Sermons on Joseph Ondu:

Explaining Mark 6:1-13

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:20-30

Denomination: Anglican

Rev. #14~ 5:1-6 Pt 1 The 7 Sealed Book Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 15, 2009

As we come to chapter 5: the subject changes somewhat and the emphasis is directed to the 7-sealed Book that’s in the Fathers hand. Keep in mind that both chapter’s 4 & 5 are to do with the same occasion, both 4-5 are one scene, and remember too that

REV. #14~ 5:1-6 THE 7 SEALED BOOK 7-18-09 Last time as we were in chapter 4: and the subject primarily was “The throne” and God the Father that sat on it, we read how the 4 living creatures and the 24 Elders, the {Church} worshipped and praised God as the 24 Elders cast ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Giving, Forgiving, Forgetting, and Serving. “Father, please transform my life so I can become more like Jesus every day.”

Who was the greatest person who ever lived? Without question, no person more greatly impacted the course of history than Jesus Christ. He didn’t do it through wars, conquest and domination. He changed the world by serving others. Jesus was the supreme example of servanthood. So how can we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian Church

He Gave His Life Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

Part of a series on the Gospel of John this message shows how Jesus willingly gave his life for us on the cross.

He Gave His Life John 19:28-42 -There is a lot of ground to cover in this passage this morning -I Want us to see something that is so important for us as Christians and that is the details in Jesus' last moments on earth. -Our faith rest in the details. The Christian faith is not based on just ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Christmas Is About The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

JESUS IS TRULY WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT

THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Luke 2: 1-16 Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a pleasant time at the end of the year. It’s a time when people seem to focus on others a little bit more than at other times of the year. Christmas has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty, Riches And God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2008

God’s heart for the poor is clearly presented in Luke’s gospel. Jesus continues to hammer home the point of good news to the poor and warnings to the wealthy. What should we take from this?

(If you rate this sermon, please offer helpful comments. God bless, Greg) If you think of yourself as extremely rich, raise your hand. If you think of yourself as terribly poor and needy raise your hand. What does it look like to be extremely rich today? What about terribly poor and needy? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Prayer Warriors"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 28, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to to motivate the hearers - that have loss something or someone - to do what Anna did and become a Prayer Warrior.

28 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Prophetess Anna was a Prayer Warrior. After the loss of her husband, she dedicated her life to Prayer, Fasting, and Worship (PFW). REFERENCES: First Sunday After Christmas Day; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:34-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If The Gift Never Came?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

What be be missing if Jesus never came.

During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Congregational

Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Response Of Saving Faith-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2012

5 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-V—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! Need: The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by recounting the very practical responses which faith had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Revelation Chapter 7 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 7 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Victory of the tribulation saints Text: Rev 7:1-7:17 What happened in chapter 6? What do you think would come ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012

To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7

Denomination: *other

Easter - It Is Wrong

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 18, 2009

The news of Jesus death was wrong or at least incomplete. The news of our death can be wrong too.

It is Wrong Well here we are. Easter, the day we celebrate the main proof point of the Christian faith. The day when we dress up a little more, attendance is a little higher, when we often make a special effort to make it to a worship service. I had a little bit of dilemma. Most of you know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Letting Go Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2020

A look at five reasons why we don't want to forgive and four reasons why we must forgive. Unforgiveness blocks our prayers. Even confession is unavailing if we don't forgive.

LETTING GO OF UNFORGIVENESS Matthew 18:24-35 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. In New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was online checking his bank account and found that this particular pack ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:24-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Chains Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 23, 2018

When you don’t forgive someone your giving them power over you.

Breaking The Chains Of Unforgiveness Scripture: Luke 17:3,4 Luke 17:3,4 There is much misunderstanding about what forgiveness really means. There's a story about a pastor who visited a man who had been active in the church, but, due to a dispute with a fellow member, he had stopped going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal