Sermons on Oliver Wendall Holmes:

Good Friday Night Failures

Contributed by Walter Miller on Jan 14, 2010

There are many ways we fail Jesus, and we need to ponder on these failures, so that we can mature into what Christ calls us to be.

Bulletin and Sermon Notes/Outline: This is the full service outline for Good Friday , with several mini devotions inserted, instead of one long sermon. Atmosphere - Service is to start out: 1. joyful (disciples singing praise songs while leaving Passover/Seder meal), then turn to 2. ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

01 Introduction To Acts Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 10, 2012

Giving a brief background on Acts: It's Title, Author, & Content

Introduction to Acts - What do you know about your family’s sp. history? - What is one way your family’s Sp. past has contributed to your Sp. present + Billy Graham going to a major crusade / a liberal in area didn’t want him to come / went to cmte. and said, we don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get To Where God Wants Me To Be

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

FOLLOEING HID MANDATES

HOW TO GET TO WHERE GOD WANTS ME TO BE EXODUS. 13: 17, 18,21-22 1.INTRODUCTION. AS WE PILGRIMAGE THE PLAINS OF THIS PLANET, ALL OF US ARE HEADED TO A DESTINATION OF SOME SORTS. SOME OF US ARE MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. 2.THE TEXT. THE TEXT FOCUSES ON THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL’S FLIGHT FROM EGYPT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Don't worry be happy, the culture tries to ignore life, what things steal our joy....According to Paul nothing should.

A matter of the heart, thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Taking what we have learned from Paul as we have looked at this letter it is clear that this encouragement is absolutely counter to his situation. From what I read about Paul maybe he is able to do it. From the letter he seems to have it all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

Passover Sedar Feast

Contributed by Carl Finney on Mar 5, 2010

Christ revealed in the Passover Feast

Passover Sedar Feast Pesach – to pass over Seder – meaning order, is a holy meal The candles symbolize the presence of God and mark this as sacred time. Exo 12:11 - 15 “And thus shall ye eat it: with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Malachi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 3, 2022

A century after the Jews returned to their homeland; many became complacent and less devoted to the Lord. The Lord addressed the Jews' declining commitment to God through the prophet Malachi.

Malachi This Introduction to the Book of Malachi has five sections: 1. Why study this book? 2. Who wrote this book? 3. When and where was it written? 4. What are some distinctive features of this book? 5. Outline Section 1. Why study this book? A century after the Jews returned to their ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Epitaph Of The Ungodly And The Testimony Of The Righteous.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2022

Our confidence rests in the covenant mercy of God, revealed to us in Christ Jesus.

THE EPITAPH OF THE UNGODLY AND THE TESTIMONY OF THE RIGHTEOUS. Psalm 52:1-9. The superscription of this Psalm associates it with the tittle-tattle tale-telling of a certain Edomite named Doeg, who was Saul’s chief shepherd (1 Samuel 21:7). This man - not wholly untruthfully, but certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parts Of The Law Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

When we read the Old Testament, we find there are several parts of the law described. Some Hebrew Scriptures divide the law into three main segments: commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31; 6:1; 7:11; 30:16). How does this work?

When we read the Old Testament, we find there are several parts of the law described. Some Hebrew Scriptures divide the law into three main segments: commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31; 6:1; 7:11; 30:16). Some translations use the word decrees instead of statutes and ordinances ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Armageddon Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

What will happen when Jesus returns to the earth in glory?

What will happen when Jesus returns to the earth in glory? So far in our study we have seen what will happen when Jesus comes in the air. What will happen in Heaven after his coming in the air, and what will happen on earth for the next approximately seven years? At the end of the Tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021

Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

A Mock Parade

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 27, 2021

Where does the solution to all our problems really come from? Does it come from here on earth? What does God have to do with national and personal deliverance from all our problems? Purpose: Let’s understand the political implications of Palm Sunday. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 11:1-11.

Where does the solution to all our problems really come from? Does it come from here on earth? What does God have to do with national and personal deliverance from all our problems? Purpose: Let’s understand the political implications of Palm Sunday. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 11:1-11 and the only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Affection Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2018

The cross displays God's universal affection for all of us; God's personal affection for each of us; and our affection for Jesus and one another.

1. “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross.” 2. If we had been in Jerusalem on the Friday Jesus was crucified, how close to the cross would we have stood? a. Matthew 26.30-32 (cf. Zechariah 13.7) 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Still Loves The Jews

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2015

We better look close at what the scripture says about the Jewish nation.

GOD STILL Loves THE JEWS Romans 11:1---24 They play a vital part in God’s future plans. For many years there have been many try destroy the Jewish race. God has his hand on them that why it has not been done and never will. (1) A review of the Jews in the scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

High Places

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

Did you realize there are 5 mountains related to the Easter narrative? So often the focus of our Easter study begins with the garden tomb but have you ever considered the story that comes to us from the mountains...the High Places?

Opening -How many of you grew up with Easter baskets…favorite candies…what I remember most was that feeling as I fell asleep…expectation! -that feeling of expectation the night before Easter, that capacity of the human heart, especially children, to feel something wonderful when waiting for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wept Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

Jesus weeps, knowing the pain and suffering He will be experiencing

JESUS WEPT Luke 19:28-44 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of the commemoration of the last days of Jesus’ life, culminating in His resurrection after his trial and crucifixion by the Roman government. Jesus was headed to Jerusalem; there was nothing that would get in His way. Even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9, Luke 19:28-44, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5, Hebrews 5:7, John 11:38-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal