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Barabbas' Baneful Biography Banished Briskly Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 31, 2007

It is impossible to study the Easter Story without studying Barabas. However, this interesting character deserves careful study on his own. He was all the Bible said he was and more, yet, he serves as a type of every sinner who is set free because Christ

MARK 15:6-15 BARABBAS’ BANEFUL BIOGRAPHY BANISHED BRISKLY I. THE BIOGRAPHY: A. Bitterness. B. Brutality. C. Bonds. II. THE BIZARRNESS: A. Bartering. B. Balancing. C. Biasness. III. THE BLESSINGS: A. Blameless. B. Beginning. C. Beholding. Barabbas has to be the most fortunate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

"The Truth About Sin " Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

Deals with three False Statements About Sin. Each of the false claims about sin is introduced by John’s use of the term “if we say” (vv. 6, 8, 10) and is followed by John’s denial of that claim.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 2 “The Truth About Sin” 1 John 1:5-10, 2:1-2 Several years ago the noted psych-iatrist, Dr. Karl Menniger, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of The Evidence

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 9, 2010

The strongest evidence of salvation is a life where there is lack of any evidence of the old ways, habits, lifestyle & thinking!

Perth 26/09/07 “Getting rid of the evidence” Intro: *** One day a ranger catches a man in the very act of poaching crabs out of a river where there were fishing restrictions. The ranger springs from behind the bushes & says to the man “You’re under arrest for illegal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Longing To Be Seen Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2020

Truth One: WHEN not IF Truth Two: We want to be Seen Turth Three: Reward in Prayer

LONGING TO BE SEEN Matthew 6:5-6 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION We are going to begin a short series on prayer this week. There will be 3 messages on prayer all focusing on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount which we find in Matthew 5-7. We will be in Matthew 6. Prayer is significant for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 1

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 16, 2014

A sermon to remind Christians of the power of the Gospel to change men's lives.

"The Power of the Gospel!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: I'd like to start by making a couple of observations. First, what is this fascination with being made-over? Some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 14, 2015

The Greatest Commandment – Matthew chapter 22 verses 36-40 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Controlling Opponent (vs 34). (2). A Calculated Snare (vs 35). (3). A Cunning Question (vs 36). (4). A Comprehensive Answer (vs 37-40): (5). A Challenging Application (vs 37). SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess you’ve seen their adverts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Brethren

Eulogy Douglas Thomas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2016

This is a eulogy for a Christian who loved his family, served his church, and invested himself in the lives of others. Doug was an African American, born in 1943 in a small town in West Va.

In May of 1943, the world was at war and freedom and justice was at stake. In Poland the Germans had crushed the last of the Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising killing thousands of Jews and sending the rest to the Triblinka concentration camp to die. Meanwhile in Alaska, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Real Keys To Revival Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

There are some very tangible keys to revival that we can see Elijah worked through when he went to Mt. Carmel to pray fire down from heaven.

ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 08 The Real Keys to Revival TEXT: 1 Kings 18:21-40 1 Kings 18:21-40 (KJV) And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Therapeutic Preaching In The Twenty First Century

Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 16, 2013

Psalms 46:1 outlines the fundamental principles necessary to teach THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY,

THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY David L. Lane Ph.D. Text: Psalms 46: 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N Biblical Preaching is proclamation done for God's glory and man’s growth. In view of our world today and its complexities, contradictions, traumas, turmoil, pain, problems, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Pardon, Pilot And Parousia

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 2, 2013

To focus on the unique sequencing of Psalms 22-24 during this Lent even while glorifying God for His orderliness.

Of Pardon, Pilot and Parousia "For God is not a God of disorder..." 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to ...read more

Denomination: *other

Announcement Of The Birth Of Jesus To A Virgin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2017

An unbeliever can say that he does not believe in the virgin birth, and that is ok. I do not expect them to. But for a believer, especially a preacher, to say that he does not believe in the virgin birth is a disgrace, and I would have to say that he...

-7 or 6 B.C.- Nazareth (2) Announcement of the Birth of Jesus to a Virgin Scriptures (Is. 7:14) Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:26-38 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Genuine Christian

Contributed by John White on Mar 6, 2018

An exposition of Psalm 26. The kind o Christian who pleases God.

A FAIR DINKIM CHRISTIAN Psalm26 “Judgeme,OLORD;forIhavewalkedinmineintegrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. I have not sat with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Travelling With Paul: John Mark

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2018

Travelling with Paul : John Mark (Learning from failure) - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Mark the Man: • (1a). His Name. • (1b). His Family. • (1c). His Attitude. (2). Mark the Missionary: • (2a). He Had Church Support (vs 3). • (2b). He Had God's Blessing (vs 4). • (2c). He Had A Smooth Departure (vs 4b). • (2d). He Had An Idyllic Destination (vs 4b). • (2e). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13, Acts 15:26-39

Denomination: Brethren

Knowing What Is Good For You Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is threatened when we question the goodness of God’s design. Sin and disobedience is the result of believing that God is withholding something from us and we know better than Him what is good for us—so we pursue our own path.

OPENING SENTENCE: I can remember when I was still in High School my sister was watching a romance movie where the handsome main character was telling his beautiful recently discovered true love the depth of his everlasting love. INTRODUCTION: While I was trying to hold back my natural guy gag ...read more

Denomination: Baptist