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Led To Golgotha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2020

Christ is sentenced to be crucified. He was forced to carry the heavy cross, but as the procession neared the gate, He succumbed to exhaustion and fell to the ground, unable to go any further. The cross is then forced upon one Simon of Cyrene.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (35) Led to Golgotha Scripture: Matthew 27:31-34; Mark 15:20-23; Luke 23:26-33 (focal passage); John 19:16, 17 Tom Lowe 3/23/2008 Christ is sentenced to be crucified. He was forced to carry the heavy cross, but as the procession neared the gate, He succumbed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-33, Matthew 27:31-34, Mark 15:20-23, John 19:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Preparation (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching." This lesson stresses the art of preparation.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the sermon-series: "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ, to identify sound; capable, and faithful men, to be taught the "art of preaching" of the word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kindness Matters

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Oct 4, 2018

Jesus described a final judgement that uses kindness as the determiner for who inherits the kingdom of God. Clearly kindness was important to him.

Kindness matters Matt 25: 34-40 Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. This is the headline from the Washington post, 2013. Quote, “Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. But in a world desperate for compassion, kindness and inspiration, he is. The article continues, It is a sad state of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What An Entrance Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This morning, we are going to look at another coronation - a coronation of a king. This coronation couldn’t have been more different than that rainy June day in 1953. The coronation we will look at literally changed the world.

What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams First Baptist Church Chenoa 04-14-2019 A Queen’s Coronation On June 2, 1953, Elizabeth II was crowned Queen in Westminster Abby. Over 8,000 guests were invited and there were 129 countries represented. Out of 36 million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Tolerating Tolerance

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 9, 2020

Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though it's common to use the words interchangeably, they are different for a reason.

TOLERATING TOLERANCE Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though the words accept and tolerate are often used interchangeably there are times when they're not. You've heard the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4, Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forward Pass

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12

2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12 The Forward Pass 22 Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his place, for the raiders who came with the Arabians into the camp had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram, king of Judah, reigned. 2 Ahaziah was forty-two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 22:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where There Is Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

There is often sin in the camp, but the One who wants us to return to Him has promised to take it out.

Text: Zechariah 5:1-11 Title: When There Is Sin In The Camp Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to let sin go. Main Idea: God is taking sin out; we must let that sin go. Opening: Sin In The Camp. During my first few years of Bible college, I spent my summers working at a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Expectancy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Did God Punish Sodom And Gomorrah?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 1, 2013

“If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.” -Ruth Graham

The following is from a letter by Billy Graham posted on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website: “Some years ago, my wife, Ruth, was reading the draft of a book I was writing. When she finished a section describing the terrible downward spiral of our nation’s moral standards and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

This Is My Land Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2013

A study of the book of Ruth chapter 3 verses 1 through 18

Ruth 3: 1 – 18 This Is My Land 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Will We Worship Jesus?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013

1. When we recognize the Lord's divinity (vs. 22-27). 2. When we appreciate the Lord's humanity (vs. 26-27). 3. When we discover our own frailty (vs. 28-30). 4. When we trust in the Lord's ability (vs. 29-33).

When Will We Worship Jesus? Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 2, 2013 (Revised from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church May 24, 2009.) SCRIPTURE: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 14 this morning, as we focus on worship. In today's Scripture Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Those Rebellious Talkers And Deceivers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2013

Who are these rebellious people and how are we supposed to respond to them? 1- They were religious but rebellious 2- They were teachers but liars 3- They were to be rebuked and silenced

INTRO.- ILL.- William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 3, 2013

A sermon to focus on the cross leading up to Easter.

“Series – A Date with Destiny” Pt. 1 - The Cross John 19:17-18 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. First: I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 18, 2013

Too often in the church brothers & sisters prey on one another instead of praying for one another. I know God answers prayer because He’s answered mine. We have no greater resource, source of comfort than getting on our knees in prayer

Why God Answers Prayer Dr. Mike Fogerson September 2, 2012 Introduction A 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.14 Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing To The Religious Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2012

There a vast number of "religious" people who don't go to church. How do we witness to them like Peter and Paul might have?

OPEN: A grocer put up a sign that read "Eggplants, 25¢ ea. or three for a dollar." All day long, customers came in complaining, "Are you serious! I should get four for a dollar!" Confronted by their outrage, the grocer shrugged and packaged four eggplants. The tailor whose shop was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ