Sermons on Moses And Basket:

Can You See This Sign? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017

The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

(Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old School Discipleship

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

The passage we are going to look at today is from Deuteronomy 6 and has much to share with us about the topic of “discipleship” especially because this passage is quoted by Jesus in Matthew (22:37), Mark (12:29-30), and Luke (10:27).

OLD SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 #discipleship INTRODUCTION… “Old School” (p) If you use the phrase “Old School,” you are using a slang phrase that means “anything from an earlier era that is looked upon with respect.” (urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old%20school). It is very ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old School Discipleship

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

The passage we are going to look at today is from Deuteronomy 6 and has much to share with us about the topic of “discipleship” especially because this passage is quoted by Jesus in Matthew (22:37), Mark (12:29-30), and Luke (10:27).

OLD SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 #discipleship INTRODUCTION… “Old School” (p) If you use the phrase “Old School,” you are using a slang phrase that means “anything from an earlier era that is looked upon with respect.” (urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old%20school). It is very ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Like Light, Taste Like Salt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

In explaining life following Jesus (discipleship), Jesus uses two elements from everyday life to explain His expectations and the results of being a disciple. The first is salt. The second is light.

Look like Light, Taste Like Salt MATTHEW 5:13-16 #discipleship READ MATTHEW 5:13-16 [congregation reads along aloud] "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

3 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-III Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: It’s Missing! Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, & fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

If Christ Had Not Risen Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017

We learn about six consequences if Christ had not risen from the dead.

Scripture It is such a joy to gather on this Resurrection Sunday! Christians throughout the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ every Lord’s Day, but especially on this day. We are hardwired to resist the idea of someone coming back to life from the dead. Lal Bihari is living proof ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter An Empty Tomb Not Empty Promises Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2017

“He’s alive, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He has risen from the grave”

Easter an empty tomb not empty promises It’s Easter Sunday evening on the 16th April 2017, but I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning, nearly 2000 years ago. Imagine you are one of the disciples of Jesus and you wake up in a cold sweat remembering the horror of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 6:3-11, Mark 16:1, John 20:1-2, Mark 16:5-7, Matthew 28:8-10, Luke 24:13-34, John 20:29, Philippians 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Sovereign Choice

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

God's sovereign choice does not mean that some people are chosen to be saved and others not. None of us deserve Salvation but god has chosen to save.

GOD’S SOVEREIGN CHOICE ROMANS 9:5-18 PAUL IS DEALING IN THIS CHAPTER WITH THE ANXIETY THAT COMES WHEN HIS PEOPLE CHOOSE TO NOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE MESSIAH. HE ALSO HAS TO DEAL WITH THE FACT THAT GOD IN HIS SOVEREIGNTY, CAN ELECT TO SAVE SOME OF HIS PEOPLE BUT NOT ALL. WE TEND TO CONFUSE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Soldiers Of Christ

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

One of the most challenging metaphors of the Christian life is presented in this simple passage. Here, as in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul compares Christian life to a soldier called to wage spiritual warfare. (Eph. 6:10-18)

Soldiers Of Christ II Tim. 2:1-15 The Word of God compares the Christian life to many things. Christians are to be fishermen of men; witnessing and winning souls in the waters of the world in which they live. (Matt. 4:19, Acts 1:8) Christians are also called to be dutiful and diligent farmers; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

The life of Jacob was such that it could rival any soap opera today; stealing, lying, duped & multiple marriages, betrayals, hatred, rivalry, etc.Many of our lives have some of that drama. Here's how to deal with it!

WHEN YOUR LIFE BECOMES A SOAP OPERA Gen. 25:28-30:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. People who break rules usually get caught sooner or later. I was reading about opening day of hunting season in one state. 2. Game wardens put up a sign on a certain highway that read as follows: “Check station: ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Will Not Fail Them Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

That is the rest of the story. You are not destroyed for your sins. Your Shepherd took that punishment. Your guilt is removed forever. The glory of the Lord will not depart from you because the Holy Spirit will not leave you.

Psalm 78:65-72 He Will Not Fail Them 12/31/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction The application of Psalm 78:1-8 was the following exhortation: “We must be careful not to exhibit complaining spirits before our children. Do they see that in us? What will your children hear from you today ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Gentle Whisper

Contributed by Joel Mascobetto on May 3, 2016

God reversed Elijah’s emotional burnout by meeting his basic needs.

God’s gentle whisper - 1 Kings 19:1-18 Prayer and welcome Ask people what they know about Elijah the prophet (five to six answer). • King Ahab, influence by his foreign wife Jezebel, has lead Israel into idolatry. Just before this scene, the power of God came upon Elijah in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Wow"

Contributed by Clark Sneed on May 26, 2016

A Memorial Day message to a military audience. A Roman Centurion impresses the Lord with his faith. When your faith makes the Lord say, "Wow."

Good morning. I hope you are all enjoying this long weekend. Memorial Day is such a sacred time. It began as “Decoration Day” in the 19th Century, when various communities set aside time to decorate and maintain the graves of their loved ones. Even today, several towns compete for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 28, 2017

Rich Man, Poor Man - James chapter 2 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Principle Stated (vs 1). (2). The Principle Illustrated (vs 2-4) (3). The Principle Explained (vs 5-11) (3). Principle Applied (vs 12-13). SERMON BODY Ill: • We have expression that goes; ‘blind justice’. • It comes from the Greek statue for justice, which is a woman ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Learning From God's Providence

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017

Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 3:13, Luke 14:6

Denomination: Anglican