Sermons on Judah Bar Simon:

The Cross: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning we come to the cross itself. We’re going to look at four points: His suffering, His sacrifice, the supernatural events, and finally, the significance of it all.

A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I don’t see why we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-56

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Liar Or Lunatic? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2013

How we react to Jesus will ultimately determine our response to Him.

Imagine if a background check had been done on the 12 disciples. “Peter is emotionally unstable and given to fits of temper. Andrew has absolutely no qualities of leadership. The two brothers, James and John, place personal interest above company loyalty. Thomas demonstrates a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: Celebrating The Last Supper

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 9, 2018

In this pictorial presentation the 12 Apostles speak their minds to themselves in the light of the words which they have just heard Jesus speak, "One of you will betray me."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 14:13-19 WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER NARRATOR: The 14th chapter of the Gospel of Mark tells us "On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus' disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 130 - No Record Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 7, 2021

The focus of this sermon is how God not only keeps no record of sins, but he actually forgives all our sins and gives us full redemption in Jesus Christ.

Good morning. If I can, I would like to start with a confession. The only confession is that I am a sinner. Any other sinners in the room? I confess that sometimes I have a misguided understanding of how God deals with sinners, particularly how he deals with them when they die and when they go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Ezra And Nehemiah: An Introduction To 2 Heroes Of Faith

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

Faithful in a faithless age, these two men should be studied by every believer. Here is a tool to get you started.

EZRA & NEHEMIAH Dynamic Duo of Zeal for God Pastor Eric J. Hanson NOTE: In the early Hebrew manuscripts, these two books are one book Together with the book of Esther, they chronicle an amazing time of God’s faithful fulfillment of prophecy, and His ongoing program leading toward the coming ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Propose, Dispose, Re-Compose

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 23, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 46: 1 – 28

Jeremiah 46: 1 – 28 God proposes, Man disposes then God re-composes 1 The word of the LORD which came to Jeremiah the prophet against the nations. 2 Against Egypt. Concerning the army of Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt, which was by the River Euphrates in Carchemish, and which Nebuchadnezzar king of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 46:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Tried Lord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31

Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31 I tried Lord 13 On that day they read from the Book of Moses in the hearing of the people, and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever come into the assembly of God, 2 because they had not met the children of Israel with bread and water but hired Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Demands Of A Perfecting Priesthood

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2011

The Hebrew’s audience was informed of the need for a perfecting priesthood. Mankind needs a means of access to God & thus a perfecting priesthood. But What are its demands? A perfecting priesthood demands a...

The DEMANDS OF A PERFECTING PRIESTHOOD—Hebrews 7:11-28 Need: Can I be accepted/perfect before God? Can I earn His favor? If I follow the law spelled out in the Bible, will that make me accepted? Mankind(in general) desperately wants to be accepted by his/her God. But we carry differing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

In Lies We Trust

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 21, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 7: 1 – 34

Jeremiah 7: 1 – 34 In lies we trust 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, all you of Judah who enter in at these gates to worship the LORD!’?” 3 Thus says the LORD of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Palace Smart Not Street Smart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19

2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19 Palace smart not street smart 10 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of King Solomon), that Jeroboam returned from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Can We Start Over? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 29, 2021

Revival doesn’t happen with wishful thinking, my brothers and sisters, but with purposeful prayer, amen?

I know that I’ve been talking about a lot of discouraging things lately … there’s a lot to be discouraged about. I’ve got my list and you’ve probably got yours. But today, I want to remind us that it is never too late. There is always … hope! You see … as crazy as things are right now … as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:29-33, 2 Chronicles 34:2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fear Of Losing Out

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 24, 2006

Why struggle for the approval of worldly things when the things of heaven are better in so many ways?

Mary Mallon was a very ordinary woman. She had the same desires as you and me. She was born in 1869, died in 1938, and because of that the career options opened to her were different, but the impulse was the same. She just wanted a better life. She had been born in the aftermath of the Irish ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Receive God's Blessings" - Ii

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 6, 2004

Everybody wants to be blessed by God. This message, the second in the series, gives us step-by-step instructions from the Psalms as to how we can be blessed by God.

“How To Receive God’s Blessings” – II INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago, we began a new series on “How To Receive God’s Blessings”. Last time, we looked at Psalm 1, where David gave us a description of the person who is “blessed” by God. EVERYBODY WANTS God to bless them … AMEN? NOBODY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Going With Your Faith?

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 11, 2007

Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is going, or what direction your faith is aimed?

Title: Where are You going with your faith? 1 John 5:4b “…This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” Introduction: Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Once For All" Cleansing Series

Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009

The fourth in a series of messages about the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

Picture the scene. An Israelite camp in the desert, several thousand years ago. The tabernacle, pitched on top of a hill in the center of the camp. The high priest, running down the hillside shouting that he has found the perfect spotless lamb, which will be sacrificed on behalf of all the people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational