Sermons on Neither Jew Nor Greek:

In The World

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 13, 2017

Jesus, the true light, came into the world--but no one recognized Him for who He truly was, nor was He received. But for all who have received Him, we now go out as Lights in His name, that others would recognize Jesus in us and receive Him who is coming!

In 1929, The Saturday Evening Post ran an article on Albert Einstein. It was an interview with this brilliant man. And in that interview, he said this: “As a child I received instruction both in the Bible and in the Talmud. I am a Jew,” he said, “but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Cure For The Unclean

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019

Lepers, Gentiles, and women were considered outcasts by many Jewish people, especially the Pharisees. Many Pharisees would pray each morning, “I give thanks that I am a man and not a woman, a Jew and not a Gentile, a free-man and not a slave

A CURE FOR THE UNCLEAN Taken from “Handfuls on Purpose” Vol I, pg 246 in Seed Thoughts SONG: “He Touched Me” Bill Gaither wrote a wonderful song in 1963 entitled, "He Touched Me." Listen to the words: Verse #1 Shackled by a heavy burden neath a load of guilt and shame then the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3, Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 6: What Faith In God Can Do For You Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2023

1. Faith can let us look into the future. 2. Faith can make us a blessing to our families. 3. Faith gives us something firm to lean on. 4. Faith gives us the forgiveness we need. 5. Faith makes the Promised Land our final home.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 6: What Faith in God Can Do for You (Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Joseph) Hebrews 11:20-22; Genesis 25:21-23; Genesis 27:1-20; Genesis 32:9-12; Genesis 48:15-16; Genesis 50:24-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22, Genesis 25:21-23, Genesis 27:1-20, Genesis 32:9-12, Genesis 48:15-16, Genesis 50:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Effectual Fervent Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

The words “effectual” and “fervent” are the translation of one Greek word energeo meaning to be operative, be at work, put forth power, to effect, show one's self operative. It has the prefix en which means “In” “inside” or “within” so the emphasis is what is going on within our own soul.

LESSON 5; KEYS TO EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER Keys To Effectual Fervent Prayer. James 5:16 “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” A. Introduction The words “effectual” and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Do Not Grumble Or Murmur

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a grumbler or murmurer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being a grumbler or murmurer will soon destro you. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:10 (Amplified Bible) Nor discontentedly compla

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a grumbler or murmurer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being a grumbler or murmurer will soon destro you. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10:10 (Amplified Bible) Nor discontentedly complain as some of them did—and were put out of the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 27, 2012

Freedom never comes easy nor is it free. We need to remember those who paid dearly for our liberty. We must remember both the sacrifices they made and also the ultimate sacrifice that He made to set us free.

“In Remembrance of Me” 1 Corinthians 11:24 Tomorrow is Memorial Day. In a survey taken over ten years ago, only 28% of Americans understood the true meaning of Memorial Day. The day, unfortunately, has become more about retail and picnics than understanding the importance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation In Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in bondage to sin’s crippling power, nor will he suffer the eschatological cons

My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! Galatians 4.19 The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Not Rebuilt, But New With Warranty

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 4, 2005

Some of us are living in a way that was not Jesus’ plan for us. The Christian walk is not one of patching up our old lives. Nor is it adding some commands to our old lives. Jesus’ plan for us is to have a brand new life.

NOT REBUILT, BUT NEW, AND WITH A WARRANTY Text: Mark 2:21-22 I. WE HAVE A NEW COVENANT ( John 17:1-5 ) 1. It’s not a patch up or an addition to 2. Instead it’s completely new 3. It’s not a promise from man, but rather from God. 1. (John 17:1-2) These words spake Jesus, and lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Why!

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011

A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sent, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

In Matthew 10, we have Jesus’ sermon commissioning the disciples for his mission in the world, sending them out to minister in His name. The word “apostle” and “sent” are the same in Greek. That means every Christian is a missionary, one who is sent-out i

James Emery White tells the story a college history professor who was a Christian. The professor would go down to a local nursing home and visit with the elderly men and women there on a weekly basis. Though some were lovingly visited every day by their families – having been sent there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7

Denomination: Methodist

What Yokefellows Share-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) in God’s service. But what do yokefellows in God’s service share? Yokefellows in God’s service share...

WHAT YOKEFELLOWs SHARE—II—Luke 1:39-56 Attention: Old man Woodruff loved golf, but his age was making it increasingly difficult for him to play. He complained to the clubhouse man about his eyesight. "I can't play with my glasses on because they keep falling off," he said. "And I'm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil's Doctrine

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Did you know that from the beginning of Genesis through Revelation the bible speaks about the two religions of the world? I know there’s Muslim – Hindu – J.W. – Mormon – Jews – Buddhist – Christian – and many more, but they all fall under one of two categ

The Devil’s Doctrine; Genesis 3:1-13 Did you know that from the beginning of Genesis through Revelation the bible speaks about the two religions of the world? I know there’s Muslim – Hindu – J.W. – Mormon – Jews – Buddhist – Christian – and many more, but they all fall under one of two categories. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Multiethnic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

God is no respecter of persons and He desires His House (His Church) to be a place for all nations – all people. A church is to be a place where there is no favoritism and all are treated fairly and equally.

Series: We are Here! Sermon 6: Multiethnic (or multicultural, or diversity) Introduction: Show pictures of our changing world in this area of South Chicago: The Orland Mosque, the Lemont Hindu Temple, and the Chicago Buddhist Temple all represent how diverse our community is becoming. Our society ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Angry Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the shee

We’re in John chapter 2 today, following the Lentern pattern of jumping around into different sections of the Gospels and landing upon passages that are appropriately sombre and challenging. And we’ve landed on a dousie this week - a passage that contains not one but two rather unique and entirely ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fiery Furnace Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2022

The great men of the kingdom came from far and near and stood around the image. Among them, by command of the King, were Daniel's three friends, the young Jews, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. For some reason, Daniel himself was not there.

Fiery Furnace There was in the land of Judah a wicked king-named Jehoiakim, son of the good Josiah. While Jehoiakim was ruling over the land of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar, a great conqueror of the nations, came from Babylon with his army of Chaldean sersoldi. He took the city of Jerusalem and made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist