Sermons on Passions:

Do We Really Understand

Contributed by Mike Chipman on Mar 24, 2008

Maundy Thursday Sermon on Christ’s Passion

Date: March 20, 2008 Text: Mark 15 Objective: Christians can begin to understand the reality of the crucifixion by knowing what Christ’s sacrifice has bought us. What Christ’s Sacrifice Bought Us 1. It Bought us freedom from shame a. Do we understand the shame? 2. It bought us rest a. Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Your World Crumbles Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2017

Pray passionately. Submit ultimately. Trust completely.

What do we do when our world falls apart? • We pray for God’s help, and submit to God’s will. We keep faith with God and believes that He is good and He knows what He is doing. • Let’s learn this from David in 2 Sam 12:13-23. ----------------------------------- Nathan said to David: “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Care? Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 14, 2014

We are to share God's passion for reaching the nations.

Title: Why Care? Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Truth: We are to share God’s passion for reaching the nations. Aim: I want believers to express this passion by praying for missionaries and giving to missions. Life Question: Why should I care whether others hear God’s message of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Caught In A Trap

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2017

Following Jesus in His Passion, and His faith.

CAUGHT IN A TRAP. Psalm 31:9-16. The Psalmist was in a trap. Boxed in. Depressed. We have all been there. I have been stuck down a pot-hole. Somebody else knows what it is like to feel all alone, abandoned. Others are slandered. Terror is all around (Psalm 31:13). “But I trusted in you, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob: A Liar And Trickster Changed By A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Deep passionate, sacrificial faith pleases God.

A. JACOB WAS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT 1. He enticed his brother Esau to sell his family birth right (Genesis 25: 26-34). 2. He deceived his father and lied to get the family’s inheritance (Genesis 27:1-33). 3. Jacob had to run away from home. “Esau hated Jacob … ‘I will slay my brother’” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:26-34, Genesis 32:25-26, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Relighting The Fire

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007

Our passion for Christ toggles from hot to cold all too frequently. How can we love the Lord more passionately and consistently?

Relighting the Fire Philippians 3:7-11 Purpose: To challenge believers to pursue a passionate walk with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to take the necessary steps to get closer to Christ. INTRODUCTION: When Paul met Jesus on the Damascus road his whole life was forever changed. Jesus set ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey Through The Old Testament #7: Perseverance And Passion Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2012

The story of Nehemiah is an example to us for how we can overcome discouragement and distractions in our lives.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE O.T. #7: PERSEVERANCE AND PASSION OPENING: • I have good news for you this morning – the Gospel is good news! • The good news is that we can defeat discouragement! We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and ...read more

Denomination: *other

All Fired Up - God Is Our Passion #4 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

While there are many things for which we can be “fired up”, God shows that He should be our complete passion. God doesn’t do things half way — He goes all out. Just as God completely consumed the sacrifice on Mt. Carmel, so should God completely consumer our lives today.

Introduction We’re continuing our thoughts during this sizzling hot summer about different fiery stories in the Bible. In today’s story, things are all fired up. What gets you fired up? What gets your engines running? What Makes People “Fired Up”?! FEBRUARY 22, 2013 BY ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections On The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 13, 2004

The passion of the Christ will cause to reflect on twelve things when it come to the Holy Communion. Part Four of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious?

Reflections on the Lord’s Supper 22While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take it; this is my body." 23Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and they all drank from it. 24"This is my blood of the covenant, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hearing Your Heartbeat Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely created us with a passion or heartbeat for something God is passionate about.

We are in a series we are calling “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you are God’s Masterpiece, his work of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 19, 2010

This year how have we been preparing ourselves for Christ if He would show up at our door just as He did on this day show up at the door of Jerusalem?

Opening illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burn Baby Burn

Contributed by Dean Defino on Aug 12, 2023

The passion that God has for each of us should ignite our hearts to have a burning zeal for the Lord

Burn baby burn Super Excited LORD, your hand is lifted high, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people and be put to shame; (Isa. 26:11 NIV) His disciples remembered that it is written: "Zeal for your house will consume me." (Jn. 2:17 NIV) Never be lacking in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:11, John 2:17, Romans 12:11

“i Can Live With A New Passion” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2011

Because of the difference made in my by virtue of our Savior's crucifixion and resurrection, I can now live with a passion to please God rather than please myself.

Children are wonderful! Just this last week, we celebrated Mother’s Day, and enjoyed the children coming into our service to pass out carnations to all the ladies as we recognized and expressed appreciation for the mothers among us. But sometimes, children, as cute as they are, can act ugly. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Dance Partner?

Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 2, 2006

To move the congregation into a closer, more intimate, more passionate relationship with our LORD.

Sermonic Text: 2 Samuel 6:14 / Mark 6:22 Do you like to dance? I don’t mean going to a night club because I know most of us are too saved, too sanctified and too Holy Ghost filled to ever step foot in a night club again. I am just asking do you like to dance? Do you ever dance at home when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

A Spirit To Engage Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2000

Discover a new passion for Christmas and overcome Christmas anxiety.

Series: Discover Christ in Christmas A Spirit to Engage Matthew 2:3-8, 16 December 10, 2000 Introduction I. The Story of the Grinch: One of my favorite holiday shows is the cartoon classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The story revolves around an old, crusty, nasty, absolutely rotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God