Sermons on Mount Of Olives:

Celebrating In Sorrow Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2014

As we get ready for the Lord's Table, we must prepare ourselves, because hard times are ahead. Even so, we can be grateful.

Several years ago, in a small-town church in upstate New York, a well-loved pastor who had been there for 35 years retired. He was replaced by a young pastor just starting out in ministry. The young man had a great desire to do well, but after just a few weeks he began to perceive that the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Will You Wait With Me?

Contributed by Jerry Wood on Apr 22, 2008

A first person account of the final week of Jesus from the entrance into Jerusalem through the crucifixion as told by a follower of Jesus.

(Simon comes out through door at back of sanctuary. Sort of stumbling about as though he has just awakened. Walks to the front and drinks some water then turns and is startled.) Oh My! I’m sorry I didn’t realize anyone had come in. A thousand pardons for my rudeness but I had fallen asleep in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Dangers Of Deception (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 31, 2017

Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. He used it on Eve and his MO hasn't changed. We saw how being deceived hurts. And lastly, we saw how deception causes a lot of problems. Today, we'll look at some of the things we can be deceived by.

THE DANGERS OF DECEPTION (part two) Last week, we saw how deception originated with Satan. Satan used deception with Eve and he hasn't changed his MO since. He is still trying to draw us away from Christ by using lies and deceptions. Being deceived hurts. It especially hurts when it's done by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Colossians 2:1-4, Galatians 6:3-8, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory To God In The Highest!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

It was just like any old night for the shepherds. They were out in their fields, literally “taking care of their business.” It was night and all of a sudden the sky lit up. The sky lit up with the glory of the Lord.

Luke 2:8 And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. The region Luke mentions in verse eight is the region of Bethlehem. Bethlehem, Bethlehem was about six miles directly south of the city of Jerusalem. It's just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 25, 2016

The resurrection of Jesus in Luke 24:1-12 shows us what happened to the women at the empty tomb of Jesus.

Scripture The Gospel of Luke is one of four accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament. Like the other Gospels, Luke gives almost one third of his Gospel to the final week of Jesus’ life. Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2016

The betrayal and arrest of Jesus in Luke 22:47-53 teaches us that Jesus was in control of God's plan of redemption.

Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. He earnestly desired to eat this meal with them, because he knew that he was about to suffer and die the next day (Luke 22:15). However, the Last Supper was very disappointing to Jesus. Instead of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Before The Council Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 16, 2016

The religious trial of Jesus in Luke 22:63-71 shows us the charge against Jesus.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to an illegal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Before Pilate -- Again! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2016

The injustice of Jesus' death sentence in Luke 23:13-25 shows us how Jesus was convicted, despite his innocence.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to a religious trial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For God

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on what it means to wait for God and what is of value to us in the process of waiting...

WAITING FOR THE LORD... MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Weddings are like breeding grounds for embarrassing moments, aren’t they? Of course they’re incredibly precious moments and wonderful celebrations of love and all things beautiful, but how many weddings have you been to where there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022

We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

“I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2021

As we approach the chaos of the end of the age, stay true to the Lord, stay calm in the crisis, and stay strong in the faith.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, Revelation 6:1-8, Revelation 6:12, 1 John 2:18, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 13:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:3-5, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:11, Daniel 11:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

11) We Believe God's Word Is Profitable! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

The Bible is incredibly beneficial to every believers life. Not only is it God's Word, but it is Profitable for: 1) Doctrine; 2) Reproof; 3) Correction; and 4) Instruction in Righteousness.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 11) We Believe The Word of God Is Profitable Text: Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us. Brethren as Children of God – it’s important for us to know what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

All Prepared

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jan 26, 2021

Jesus warns us to assess the genuineness of our faith and be prepared for His return. Do we look like the Church, but are devoid of the Holy Spirit? Instead of lives transformed by the power of Christ, are our lives more like performance art? Jesus is coming at any moment! Are you prepared?

INTRODUCTION Do you agree that in God’s master plan, there is no such thing as “coincidence”? A few weeks ago, your pastor asked if I would be willing to preach today. Not only did I tell him “Yes!” on the spot, but I also told him that I knew exactly what I wanted to preach. You see, God had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:24-27, John 10:7, John 14:6, Revelation 22:14, Revelation 3:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 23:27-28, Romans 8:16-17, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Matthew 7:22-23, James 2:19, Galatians 2:16, Matthew 24:42, Hebrews 3:7-19, Matthew 25:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2025

In these uncertain days, trust Christ as your Savior, follow Him as your Servant, and obey Him as your Sovereign.

At a conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Zechariah 9:9, Mark 10:45, Mark 8:34, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:43-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 3, 2024

And while it wasn’t fair to bring only her and not the man. It certainly isn’t fair to Jesus. After all, He was the only one there who was without sin. He had every right to stone us all.

We invite all believers to come forward to take the Lord’s Supper with us in just a few minutes. Today, we look at one of the most beloved stories in Jesus’ ministry. It’s known as The Woman Caught in Adultery. It’s one of the most dramatic pictures of grace in the Bible. People love this story. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist