Sermons on Magnifying:

Jesus And Pilate

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Cross - The Cross & Friendship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

The Cross created a situation where the Son of God would call us His friends. How can that be?

OPENING: * I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? * I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honored And Hallowed Shall His Name Be

Contributed by Dick Webster on Jan 4, 2004

The name od Jesus Christ must be honored and hallowed by every Christian. This is a reminder of how precious and powerful His name is and how much we should glorify Him.

Honored and Hallowed Shall His Name Be Philippians 2:5-11 The other day I was watching a sports program and they were talking about two individuals who were sure to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. **They also mentioned those who deserved to be there but probably wouldn’t make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Keeping You From Your Miracle

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

We often accept that God can do anything for anybody... until it comes down to our personal needs. Why? Ask yourself today, "If God is able, then what is keeping me from my miracle?" Your answer is on the way!

“IF GOD IS ABLE, WHAT’S KEEPING YOU FROM YOUR MIRACLE?” Mark McCool TEXT: Luke 1:37; 18:26-27; Matthew 17:20-21 Luke 1:37 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 18:26-27 26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Matthew 17:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Justified, Qualified & Glorified,conclusion Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 18, 2004

The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage.

Justified, Qualified & Glorified The scripture is perfectly clear on marriage, between a man and a woman. All else is sin and an abomination in the sight of God. Part 3 deals with the Glorification of marriage. I thought about ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:4-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maturity

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

We must pursue maturity in faith

Maturity: The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 2 September 5, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Being Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003

Too often we want to base our salvation on works when we should never lose sight of God’s grace.

WHEN BEING GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, what is one of the things you want from your students? You want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Two Or Three Are Gathered

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Dedication service for a newly purchased church building.

Where Two or Three are Gathered Together Cornwall- Dedication Service April 2, 2005 When ancient King David came to the throne, and once the kingdom was settled, under his government, he turned his attention from himself to God and had a deep desire to do something special for God. 2 Sam.7.1- 16- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It's Almost More Than You Can Bear

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study of grief from the life of Job.

As a minister I have conducted quite a few funerals and have witnessed hundreds of people grieving over the loss of a loved one. It is especially difficult to conduct a funeral for a member of your own family who has passed away. I remember when my mother passed away unexpectedly she had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of The Lord.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 7, 2005

The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. What is Our Joy of The Lord?

The Joy of The lord. Acts 20:21-29. The Bible states that The Joy of the Lord is My strength my rock and my shield. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lordship Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 2, 2006

When Peter stood and proclaimed this message on the day of Pentecost he didn’t have all of the revelation of the New Covenant that was to be revealed as time progressed. He stood up with the knowledge that Jesus was Lord and Christ. Glory!

Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.’’ What an awesome Scripture! Assuredly means it’s a sure thing, it’s a done deal. It doesn’t get any surer than that. When Peter stood and proclaimed this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Angels In The Church Age Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006

Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding: Morton.pokorny

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2006

Ceremony for a young Christian couple.

June 25, 2005 Kevin Higgins Dornick Hills Country Club Ardmore, Oklahoma Elizabeth Barrett Browning gave us a beautiful expression of love when she wrote: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:20

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding: Guthrie.johnson

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 26, 2006

Wedding Ceremony

Services Conducted July 30, 2005 Kevin Higgins Elizabeth Barrett Browning gave us a beautiful expression of love when she wrote: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Contrasts Between Christ And The Antichrist!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 28, 2010

In these last days the devil will manifest himself as an imitation of the Lord. The Bible calls him the antichrist. He will deceive the nations. The Bibles states (Mat 24:22 KJV) And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: b

The Contrasts between Christ and the Antichrist! Any housewife knows that the best way to remember the things she meant to do and forgot is to start praying. They will come to her mind to divert her from prayer. The devil will let a preacher prepare a sermon if it will keep him from preparing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:22-27