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The First Passover (Exodus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2024

How did Passover foreshadow Jesus? Let's look in Exodus 12.

English speakers call it Easter. Most languages still call the Christian celebration the equivalent of Passover. What was the original Passover like? How did it foreshadow Christ? Let’s look at Exodus 12. Did God begin to give Israel a calendar? The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Awe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores seeking wisdom and understanding over material wealth, recognizing sin's root, reclaiming awe of God, and transforming through spiritual growth.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather not just as a community, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, in this place, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We come with hearts open, ready to be filled with the wisdom of God's Word. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Topics: Transformation, Awe Of God

Hope In Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores the relentless hope and faith of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28, encouraging us to anchor our hope in Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather together, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to turn our hearts and minds towards the Word of God. In these moments, we are not merely attendees or spectators, but active participants in the divine dialogue of faith. We are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Topics: Hope

Triumphal Entry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' humility as demonstrated in Mark 11:1-11, encouraging believers to emulate His humble nature in their own lives.

Beloved friends, on this blessed day, we gather once again under the mighty hand of God, in the fellowship of believers, to draw from the wellspring of His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here, not to merely fill our minds with knowledge, but to let the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Palm Sunday

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea of reconnecting with God to fulfill our deep needs of being known and loved, amidst the loneliness and disconnection often felt in our fast-paced, digital world.

To know and be known, these are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. And in this fast paced, disconnected digital world, it’s easy to have all the followers, all the connections, and all the fans but still feel completely alone. But, we were made for more than relational dissonance. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 55:8-9

Topics: Reconnection, Divine Love, Life Purpose

Sermon Series: Known

The Process Of Forming The Woman Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2018

Adam was given power over the creatures, and as a proof of this he named them all. This may show the depth of his insight into the works of God. But though he was lord of the creatures, there was nothing in the world like him with whom he might have. . .

July 9, 2013 The Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.3: The Process of Forming the Woman. Gen. 2.18-25. (KJV) 18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. 19 And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Suffering King Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A look at Psalm 22 first on the lips of the King of Israel and then on the lips of Jesus

Jesus the Suffering King – Psalm 22 Steve Simala Grant – January 5/6, 2002 Intro: One Solitary Life “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Was Jesus Married? - Part 2 Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Second in a series that examines The Davinci Code and reveals the false claims of Dan Brown’s book with the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 2 “Was Jesus Married?” (and why does it matter?) From U.S. News and World Report, June 7, 2005 – special edition – “Despite its patently fictional content and glaring factual inaccuracies, The Da Vinci Code has been the subject of endless cocktail party chatter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Back In Order To God Forward Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 3 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message looks at false messages we learn in childhood and their effects on us in adulthood, and explains why the pain of moving out of the false self is preferable to the pain of staying in it.

Going Back in Order to God Forward Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church October 24, 2010 In order to not cause confusion, I am naming each of the sermons in this series after whatever we’re covering in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality book that week. So ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Great Commandments And Your Uniqueness

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 15, 2010

We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity.

The Great Commandments and Your Uniqueness * Mark 12:28-31 Sermon Objective: We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Facing Temptation...and Living To Tell About It Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2010

Temptation effects all of us. How can we overcome temptation and live to glorify the Lord?

Facing Temptation…and living to tell about it Series: James – Real Faith for Real Life James 1:13-18 To overcome temptation, we need to Know the origin of temptation and sin Know the process of temptation and sin Evil Desire + Opportunity = Temptation Temptation + Action = Sin Sin + ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Evil Against Us: Blind Bar Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 19, 2009

Scripture informs us that this evil is not a blind force, or human calculation, but that it is personified in the person of Satan.

Note to reader: I have hot -links to background details that may be helpful on various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "Blind Bar-Jesus") The links ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Deadly Sins

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2008

With the announcement of the Vatican that they were adding to the Seven Deadly Sins I thought it would be a good time to look at sin.

Has anyone been following the series in the Chronicle on the “Seven Deadly Sins?” It started last Saturday along with a report that the Catholic Church had modified the original list and added 7 more. Not sure that I necessarily agree with their selection of new “Sins” or even in their decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Melchizedek Priesthood Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 1 of a study on the change in the priesthood, when it happened, and how it relates to the modern Christian. (Adapted from a study given by Dr. Perry Stone.)

This morning we are going to start a new Bible Study Series of teachings, which I’ve entitled The Code of the Priest. Every once in a while I like to study and dig out knew information in the Bible that helps us to receive a bigger picture of the God we serve and how He works in our lives. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007

Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-16

Denomination: Baptist