Sermons on Let Us Run:

Who Is He?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Palm Sunday When Jesus entered Jerusalem, He created a commotion among the crowd so some asked, “Who is that?” Today Jesus is not entering a city to be hailed as King; instead Jesus comes to the hearts door of individuals to bring salvation. When Jesus

WHO IS HE? Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11 • Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) [1] As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, [2] saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death Defanged

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 6, 2005

Paul in discussing the resurrection of Christ states that Christ has taken the sting out of or defanged death.

DEATH DEFANGED I Corinthians 15:50-57 Introduction: Easter Sunday is a great day of celebration. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Garden Tomb. We celebrate His victory over sin, Satan, and death. Paul in discussing the resurrection of Christ states that Christ has taken the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Offering Of Isaac Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 18, 2005

Abraham was never closer to God than when told to sacrifice his son Isaac. Though anguished he was aware of God’s presence and promise. The offering of Isaac is the climax of Abraham’s life of faith; this was his “moment of truth”.

“The Offering of Isaac,” Genesis 22. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Abraham was never closer to God than when told to sacrifice his son Isaac. Though anguished he was aware of God’s presence and promise. The offering of Isaac is the climax of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do With Your Sins Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

3rd in First John Series

WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SINS 1 John 1:8-2:2 INTRO: I think one of the most shocking things that comes to a new Christian is the realization that though he has been saved from his sins he is still a sinner. When you sin as a Christian the Devil will cause you to doubt that you’ve ever really been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit - Isaiah 61

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE

THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 OUTLINE 1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 1. ENLIGHTENMENT- PREACH THE GOOD NEWS The Holy Spirit comes upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 4, 2001

the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes

------------------- Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 ------------------- I. Gird up mind. The race of holiness. II. One thing you learn from the study of the tabernacle is that the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes. 1. World 2. The camp of Israel. Several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Continuity-I Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2001

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon. The 5th installment in the 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. Dealing with God’s provision for the Spiritual Continuity of His people.

SPIRITUAL CONTINUITY—I —Josh. 21:1-45(13:14, 33; 14:3-4; 18:7) God insured the presence/establishment of the priesthood & its continued support in Israel. God established spiritual continuity among His people. How is spiritual continuity established in God’s people? Spiritual continuity can be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #2 - Drawing A Line In The Sand Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the second message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days on the way to the cross. This message looks at how Jesus’ confrontation of religious hypocrisy and his resulting challenge to his own followers.

INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter. -- Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs, etc -- Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, etc. -- Easter Symbols -- Cross, Communion There is a Challenge We Face... -- Each time we experience ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Listening Heart

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Listening is one way we show Christ's love to others.

A Listening Heart Acts 16:14-15 And a certain woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul. [15] And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Compassion

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

If we love people, we will tell them the truth.

Extreme Compassion Acts 17:15-34 In his book, The New Absolutes, William Watkins cited several studies and then concluded, "Roughly three out of four Americans claimed they embraced relativism and opposed absolutism." (p. 26) Is our culture correct? Is it correct to say there are no absolute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 5

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson #5

No right thinking person would argue the fact that we are living in a rapidly degenerating society. It is a society that is plagued with moral perversion, an alarming divorce rate, the escalation of teen violence, a lack of moral absolutes, little or no concern for spiritual things, and many other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Jesus

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001

We CHOOSE to HEAR God or Reject HIM!

“LEAVING JESUS” JOHN 6: 60-71 OCTOBER 8, 2000 INTRODUCTION: A PRINCIPLES FRUSTRATION/ AMSTERDAM 2000 TRANSITION SENTENCE: Our text this day teaches us that there will be those who “Leave Jesus.” There will be those who cannot understand what Jesus is saying. THESIS SENTENCE: [We CHOOSE to HEAR ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Sick Unto Death

Contributed by Charles Trout on Feb 5, 2001

Inspired by the death of a friend. Are we really prepared to die?

Sick Unto Death 2 Kings 20 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. In the lives of many Christians we give much thought and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Baptist