Sermons on nerve:

Cleansed Or Healed?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 9, 2022

do we show ingratitude as the nine cleansed lepers or gratitude as the Samaritan?

CLEANSED OR HEALED? LUKE 17:11-19 In today's scripture, we again see an encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan. – Believed to be a remnant of a lost tribe of Israel, the Jewish people considered the Samaritans beneath them, even pagan, shunned. But nine times in the Bible, Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Leviticus 13:45

Denomination: Episcopal

This Is, Thou Art

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 28, 2003

There is a fundamental difference of me looking directly into my sons eyes and saying, "You are my beloved son," and if I were to put my arm around him and say to you, "this is my beloved son." One is a private declaration, one is a public demonstration.

This is Thou Art Text: Luke 3:21,22; Matthew 17:5 Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 17:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformation In Progress: Brief Sketches Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

From Christ’s intense ministry with the Apostles, we can see that God looks beyond what we are to what we can become. He wants us to enter the process of transformation and to continue on in that process.

Transformation in Progress: Brief Sketches of the Twelve (Matt. 10:2-4) I included this hand out in the bulletin: The Calling of the Disciples There are several different "calling" of Jesus’ disciples, and it can be difficult to sort them out. Let’s take a look at at least three of them. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ten Healed, One Saved

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 2, 2024

Jesus healed ten lepers, and here we look at the difference between the 9 who valued their healing, and the one who valued the healer.

Good Morning. A thought came to me as I was reviewing the lessons this week. Will there be pain in heaven? If you do a Bible search, you find that Revelation 21:4 which tells us NO! We could end it there, but closer inspection of that verse says that that reference is about emotional pain, since it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Greatest Commandments

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2003

How do the two greatest commandments sum up the law and the Prophets

Stiffkey/ Saxlingham 02-11-03 Stiffkey/ Saxlingham 02-11-03 Mk. 12:28-34: “The Greatest Commandments” Every time we hold a communion service, we read these very familiar words Our Lord Jesus Christ said: The first commandment is this: “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Anglican

The End Before The Beginning

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 16, 2008

This message looks at the crucifixion story told by Mark...

Next week is Easter. I’m sure you have already been making plans. Plans to attend Easter egg hunts, and have family over for dinner, maybe you’ve even selected a special outfit to wear... This morning, I want us to look at something a little darker - as I thought about my message this week, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Punishment And Death Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 30, 2007

This sermon shows the agony that Christ went through on the cross. It is to encourage Christians to evangelize the lost to help them to escape hell. It shows the lost what they face without Chrsit.

The Punishment and Death of Jesus Isaiah 53.1-8 April 1, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church Among the Jews, scourging was limited to 40 lashes, but the Romans were restricted by nothing but their strength and their own fancy. The whip was called a flagellum, or cat of nine tails, made by plating ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Loss Or Becoming A Champion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2013

God wants to transform us from loss-avoiders to champions.

Avoiding Loss or Becoming a Champion? (Judges 6:1-32) 1. Loss aversion means instead of playing to win, we play not to lose. We get much more misery from losing $100 than we get joy from being given $100. One authority writes; 2. “For example, ever wonder why retail clothing stores have ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare To Believe You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Men's meeting to challenge Men to do extra-ordinary things in the power of the Lord

Dare to believe that you can walk on water Matthew 14:22-31 Greetings- Prayer- Question- How many of you were raised that you had a positive mentor in your life? Someone you felt you could ask anything? Most guys have a lot of acquaintances, but few friends they are comfortable with to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Save Nothing For The Next Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Thoughts gathered after reading the book Last Arrows for a Men's Meeting.

Dare to believe that you can walk on water Matthew 14:22-31 Greetings- Prayer- Question- How many of you were raised that you had a positive mentor in your life? Someone you felt you could ask anything? Most guys have a lot of acquaintances, but few friends they are comfortable with to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Confessing Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2005

God’s accessable grace has come! Faithful confessors of Christ claim it and proclaim it. The heart that knows Jesus is risen moves the mouth to say, "Jesus is Lord!"

Romans 10 Think of the most important person alive today, someone who is rich powerful and has renown. Who do you think of? Get a picture of them in your mind. What would it take to get that person to come to Signal Mountain and visit this church? Now, let’s take that scenario to another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Plus Sense Equals Blessing Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 2, 2009

Sense is a virtue, but God plus sense is out of this world!

God Plus Sense Equals Blessing (Genesis 32:1-32) 1. It takes all kinds of people to make a world. 2. Some Boeing employees on the airfield decided to steal a life raft from one of the 747s. They were successful in getting it out of the plane and home. Shortly after they took it for a float on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Doest Thou Here, O Man? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

The Fourth in the series. Examines the purpose and meaning of life on earth. IT IS THE QUESTION EVERY PERSON SEEKS THE ANSWER TO... Why Am I Here?

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE, O MAN? Sermon 4 Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11, 12:1-14 Intro: We looked the first week at Elijah and how the Lord came to him in the cave and asked him, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” The next week of our study we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rainbows And Crosses

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

All of you have seen a rainbow at some time in your life, right? Well, rainbows are not just pretty, frivolous outcomes of a rain shower. They are visual signs that God has given us another chance.

RAINBOWS AND CROSSES GENESIS 9:8 16; JOHN 13:31 38 All of you have seen a rainbow at some time in your life, right? Well, rainbows are not just pretty, frivolous outcomes of a rain shower. They are visual signs that God has given us another chance. The story of the rainbow in Genesis pictures ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-16

Stand Firm Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Christian faith often clashes with worldly values, causing conflict and tension. However, we must allow the Holy Spirit to guide us and fill our minds with the truth found in the Bible.

Have you ever played Jenga? You know, that game where you stack wooden blocks and try to pull them out without making the tower fall? It's fun, right? But it's also a bit nerve-wracking. You never know when the whole thing is going to come crashing down. That's kind of like what it's like to live ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Materialism, Moral Ethics, Faith Vs Wealth