Sermons on linen belt:

Stand And Fight: Playing With Fire Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 12, 2008

The Shield of Faith

Stand and Fight: Playing with Fire Beartown Road Alliance Church July 29th, 2007 We used to play a lot of great games when I was a youth pastor. For the adults, our favorite games were always the week before school started up again. We were gearing up for our huge school year kick-off event ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Identifying The Competitors For Belief-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2014

3 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-III—John 1:19-28 Attention: Signs—What are they really trying to say? On a California freeway:—‘Fine for Littering’ In a New York jewelry store:—‘Genuine Faux Pearls’ In a Boston fast-food parking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Jesus, Our Champion (Revelation 1:9-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 5, 2023

Jesus is heavily armed. He's present with the churches. And the fate of the churches, for good or bad, is in Jesus' hands. Plus, discussion of being "in the Spirit."

Everything we have in life, as Christians, we have in and through Jesus. Jesus is the one who rescued us from death, and sin, and slavery. Our sins are forgiven through his blood. Through him, we become part of God's family, and have access to God. Through him, we receive the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Jesus' Thanksgiving

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

The Last Supper was not just an ordinary meal, where Christ made extraordinary claims - it was the Passover meal with important sybolism. This meal is the foundation of a Christian Thanksgiving. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[JESUS’ THANKSGIVING DINNER] Slide Graphic – Norman Rockwell painting of family at Thanksgiving Dinner Slide Verses – It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Burial Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 18, 2016

This message describes the events and people surrounding the burial of the Christ

I. Introduction A. On the day of my big job interview I woke up late. Frantically I threw on a suit. “OH NO!” I thought. “MY TIE! My Dad was out of town and wasn’t there to help me, and for the life of me I did not know how to tie a tie! I grabbed a tie and ran out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Finished

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jun 20, 2017

The folded Napkin informs us that Jesus is not done with us

I AM NOT FINISHED Jesus' Burial Have you ever thought of what they all had to do? John 19:38- 40 Later Joseph from the city of Arimathea asked Pilate to let him remove Jesus' body. (Joseph was a disciple of Jesus but secretly because he was afraid of the Jews). Pilate gave him permission to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Face Of Fear-Joseph Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 14, 2012

“What is the gospel?” Well, Paul defined it for us. “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the

6-23-03 Title: The Face of Fear: Joseph Scripture Reading: “After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2016: Empty Promises

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

On the first Easter Sunday, instead of promises full of emptiness, God gave us emptiness that is full of promise. There are at least three of them—an empty cross, empty clothes, and an empty cave. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures us that God’s promises are not.

EASTER: EMPTY PROMISES Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/27/2016 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10, Romans 6:23, Colossians 3:13-14, John 20:5-7, Matthew 28:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Suiting Up For The Armour Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2018

God calls us to be strong (do those things that contribute to being strong) and to put on the armour He provides for the battle.

May 20, 2018 Sermon - The Armour of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 25, 2016

The resurrection of Jesus in Luke 24:1-12 shows us what happened to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus.

Scripture The Gospel of Luke is one of four accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament. Like the other Gospels, Luke gives almost one third of his Gospel to the final week of Jesus’ life. Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Robe Of The Ephod Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

Aaron's robe of the ephod is important to understand and how clear the type is for the NT saint of God.

Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Object Lesson

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 15, 2022

The somewhat odd story of Jeremiah and the Girdle.

Jeremiah 13:1-11 January 16, 2022 A.M. You folks out there who have had the opportunity to teach children KNOW that one of the best ways to really get something into their heads is to use OBJECT LESSONS. I’m 55 and I can still remember things that were taught to me as a child when an OBJECT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

May Your Name Be Written Series

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Oct 31, 2022

There is a day coming when the trumpet will sound and the opportunity for repentance has ENDED and our eternal fate is SEALED. For those already IN CHRIST, our salvation will be completed when Jesus returns… this time as a conquering King! Will that include you?

INTRODUCTION As you’ll remember from last time, God institutes a series of 7 feasts (or festivals) in Leviticus 23 that the people of Israel were to faithfully observe every year. Each of those observances have great significance in Jewish faith and practice… but like many things in the OT, each ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:26-32, Hebrews 7:26-28, Hebrews 9:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:46, Hebrews 9:27-28, Leviticus 25:8-10, Zechariah 12:10, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:7-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Following God

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

How can I let God guide me?

Following God Guidance - Moths - moon - confused by light so close. What if our eyes were as sensitive to the light of Jesus? Why does God guide us? Image of a Jungle guide Steve the croc. hunter - What do people allow to guide them - astrologers, cards, celebrities and athletes - We know ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:19-21, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational