Sermons on Lessons:

Proclaiming The Acceptable Year Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the sixth and final lesson in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 4:1-26 as the main text

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaim the Acceptable Year of the Lord" John 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: During the 1920’s and 30’s Al Simmons was one of professional baseball’s great players. By the end of his major league career he had amassed almost 3000 hits, but that was just it - almost 3000. When he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Essence Of God (God's Nature Or Character) Series

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jun 14, 2001

This lesson teaches the ten essences (divine attributes) of God, and how we as believers can use this knowedge as a problem-solving rationale.

THE ESSENCE OF GOD: A Biblical Rationale for Knowing God and Solving Our Problems (Rom. 1:19-20) [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/essence.html] [HTML formatted outline for this sermon is located ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blueprint For The Battle Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

This two part message from the series Lessons in Leadership examines how the Christian is to deal with the attacks from outside the Body of Christ.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART SIX “BLUEPRINT FOR THE BATTLES” 1 OF 2 NEHEMIAH 4:1-6 ● ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, [2] and in the presence of his associates and the army ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 29, 2002

The Israelites moved from the Acacia Grove to cross over Jordan. Learn the meaning of this text and lessons of moving from wilderness to promise.

CROSSING OVER Deuteronomy 11:31 “For you will cross over the Jordan and go in to possess the land which the LORD your God is giving you, and you will possess it and dwell in it. Crossing over. From one state to another. What are some of the promises God has given to us in His word? For forty years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambitious To Please God Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002

This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Classroom

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003

Jesus taught some very important lessons about Christian character near the end of his life. Here are three of them.

Last week we saw Jesus coming into Jerusalem in the “Triumphal Entry.” Remember the scene...Jesus on the back of a donkey. People lining the streets with palm branches. Hosanna, Hosanna! This week the scene changes. It’s no longer an exciting street lined with people. Now it is a classroom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 15, 2004

This lesson is intended to encourage teenagers to realize their God given talents and encourage them to use those talents to God’s glory.

Parable of the Talents I. Introduction A. What do they have in common? 1. Kraig Griffey, Adam Walton, Cooper Manning, Bobby Hull, Jr. 2. Ken Griffey, Jr., Luke Walton, Peyton Manning, Brett Hull a.1 & 2 respectively share the same father. b.Both are professionals: 1 isn’t an athlete & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About The Church Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003

Using Matthew 16:15-18 I share some lessons about what Jesus mean’t by "the church."

Intro: A family was sitting in church on Sunday morning. The little brother was fidgety and whiney. Big sister looked at little brother and said, “why don’t you be still?” “Because church is boring”, he said. The big sister looked and at him and said, “church is supposed to be boring.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mistakes Re-Made Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Abraham gets reprimanded by a Cannanite king - what happens when we don’t learn the lessons God is trying to teach?

There are times to stay and face situations and times to leave. Hagar gets to leave (after the first time when God told her to go back), and Abraham must face his mistakes (after getting to leave without rebuke the first time). We all like to think that we learn from our mistakes. Truth is it ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Woman Of Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 23, 2007

In this lesson we learn the right way to view our sins, and what God has done to maintain our fellowship with Him.

A. Good Morning! May God’s blessing and power be with every one of us this morning! 1. Praise Him for all He has done, for all He is doing, and for all He is going to do! Amen! B. We are just beginning a series on the book of 1 John that I’m calling Walking In The Light. 1. Last week we looked ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Trust In Jesus

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 19, 2006

There are lessons that teach us to place our TRUST and our FAITH in JESUS that can only be taught during the storms of our life.

Subject: Learning to Place Our Faith in Jesus Scripture Reference: Matthew 14: 22-33 ---------------<>< <>< <><<>< <>< -------------------- INTRODUCTION: The very 1st prophecy concerning Jesus’ coming to earth as our "REDEEMER & DELIVERER" from Satan and from Sin, is found in Genesis 3:15. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

It’s my hope that after this lesson you’ll have a better grasp on what your prayers ought to be like.

Intro: I think directions are some of the hardest things to follow and hardest things to understand. I’m reminded of this every X-mas when I’m trying to put my kids toys together. It seems like every time I read the directions there’s some key element missing. Or whenever someone gives me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist