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The King Is Coming

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Palm Sunday celebration

Open with Video Clip - 1 min. The Lamb of God from Ray VanderLaan Something is happening on two levels - very different things They didn’t understand then, most Christians don’t understand today. So let’s unpack it a bit before we watch the story unfold. Background - Jerusalem is a Powder keg. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid The "Slow Fade" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 8, 2010

Daniel's response to his vision demonstrates how to avoid having our relationship with God slowly fade away.

Go ahead and turn in your Bibles to Daniel 8 as we continue our journey through the Old Testament prophets. This morning, rather than read the entire passage all at once at the beginning, we’ll deal with our passage section by section. As always, the first thing that we want to do is to put ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Welcoming The King Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on May 8, 2003

How do we welcome the King of Kings into our hearts? Here in this passage, the people of Jerusalem welcomed Christ into their city as King. They let their emotions totally take over and begin to shout aloud for Jesus. Let me share with you this morning

WELCOMING THE KING John 12:12-19 Today is Palm Sunday, a day that is a very significant day on the church calendar. It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It traditionally begins what the church has called “Holy Week” which is the last week of the Lenten season. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

In Spite Of Terrible Endings

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

In outlining the future God is lovingly conveying to Daniel (and us) the sense that he is in control so that even though there are rocky times ahead, we can have tangible and real hope.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. An outline from the Message Guide printed in the bulletin is included at the end of the textual portion of this sermon. - - - - - - - - - - I need to tell you up front thatthat I am NOT ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21-27

Denomination: *other

A Reason To Glory In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 18, 2022

In verse 14 Paul speaks of his confidence in the Christians in Rome. Just as the apostle Paul was confident in them to do well, we should give others reason to have confidence in what we are doing as Christians.

Alba 7-17-2022 A REASON TO GLORY IN CHRIST JESUS Romans 15:14-21 Michael McCartney, minister at Christian Hills Church in Illinois, said he made a search of the word “glory” in scripture. And here is some of what he discovered about this term from the Bible. He said: I discovered that heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021

Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Felix Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2022

Felix represents many people intrigued by the gospel but recognizes that surrendering to it means losing status, power, or control of their own lives. Mere exposure to truth does not necessarily enlighten the heart, and Felix is an excellent example of that.

Felix Felix was Festus' predecessor. He imprisoned Paul but allowed him to speak in his defense. He hoped Paul would offer him a bribe, but he never did. Festus thought Paul was delusional, but he did not think that was cause for putting him to death or locking him up, so he let him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

Tradition: Good Or Bad?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad.

Thesis: Tradition can be either good or bad. Intro.: 1. Illust. At the Tower of London every afternoon at exactly 4:00 PM there is an interesting ceremony. The Beefeaters, British royalty's ceremonial guards, come out of the tower and feed the raven on the front lawn. There is a legend that as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

An Overview Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2018

God-pleasers are always men and women of faith. Faith is an individual choice, but also a legacy passed down by example, and it is most evident during hardship.

An Overview of Faith The Progressive Story of Trusting God’s Word from Creation All the Way to You! (Hebrews 11:1-12:24) 1. A man was walking in the mountains just enjoying the scenery when he stepped too close to the edge of the mountain and started to fall. In desperation he reached out and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 23, 2015

I would propose to you that it is fitting and proper that we should remember those who gave their lives serving in the Armed forces!

Title: In Remembrance Theme: Remembering their Cost, For our Freedom Topic: Memorial Day Reflections Introduction: As I prepared this message there came to me the remembrance of that very special motor-cycle ride into the wonderful city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The very place of the Battle ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lamb Selection Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 27, 2023

It is time to examine God's Passover lamb, Jesus.

Lamb Selection Day Americans love parades. We tune in to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Plymouth Parade, Bowl Game Parades, and Ticker Tape parades. I have participated in several parades in my life. My social club in high school put together a kazoo band for our Homecoming float in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wargames And Dirty Kitchens Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 3, 2011

God calls Ezekiel to play wargames and cook in unsanitary conditions in order to visually desmontrate the plight of the rebels in Jerusalem. Praise God we get to use Powerpoint for visual impact today!

In Ezekiel chapter 4, the prophet beings to prophesy to the people with visual aids! VERSES 1-8 Wargames in the Bible! Since I love to play boardgames based on military conflict, this passage is sort of fun. In this section, Ezekiel is commanded by God to create a visual representation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The City Of The Great King.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018

Who is this great King?

The City of the Great King Psalm 48:1-14 The Book of Psalms was the Hebrew hymn book. Like our songs, they address a variety of topics and situations from simply giving praise, being comforted in times of trouble, of the need to have sin forgiven, and hope in times of war. Like our hymns, they can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Abomination Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 4th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#4] THE GREAT ABOMINATION Matthew 24:15-22 Introduction: "Then the end will come." This was what Jesus said in verse 14. At this point, Jesus began to focus on the End. Matthew 24:15-22 (NIV) 15 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unwritten Chapters Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

Many great books are never written for one reason or another. Many great people are never recognized for their greatness. Such are those who are people of faith. Their lives would fill volumes but these chapters will never be written. THE WORLD IS A F

January 15, 1994 -- AM UNWRITTEN CHAPTERS OF FAITH Hebrews 11:32-40 INTRO: Many great books are never written for one reason or another. Many great people are never recognized for their greatness. Such are those who are people of faith. Their lives would fill volumes but these chapters will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist