Sermons on Lay Down His Life:

How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Prays For His Believing Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009

Easter 7(C) - Our Savior Jesus Christ prays for his believing church to be united in his love so that it may share God’s glory.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS BELIEVING CHURCH (Outline) May 24, 2009 -- EASTER 7 -- John 17:20-26 INTRO: In the verses preceding our text Jesus prays for his disciples (cf. *Gospel). Our text states that Jesus prays for “them”. “Them” refers to Jesus’ disciples. Jesus prays for his disciples. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

New Life In The Home

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on May 21, 2009

"Submit yourselves one to another in the fear of God "

New Life In The Home Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Praise God For His Steadfast Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2020

Psalm 118:1-29 gives us several practical instructions about praising God for his steadfast love.

Scripture This is our third Sunday of not having a corporate worship service in our sanctuary. While we are thankful for this means of connecting, I hope you agree that this form of meeting is a very poor substitute for meeting together in person to worship our great God. In the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Gave Us His Breath

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 18, 2021

We were created by God and we are living beings because He gave us His breath

God Himself created man in His own image and likeness - Genesis 2:7. We belong to God and we are His children that He loves so much - John 3:16. God in His love and in His infinite mercy could not give us anything less than to give us His breath. In giving us his breath He expects nothing less of ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4, Matthew 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 4 - The Truth Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 26, 2006

Part 4 of 40 Days with the Lord : The Truth of His Resurrection

40 Days with the Lord Part 4 – The Truth of His Resurrection Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Let us review where we began a few weeks ago. It was Sunday morning, and the women who came with Jesus from Galilee had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Bible Church

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007

And from the belief of Jesus brothers we also receive a great blessing... Their eventual conversion provides overwhelming evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. We receive a great heritage from the brothers of Jesus.

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe Introduction Today I’m going to share with you a message about the brothers of Jesus… we’re going to focus specifically on their lack of belief in their earthly brother, who they would have called Yeshua… and their eventual faith in Jesus Christ, The Son of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:5

Denomination: Christian Church

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003

Your name and mine will not be remembered a hundred years from now but His Name shall be called Wonderful because...He was my ATONEMENT, He is my ADVOCATE and He will be my ADVENT

INTRODUCTION: · The Word of God repeatedly magnifies the precious Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: o Luke 1:31 “…and shalt call his name JESUS.” o Philippians 2:9-11 “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

An Overview Of Matthew: His Person And Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000

Who is Matthew and why did he write the book?

A Study of Matthew The Overview of his Person and Purpose Introduction: Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Tested With His Priority: Lesson 15

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

We are tested by the value we put to our priorities

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1-19 1. What is your most precious thing in life? a. A person. b. A talent. c. A thing. d. An action. 2. God wants us to yield everything to Him. “Give yourself to God; let your body be a living and holy sacrifice to God” (Rom. 12:1, ELT). “Give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor's Talk From His Heart Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jul 13, 2008

A pastor’s concern for his people on Input vs. Output.

“Pastor’s Talk from His Heart” Text: I Corinthians 3:16-23 16 ¶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 18 ¶ Let no man deceive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: *other

Who Did His Father's Will?

Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005

Right words never exceed right deeds, though it is always best when words and deeds match one another. Jesus’ parable of the two sons urges us to repent of our empty words and to fill them with obedience.

Who Did His Father’s Will? Matt 21:28-32 Jesus’ teaching has many places in it where it is difficult to understand what he means. And, then there are those places where his meaning is clear, but the application what he says is tricky – or so we like to think. We have one of those places in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

The Lord has a government, and he carried it on his shoulder- his government is one based on the cross.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder Isaiah 9:6 Intro: This is the passage prophesying of the coming of the Lord in fleshly form the first time. He states that a child will be born and a son will be given. “A child is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Spoiled One And His Unsung Heros

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 27, 2007

Naaman was well known, but the real heros in this story are the unnamed little servant girl and some other servants who persuaded their master to obey the word of the prophet.

Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-14 (central text) I. Qualities of this man (v. 1) A. a leader (of rank) B. submissive to his king C. an honorable man D. used by God E. he had a real problem and need Who amongst us has a need? Who does God choose to use to send the message of hope? In this case, an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"When God Hides His Face"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

A careful examination of Psalm 13 and the importance of being open and honest with God.

Scripture: Psalm 13 I. Introduction: Have you ever felt that God was giving you the “silent treatment”? What is the Lord’s purpose for not immediately answering prayer? How should you respond when God seems distant? II. Message A. Examples of God’s Silence 1. Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal