Sermons about Josephson Institute

Halloween: Should We Participate Or Not?

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 22, 2002

based on 281 ratings

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Many Christians have reservations over this question. What does THE-BOOK say?

HALLOWEEN SHOULD WE PARTICIPATE OR NOT Ephesians 5:11 (11) And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. As the 31st of this month of October 2002 fast approaches, many Christians are asking themselves the same question. Should we participate in Halloween ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 4, 2001

based on 132 ratings

| 5,557 views

The Eight Fundamental Rules of Biblical Interpretation

The science of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) began at least about 2500 years ago with Socrates and Aristotle who have influenced it to our day. The eight rules of Biblical Interpretation are found in the writings of the foremost legal and Biblical authorities, both ancient and modern. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20, Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perfect Christmas Eve

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Feb 25, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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Have in your heart the meaning of the day

There is a lot of pressure on people today. There’s a lot of pressure that this day, Christmas eve, and tomorrow, that they be perfect days. I think most people have a picture in their mind of what they would like their Christmas eve and Christmas day to be like. You have your schedule all set, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Extreme Makeover: Living Room Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 7, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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Series that deals with areas in our home and family life that God wants to makeover. Excellent powerpoint available upon request

Project Living Room: RENOVATING THE AMERICAN FAMILY EPHESIANS 4:17-19, 23-24 Opening As a nation, we are ignoring God’s ways. And this nation is already experiencing the judgment of God! God will not abandon His people, but life as we know it will disintegrate to a cultural blow up! To a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Eating The Bread Of Heaven

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 8, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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The Communion, the Eucharist, the Lord’s Table -- whatever we name it -- is, by the Lord’s teaching in John 6, the seat and center of our existential experience of intimacy with Christ.

Fourth Sunday in Lent Exodus 16:9-15, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, John 6:10-58 “Eating the Bread of Heaven” Jesus’ feeding the 5,000 is understandably one of the most preached passages from John’s gospel. I am sure you have heard a great many sermons on it. I know I have. I’ve even preached a few ...read more

Scripture: John 6:10-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The God Of The Living

Contributed by William Mouser on May 16, 2005

based on 12 ratings

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In Jesus’ confrontation with the Sadducees concerning the resurrection, Jesus shows from the Sadducees own Biblical authorities that God has always been the God of the Living, not the dead.

Matt. 22:23-33, Lk 20:27-40, Mk 12:18-27 The event in today’s gospel lesson actually occurred within three days of Jesus crucifixion. Therefore, you would think this lesson appropriate for some Sunday during near the end of Lent, or during passion week. But, its subject matter makes it entirely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Devil, You Can't Have My Marriage!

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Our marriages are under attack. It’s time to take a stand for our marriages!

“Devil, You Can’t Have My Marriage!” Ephesians 5: 25-33 INTRO: 1. There are certain things in our life that will never change, nor improve until we take a stand. a. There are certain things in life that will never be secure until we take a stand. b. It’s time to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005

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There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:4-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dreaded Cross

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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Jesus dreaded the cross because of the weight of sin and separation from God that he would experience.

“The Dreaded Cross” David Owens Text: Luke 23:26-49 2/29/04 Introduction: A. As you probably noticed, I have titled today’s sermon, “The Dreaded Cross.” 1. The cross was truly something that Jesus dreaded. 2. Jesus did not go to the dreaded cross like a child facing something they dread with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Yo' Daddy?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 18, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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A look at God the Father

GOD ASKS, ’WHOSE YO’ DADDY?’ ISAIAH 64:1-12 INTRODUCTION... What Makes a Good Effective Father? [Ask Congregation and Reflect on their Answers]... Some suggestions just in case... * Listens to their kids * Shows them love * Active in their life * Spends time with kids * Provides food and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Meeting People Where They Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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Why, how, when, where and to whom are Christians called to witness?

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 “Meeting People Where They Are” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” He doesn’t tell us to preach the good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Jailer Who Received Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 3, 2003

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There was a certain course of events that led to the salvation of the Philippian jailer, and these have certain implications with reference to our witnessing today.

The Jailer Who Received Jesus Text: Acts 16: 29-34 Intro: The portion of scripture we’ve just read is filled with suspense and excitement—the result of a midnight earthquake and an attempted suicide. Lest we view this account as merely a Bible story, let me be quick to remind us that these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing That Counts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

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Priority of Christian life is "Faith expressing itself in love."

“THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS” Gal. 5:1-12 INTRO – A man was going to bed one night when his wife told him that he had left the light on in the garden shed. She could see it from the bedroom window. He told her that he had not been in the shed all day. He looked out the window himself and saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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