Sermons on Judea:

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

An introduction to Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Introduction) John 17:1-26 I usually try to refrain from using words such as best or greatest. The reason is because I realize that quite often “best” is in the eye of the beholder. What we speak of as being best would be better described as being our favorite. If ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Hardships Work For Good

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2013

Acts 5 gives us two cases where the church faced hardship. One was internal and the other was external. Both were used by God for the good of the church. How can that happen for us today?

(Read Acts 5 with slides) What does it take to ruin a church? What does it take to stop God? Acts 5 gives us two stories about threats to the church, one from the inside and the other from the outside. First. The threat from the inside produced two deaths and great fear upon the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big Bang Of Good News

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 1: 1-8 When you find yourself again having a wilderness experience, listen to the voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

Mark 1: 1-8 The Big Bang Of Good News One motor enthusiast has short-listed four cars in a recent AA magazine and one of those will be voted the car of the 20th century. Short listed are: the Model T-Ford, the VW beetle, the Mini-Minor, and the Porsche 911. All have been selected for different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Pray Church Pray Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 15, 2015

Notes from a message on Acts 4:31. What happens when the church prays.

Note: References used from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Acts & Utley's Guide to the Bible on Acts 4 Title: Pray Church Pray Theme: What happens when the church prays? Text: Acts 4:31 – 37 Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-37

Denomination: Church Of God

"By Water And The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2016

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"By Water and the Spirit" Mark 1:1-15 Mark starts his Gospel with: "This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, God's Son..." "This is the beginning..." The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ is the beginning of THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD for you and me. It is the Good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord Is On My Side

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that the LORD is always on our side as our Everlasting Companion, our Friend, our LORD, our SAVIOUR, our Shepherd, and our GOD. He also lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: question II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD is always on our side as our Everlasting Companion, our Friend, our LORD, our SAVIOUR, our Shepherd, and our GOD. He also lives within us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:6 The Lord is on my side; ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Hand In The Land-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

1 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-I—Joshua 5:1 When ‘God’s hand’ is obviously ‘in the land’, great & life-changing things happen! The surrounding nations recognized their weak condition before the Israelite God upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan. When God’s hand is clearly seen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"now What Are We Gonna Do?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2019

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“Now What Are We Gonna Do?” Acts 1:1-14 In the next verse, which I didn’t read, we are told that at this point the believers were a group of folks numbering about 120. It’s not a huge mass of people. It’s just a little less than the number of people we have worshiping here on any given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Mockery Of Roman Soldiers Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2020

Following Pilates sentencing Jesus to a horrible death by crucifixion the soldiers could do anything they wanted to do to our Lord; they mocked Him and beat Him mercilessly. Remember, before this He was scourged (whipped).

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (34) Mockery of Roman Soldiers Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30 (focal passage); Mark 15:16-19 Tom Lowe 3/18/2008 Following Pilates sentencing Jesus to a horrible death by crucifixion the soldiers could do anything they wanted to do to our Lord; they mocked Him and beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30, Mark 15:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

For God And Country

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2017

When his enemies sought to trap him, Jesus showed his followers, including us, a balanced allegiance to earthly authorities and to our ultimate Heavenly Authority. We give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and we give back to God...our very selves!

Matthew 22:15-22 For God and Country My sermon title today comes from the Army chaplain motto: “Pro Deo et patria,” “For God and country. Politics and religion are the two taboo subjects at any cocktail party, but let’s talk about both today! Dave Barry noted, “People who want to share their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 16, 2015

Hebrew scholars in Jesus’ day clearly expected Bethlehem to be the birth place of the Messiah. These men were from Persia whose knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures could be traced back to the time of Daniel.

How to Become Wise Matthew 2: 1-2, 10-11 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Paul Part Iii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

After spending ten to thirteen years preparing Paul teamed up with Barnabas in Antioch where the church grew and opened to all people. Barnabas and Paul were sent out on the first outreach team.

INTRODUCTION • Paul was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • Last week we talked about how Paul was touched deeply inside and then how he was sent to the desert to be transformed and how he waited for his destiny to unfold, for thirteen ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Loving And Patient

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

We think we know what we want. But everything is temporary. Only Jesus is the eternal life you're looking for and need.

Jesus shares a story about a landowner who leases his vineyard. After he leased his property the landowner moved away. When it was time to harvest the grapes the landowner sent three employees to pick up his share of the harvest. The tenants decided they didn't want to pay rent so they beat up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Can Learn On The Way To Nowhere

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 29, 2014

The town of Emmaus was on the road to nowhere, at least until Christ came.

What You Can Learn on the Way to Nowhere Luke 24:13-35 Introduction It seems that nobody thought Jesus was alive. The disciples thought the women’s report was crazy. Even the investigation by Peter and John of the empty tomb had mixed results. Jesus had told them when He was alive that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible