Sermons on Nazareth:

The Politician And The Prophet

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 22, 2007

This sermon examines the night-time meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus.

Title: The Politician and The Prophet Text: John 3:1-18 Date: 10/21/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This is an election year. Next month will be electing a Governor. Then in November of 2008 we will be electing a New President. For some reason I’ve always been ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet...isaiah Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 23, 2007

This is a preview sermon to help prepare the congregation for the upcoming sermon series on Isaiah. It contains some historical and socio-political information to put Isaiah into context.

PREPARE TO MEET…ISAIAH If I say that “the Lord spoke to me” one might understand that I heard an audible voice. For some that might be the case but for me it means that God puts thoughts in my head when I pray. When I was praying this week the Lord spoke to me. He said, “Plow deeply.” A picture ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007

When weathering a storm, we need to remember that God is always there even in our self-made storms. It really does not matter whether the storm is a self-made storm, a storm God caused, or a storm others caused, how do we handle these storms? How should w

Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 Introduction: I believe there are basically three kinds of storms: storms we cause, storms that God causes and storms caused by others. I know that we can agree there are some storms that we cause in our lives. The reasons for the storms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Methodist

When Pentecost Fully Comes

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

We need to have a true experience of Pentecost, not just a partial experience, but a full experience!

Text: And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Apostolic

Taking Care Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. By taking care of ourselves we will have greater strength to care for our relationship with God and others.

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF A. Today will be our 5th lesson in the series The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is entitled: TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF. ILLUSTRATION: I found the following true stories in the Reader’s Digest: ONE WOMAN WROTE: Determined ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Expanding Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

God is Behind the Expansion of His Kingdom, Which Will Not be Limited by Anyone or Anything. This sermon examines some distinctives found in Acts of this Kingdom: Power, Lord, Love, Vision

It’s fun to sell something that people really like. Dad took off for Grinnell, Iowa this afternoon in the rain today to sell asparagus. It didn’t rain all the time he was there, but it wasn’t a pretty day. While he was gone, I got a phone call asking if this was Sojourn Farm. I said it was. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#12 -- Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus teaches us three things about humility: it starts at the bottom, it grows out of gratitude, and it is an act of faith.

“Oh, it’s hard to be humble . . .!” Have you ever heard that little tune, “Oh, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re prefect in every way?” It’s a little tune I remember from growing up. And I read a couple of stories this week that sort of illustrate this song very well. The first was about Henry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See This Woman?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 19, 2006

An invitation to see the Savior this woman saw.

Luke 7:36-50 Do You See This Woman? Woodlawn Baptist Church November 19, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:36-50. Throughout this chapter Luke has shown Christ at work doing what He clearly set out to do. You may remember Him standing in the synagogue of Nazareth, reading these words, “The Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

An Easter Sermon (Mark 16:6-8)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus is Good News, surely? So why is everybody so scared? ...

(6)...“Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. (7)But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.” (8) So they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Day To Be Remembered

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 24, 2007

God gave us a memorial to remember His name forever. People do a lot of things to get their names remembered. What has He done to get his name remembered?

A Day to be Remembered It’s not hard to loose the significance in our world with regard to past experiences, events, and people. Cultures have designated special days, monuments, and customs to commemorate their experiences. The reason certain cultures do this is to serve as a reminder for future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Peter: From Galilee To Glory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

Peter met Jesus the Christ by the sea of Galilee and his life was never the same. He grew to be the most prominent disciple in the gospels and the first half of the book of Acts.

Peter, from Galilee to Glory God has chosen to reveal Jesus to us in many ways in the Bible. From both Old and New Testaments Jesus is revealed to us. We can see him all the way through. Today, let’s see how we can see Jesus’ impact on the life of one of his most prominent followers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Discouraged?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

This sermond takes a look at the spiritual condition of the two disciples of Christ who were on the road to Emmaus when they encountered Christ.

Introduction: What a weekend it had been for the followers of Jesus. It seemed as if the bottom fell out of their lives. All of their hopes and dreams had seemed to vanish on Friday when Jesus had died on the cross. They were in a state of shock and fear. Everything had happened so fast. Early on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Celebrate Easter

Contributed by David Azbell on May 5, 2007

The two most important holidays that are celebrated each year are Christmas and Easter. They both are celebrated due to one Man and his effect on all mankind.

Why we Celebrate Easter By David Azbell The two most important holidays that are celebrated each year are Christmas and Easter. They both are celebrated due to one Man and his effect on all mankind. This man is Jesus Christ who was born an earthly birth and as such had an earthly death. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007

Part 2 of our Christmas Series based on Isa. 9:6.

Jesus, Mighty God Isa. 9:6 Have you ever found yourself at the mercy of someone else? •Car broken down, stranded in snow, hospitalized, lost in the woods •It’s not a fun feeling, is it? Illus. – Several people stranded in the recent storm. •Family from San Fran found in OR after 9 days (father ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Imaginable Nightmare Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 9:1-19 about four aspects of the conversion of the Apostle Paul

Text: Acts 9:1-19, Title: The Worst Imaginable Nightmare, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you heard of the best-selling book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It’s a manual, written in quite a factual tone, based on interviews with experts in a variety ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist