewarded them for their faithfulness.

As followers of Christ, we are called to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of persecution. Jesus Himself warned us that we would face opposition and hatred from the world, but He also promised that God would reward us for our suffering (Matthew 5:10-12). In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Revelation 1:9-11

Staying Under God's Protection And Examples Of Satan's Attacks On Our Anointing Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few examples of Satan's attacks on our anointing and learn how to stay under God's protection.

As believers, we are constantly engaged in a spiritual battle against the forces of darkness. Satan, the enemy of our souls, seeks to destroy our anointing and hinder our effectiveness in serving God. One of the ways he accomplishes this is by using people to attack and discourage us. In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Galatians 2:4-5

Demolition

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 22, 2003

Thru his death (his own destruction – his demolition) Jesus makes way for a new life that belongs to all who believe in him.

- - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - “Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and oxen, scattered the money changers’ coins over the floor, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

Authentic Life Part 2 - James 1: 9-14 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the church. His letter speaks to specific issues in the church, and those issues are still around today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living * as a long time participant in Sermon central... there will be spliced material and illustrations in from the site. If not cited I apologize. JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sheep Of His Flock, Formed In The Image Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 6, 2025

How do we become a community of men and women formed in the image of Jesus? Remember that we are still weak human beings, afflicted by the effects of original sin. We are like sheep.

Fourth Sunday of Easter 2025 Who is called to follow Jesus in His assembly, His Church? If we look carefully at our psalm, which is numbered one-hundred, we can see the beginning of an answer: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the lands!” All the lands, all the peoples. Go back to the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14, Acts 13:43-52, Revelation 7:9, Revelation 7:14-17, John 10:27-30, Genesis 6:6-8, Genesis 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Mystery Babylon And The World War 2 Connection Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 27, 2015

Hitler and many of the leaders surrounding him had been raised in Catholicism, with its ugly hatred of the Semites. The rest is history...

FIFTY-EIGHT: HITLER AND WORLD WAR II Let's back up to the end of World War I. The Hapsburg Dynasty has crumbled. Rome is worried about its future prospects. Protestant areas of Czechoslovakia, Orthodox portions of Yugoslavia, Orthodox Russia, all are European threats to the Roman block of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God