Sermons on Opposition In Ministry:

The Risen Jesus Even Sends Out Screw-Ups

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 18, 2010

Even after the disciples had abandoned Jesus in his suffering, he still has a mission for them. And he still has a mission for you, his forgiven child. Parts: A. A night of waiting. B. A repeated miracle. C. A promise and blessing.

Text: John 21:1-14 Theme: The Risen Jesus Even Sends Out Screw-ups A. A night of waiting B. A repeated miracle C. A promise and blessing Season: Easter 3c Date: April 18, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Risen-Jesus-Even-Sends-Out-Screw-ups-John21_1-14.html Grace ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Baptism Says-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2012

2 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-II—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Do Not Talk To My Parrot Mrs. Lingle’s dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman. He couldn't accommodate her with an evening appointment, &, since she had to go to work the next day, she told him: "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Other Sheep Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012

When the disciples were disturbed about the other work going on outside their group, Jesus set them straight.

Other Sheep Mark 9:38-41 There is a difference in having a lot of Churches and making an impact for Christ. There are just over 20 Major religions in the world and Christianity is one of them. Each religion has multiple, sometimes tens of thousands of, denominations. A denomination is defined as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Many:called, Few:chosen

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 27, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're chosen. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Ministry Involvement IV. TEXT: Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Pray that we w

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're chosen. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Ministry Involvement IV. TEXT: Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Pray that we will find our part in GOD's ministry, to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Subject Of Messiah

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

In this message we get a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing.

We’re still at the well with Jesus and the Samaritan woman. In tonight’s passage, we get a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing. Jesus has offered this woman the Living Water, which is salvation. She is still trying to decipher it all in her mind. She has dealt with the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Talk About - Jesus

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Mar 10, 2012

Based on Matthew 3-4, this message addresses the beginning of the ministry of Jesus (baptism, trial, fame). It uses the theme of "Something to Talk About".

ENOREE BAPTIST CHURCH “The Story” Series through the Bible Sunday, March 11, 2012 - “Something to Talk About” - Jesus’ Ministry Begins by Pastor Michael R. Hodge Introduction to the Message This message is the continuation of our journey through the story of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Know He Can Do It?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus brought healing at the pool which wasn’t popular. Do we allow tradition to trump life?

Background: Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of one of the feasts. Most commentators believe it was the Feast of Passover, but we can’t know with 100% certainty. Nonetheless, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of the feast, and as you would expect the crowds are large. If it were ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 28, 2009

Growth can come by pruning, cultivating, or simply letting it happen. God wants the church to grow, and all these methods are used.

Growth takes place in one of three ways. Things grow because one of three things happens. First, some things grow just because it is in the very nature of those things to grow. You don’t have to do anything, you don’t have to feed them or nourish them or encourage them. Some things just grow. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Jesus did not come to only show us the way, teach us the truth, and give us the life, though He does all of this, because He is the Way to God, the Truth of God, and the Life in God.

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." In His Own Words 12/07/08 PM Reading: John 14:1-6 Text: John 14:6 Introduction I saw a piece of Bumper Art (that’s the marketing term for bumper sticker) that sent me to the Internet for information. It said “I’d rather be Mooneyating.” As it turns out, Mooney ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - Lord, What's With The Delay! I'm Desperate Here! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 24, 2010

For Jairus in his desperation it must have seemed to be taking forever. "Lord I'm desperate here! Why this delay? My daughter is dead, and You can heal her with just a touch." Ever prayed like that?

Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - LORD, WHAT'S WITH THE DELAY! I'm desperate here! As a Pastor, I am now a Chaplain in an aged care facility. I start officially on Monday. Julie and I are spending time in a little holiday house in a town called Padanga in Australia before I start. There is NO INTERNET ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010

Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 8 - Matthew 9:26-27 - None So Blind As Those Who Do Not See! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 26, 2010

These two blind guys could see more than many people ever will. THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE WHO DO NOT SEE JESUS FOR WHO HE IS. They saw the authority He had and THEY CRIED FOR MERCY. Now that's a good place to start if I am to find healing for my li

Part 8 - Matthew 9:26-27 - NONE SO BLIND AS THOSE WHO DO NOT SEE! When I first met PETER SUMNER he was blind. As a young man a terrible accident burned his eyes and left him without his sight. He walked down the aisles of the first Church I served in and his hand knocked the edge of the pew with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011

EASTER 4 - Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves his sheep to and even beyond death. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who wants all sheep in his flock.

JESUS IS THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Outline) May 15, 2011 - Easter 4 - JOHN 10:11-16 INTRO: Not too many people today have the job of being a shepherd. The job of a modern day shep-herd has greatly changed since the time of Jesus. A shepherd is still vital in taking care of the sheep. At ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus didn’t die to make us good. Jesus died and rose again from the dead so that we may have new lives.

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “New Life in Christ” INTRODUCTION What makes something new? Does “new” mean the same as “never-been-used-before”? We talk about getting a new car, and many of us purchase a car with four or five miles on the odometer and that wonderful new car smell. Others of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran