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When Jesus Comes: No Respect Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010

Christmas Eve 1988: When Jesus comes as an infant, there is no respect, for he is the child of an unwed mother and is poor. When Jesus comes to the end of his life, there is no respect. But He redeems His status and can redeem ours.

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield has made en entire career out of a single piece of business and a single punch line: "I don't get no respect". He will regale you with tales of his childhood, when the other kids used him as a punching bag and called him a host of unflattering names, and then he sums it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"God Sees, God Hears, And God Listens"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 13, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as David were the central object in the parable; as believers, we are always the central object of Scripture.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Second Sunday of June Killeen, TX 13 June 2010 Big Idea: God is speaking to us. Just as we are always present in our dreams regardless of what the dream is about; we are the central object. Likewise, we are always in the center of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Example Of Real Worship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 8, 2017

The Seraphim give us an example of how things are done in heaven and how we might worship God on earth.

Jesus said to pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven," (Matthew 6:10). In this, He taught us that we can know how to go about things on earth by looking to the examples set in heaven! Isaiah tells of his vision of the seraphim worshiping God in heaven and tells us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With The Body Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Looking at Joseph of Arimathea, we see what He did with the body of Christ and compare it to our responsibility to today's "body of Christ."

Mark 15:42-47 (NIV2011) 42 It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. 44 Pilate was surprised ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 27, 2021

We are looking at the concluding verses of Chapter 13. Paul began his exhortation from Chapter 12 encouraging us to: Offer our bodies as living sacrifices and not to be conformed with the pattern of the world.

It's Time To Wake Up! (Romans 13:11-14) INTRODUCTION Aware of the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, Apostle Paul admonished those who were still asleep to wake up from their deep slumber. He warned that the time of their salvation was nearer than when they first believed. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Did It For Me

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 24, 2023

It is the “final story in Jesus’ public teaching ministry” and only Matthew shares it with us. There are two groups in this passage: those who go into eternal life; those who go into eternal death.

You Did It For Me Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We have been studying some of the judgment parables found toward the end of Matthew. The judgment parables offer surprises / great reversals. The last shall be first. Many are invited, Few are chosen. Keep watch, for we do not know the hour. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Allen Crosby on Sep 10, 2023

The Kingdom of God Not only did the disciples, Peter, James and John experience the Kingdom of God in part, but we can experience Gods Kingdom through a Relationship with Jesus Christ. On day when Jesus comes back, we will experience the Kingdom of God to the Full.

I. The Disciples saw Jesus Glorified A. Jesus Was Transfigured 1. Peter James and John were with Jesus on the Mountain. 2. These 3 men belonged to his inner circle. 3. Peter was the point man for all the disciples and probably the oldest. 4. They see with their Eyes Jesus transfigured. 5. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Four characteristics of the ungodly, and four characteristics of the godly

Ephesians 4:17-24 17Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Propitiation And You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2019

Jesus satisfied God’s wrath on our behalf, and through faith in Him we can have a righteous legal status before God.

Propitiation and You (Romans 3:21-31) 1. A few years ago, I was trying to replace a windshield wiper on my mini-van. Somehow I let go of the wiper stem, and it hit the windshield hard. I had cracked the windshield. A $10 wiper turned into a $200 replacement windshield bill. 2. When we damage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ethos #4 Transformation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Christian transformation is a process that begins when we make peace with God’s will

Today, we will dive into transformation. It is core to who we are as Christians. We are in the transformation business. However, if we are honest with ourselves, we all struggle with the idea. It’s seems simple enough in the beginning. We repent of our sins, invite Christ into our lives and wham-o ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Of The Cross: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 21, 2019

What a fabulous throne the cross made

The King of the Cross: An Exposition of Luke 23:33-43 We live today in a world mostly without monarchs. And the ones we have, like Queen Elizabeth II, have mostly ceremonial roles. Yet in the deep recesses of the mind we have the image of them in our historical consciousness. Many children dream ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Case For God's Grace

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 3, 2020

What is the grace of God, and is it relevant today? Can a case for God's grace be made today? If so, what is the evidence for God's grace in modern society?

THE CASE FOR GOD'S GRACE What is the grace of God, and is it relevant today? Can a case for God's grace be made today? If so, what is the evidence for God's grace in modern society? I EVIDENCE THROUGH THE DEFINITION OF GOD'S GRACE: God's grace is a gift to us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Offended By Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2019

Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11.

Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? Matthew 11:2-3 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Requires: Belief Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 1, 2020

Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: BELIEF Mark 5:21-43 Introduction Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there. As we journey through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Abuse And Mockery Of Christ

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 16, 2019

Though Jesus was mocked for claiming to be the King of the Jews, he is truly the King of kings and the Lord of lords and he is worthy to be worshipped as such. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Introduction The term ‘war crimes’ refer to the crimes that violate the laws of war. Examples of war crimes include the willful killing of civilians or prisoners, torture, taking hostages, rape, sexual slavery, using child soldiers, etc. In 1474, the Roman Empire held the first international war ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God