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Jesus Became Our Brother

Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006

Brothers and sisters are important, aren’t they? If you really need help, they will not turn you away. What a comfort it is when Jesus says that he is not ashamed to call us his brothers and sisters!

Hebrews 2: 9-11 Pentecost 20 B Rev. Charles F. Degner 9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Without Christ Is Meaningless

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 6, 2000

Christmas without Christ is a contradiction in terms but the antidote is to hear the Word of the Angel and the Worship of the Heavenly Choir, to follow the Witness of the hepherds and ponder the Wonder of Mary.

Many of us have had more Christmases than we care to remember! We half dread it’s coming because of the superficial spirit brought on by the build up of publicity to enter into the spirit of the festive season. The business world, it has to be said, with an eye on the cash till, seizes upon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Went Home

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

how unbelief hinders God’s Work

WHEN JESUS WENT HOME Matthew 13: 53-58 INTRODUCTION: A. When Jesus finished the kingdom parables, He returned home to Nazareth to visit 1. There, He taught in the synagog of Nazareth a. No doubt, His message was the same it had been as He traveled throughout ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

An Unwanted Gift

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 13, 2006

A sermon on the sign promised in Isaiah 7:14, its fulfillment in Christ, and some important truths drawn from it.

An Unwanted Gift Isa. 7:14 INTRO.: Story of “The Virgin Edna.” Background of text: Isa 7:1-14. Ahaz, a singularly wicked king, did not want to see a sign from God. But, God would give a sign and would bring grave trouble in the form of the Assyrians. God will deliver from the present danger, but, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ, True Life

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Christianity is not about the rules, but about the one who rules us.

Title: In Christ True Life Text: Roman 7:14-25 Introduction: Describe mount Everest or something insurmountable to us. -- 29,035 (8850m) ‒ Does Christianity ever seem that way to you? To young people. ‒ So many rules. ‒ So many boundaries. ‒ So IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more.

How Jesus’ Joy Gave Him Strength by Paul Fritz John 15:10-15:11 Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Talk His Talk Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

1100 : Learning to Talk His Talk March 12, 2006 Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus *****(Show video clip of ‘24’ characters being interrogated…) This morning I want to ‘get you to talk’… now hopefully you’re not going to force me to resort to the methods you just saw in scenes from ‘24’. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness (Rom. 3:20-22)

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness (Rom. 3:20-22) Illustration:If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice About It

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jan 23, 2005

Every person should rejoice in Jesus.

Rejoice About It Philippians 4:4 January 23, 2005 – Vision Sunday Subject: Rejoicing Central Theme: When should we rejoice? Objective: Every person should rejoice because of three D’s of Jesus. Introduction: Today is a day that I have been looking forward to for some time. I enjoy being able to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: *other

When Jesus Meets The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 27, 2004

Learning from the psalmist we find stategies to weather the storms of life.

A Shelter in the Time of Storm Psalm 46:1-11 Think we¡¦ll make it? Those were the words of my brother Alan as we loaded up a grill and some other odds and ends on Friday night before we left the beach earlier this month. He asked that as we both looked at the rolling mass of black clouds that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2005

The hands of Jesus were always doing something, folding, lifting, healing, holding, reaching forth and being nailed to the cross. This sermon go into what He did and what He expects us to do with the hands He gave us.

Laying on of Hands One of the main reasons we do missionary evangelist is that Jesus was and is the world’s greatest missionary evangelist. Years ago I knelt at His feet and said I would follow Him. (seeing his feet) I was following man, wanting to be like Osborn...I was around powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Jesus Unwrapped

Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004

What is the hurry to pack away the creche and baby Jesus? Lets leave him out as a reminder of the great joy of the Christmas season.

Jesus Unwrapped Matthew 2: 13-15 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Congregational