Sermons on Miracle Sunday:

The Jesus Paradox Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015

Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayerful Advocate For Those Who Groan

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit as first-fruits, and efficacious intercessor.

A PRAYERFUL ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO GROAN. Romans 8:22-27. There are several references to the Holy Spirit in Romans 8. He is named at least nineteen times in the first twenty-seven verses. This serves to contrast the weakness of ‘the law of sin and death’ (discussed at length in Romans 7), with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabbath: Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

Who said Sunday is the new Sabbath? Roman Emperor Constantine did in 321 A.D. The Roman Catholic Church did. The Church of England did, and the Puritans did. But the Bible never did.

INTRODUCTION The wife of a man who died assumed they had plenty of money so she gave him a very nice funeral and a fancy tombstone that said, “Rest in Peace.” However, when the estate was settled she learned he had wasted all their money on gambling and bad investments. This made her so angry she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Of The Humble King

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2014

The shaking of the spiritual realm. The inheritance of the meek.

TRIUMPH OF THE HUMBLE KING. Matthew 21:1-11. Jesus approached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with His disciples - and to present Himself as the ultimate Passover lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7). Yet it has to be clear from the beginning that Jesus was coming as the rightful heir to David’s throne ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Denial Of Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

A lesson in true repentance.

PETER’S DENIAL. Matthew 26:31-75. In the Bible, the weakness of God’s servants is held aloft as an example for all to see. The account of Peter’s denial of Jesus is a humbling reminder that even the best of men is vulnerable to the wiles of the devil, if he allows himself to be caught off guard. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit, The Comforter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Another Comforter = another of the same - who re-presents Jesus. He is the One who stands beside us to strengthen and empower.

THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE COMFORTER. John 14:8-17; John 14:25-27. This reading is an excerpt from the ‘Upper Room Discourse’ (John 13:31-16:33). John 14 is one of the most well-known, and best loved, chapters in the Bible. It is our purpose here to concentrate on just one, or perhaps two, of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27, John 14:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph & Suffering

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2022

Triumph and suffering often go hand in hand. Jesus went from triumph on Palm Sunday, prophesied His ultimate triumph, and then experienced horrendous suffering. Yet His suffering was just the beginning of the ultimate victory.

Triumph and suffering often go hand in hand. Jesus went from triumph on Palm Sunday, prophesied His ultimate triumph, and then experienced horrendous suffering. Yet His suffering was just the beginning of the ultimate victory. Prophecy Before Christ comes back there will be much suffering for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Say About Death? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Jesus speaks of Himself here. Jesus’ death is the grain of wheat that had to die. Jesus is the grain of wheat that had to be multiplied. Jesus’ death generates a huge harvest. The path to glory is HIS death; again, the roadway to Jesus’ glory is His death.

Good morning to our both NRHBC and Cross Church family who are joining us online. A special welcome to those of you who are guests joining us as well. Please also know you can call one of our pastors for prayer at the numbers you see. Many of you are watching us on Facebook and we invite you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

See Jesus!

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2022

If you want to see Jesus this Holy Week, go to the place of death and service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Resurrection Day - He Is Risen

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2023

Why do you seek the living among the dead? HE is not here, HE IS RISEN! Buddha, Confucius, Muhammed are all dead. JESUS is ALIVE and IS THE-VICTORIOUS-ONE.

2023.04.09.Sermon Notes.Resurrection Day, Easter Sunday William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures Referenced: Luke 24:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28; Colossians 1:18; Romans 8:29; Deuteronomy 26:8-11; Luke 24:44-49; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; John 3:16; John 1:12; Romans 8:10; John 11:25-26 BIG ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-28, Colossians 1:18, Romans 8:29, Deuteronomy 26:8-11, Luke 24:44-49, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, John 1:12, Romans 8:10, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscovering Rest Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2023

Because God rested, we must rediscover rest to be refreshed.

Last October, when Lucas and our daughter Megan still lived in New York, we drove to see them for a long weekend. Normally, we leave early in the morning for our east coast road trips, but that week we couldn’t leave until after lunch on Thursday. Our thought was we’d drive until we were tired, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 19, 2004

Where we see a problem, God sees potential for a miracle. We just have to have the nerve to ask God to do the impossible.

“You Have To Have The Nerve To Ask” Text: John 16:23 - And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Intro: Jesus tells us that whatsoever we ask the Father in His name, the Father will give it to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23

Denomination: Charismatic

In His Presence

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 2nd in 5 in a series on people who encountered Christ and how thier lives were changed. The invitation is to believe in the ’magic’ of miracles.

In February of last year, a 7 year old little girl named Danielle van Dam was abducted from her home and murdered. Since then, the media has focused on the abduction of one young girl after another. From Danielle to Elizabeth Smart. From Elizabeth Smart to Samantha Runnion. Then there was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Fingerprint Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2002

The experts of Pharaoh’s day recognized God’s finger prints only when they could not explain the miracle any other way.

OPENING: Tell me, what Sport is this: You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s on the side that’s in goes out and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When 3 men are out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Evangelism

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 10, 2007

Healing manifestations and miracles will only accompany those who will "GO." God will surely bless our GOING because it is a step of obedience and faith.

As we search the scriptures for principles relating to effective church planting, we cannot ignore the important part that power evangelism played in the birth and growth of the early church. Throughout the Book of Acts, we see multiple examples of the effectiveness of power encounters and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal