Sermons on Paralytic:

A Gift Worth Waiting For – Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 26, 2020

Before Jesus Christ came on the scene, both Jew and Gentiles were in bondage to their ceremonies and rituals. “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…” He was a Gift worth waiting for!

(Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Reveals Himself Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 26, 2003

What happens when Jesus reveals Himself through us to others? Studies in the Gospel of Mark

WHEN JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF Mark 2:6-12 INTRO: Behavior and belief - If you don’t live it, you don’t believe it. Steven Manley: “A holy person ought to be like a suit that would unzip and all that you see is Jesus.” Is it very clear to others that Jesus is with us? Do our actions allow Christ to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:6-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Scattered Church

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 11, 2002

God has one desire for us: to go and share the good news!

THE SCATTERED CHURCH ACTS 8: 1-8, 26-40 AUGUST 11, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Who knew it was so simple. Asking children in my Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Knows The Heart

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 19, 2002

If the intent of our hearts is important to us, how much more important is the issue of the intent of our hearts to our God.

Sermon Notes “The God Who Knows The Heart” Kent Simmons Acts 15:1-21 AC 15:1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." [2] This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Determination To Make Christ Known Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002

Steps in becoming as determined as Peter and his colleagues to make Christ known.

Determination To Make Christ Known Acts 4:8-22 INTRODUCTION By a show of hands how many of you like fishing? Explain how Arnhem Land ruined me! Well, I want to tell you a story about three people who went on a fishing trip together: A priest, a pastor, & a rabbi went out in a boat to catch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-22, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Give Him Your Highest Praise

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Palm Sunday message

Luke 19:28-40 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Jesus Right

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006

Jesus desires his disciples to "get him right." To understand him more thoroughly. he leads them into understanding.

Getting Jesus Right Mark 9:2-10 February 26, 2006 For the first 8 chapters of Mark, Jesus had been doing his thing. He had been doing his best to reveal who he is to any who will listen and pay attention. Not limiting himself to the temple - to the religious, not isolating himself among the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mouth Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 20, 2006

One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

The Mouth of Christ Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Luke 4:1-4 March 19, 2006 One of the things that I have learned over the years of being a pastor is that some of the most important committee work of the church doesn’t occur in meetings. Sometimes, some of the most important decisions we make, some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Gains Sight

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Jesus still wants to lead people to transformed lives.

It’s All Fun & Games Until Somebody Gains Sight Mark 8:22-26 July 30, 2006 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Praise God For His Forgiveness?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 24, 2006

Do we also praise God for forgiving our sins? Do we regard ourselves “blessed” for the forgiveness we received from Him?

“Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits -- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Much Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

First, Jesus is alive. Really alive. Abundantly alive. Second, because Jesus is alive, a new community of people is formed-—people who demonstrate the reality and power of the risen Christ in their life together. Real life. Abundant life.

When Jesus walked the earth—teaching, and preaching, and healing—-strange things happened. Not strange as in Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. More like strange as in counter-intuitive. Strange as in turning upside-down what everyone knew to be true about how the world worked—what was important and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attractions And Objections Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2006

Faith or unbelief determines what we see when we look at Jesus. Jesus brings us to the valley of decision where we either become his followers or his enemies.

(Begin by reading chapter one as if you are a messenger from Mark. Better yet, memorize it and share it as if you are Mark himself). In chapter two of Mark we have four more vignettes in Jesus’ life recorded for us. In each of these Jesus expresses his authority in both freeing and disturbing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2004

What can we learn from this tax collector’s encounter with the Son of God

The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Philip The Evangelist Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2005

Witnessing in the power of the Spirit

PHILIP THE EVANGELIST Acts 8:1-25 Intro.: What is evangelism? What is an evangelist? (Wait for answers) Jesus said in His final words, “Go, be my witnesses here and everywhere,” “Go and make disciples of all nations.” To evangelize is to tell the good news of Jesus. “Gospel” = “evangel” = ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal