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What The Kingdom Is Not Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2025

Three stories show us ways that the disciples misunderstood the nature of the Kingdom and how Jesus pointed them in the right direction.

“THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAD”: The disciples still had some questionable ideas about what the Kingdom of God was like. - Luke 9:45. - Luke 9:46-56. - This is an eventful chapter. We have the Transfiguration - an amazing event. We have an exorcism so difficult that the disciples couldn’t do it - an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 12:14-29

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Exegesis look at the passage with application to us today.

Heb. 12:14-29 By Joe Mack Cherry I. Vss 14-17 – Peace, Holiness, Concern, Respect A. Peace with Others 1. Mt 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God.” 2. Make every effort (NIV) 3. Pursue (NKJV) a. This indicates action. b. This commands that we go out of our way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rublev's Trinity Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 6, 2020

A sermon for Trinity Sunday based on Rublev's Trinity

There is a Story in Genesis Chapter 18 where three angels appear to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre - three figures and yet later in the Story they are voice of the One God. Christians later took this as an Old Testament Image of the Trinity. The famous Russian artist Rublev painted an icon of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-17, Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, John 17:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Pessimist And The Optimist Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is foolish to talk about the good old days of the church. The church never did live in good days, and never has, for the present evil age covers all days from Paul's time to ours

Sam Levenson told of how his father took the 6 children, chained hand to hand, through a museum. Suddenly, in irritation at the slowness of their progress, he said, "Look kids, if you're gonna stop and look at everything, you ain't gonna see nothin." Anyone who has been in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:4

He Is Our Peace: A Sermon For The Second Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2021

How do we wage peace?

He is Our Peace: A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent. Ephesians 2:14 We now come to the Second Sunday in Advent. The Christian theme for this Sunday is peace. It is a time in which we reflect on what peace is and how it relates to the Christian life. So let us examine what peace is in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14, Ephesians 3:11-13, Hebrews 7:1-2, Genesis 14:17-20, Psalm 110:4, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Greater Love

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2018

What is love? Only the bible can rightly answer this question.

No Greater Love John 15:9-17 “Love” is the most abused word in the English language. Love has been given many definitions. One poet said: “Love is a rose, is a rose, is a rose.” Another has said: “Love is a many splendored thing.” The Beatles said: “All you need is love.” We say that we love a lot ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians At War With Each Other!

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001

“From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

READING: James 4 TEXT: “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1) Sunshine - Not a cloud in the sky! That was, in itself, an unusual event for a Saturday afternoon in the valleys of South Wales. Most of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Demolition

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 22, 2003

Thru his death (his own destruction – his demolition) Jesus makes way for a new life that belongs to all who believe in him.

- - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - “Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and oxen, scattered the money changers’ coins over the floor, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: *other

"Extreme Forgiveness!” Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2002

Jesus willingly gave up His life, so we can have life.

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 “Extreme Forgiveness!” Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you to think if there are people who have done something to you that is so terrible that forgiveness seems out of the question. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

We find forgiveness even & most especially from the cross

First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 "Extreme Forgiveness!" Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In The Word

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 20, 2001

A sermon about being a faithfu Doer of the Word of God.

Evangelist Cry Ministry Huger, South Carolina Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Are You In The Word?" or “Do You Have Pure Religion?” James 1:19-27 [19] Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: [20] For the wrath of man worketh ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under The Sun Or With The Son?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 12, 2002

This sermon was delivered in a baccalaureate service and later adapted as a graduation address.

Imagine that God handed you a piece of paper and said, “Write down whatever you think will make your life happy and I will give it to you.” What would you choose? Wealth? Power? Fame? A long life? The Bible tells of a young man who was once given this opportunity. His name was Solomon, king ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Luke 12:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Commitments Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2006

Discover three secrets that distinguish Godly mothers.

Today we celebrate Mother’s day and baby/infant dedication. What a beautiful act is displayed in a baby dedication! God honors such actions. I think it is our desire to learn more about what it means to dedicate ourselves and our children to God. That is what I want to help with today. For a text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Tomb Tells All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ