Sermons on Josephus:

The Eucharist And The Holy Spirit Working Us Within Filling Us With Life.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 26, 2018

Difficult teaching from Jesus to his disciples is much easier for us today, now that we understand the Eucharist and that the Holy Spirit is working us from within, if we only knew.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th August 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Joshua 24:1-2a,14-18 Psalm 34:15-22 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 6:56-69 “Please join ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69, Joshua 24:1

Denomination: Episcopal

The Cripple Who Danced In Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2012

Peter and John heal a crippled man. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) The Request – Money (vs 3) The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What’s in a name? • List of celebrities actual birth names try to guess their celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

Meanwhile...

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2012

Meanwhile, as we live in between what was and what will be, we live good and peaceful lives.

Despite the increasingly chaotic global landscape and a growing sense of doom and even an impending apocalypse… I suspect relatively few are associating an apocalypse with the Second Coming of Christ. Few are living prepared for that event which II Peter 3:10 says will be like a thief coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Love (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013

Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

REAL LOVE (3) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/2/2013 The Bible has a lot to say about love. Jesus said that the greatest commands ever given were to love the Lord with all you heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29). Paul wrote, “Three things will last ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-22

Denomination: Christian Church

The Herodian Conundrum

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 8, 2016

To facilitate better understanding of "one Herod too many" conundrum especially to the new readers of the New Testament!!!

THE HERODIAN CONUNDRUM!!! Hmmm...some Cricket here please... Sharma caught Sharma bowled Sharma... One can well imagine plight of a Cricket aficionado going through a batting Score-card (of say a West Zone Vs North Zone- Deodhar Trophy match- in the Sports page of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

The Apostles And Others Gathered In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 22, 2017

Their obedience is remarkable, because they could have returned to their homes; but instead, they went into Jerusalem where more of their enemies lived than in any other place. They were obedient to their Lord, who told them to return to Jerusalem.

May 20, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.1: The Apostles and Others Gathered in Jerusalem Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.12-14 Acts 1.12-14 (KJV) 12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. 13 And when they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14, Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017

The Antioch Christians saved up and assisted the Judean Christians when the famine struck. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to take the offering to Jerusalem.

May 29, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.4: The Unity in the Church: Antioch to Help Jerusalem (11:27-30) Note: The Revised Standard Version is used throughout, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 48: Preach Apologetics Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2018

Basic elements of preaching to defend the Christian faith

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of preaching apologetically. Lesson Intro In Philippians 1:7, 17 Paul defended the Christian faith. Defending the Christian faith has a long history. Those who have a particular gift in this area have served the church well throughout Christian history. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Joshua Tilley on May 24, 2018

This is one portion of a study of evangelism focusing on naturally living a life of evangelism.

Evangelism as a Lifestyle Col 4:3-4 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. Paul prays for opportunity to speak to his prison guards and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:7-8, Colossians 4:3-4

The 12 Apostles: Judas Iscariot

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2015

A look at the 12th Apostle, an enigma and archtype even 2,000 years later.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JUDAS ISCARIOT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Years ago in Ireland, there was a priest who was very anti-British. Every Sunday he would blast them from the pulpit. He became so notorious that the Pope himself summoned the priest to Rome for an audience. 2. The Pope, "I want peace ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Not Dead: Is Faith Blind? Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

Although Christians "walk by faith and not by sight," doesn't mean that faith is blind. Our faith in God is based upon irrefutable evidences substantiated by science.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: IS FAITH BLIND? A. What sets a believer apart from a non-believer is our FAITH. 1. Hebrews 11:6- “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Providence And The Majesty Of Peace Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Mystery of Providence and the Majesty of Peace Acts 12:1-25 They say there’s two side to every story but my baby sister will tell you there’s three. There is your side, my side and the truth. When we look at Acts chapter 12 there seems to be 3 sides to this story as well. What we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Possessed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen spiritual forces that surround him. Our Scripture today is perhaps Jesus most profound and powerful encounter yet, delivering a man possed by a demon.

Angels & Demons: possessed Mark 5:1-20 The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus doing ministry at an intense pace with powerful results: healing the sick, empowering the lame to walk, and raising the dead to life. Wherever he goes, Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Oh Little Town Of ..... Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 30, 2013

Luke 7:1-10 holds a surprise! What about that town of Capernaum? And, there's even more that will have to wait for another time. You might want to study some recent archaeological discoveries in Capernaum to augment what you find below. This sermon i

Oh, Little Town of…. A cop pulls over a car full of nuns. The cop said, “Sister, this is a 65 mile-per-hour highway. Why are you going so slow? The speed limit is 65.” “Sir,” the sister replied, “I saw a lot of signs that read 22, not 65.” The cop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: *other

Phinehas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2022

According to the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas or Phineas was a priest during the Israelites' Exodus journey. The grandson of Aaron and son of Eleazar, the High Priests (Exodus 6:25), he distinguished himself as a youth at Shittim with his zeal against the heresy of Peor.

Phinehas Phinehas, or Phineas, is the grandson of Aaron. His father is Eleazar, and he appears to be an only child. Phinehas slaying Zimri and Cozbi, the Midianite According to the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas or Phineas was a priest during the Israelites' Exodus journey. The grandson of Aaron ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:25

Denomination: Baptist