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Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

It’s what’s inside that counts.

Dead Man Walking "You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth." Matthew 23:27 Dead Man Walking is the title of a book by a Catholic nun, Sr. Helen Prejean, who ministered to death row inmates. Dead man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27

Denomination: Catholic

When Christ Is Unable To Work!

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 27, 2008

Christ is rejected by his own townspeople and Mark declares he could not do many miracles in Nazareth.

Mark 6:1-13 The first portion of our text deals with Jesus in his hometown of Nazareth. He came and preached in the synagogue and immediately people were offended. In fact, the phrase translated as “They took offense” comes from the same Greek root word where we get the word “scandalized.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Thorns Into Roses

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 3, 2018

The decided weakness of Paul, which he called his “thorn” was kept vague so everybody could relate to whatever type of aggravating affliction, discomfort, constant temptation, emotional or physical or bouts.

14B Elif Shafak wrote “be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses”   1). The thorn “thrown”at Our Lord in our Gospel reading today was actually the rude comments by his hometown folks who dismissed him as being “all too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Heart Of Worship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

This sermon challenges us to evaluate the authenticity of our worship and to ensure our faith is reflected in our daily actions.

What a joy it is to gather together, as the family of God, to ponder the precious truths of His Word. Our hearts are like parched soil, craving the life-giving rain of Scripture. Today, we turn to the book of Amos, a book that may not be as familiar as Psalms or as comforting as the Gospel of John, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Topics: Continual Worship

No Room For Excuses

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible says in Luke 14:18, "And they all with consent began to make excuse.

The Bible says in Luke 14:18, "And they all with consent began to make excuse." You can define an excuse as- "a plea offered for release from an obligation or a promise." Someone has said an excuse is- "the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie." The picture in Luke 14 is a great supper being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18, Luke 14:19-20

A Much Needed Glory

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Chronicles 7:2 states: “And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.

2 Chronicles 7:2 states: “And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.” What a blessing to see how the glory of God was manifested in the Old Testament. In Ex.24:16 we see the glory of God on Mt Sinai; in Ex.40:35 we see the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:2

What Happens To A Cross-Less Nation? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 1, 2019

optional: what happens to a Christ-Less Nation?

What happens to a cross-less nation? Many churches, chapels, and christian schools are taking down the cross. What happens to a cross-less nation, (first, second,third), we have: 1. Lukewarm Churches. What happens to a cross-less nation, we have luke-warm churches. We've got ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Disciplined Christian

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

Michael Jordan's mindset. It says genetics may determine the starting line, but hard work and discipline determines the finish line.

A Bible look at the disciplined Christian. If there ever was a need in our land today for discipline it is definitely today. 1. In our nation 2. In our home 3. In our school 4. In our church The life of Paul is a perfect example. 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Discipline in the dictionary has several ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Steadfast Belief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

In our daily lives, we often engage in small talk to break the ice with strangers. One common topic for small talk is the weather. However, it seems that gas prices have now taken over as the new popular small talk topic. People are more concerned about their gas tanks than anything else. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Topics: Faith, Faithfulness

Differences Between A Godly Wife And A Worldly Wife. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

The Bible provides a clear distinction between a godly wife and a worldly wife.

The Bible provides a clear distinction between a godly wife and a worldly wife. While both may appear similar on the surface, their values, priorities, and behaviors are vastly different. Godly Wife: A godly wife is a woman who has surrendered her life to Jesus Christ and seeks to follow His ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:11-12

Guess Who Walked With Me!

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Luke 24:13-35 tells of Jesus meeting with the Emmaus disciples.

Luke 24:13-35 tells of Jesus meeting with the Emmaus disciples. It is a blessing to know that the risen, resurrected Christ shows up in some of the most unexpected times in our lives. Those disciples needed this appearance of Jesus after He arose, because their hopes were dashed. Due to what verse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Get Started

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Destroying The sin Of Procrastination

GET STARTED - DESTROYING THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION ECC. 3:1-9; PROV. 19:18 To Procrastinate - to put off, delay, postpone, adjourn, dally, drag your feet, defer, hang fire, dwadle - NB: There is no positive definition of this word. By Rev. Knowledge to Procrastinate means: to Hesitate - Jam. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Essentials For The Home

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

Matt.12:25 says, “Every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.” In that statement, Jesus is actually defending His authority before those who said He was working by Satan’s power rather than God’s. He was simply reminding them of this argument: if He were casting out a demon by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

Mastering Self-Control: A Path To Freedom SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of self-control, a fruit of the Spirit. It provides a roadmap to gaining more self-control, starting with acknowledging our problems, leaving the past behind, mastering our emotions, believing in our capacity for change, avoiding temptation, and relying on Christ's power.

This sermon is about self-control, which is one of the fruits of the Spirit. Self-control is important because many of our problems stem from a lack of it. We often wonder why we can't lose weight, keep our house clean, or break bad habits. The answer is that we lack self-control. Our biggest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Self-Control, Change, Emotions, Temptation