Sermons on Life Through Jesus:

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

Communion Meditation for October 5, 2008

(Slide 1) Our main text for this morning is found in John’s gospel, chapter 19 and beginning with verse 18 we read: (Slide 2) There they crucified him. There were two others crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. And Pilate posted a sign over him that read, “Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Games Church Folk Play

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

Are the people in your church playing games? Paul has the solution.

GAMES CHURCH FOLK PLAY 1 Corinthians INTRO: Some victories are too costly — a Pyrrhic victory! Pyrrhus was king of Epirus about three hundred years before Christ’s birth. Had he been born in a powerful country, he may have stood out today as does Alexander the Great and Napoleon. However, one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Lame Excuse To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Peter preaches in the name of Christ following the healing of the lame man.

"Many wonders and signs were done by the apostles" (Acts 1:43). 1. THE MIRACLE (vv. 1-11) It was money for which the lame man was begging; it was healing which he received. "SILVER AND GOLD HAVE I NONE; BUT SUCH AS I HAVE GIVE I THEE: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH RISE UP AND WALK" (v. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Or Not Be Forgiven (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Art Benavidez on Nov 7, 2002

Forgiveness is not an option.

Forgive or Not be Forgiven (Part 1) Matt 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV) Jesus said that in order to be forgiven that we must forgive others of their sins. I believe that this is one of the hardest issues that people fight with. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Mar 4, 2012

Do you have a clear conscience concerning your relationship with Christ?

And Paul looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day." Acts 23:1 If Paul could say that, can you say the same about yourself? The continuing verses referr to Paul and the division in the Church with the religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Believe In Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 9, 2020

Every believer in the New Testament belonged to a local church. All fully mature followers of Christ belong to the community of church.

First Things We Believe in Church January 12, 2020 Acts 2:44-47 NIV “All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Acts 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 16:15-18, Ephesians 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son Of Man Revealed In Preview

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2023

As believers in Christ, we know that God won the battle with the evil one in the Paschal mystery; Christ is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

TRANSFIGURATION of our Lord Our first reading today is Daniel’s narration of a Dream-vision that would help his readers and listeners to make some sense of the troubled times they lived in. This chapter starts off with hurricane winds and storms and giant beasts that stood for secular kingdoms at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, Psalm 97:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Lifted By Grace

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

God choose people by his mercy. He positions people by divine favour. He lift up people by his grace. We are what we are by God's grace.

TEXT: Esther 2:17 "And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti." A GRAVE ERROR Queen Vashti was a very beautiful woman. Her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:17, Romans 9:16-18, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught In The Trap Of Compassion

Contributed by James May on Sep 18, 2005

Is there a place where compassion can become a trap to ensnare those who are trying to show it?

Caught in the Trap of Compassion By Pastor Jim May Tonight I have simple, but very important message from the Word of God to every Christian. I feel that I must share a word to the wise from the wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon. It’s a message concerning debt, both financial and in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Will Not Fear

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Those who will not fearfully respect the power of God, are those who will most likely feel His hand of Discipline.

WHO WILL NOT FEAR AMOS 3:1 - AMOS 4:13 Introduction: A study of words can be a most facinating study at times. The proper word "Charge" by a commander can lead thousands of men into battle. The same commander can pull them back with a single word "retreat". The way that a parent calls a child ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb - An Old Hero With A Bold Dream Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2006

There were two obstacles to the dream home Caleb claimed. One was the giants that already lived there... and the other was his age. What was it that allowed him to overcome the obstacles and claim God’s promise?

OPEN: (A poem by Edgar A. Guest) "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Korah

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:22

Denomination: Foursquare

Growing

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014

Praising God leads to seeing Him as He is... which leads to seeing ourselves as we are... which leads to confession... which leads to repentance... which leads to change.

GROWING Nehemiah 10:28-32 I heard about this man who bought a parrot. It was a beautiful parrot but he had a really bad mouth. He could swear for five minutes straight without repeating himself. The man was embarrassed because the bird was driving him crazy in front of people. He tried to appeal ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Scorn Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 10, 2018

This teaching gives an understanding on how God used scorn and His chastisements to keep David’s character in check.

In The Midst of Scorn King David Matured In The Chastisements of God A Psalm of David says, “O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. To the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chapter 44 Destruction Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2020

The citizens of Shechem were apparently in their fields for the purpose of tending their crops, and very probably without weapons of any kind. People could be seen going in and out of the city gate to support those harvesting the grapes. Abimelech slew them.

Chapter 44 Destruction of Shechem [Judges 9.42-9.45] Scripture: Judges 9:42-45 (KJV) 42 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech. 43 And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:42

Denomination: Baptist