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Words From The Cross: "today Paradise Is Yours"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 1, 2023

Friday afternoon. It’s another hot day in Jerusalem. You could never call crucifixion ordinary. But the Romans did it all the time. Two Thieves, three crosses. Who is the man in the middle who offers paradise?

In Jesus Holy Name March 5, 2023 Lent II Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Today you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

"words From The Cross" " I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2023

Exposure. Heat. Exhaustion. Dehydration. He’s been on the cross now for 6 hours. It’s hot. Lips cracked. Throat so dry. He cries out. "I Thirst" God in Christ substituted Himself for us sinners. That is the heart of the cross of Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name March 19, 2023 Lent IV John 19:29 Redeemer Words from the Cross: “I Thirst” ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29, Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

The Crucifixion Of Jesus

MATTHEW 27:27-36 “THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD” A) John 3:16 ....... Say it with me ....... * For a moment, I want our minds to go back in time – Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end. * In Matt. 26, Jesus is preparing to celebrate the Passover with His disciples. B) In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Piercings

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2021

We have caused the literal and spiritual piercings of the Son and of the Father by our sinful practices.

Versions of Zechariah 12:10 AMP: 10 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, John 19:34-37, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fool's Gold Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 21, 2022

IF you are truly a person who fears the Lord, this is what it should look like.

Introduction Today we conclude our series, “Why settle for Fool’s Gold?” In our first sermon, we talked about the places where real gold can be found. And if you are looking for real treasure in your life, it is found in the person of Jesus Christ and His Word. In the second sermon, we discussed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

"Not All Gospel Seeds Sprout” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

In Athens the Big Issue was the Resurrection. They just couldn’t believe it. The Big issue in Ephesus was $, people were becoming Christians and stopped buying idols. The gospel is a radical message that runs counter to everything most people believe.

In Jesus Holy Name October 24, 2022 Text: Acts18:4,5,28;19:8-9 Redeemer Lutheran “Not All Gospel Seeds Sprout” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in Thessalonica, Berea then finally Paul arrives in Athens. In Acts 18 ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Message To The Church In Smyrna Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 20, 2022

In this beautiful, wealthy pagan city, there existed a struggling Christian community. The Lord sends Smyrna a word of comfort for their dark days.

Revelation 2:8-10 (NKJV) “A Message to the Church in Smyrna” 11-20-2022 When Jesus comes to this church, He comes as “the first and the last”. He comes as He “which was dead and is alive”. We serve a LIVING Savior! He Lives! Amidst the Problems, He lives! Amidst the Poverty, He lives! Amidst the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Reformation 2023

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2023

Remembering the Reformation and honoring Christ

Reformation Day Sermon 2023 Text: Romans 3:21-30 Good morning Church! I’m so glad that you have gathered with us this morning. That you have obeyed the command to not forsake the assembly. It’s the last Sunday in October… we call it Reformation Sunday – remembering the Protestant Reformation. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Dim Light

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2023

I have an expensive flash light. The light grows dim. Do I throw away the flash light? Never. I replace the batteries. Don't panic! Trust God's plan.

THE DIM LIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have an expensive flash light. The batteries are almost dead. The light is very dim. Do we throw the flash light away? NEVER! We replace the batteries to give a brighter light. (Recharge?) AA: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:9, Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passion Of Christ - Humility

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2022

A message about the humility of Christ and how we can learn from Him

Title: Passion of Christ – Humility Theme: To show the humility of Christ in dying on the cross. Text: Philippians 2:5 - 8 Introduction of Series Remember, while Jesus was hanging on the cross, it wasn’t the nails that kept Him there. (I heard one person say that if the soldiers stopped ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Will You Desert Him? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2022

In the moment of conflict, his disciples deserted him. But Jesus wasn’t alone at the cross. John tells us of others who were there.

- What Will You Do With Jesus? - Will You Desert Him? Introduction John 19:28-30 - the last moments of Jesus’ life. 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Brave, Like "Doubting Thomas”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021

often maligned, we should be more like 'Doubting Thomas'

John 20:19-31 May the meditations of my heart and the words of my mouth be acceptable to you, my Lord, my rock and Redeemer (Psalm 19:14) Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of “Doubting Thomas”. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

"a Carnival Of Corruption" Lent 3

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2024

Carnival time is often a time of chaos. Jesus created chaos because of the corruption in the Jerusalem temple. The cleansing of the temple is the "judgement" of God against commercial robbery of the poor by the religious establishment. Jesus is the replacement.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent III March 5, 2024 Text: John 2:19-20 Redeemer “A Carnival of Corruption” Carnival time in New Orleans or Brazil always shows a crush of humanity going crazy. We have seen videos of “Smash ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24, Luke 19:43-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Parable Of The Growing Seed And The Parable Of The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 10, 2021

In God's Kingdom, growth comes from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; For the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and For the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2021

Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27:32-56 teaches us what his death accomplished for sinners.

Scripture After Jesus’ last Passover, which became the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus and his disciples went to the Mount of Olives. Jesus then took Peter, James, and John to Gethsemane, a garden area where oil from the olives was pressed, to pray. Eventually, Judas arrived and betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed