Sermons on Lifes Mysteries:

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

Jesus arrives in Jerusalem.

Peer pressure Mark 11:1-11 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Job's Negative Image Of Life - Job Chapter Thirty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 30, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thrity.

Job 30 could be outlined - Job’s loss of honor. (Job 30:1-14) Job’s negative image of life. (Job 30:15-31) Job continues speaking. The outward calamities of Job have affected his mental state. 1 "But now they mock at me, men younger than I, Whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Who Understands Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 5, 2008

Jesus understands the difficulties that we face.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Why is the question “Who is Jesus?” the ultimate question? • Because Jesus is the ultimate person. Origen, in the third century, told of a village with a huge statue—so immense that no one could see exactly who it was ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Pressures Off Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 7, 2008

2000 years ago a religious guy met Jesus and was told he was headed down the wrong road and needed to make a u-turn that led to a life where the pressure is off and was never the same again.

The Pressures Off Never The Same Again (8) I hope you are getting pumped up about taking the One Month To Live Challenge. NEXT WEEK – we will kick off the series with an Easter Message. AND THEN – things will really start to rock and roll the week of March 30th when we launch our One Month ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Baptism Reveals The Savior

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany 1(B) - At Jesus’ baptism John the Baptist testifies and God the Father is the heavenly witness that Jesus is the Savior of the world.

JESUS’ BAPTISM REVEALS THE SAVIOR (Outline) January 13, 2008 - EPIPHANY 1 - Mark 1:4-11 INTRO: John wrote in his Gospel that when the Light of the world came into the world the world did not recognize it. The world loved the darkness more than the light. This was the constant challenge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Helping People Get Through A Crisis Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 12, 2008

Let us study Micah’s therapeutic suggestions for times of crisis in 4:9-5:1. They can help us get through any type of crisis in our lives. Notice three “now’s” (4:9, 11, 5:1). There represent Micah’s three suggestions.

Helping People Get through a Crisis Micah 4:9-5:1 Intro Many churches today finance and staff a telephone counseling service. Trained counselors answer calls of people caught in crisis and try to help them survive. Micah was such a servant for the people of his day. They were in crisis too. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ?_introduction Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 17, 2008

This series takes a look at the life and ministry of Christ through the eyes of the gospel writers. The introductory sermon outlines some important facts about the gospels.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST? SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25 THEME: INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR GOSPELS John 21:24-25 24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Inaugural Event Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 19, 2008

The baptism of Jesus proved to be the inaugural event of Jesus’ earthly ministry. The descending of the Holy Spirit, the proclamation of a proud Father...the work was now at hand.

The Inaugural Event Mark 1:9-11 February 24, 2008 Mark 1:9 (HCSB) In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John Are You Sure? Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Study The Minstry Of Jesus Christ_part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 20, 2008

The first of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to establish an accurate account of His life, death, and resurrection.

I. TO ESTABLISH AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE, HIS DEATH, AND HIS RESURRECTION. Luke 1:1 1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, Galatians 1:8-9 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Quick, Get The Umbrella Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we are going to look at the first 18 verses of James chapter 1. We’ve called it, “Quick, go get the umbrella” because James is trying to get them prepared for the storm.

The Perfect Storm: Quick, get the Umbrella Opening Illustration: In October of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history. A storm stronger than any in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Christ Follower Do In A Recession?

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2008

What does the Christ Follower do in a recession? What does the Christ follower do when things go south? What does the Christ follower do when things don’t look so good?

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. What does the Christ Follower do in a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Study The Minstry Of Jesus Christ_part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 27, 2008

The second of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to develop a faithful ministry through His life, death, and resurrection.

TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST? SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: Last week we found that the first reason Luke give us to study the minstry of Jesus Christ is to that we may establish an accurate account of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Bad News Becomes Good News

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

Palm Sunday is a good news/bad news kind of day. It is a day of celebration, as the people come out from Jerusalem to give Jesus a royal welcome.

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- Did you hear about the pastor who had been sick? Somebody visited him with a message. They said, “Pastor, the good news is the deacons just voted to pray for your ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reckless Obedience

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand when you can climb?

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- My wife and I have a four-year-old son named Stephen. As with most four-year-olds, Stephen knows no fear. His philosophy is: why walk when you can run, why stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Michael Duduit on Mar 3, 2008

We are living in a whatever world -- a culture in which truth has been stripped of its meaning and replaced with personal preference.

You are invited to attend the National Conference on Preaching. To learn more: Visit: http://www.preaching.com/events/ncp/ -------- Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist