Sermons on Judea:

Jesus Presented Himself To The Father Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the new system at work now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:7 (Amplified Bible) 10:7 Then I said, Behold, here I am, coming to do Your will, O God—[to fulfill] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Community Is Unity Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 30, 2014

A sermon on what the Holy Spirit gives (or wants to give) to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 9 Spirit Empowered)

HoHum: Imagine Clark Kent living his whole life without knowing he was Superman. Can we picture Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big “S” on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! Even sadder is the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thrill Of Victory To The Agony Of Defeat

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 24, 2016

Sermon for Palm Sunday that includes the Triumphal Entry and the Crucifixion.

Let me first say that although the title seems a little irreverent, sometimes, the purpose of a title is not just to tell you what something is about but also to catch the eye of any looky-loos that might be passing by. I think that this ‘sports cliché’ adequately sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 17, 2019

Perhaps the greatest thing about Christianity and the kingdom of God is that Jesus changes lives. He changes us into new creatures and makes us citizens of heaven. And he can do this with any person.

Jesus transforms lives Luke 19 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He was a chief among tax collectors He would thus be very important to the Romans, and very much despised by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Walk Wisely In The World Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2019

As we pass through this world on our way to heaven, witnessing should be a priority for the Christian.

As Paul speaks about the Christian’s walk in this world, he tells us we need to walk wisely. We do this, he says, by taking advantage of every opportunity to give a verbal witness for Jesus. Why should witnessing be a priority for believers as we are living in this world? Two reasons: Reason #1: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Forget To Say Thank You? Every Day Is Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 13, 2019

The Importance of Thanksgiving and Praise

Weekly Message/Devotion October 13, 2019 Luke 17:11-19 Did You Go Back and Thank Him? Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019

Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Makes Us Family: Intro To James Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Nov 15, 2019

The gospel makes us family: Intro to James

Open your bibles to 1 Corinthians 15 We are going to spend our time today introducing you to James half-brother of Jesus. As we begin our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. In his commentary R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Answer For A Thirsty World John

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2019

Are we telling people about salvation through Jesus Christ? Or let me rephrase, are we getting out in highways and hedges and sharing the gospel with the lost world?

Sermon. God’s Answer for a Thirsty World John 4:5-26 Introduction: Jesus travel from Judea on his way to Galilee. Jesus is compelled to go through Samaria. We find Jesus being wearied with his journey, sat by the well at Sychar. John gives us important items about the humanity of Jesus. He tells us ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Methodist

Advent Candlelighting Liturgy

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019

liturgy for lighting of each of the candles in the Advent wreath

As the season of Advent approaches, I am re-posting an Advent Candlelighting liturgy. . . Blessed Advent! Advent Candlelighting Liturgy First Sunday in Advent Leader: Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ. He is Emmanuel, the hope of all peoples; he is the wisdom that teaches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16-18, Luke 1:46-49, Isaiah 9:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Ghostly Gains! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

Ghost Stories Pt. 4 - Ghostly Gains I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) I have an announcement to make. Did you know that for the last 12 years if you have attended Passion Church you could have received a 25% discount at Walmart on any of your purchases and you could have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

As Good As God Promised Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

As John the Baptist sat in prison, staring at the end of his life, he started to wonder if Jesus was everything that he expected Jesus to be. See how Jesus answers that question and continues to answer our questions when we might doubt if God is really all that we hoped him to be.

Was it everything that you had expected? You ripped open the rapping paper on Christmas morning to unveil the toy that you had seen advertised so many times on TV. You had been sure to put it at the top of your Christmas list in great detail taking away any of the possible guess work as to which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Mystery Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2020

The Baptism of Christ set us an example of a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Let’s look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17.

The Baptism of Christ set us an example of a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Let’s look at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17. Leadership Matthew 3:13 Then Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Follow Jesus?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2020

The light of God shone in a small fishing village. Some received it. Let’s look at the place where Christian discipleship began, and how they were ready to drop everything to follow the Light of the world, in Matthew 4:12-23.

The light of God shone in a small fishing village. Some received it. Let’s look at the place where Christian discipleship began, and how they were ready to drop everything to follow the Light of the world, in Matthew 4:12-23. Capernaum Matthew 4:12-13 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Lose Your Focus

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018

It's Time TO Move Own, My Time is Up, Making the main thing, the main thing. Jesus is greater.

John 3:25-27 (NIV) “An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. They came to John (The Baptist) and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about—look, he is baptizing, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist