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How To Experience The Meaning Of Holy Week--A Palm Sunday Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002

A Palm Sunday message to prepare people for the Holy Week.

THE MEANING OF HOLY WEEK About 2000 years ago an event occurred in the Middle East that changed the world permanently. We’ll never be the same again. In fact, we date our calendars by this event. Every time you write a date, you’re using the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the focal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:59-68

Denomination: Methodist

Relationships: How To Win Every Argument!

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

When you get married…it’s not about YOU anymore. It really should have never been about you anyway…but when you get married…it’s not about YOU.

OPENING PRAYER: We are gonna have some FUN over the next few weeks! Today, we are starting a brand new message series called, “Relationships”! Typically, every year, anytime I do a series on relationships or marriage, it’s one of the highest attended series of the year. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Christ – Csi – Christ’s Suffering Investigation

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

For the next three lessons we will go on an investigative journey starting today with the death of Jesus Christ...

1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas The Disciple

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 6, 2014

Character Study - Thomas - – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Realist (John 11:6-16) The Questioner (John 14:1-6) The Doubter (John 20:24-29) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some people are household names: • You know who they are, and what they do or are famous for. • Pele - Football • Pavoroti - Singer ...read more

Scripture: John 11:6-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Conclusion Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022

This sermon focuses on the last chapter of Ecclesiastes specifically how Solomon's words "Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man," not only summarizes the previous chapters, but also forms the foundation for a believer's relationship with God.

School is pretty much a reality. School is a reality all of life. You could probably say that really all of life is a school. The only problem is that sometimes we learn the lessons after we fail the exam, which is not too good. But that is the way it is. Fortunately, as we continue to look ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Fully Alive Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 14, 2022

If you want to stay out of the ditches in life, live your life in grateful dependence upon Christ, and appreciate your completeness in Him. Appreciate the purity, pardon, and power that comes from your faith in Him. For when Jesus is all you got, Jesus is all you need.

I came across a YouTube video this week, in which a young boy encounters a sheep stuck headfirst in a long narrow trench. Take a look (show video: “Sheep gets stuck in trench”). The boy uses his hands and a belt around the leg of the sheep to rescue the trapped sheep. Immediately on being set ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023

Christ’s ministry on the cruel Cross began with the forgiveness of sin, with a plea for forgiveness, the full and free forgiveness for a world of lost sinners ruined by the fall.

LUKE 23:32-34 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] FORGIVENESS, THE FIRST WORD OF THE CROSS [Isaiah 53:1-9] Mankind here is caught in the act of doing their worst. The One who made the world was being completely denied, despised and desecrated. The Lord of Glory who came in human flesh and tabernacle among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Conquer Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

Jesus’ resurrection enables us to be conquerors. God has gone to incredible lengths for us, how will we respond?

Dare to Conquer Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 – Romans 8:31-39 Intro: These epitaphs are reported to be from actual tombstones: On the grave of Ezekial Aikle in East Dalhousie Cemetery, Nova Scotia: Here lies Ezekial Aikle, Age 102. The Good Die Young. In a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Tool Box

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

The most important job/project you will ever have is being a good father to your children.

INTRODUCTION: “Top 10 Things You’ll Never Hear a Dad Say” I loved to play with my dad’s tools when I was a boy. Anyone else like to do that? They were greasy and dirty and well, they were just cool because they were dads. Now my sons love to play with their dad’s tools. Illustr. – Travis wanting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Psalm 127:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Finished

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Mar 25, 2002

What did Jesus mean when He said "It is finished" in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as He shares the impact of that statement.

INTRODUCTION Our text this morning is found in John’s Gospel – John 19:30. It is a simple text but profound. Its implications are far reaching and enduring. This text tells us that Jesus had a task to fulfill. John 19:30 says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, b“It is finished!” ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 19:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2004

When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the suf

Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? Isaiah 53:1-9 When we read the four Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ we try to think what it might have been like to have lived during the time of Christ. We know that Jesus was arrested and condemned to die on the cross, but we have a hard time picturing the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

I'm In The Lord's Army Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2008

The Bible tells us that God is "for us", but here the Commander of the LORD’S army tells Joshua he isn’t on their side in the conflict. What’s going on?

(SING) I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the cavalry, Shoot the artillery. I may never fly o’er the enemy, But I’m in the Lord’s army. Yes, sir! I’m in the Lord’s army, yes, sir! I’m in the Lord’s army, yes, sir! I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the cavalry, Shoot the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Timeless Truths

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 10, 2014

A sermon on the danger of unbelief.

"Three Timeless Truths" John 8:24 John 8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Introduction: Someone has well said that John 8:24 is the Gospel in a nutshell. All of the greatest truths about the depravity of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014

Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

(Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-69, John 6:54-56, John 6:44-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ