Sermons on John Harper:

Jesus Back Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

Jesus has become a political liability, so He becomes a political pawn. With ruthless, satanic reasoning, Pilate released a murder and sentenced the innocent Jesus to death by crucifixion.

LUKE 23: 13-17-25 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] JESUS BACK BEFORE PILATE [JESUS IS SENTENCED TO DEATH] [Mark 15:6-11, 16-20; John 19:1-6] Jesus has been accused of treason by the leaders of His own people. Pilate regards Jesus as having done nothing worthy of death. He thought perhaps that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Walls Come Tumbling Down Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2023

We are not called to save our buildings, but to conquer Satan's domain. We are to storm the gates of Hell. But, how can do we do that and how can we shake the foundations of people's indifference and bring down the walls of their lack of faith?

Walls Come Tumbling Down OPEN: About 1400 B.C. (1400 years before Jesus was born of Mary) Israel crossed the Jordan River, following Joshua into Promised Land. The first city that Israel that came to was Jericho, and archaeologists tell us that Jericho was a massive fortress-city with walls as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023

A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Makes Perfect

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 17, 2023

The Apostle Peter certainly was very comfortable speaking about practice as tending toward growth in Christian discipleship.

TITLE: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT SCRIPTURE: II PETER 1:5-10 Anyone who has ever achieved at a really high level knows that there is no substitute for practice. Sure, we've all heard stories of exceptionally gifted people who are able to master a subject or discipline on their first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Problems Come

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2023

Problems come. It's part of life. What are some general principles we need to follow when they do? We look at one of the greatest problems / difficulties / challenges in the history of God's people - the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians and the exile - for lessons.

Everyone faces problems from time to time. Churches also face problems. For example, a church might unexpectedly lose its pastor and some other key members of its leadership at around the same time. If that happened, how would you view it? Perhaps some of you would say that it’s a CHALLENGE, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:7-8, Daniel 9:5, Nehemiah 1:7, Ezra 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For Your Souls

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

Do you ever feel weary and worn-out deep in your soul? In Matthew 11, Jesus invites us to find rest for our souls. This powerful message reveals that we must Come to Jesus, Connect to Jesus, and Conform to Jesus in order to discover deep, abiding rest for our souls.

Rest for Your Souls Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/31/2017 If you’re anything like me, now that we’re looking at Christmas in the rearview mirror, you’re probably ready for a little rest and recovery! The thought of rest is one that seems all too elusive in today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Philadelphia - Laodiceans Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

A faithful church vs. A lukewarm church

Opener We are excited to be here this morning. We are making progress in our study of the seven churches that John addresses in the book of Revelation. In fact, we are concluding our study on these churches in Revelation. To date, we have looked at the church in Ephesus, who had forsaken their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest Or Fire

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2024

This life gives us a choice: Rest or Fire. When we trust in God we can look forward to rest. If we don't, it will be fire. The way I see it, there is really only one good choice!

Alba 3-3-2024 REST OR FIRE II Thessalonians 1:1-10 A father had three very active boys. One summer evening, they were playing cops and robbers in the back yard after dinner. One of the boys "shot" his father yelling, "Bang! You’re dead!" He slumped to the ground. And when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Hebrews 4:1-2, Matthew 13:49-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

In this opening song of blessings, Paul praises God for our security in Christ, our significance in Christ and our satisfaction in Christ. Our relationship with Christ and our God is unique, precious and eternal.

Eph 1:1-14 OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST We are starting a new series today in the book of Ephesians. • The theme of the book is God’s salvation through Christ and His relationship with the church. • As usual, Paul starts with the doctrines in the first 3 chapters, stating the truths about the work of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyes Fixed On Jesus Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 10, 2024

Rather than being rigid in our worship, interpretation of His word, and rituals intended to bring us closer to Him, let our primary aim be not the control of others but the pursuit of holy lives.

Eyes Fixed on Jesus 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation humanity has struggled to establish channels of communication and demonstrate reverence towards a holy God! Sacraments such as confession, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Measure Of Our Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 17, 2024

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. God will one day measure our lives and one of the things He will most certainly measure is our sacrifice.

THE MEASURE OF OUR SACRIFICE Please open your Bible to Romans 12:1 for today’s message, “The Measure of our Sacrifice.” God will one day measure our lives and one of the things He will most certainly measure is our sacrifice. Many hear the word sacrifice, and they immediately think of suffering and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Revelation 12:11, Romans 12:2, Mark 10:28-30, Matthew 6:21, 1 Samuel 15:22, 2 Timothy 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Paradigms Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2024

The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.

 THE PARADIGMS OF THE CROSS 1) The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.   The preaching of the cross is foolishness to them that perish .But it is the power of God unto Salvation to those who are saved.     I Corinthians 1 : 18   18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Insight Into The Middle East Fiasco

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 31, 2024

Understanding the conflict in the Middle East that has lasted for centuries

A few years back I saw the headline in the news, “Doctors without Borders nurse, killed after launching terror attack.” It seems such a strange headline that someone committed to an organization meant to bring comfort would resort to being a terrorist. But truth be told, that is a daily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sovereign God Calls

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 12, 2024

What could the Omnipotent God, who is in control of all things, do in our time? In what way(s) He manifests His Sovereign power in our life right now? What happens when He calls?

"Now the LORD said to Abram, 'Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Now Let's Be Obedient

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

Do you believe that the Bible can help us with any circumstance that comes into our life. It is always good advice. But do we take seriously the advice from God?

This past month we asked the question if we even need the Bible. We also talked about listening to God instead of just hearing His word. Last week we talked about meditating on God's word and really taking it to heart. I am going to go back to the book of James today to talk about what we do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist