Sermons on Jews:

Christian Responsibility Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2021

Jesus came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it. But in so doing Jesus made us not merely servants of God, but sons and daughters of God.

Homily for Monday of the 19th week in course Did the early followers of Jesus consider themselves to be Christians or Jews? The answer is that their discipleship to Jesus was, in their minds, the completion of Judaism. Jesus came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it. But in so doing Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:22-27, Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Catholic

Parting Councils Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The first indication and fruit of the new life?

1. What is always presented as the first indication and fruit of the new life? Love (v. 1; cf. 1 John 2:10-11). 2. What is one important way of manifesting the love of Christ? Being gracious to others (v. 2). 3. What is another characteristic of true Christian love? Kindness to those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Attaining Full Dignity In Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2021

In the life of Jesus, from start to finish, we find a kind of dialectic between the fragility and uncertainty of human life and the affirmation of that life’s value.

Gospel of Life Monday of 27th Sunday in Course The letter Paul wrote to the Galatians is arguably the most intense book of the New Testament. Jews who were not quite Christianized, who thought that the Way of Christ was simply some Jewish sect, had insinuated themselves into Paul’s communities ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Who Are The People Of God And How To Join Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2023

Here comes this hick-town Galilean carpenter and His gang to try to turn things upside down.

Saturday of the 30th week in course 2023 Our first reading begins with a question about whether, “then,” God has rejected His people, the Jews of St. Paul’s day. But we must, to have any understanding of these words, look back at the previous chapter, which ends, “But of Israel he [God] says, ‘All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:11-29

Denomination: Catholic

Wise Guys

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2024

If the philosopher strayed too far from that path, he risked following Socrates to an inevitable early death.

Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Course 2024 Wise Guys “For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” In the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Psalm 33:1-2, Psalm 33:4-5, Psalm 33:10-11, 1 Corinthians 1:17-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Yes, Jesus Is Certainly Lord And King

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2024

Our solemnity today is that of Christ the King. When we claim that Christ is the King of the Universe, we support that claim with a passage that seems to be quite crazy.

Christ the King Once upon a time in a land not far from here, there was a choice to be made for the leader of the land. A woman was placed in contention for the prime leader of the whole nation. Her platform was not well-defined, but one thing was clear from every word out of her mouth. She had no ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Gratitude And Salvation: A Tale Of Ten Lepers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one, a Samaritan, returned to express his gratitude. Jesus, moved by his thankfulness, not only healed him but also forgave his sins. The other nine lepers, although healed, were not saved. This story emphasizes the importance of gratitude and the profound impact it can have on our spiritual well-being.

In this story, Jesus encounters ten lepers who are suffering from a dreadful disease called leprosy. Leprosy was considered a punishment from God for sin, and those afflicted with it were deemed unclean and untouchable. These ten lepers, from different nationalities, cry out to Jesus for mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19

Topics: Gratitude, Salvation

The Gift Of New Tongues Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 22, 2018

To establish that the gift of speaking in tongues – was granted by the direct empowerment of the Holy Spirit - or by the “laying on of hands” by the apostles. If the gift of new tongues was part of the infant church; are they necessary today?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Confusion with New Tongues 2. Commission of New Tongues 3. Conclusion of New Tongues Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “The gift of new tongues.” It is important to understand the work and purpose of the “gift of new tongues” in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Acts 11:15-17, Acts 10:44, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Decide

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001

Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, there is none like unto the Lord our God-None has such a command as he has over all creatures, nor is any so ready to forgive those that humble themsel

Dare to Decide "Be it according to thy word." Ex 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:10, Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Came Just The Same

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 29, 2007

How do you regard Christ: 1) Responding with Hostility (Herod), 2) Responding with Indifference (chief priests and scribes) 3) Responding with Worship (Magi)

Quote: “Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did Not!” Although I do not poses an edgy voice like Boris Karloff, I am sure many of you recognize the line from arguably the most famous of Dr. Seuss’ books: The Grinch that Stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Other

Witness At The Well

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

Jesus ministry to the Woman at the Well shows how to bring the message of God’s healing love to individuals; his efforts in Samaria changed a life, then Samaria, then Ephesus and resonates today in every nation where the Gospel is preached.

JOHN 4__1-42 THE WITNESS FROM THE SAMARITAN WELL A cartoon pictures a medieval Crusader, standing in full armor and holding his shield. He also held his long sharp spear at the throat of a prisoner on the ground. The prisoner on the ground struggles to say, “Tell me more about your Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Remnant Of Israel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 21, 2017

God is glorified in His: 1) Sovereignty (Romans 11:25–26a), in 2) Integrity Romans 11:26b–29), and in His 3) Generosity (Romans 11:30–32).

This week, the United States and Israel decided to pull out of UNESCO over its perceived anti-Israel bias. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization was founded in 1945 following World War II to promote world peace through culture. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Other

If I Perish, I Perish Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 23, 2020

In the book of Esther, a game of chess is being played, except with cosmic implications. Satan carefully moved Haman into position and gleefully hissed, “Check!” But we will see that God has his own plan and has a queen and a pawn moving in for the kill, or in chess language, “Checkmate!”

For Such a Time as This: If I Perish, I Perish Esther 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-23-2020 Check When I was in high school, I belonged to the chess club. Yes, I was a dork! But I truly enjoyed playing chess against my friends, especially in study hall. There were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Ya Doin

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 3, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11

Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11 Hey, How ya doin’?? 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How's It Goin

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 3, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11

Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11 Hey, How’s it goin’?? 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel