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Joseph Of Arimathea: A Cowardish And Blessed Man

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 6, 2025

While Jesus was still alive, Joseph did nothing for Jesus. However, at the right time, when he only had three hours before the Sabbath, he could take care of Jesus’ body.

The story of Jesus’ death and burial that we will discuss today is recorded in all four Gospels. This shows the significance of this event. Let’s read Mark 15:33-47. Verse 33 – “At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.” Jesus was crucified at nine in the morning. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Malachi 4:5, Romans 5:8, John 19:30, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Colossians 2:14, John 12:32, John 10:30-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Day Of Atonement (Leviticus 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 15, 2024

What does the Day of Atonement teach us about our Messiah? Let's look at Leviticus 16.

Does the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur, reconciliation, covering over) teach us that animal sacrifices did not permanently remove sin but were reminders of sin? Did Yom Kippur remind people that even the priests were but sinful men who needed an offering for their sins? Do we through Jesus now have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Armed Forces

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 1, 2006

God has armed forces that can defeat the devil’s tricks. Thank God for our military, but also thank God for God’s army!

God’s Armed Forces Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 ( Illustration: Have a person get into a bucket ’called the sin bucket’ let him or her act out how easy it is to get into the sin bucket, and how no one can get you out but Christ.) 10). In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Excited Are We About The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 3, 2010

If I really believe in what the Gospel of Jesus Christ can do in my life, shouldn’t I be as compelled as the Apostle Paul to live a life for Christ?

We started a new study series last week with the Letter to the Romans. When this letter was written 2000 years ago, the City of Rome was the center of the world! The city had over 2 million people with diverse backgrounds but many were slaves. The Church in Rome was very fragile in the sense that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES (See others posted) The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION: 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:38

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Let Your Light Go Out Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2025

In Leviticus 6:9-13, we are cautioned to Not Let our light go Out in three ways as illustrated through recognizing first, the: 1) Perpetual Presence of God (Leviticus 6:9-10), 2) Preventing Spiritual Extinguishment (Leviticus 6:11-12) and 3) Perseverance in Christ's Light (Leviticus 6:13)

Leviticus 6:8–13.8 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 9 “Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering. The burnt offering shall be on the hearth on the altar all night until the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning on it. 10 And the priest shall put on ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Other

The Weapons Of War

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 19, 2005

The battle is spiritual -- it is against the devil and, his hordes of demons, the powers of darkness and sin. We will all be tested -- everyone of us marked with the sign of the cross and confessing Jesus Christ as Lord are ENEMIES of the devil.

One of my favorite movies is “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo. This movie, about a family involved in organized crime,contains some very powerful lessons about the twisted thinking of those whose lives are controlled by Satan. One memorable scene shows a meeting called to make peace after a war ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Believers Armor Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 4, 2006

We need to put on the whole armor of God

How many of you have someone in your life you would consider a thorn? Stop looking at the person next to you. Most, if not all of us, have someone we could identify as a person who it seems has been sent to cause chaos in our life, who seems to surface when we are going through the still water ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God’s-Eye View Of A Christian’s Uniform Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2016

Paul describes the armor God which helps us in our fight against Satan.

So did you notice anything unusual about what I am wearing this morning? Yep. It’s the shoes. How could you miss these neon green beauties! When do you suppose I would normally wear these shoes? That’s right. They’re running shoes so I would wear them when I want to go for a run ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Lutheran

You Have A Cut Man! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 3 - You Have a Cut Man! I. Introduction Ali, Tyson, Lennox, Mayweather, Gracie, Liddell and Silva. You don't even have to be a boxing or mix martial arts fan to know the names. These are fighters who have left a mark on their sport. But what if I said the names Chuck Bodak, Al ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Judges 16:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 26, 2024

If you’re looking for the perfect pastor, look to Jesus your beautiful Savior, your intercessor, your counselor, your protector, your Savior from sin, and your purifier.

On June 16, 1875, the Milwaukee Sentinel published this want ad for a new pastor: Wanted—A rector for St. James' Church. He must possess all Christian graces and a few worldly ones; must have such tact and disposition as will enable him to side with all parties in the parish an all points, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Deuteronomy 17:8-13, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 7:23-25, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 9:23-26, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 9:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Two Symbols Of The Passion

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 20, 2002

The Palm Branch and the Scourge - what do they teach us about ourselves? About Christ?

TWO SYMBOLS OF THE PASSION – THE PALM BRANCH AND THE SCOURGE Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 23:20-22 Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. What exactly is Holy Week? Holy Week is that special week in the church year that leads up to Easter. During that week we celebrate Maundy Thursday, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 23:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Running On Empty

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

The significance of the empty tomb that first Easter

Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Symbols Of Disparity Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2008

Jesus was trying to teach the disciples something about humility and service when He used the basin and towel. Whereas Judas Iscariot Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver – money was his downfall. And to this very day, people betray Jesus for m

Illustration: There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words "I Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Garment

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Mar 23, 2007

Many people struggle with the concept of how righteous acts in a believer’s life will be used as proof that a believer accepted God’s gracious free gift of salvation. This Sermon deals with this issue.

Matthew 22: 1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of a relative. This was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything; the music, the formal atmosphere, the decorations, the bride and groom and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist