Sermons on Middle Passage:

The Humanity Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022

I am sharing this message as I prepare to speak in the Philippines to celebrate the anniversary of Don Stewart. During my preparations, I had several open visions where the Lord asked me to write about His humanity. He said tell them I am a high priest who can be touched; I was once human like them.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 15:21-22) (21) "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." (22) "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." (1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, 1 Corinthians 15:45-46, 1 Corinthians 15:47, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Hebrews 10:5, Isaiah 53:10-11, Romans 5:15, Romans 5:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

On This Rock

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017

Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Believing For Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 28, 2003

God is the God of the breakthrough. This passage shows us some of the factors that make a breakthrough happen.

Believing for breakthrough Sun 31st Aug 03 am. Mark 1:14-20 What an absolute turnaround this passage is. Have to see it in context - intertestamental period. 300 years of silence then comes a great man of God. The greatest man of the OT era. JTB. Folks flock to hear him. ¡¥are you the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 30, 2005

A sermon that uses the passages around Jesus’ Resurrection to explore what we need to make a fresh start/.

A Fresh Start. Every now and then in life we have to make a fresh start> Sometimes we choose a fresh start. It might be a new financial plan A new fitness regeme A new job A new family member – Sometimes the fresh start chooses us. I might get fired from my job. I might be left a fortune in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strong Men (And Women Too)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004

For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Death To Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We were death but now in Christ we are made alive … we are revived. God revived me by taking me out from my comfort zone and placing me in the Middle East.

Opening illustration: I'm told that Mount Whitney, in the US of America, in the state of California, is the highest spot in the whole of the Continental US. There's not a higher spot or mountain or piece of land - it's 14,495 feet. As you stand on that precipice, you can see from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Spirit Weeps Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Midrashim On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 16, 2009

Jesus takes what were familiar passages to the Jewish people -- but obscure passages to us -- and makes them easily accessible so we can put them to work in our lives.

Midrashim on the Mount (Deut. 4:5-8 with Matt. 5:14-16; Deut. 24:1-4 with Matt. 5:31-32; Deut. 23:21-23 with Matt. 5:33-37) 1. Sometimes you have to move fast: Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Studying The Bible

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 20, 2017

Many pick up the Bible and read a passage regularly; but how many really study the Word?

How to study the Bible 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (NIV) How often do you read the bible? . . . . How do you read the Bible? – • Out of duty? • Just read the passage and close the book? • Only when you need to because you just don’t find it that interesting? And what about more than read – you ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

A Few Christian Buzzwords - Calling, Gifting And Unity Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

What is unity? In this passage, we learn what true biblical unity in the church is.

Buzzwords. Who likes buzzwords? Paradigm shift. Synergy. Empowerment. Exit strategy. Wellness. Offshoring. Downsizing. Benchmarking. Mission Critical. Fuzzy logic. We love our buzzwords. But do we always know what we mean when we use a buzzword? Do other people know what we mean? How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Humility Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2006

This passage is a graphic illustration of the biblical truth that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Scripture We learn different lessons throughout our lives. Some lessons are easy to learn. Other lessons are difficult to learn. One of the most difficult lessons to learn is a lesson in humility. A long time ago king Nebuchadnezzar learned a lesson in humility. Be aware that the first three ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004

Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 20, 2005

This passage explores some of the key implications of buying into "man’s wisdom."

- v. 18a - note that this is an area of danger. What Are The Dangers Of Buying Into The Wisdom That The World Applauds? 1. What we’re called to do: Let go of the wisdom the world applauds. - v. 18b. - What that wisdom looks like: - having lots of possessions is the key to happiness; - if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

To Everything There Is A Season Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 20, 2005

This sermon looks at four seasons in the life of the early Church revealed in the passage.

A Season for… 1. Showing - v. 27-28 - Agabus being a prophet was literally speaking God’s word for the Church. Today we have His perfect revelation that reveals everything necessary for life and Godliness from the beginning to the end of time. There is no longer a need for this type of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Paul details for us in this passage the characteristics that should be reminiscient of a godly christian.

“THE CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:4-8 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) a. Don’t have anything to do with the deeds of DARKNESS. (v. 4) Romans 13:11-12; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Luke 1:79; Acts 26:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8

Denomination: Baptist