Sermons on Open Rebuke:

God Specializes In The Impossible PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023

Explores the miracles of Jesus Christ, their significance in revealing His divine identity, and their implications for believers today.

Good morning, dear friends. Isn't it a beautiful day to gather together in the house of the Lord? I'm so pleased to see all of you here today, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we're going special places with our sermon, places where miracles abound, where the divine intersects with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30

Topics: Miracles

God Is Working In The Land

Contributed by Rickey Broach on May 3, 2003

SOMETIMES WE MIGHT NOT SEE IT OR REALIZE IT BUT GOD IS CONTINUALY AT WORK IN OUR LIVES, AND IN OUR CHURCH

GOD IS WORKING IN THE LAND 1 SAMUEL 3:1 – 10 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:7 that he was given a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. What is it that torments him? What is this thorn in his flesh?

Key Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV) 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handling Objections And Criticism

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013

Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Aug 1, 2024

The power of the gospel, is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, which can transform lives and bring hope to those who believe. It is a message of love, forgiveness, and redemption that has the power to change hearts.

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. August 1, 2024 Romans 10:13–15 (ESV) “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on him, whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him, whom they have never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jehoiakim Hears The Word

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: When God speaks, everyone should listen.

Thesis: When God speaks, everyone should listen. Intro.: 1. Illust. Do you remember that old brokerage firm commercial by E.F. Hutton? A bunch of people are in a swimming pool at a fashionable resort. Two men are talking while others are diving, swimming, and so forth. One man says, "Well my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:20-24

Techniques Of Christ's Communication Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it.

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it. Jesus Christ was a Master at communicating truth to a wide variety of audiences. Not only did Jesus communicate truth with love, but He presented ideas that spawned the planting and growing of His church throughout the world. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Helped His Disciples Overcome The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate.

1. Jesus knew that peoples' fear often leads them to procrastinate. The Lord Jesus said, "Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest?' I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John 4:35) Ask the Lord to help you surrender your fears to the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

How a person deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character. Character is a true Christian quality but is sadly lacking in the Church today.

Character “A quality of Christianity”  Character is defined - The pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; moral constitution  How a Christian deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character.  Crisis doesn’t necessarily make ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4, Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blind Man Christ Couldn't Heal

Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Jan 10, 2002

Healing our spiritual blindess is learning what can cause it.

The blind man Christ couldn’t heal Of all my senses I imagine my sight would be the worst to lose. Much of our learning comes from the positive example of others. However there are many more examples of what we shouldn’t do that we can learn from as well. I wan’t to talk about the situation of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Movies And Fruit Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 8, 2002

The world offers us fruit: some with "bad spots", some unripe, some rotten. We need God’s wisdom to separate the good from the bad.

Series: Sunday Morning at the Movies Sharing #1: Movies and Fruit I. EXPOSITION: 1. (Bring a bruised apple). Look at this apple. Does this apple look good? But see what it looks like when I cut it open How many of you agree that the world offers you fruit which looks good from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why, Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon preached on the first anniversary of 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon

September 11, 2002 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4.39 (KJV) Peace? Be still? The storm on the waters of that day may have listened to Jesus’ command. My heart hasn’t listened since September ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 8, 2004

To examine the meaning of the Passover and Lord’s Supper, especially in regarding the bread

SBC Phiippi, 3/7/04 am lThe Last Supper Luke 22:7-22 Primary Purpose: To examine the meaning of the Passover and Lord’s Supper This last Passover meal is so critical for us to understand who Jesus is and what He did for us on the cross. The Passover was first observed in Egypt, on the night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

A God-Honoring Offering

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

A God-honoring offering

A God-honoring offering John 12:1-8 What constitutes a God-honoring offering? The text unfolds at a private dinner party in a home in Bethany a few days before Golgotha. The Lord Jesus is seated at the table with Lazarus and several close friends. Into the room walks a woman with an alabaster box. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over 5 Series

Contributed by Joseph Schuck on Sep 6, 2003

This series focuses on crossing over obstacles, problems, situations, and the like which can impede our walk with God.

CROSSING OVER 5 Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 - “That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Church Of God