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Christ, Our Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 3,504 views

A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Sheep Thrills: The Exciting Life Of Jesus' Little Lambs

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 8,694 views

While the primary purpose of the Good Shepherd/Sheep image in Scripture is our comfort and peace, people might think that’s dull. But there’s excitement in being Jesus’ sheep!

May 2, 2004 — Fourth Sunday of Easter / Good Shepherd Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 10:22-30 Sheep Thrills: The Exciting Life of Jesus’ Little Lambs I. False Concepts II. Where the Real Excitement Is Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Response To The Gospel

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 23, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 3,077 views

Our response to the gospel is to offer our body, mind and heart to the service of the Body of Christ

Rom 12:1-8 – Living Sacrifices Saving Private Ryan • Family lost 3 of four brothers • Army decides not fair for a family to lose the one remaining son • So Captain Colin Miller (Tom Hanks) sets out with 7 others to save the last remaining son • Difficult ethical choice – how many are you willing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer: Lifting The Curtain

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Aug 24, 2002

based on 135 ratings

| 59,933 views

How does prayer work? Are there messengers transporting the actual words to God? Why don’t I feel like praying, and yet after praying feels so much better? Why are my prayers not getting answered?

Let’s lift the curtain on Prayer Opening: How does prayer work? Are there messengers transporting the actual words to God? Why don’t I feel like praying, and yet after praying feels so much better? Why are my prayers not getting answered? I believe we have all asked some or all of the above ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Was Jesus Transfigured?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 8, 2002

based on 240 ratings

| 27,603 views

When we think about the incident known as the transfiguration of Jesus, why it happened is more important than what happened.

I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president of the company was among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Crowds

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 25, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 11,163 views

Palm Sunday Sermon, but applicable to other times of year!

A Tale of Two Crowds Matthew 21:6-11, 27:15-26 March 24, 2002 Introduction Have you ever seen a mob on TV or movies? They are dangerous, and can become murderous in an instant. People in mobs are like cattle before a stampede. Ever see that? In the movie Red River, John Wayne and his men are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11, Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 5, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 9,336 views

Part 2 of this new series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas Beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 2 God’s Gift of Peace Brian A. Moon A number of years ago now I had the opportunity to go spend a week on a houseboat floating down the St. John’s River in north Central Florida. It was a busy week leading up to this trip and when we arrived I found ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just Like Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

based on 487 ratings

| 109,032 views

Now one of the disturbing parts of the story to us is that He didn't give the servants the same amount. He gave 5 to one & 2 to another & 1 to another. We may think that is not fair.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. If you were to ask me, "What is the most famous parable that Jesus ever told?" I would answer that it is the Parable of the Prodigal Son. When parables are mentioned we often think first of that parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complacency Of The Manger

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 16, 2005

based on 114 ratings

| 11,356 views

We can get complacent when driving the same route every day and become oblivious to the dangers - and Christians can become so used to the manger we get complacent with the meaning of it.

I heard the story once of a great Cherokee wood carver. He took logs and sat them on a stump outside his back door and sat in front of that log sometimes for hours just staring at it. Finally, he would pick up his carving tools and start carving the most beautiful of things out of the wood. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: *other

God's Faith In His Children

Contributed by James May on May 30, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 6,668 views

God has more faith in us than we have in ourselves and He allows Satan to test us to prove that God’s faith in us is justified.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Washing The Disciples Feet - An Acted Parable

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 13,229 views

The washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus was his way of teaching them humility in serving others, a dramatised parable of his submission to death, an anticipation of the Cross and the Empty Tomb abd a message for us today.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET - AN ACTED PARABLE On the night before His Passion Jesus spoke some wonderfully prophetic words: "You do not realise now what I am doing, but later you will understand" (John 13:7). These are the words of Jesus addressed to His disciples. The scene is the room in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Shared Suffering

Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000

based on 114 ratings

| 6,494 views

Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

based on 587 ratings

| 50,595 views

Four women loved Jesus so much that they were willing to risk their own lives to be near Him as He hung there upon the cross.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:40-42 A. As you know, today is celebrated throughout the Christian world as "Palm Sunday" in remembrance of that day nearly 2,000 years ago when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40-42, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New World Order Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 11, 2002

based on 11 ratings

| 5,784 views

Jesus coming has brought in a new world order. His obedience to God means we are no longer tied down by the death that came from Adam’s rebellion

If you can remember back 2 weeks ago to Rom 5:1-11 you’ll recall that we discovered there that the gospel brings us peace with God. That’s because Jesus has reconciled us to God through his death and resurrection. What’s more, we also discovered that a proper understanding of the gospel gives us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Anglican

First Responders

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 14,035 views

FIRST RESPONDERS--PEOPLE WHO HELP SOMEONE TO BE SAVED.

FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE CHURCH...SPIRITUALLY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. First responder is a term used to describe the first medically-trained responder to arrive on scene of an emergency, accident, natural or human-made disaster, or similar event. Such people may be police or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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