Sermons on Mary And Elizabeth:

Smells Like Love

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 1, 2013

Mary's lovely act, Judas' lowly attack, Jesus lavish adoration. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Smells Like Love John 12:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/smellslikelove.html We're halfway through John, and the last half focuses on all the events of Passion Week, the days leading up to the cross. This is a gospel, and the good news is Jesus, and His cross! Lazarus is at this table in v. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Faithfulness: John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 18, 2012

today we want to focus our attention on John. His face beneath the cross is the face of faithfulness. A study of John’s presence at the cross will help us in the pursuit of faithfulness.

5-12-03 Title: The Face of Faithfulness: John Text: “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dreams And Angels

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 16, 2015

If we stop and listen, God will tell us what to do. He might not speak to us through an angel. He could speak to us through our friends, family members or even total strangers. He will speak to us through His Word.

Good morning boys and girls! Are you starting to get excited for Christmas? Are you getting excited over all of the Christmas decorations? At this time of year we see lots of colourful ribbons, candles, stars, wreaths such as our Advent wreath, Christmas trees, Christmas lights and angels. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

Can someone be saved in the name of the Father or in the name of the Holy Spirit? Why is there such power in the name of Jesus?

On May 9, 1961 a man named Newton Norman Minow made the following statement in a speech regarding the programming on television: “When television is good, nothing - not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers - nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing is worse. (Notice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Social Skills Required From Jesus To Sort The Tantrums.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

At first glance this Gospel reading is very uninspiring; and read over it quickly, but there is much more to this story than meets the eye; its message, the social skills and the tantrums hide some secrets that lay hidden. Read on and enjoy …

Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 Summary: At first glance this Gospel reading is very uninspiring; and read over it quickly, but there is much more to this story than meets the eye; its message, the social skills and the tantrums hide some secrets that lay hidden. Read on and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Episcopal

The Distraction Syndrome

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 15, 2014

Are you a control freak? Are you prone to be distracted? Jesus can help and wants to help....

Sermon by Pr Paddick Van Zyl 15 Aug 2014 The Distraction Syndrome Intro: Have you ever had your day go from peace and quiet to our of control and chaotic? I am sure most of us have experienced this at one time or another. Travis Bradberry is quoted as saying: ‘The ability to manage your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2014

So, Gideon's army is gathered but it's too big. How does God whittle it down to size? How does God orchestrate the attack? Who wants equal billing with God in taking credit? Gideon. God deserves all of the glory for all of the great things He does! Amen?

Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 7 where we get to take a look at the great deliverance of the Lord for Israel over the Midianites, the Amalekites and the people of the east. OK, so today, we’re just going to go over a brief recap of the battle with the horde which had gathered in ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Journey To Christmas

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 14, 2015

We are all forced to take journeys in our lives...journeys of inconvenience and discomfort. Sometimes these journeys take us to the place God wants us to be and we never know what or who we may find at the end of each journey.

The Journey to Christmas Luke 2:1-7 (The Message) (About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Balance Of Worship And Service Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Are you faithful in your worship and service?

Worship and Service Out theme this month is the Supernatural Spring of Worship. And my question for you is this: Are you faithful in your worship and service? Perhaps I need to clarify the question a little. What really brought you here this morning? Was it your desire to fill your heart with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Martha, Martha, You're Not So Bad

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013

Often overshadowed by her sister Mary, Martha is often marginalized as an undesirable example of for disciples. However, when examined through the lens of scripture and not popular Christian books, Martha shines through as an example for all godly women.

When I survey the women of the New Testament, I find some remarkable women of faith, Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38) is the first to come to mind. But, there are others, such as Joanna, Susanna and Mary Magalene (Luke 8:1-3). Later on, I read about Priscilla who, along with her husband, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44, John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-12, Mark 14:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Touched By Others And The Passing Of Time

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2013

This was a message for a unique worship service. A little country church that closed its doors years ago, and now just has one service a year. This was a Memorial service for all those who had died from the community over the previous 40 years.

TOUCHED BY OTHERS AND THE PASSING OF TIME Mark 14:1-11 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today is certainly a special time as we assemble to remember the lives and contributions of members of this community who over the years have gone to be with the Lord. 2.) Today, I want us to see a good friend of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold Your Son Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2015

This sermon is third in the series. "Words From the Cross" Points: Families are about: RELATIONSHIPS, OBLIGATIONS, LOVE

Behold Your Son Our text for today is found in John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Near The Cross

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2015

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Near The Cross John 19:16-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NearTheCross.html Imagine we were present in Jerusalem on the day Jesus was crucified. I wonder if we would have stood at the foot of the cross? We sing the great old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 28, 2015

True worship puts focus where it belongs, fulfils God's will, inspires jealousy, enriches everyone around, and anoints the worshipper

John 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-25

Denomination: *other

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013

A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational