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Stephen - Climax Of Conflict In Jerusalem

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

Will our obituary read that we were used mightily by God, and loved deeply by others?

AN OBITUARY TO DIE FOR OF EPITAPH’S ... What happens when someone dies? Now that’s a leading question if ever I’ve asked one. Quite often, the site of the remains of the mortal coil is marked with some sort of memorial. It may be a plaque or tombstone, or some other reminder that the body of one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Visits Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 6, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the visit of Mary to Elizabeth will show us how God confirms our faith.

Scripture A few weeks ago I began a new series of sermons in the Gospel of Luke in a study that I am calling “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which Mary visits Elizabeth. Theologians sometimes call this meeting “The Visitation.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Plagues That Preach Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 20, 2012

God brings disasters on the Pharaoh of Egypt. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Command. (2). The Conflict. (c). The Compassion SERMON BODY: Ill: Some warnings are humorous: • (1)Manufactures are now growing increasingly wary of being sued, • When their products are misused, • So they are attaching warning labels to hundreds of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2020

This text is often quoted and preached from at funerals to encourage us.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life: An Exposition of John 11:1-45 John’s gospel is a dramatic portrayal of the person of Jesus whereas truth is portrayed in extended story and narrative. This does not mean that John avoids propositional truth, but even these propositional truths are illustrated by ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gifts Of Christmas: Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2020

We receive joy because of the birth of Jesus Christ.

GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: JOY Luke 2:10 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… Joy to the World (p) Today we are going to talk about something that is complicated and also wonderful. Wonderful and complicated. Complicated and wonderful. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We are going to talk about “joy” which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Live Differently: Counter Culture Lifestyle In A Dark Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of carrying the gospel to the world. But in his power we can do just that.

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4, 1 John 3:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2015

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 teaches us the necessity of repentance to escape hell and go to heaven.

Scripture Luke 16 deals primarily with the topic of possessions. The parable of the dishonest manager in the first part of the chapter deals with the abuse of possessions. And the account of the rich man and Lazarus in the second part of the chapter deals with the use of possessions. The rich man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesús, El Mesías

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 10, 2021

Jesús es nuestro Mesías, fuera de én no hay nada ni nadie más.

Recuerdo que cuando mi hijo Josué era pequeño, de cuando en cuando, entraba en “profundas” reflexiones sobre temas que lo absorbían a esa edad. Comenzaba a dilucidar qué superhéroe era más poderoso. Recuerdo que me decía cosas como estas: “Papá, creo que ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amor Familiar: Amor A Los Padres

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 7, 2025

Honra a tu padre y a tu madres

Hace un tiempo escuché de una pareja que tuvo un solo hijo y que con mucha dedicación le dieron todo lo que pudieron. Lo crecieron rodeado de mucho amor y de todas las comodidades que estuvieron a su alcance. Con sacrificios y esmero, lograron apoyarlo para que pudiera ser un ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformados Para Vivir

Contributed by Javier Ramon on Nov 29, 2002

Para vivir una vida victoriosa en Cristo tenemos que ser transformados a la imagen y semejanza de El.

¿La vida que estoy invitando a vivir, es la vida que yo estoy viviendo? No tenemos que buscar muy lejos para encontrar que las iglesias están llenas de personas que están tan deprimidas, angustiadas, preocupadas, ajoradas, desconsoladas como aquellas personas que no tienen a Cristo en sus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Remedio De Dios Para El Estrés Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Al morir en la cruz por nuestros pecados, Cristo nos dio un remedio duradero para el estrés que proviene de la culpa.

El estrés. Su hija de dos años está llorando con una fiebre muy alta a las tres de la mañana. Te llamaron hoy para decirte que tu papá va a morir de cancer. Hoy es el aniversario de la muerte de su esposo. Tienes que dar una presentación importantísima en el trabajo y andas muy atrasado. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

El Poder De La Fe

Contributed by Richard Perez on Feb 24, 2006

No hay nada que Satanas le teme mas que el poder de la fe.

1. Hermanos y amigos, ¡la persona que se ha entregado completamente a Dios, La persona que ama a Dios con todo su corazón y lo sirve de verdad se encuentra en una tremenda guerra contra Satanás y sus demonios! Hermanos y amigos tenemos que entender que Satanás esta determinado, Satanás ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

Christmas Carol Series #2: There is Joy when the King is Received; When the Savior Reigns; When the Sinner Repents; When Truth rules with Grace

Joy to the World! Christmas Carol Series #2 (adapted from Michael Luke and Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 98:2-9 INTRODUCTION: This December we’re talking about some of the Carols we sing every year at Christmas. Today we’ll take a look at a song Isaac Watts wrote almost 300 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cómo Acercarnos Al Señor

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 8, 2005

Un análisis de las condiciones que el mismo Seor exige para acercarnos a su presencia, basado en este salmo

CÓMO ACERCARNOS AL SEÑOR Salmo 15 INTRODUCCIÓN A. Al leer detenidamente las palabras de este salmo, no puedo dejar de plantearme las siguientes preguntas. Deténgase para sentir toda su fuerza: ¿De qué cosas me preocupo? ¿Qué asuntos atraen mi atención? ¿Cuáles son los temas en mis pensamientos con ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 22, 2008

We see a brand new Christian and we never tell them how to embrace the grace of God as their own on a daily basis. Why is that?? Maybe it is because we aren’t really all that certain of how to do it either!

Embracing Grace – Part 4 – The Throne of Grace I went on a retreat with our Deacons this week. We had a good time of fellowship, food and friendship. We prayed together and we studied the bible together and we talked about God’s grace. I think some of today’s sermon will reflect those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist