Sermons on Passover Plot:

Why The Church Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014

In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Church Goes Viral" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 29, 2013

I want to make the illustration of what it means to go viral on the internet. This happens all the time because people of our generation practically live on the web. As we continue in Acts chapter 11 we see that the church had already grown very rapidly.

There’s a saying online when something gets really popular, that it goes “viral”. Not too long ago there a was 4 minute video posted on Youtube by a fellow named Jefferson Bethke. It was poem entitled, “Why I hate religion but Love Jesus”. In less than two years it was ...read more

The Message

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 1, 2013

Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane and said to them. “Sit here while I go over there and pray”. He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with Him, and He began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then He said to them, “My

Disclaimer... This message was created directly out of the Story. (Matthew 26:36-28:10) Video.... Risen Easter Worship Intro Prayer Slide #1 Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane and said to them. “Sit here while I go over there and pray”. He took Peter and ...read more

Pentecost 2014: Festival Of Mystery

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

Interestingly enough, Today’s Jews celebrate Pentecost in a ceremony called, “decorating the bride.” (This ceremony typifies the rapture of the Bride of Christ & the rapture of the Church.)

Pentecost 2014: Festival of Mystery June 4, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Jewish Feast of Pentecost begins this evening. 1 It is the feast that falls in the middle of the seven “high holy days.” a Passover, Unleavened Bread, First ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Teachers!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 31, 2013

Thank God for teachers! 1. They help us be willing to worship (vs. 1-7). 2. They help us be wise in our witness (vs. 8-14). 3. They help us be saved from our sins (vs. 15-22). 4. They help us trust God through our troubles (vs. 17-19).

Thank God for Teachers! Psalm 34:1-22 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 11, 2013 *Thank God for teachers. Most of us could stand up right now and say how much we were blessed by the good teachers in our lives. Godly school teachers are one of the greatest sources of light in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Flee From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 23, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that Christians are prohibited from practicing idolatry.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Feast For The Ages

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

I designed the whole service to be a celebration of the Jewish holiday Shavuot, with the NT fulfillment of Pentecost. Order of Service and transitional notes included.

ORDER OF SERVICE – June 12, 2011 – Pentecost Welcome Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2 C172 – Come into His Presence Invocation Announcements, offering Pre-amble to Pentecost H272 – Thy Word H275 – How Firm a Foundation Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17 Waving bread loaves, giving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 7, 2014

The blood that Jesus Shed for me, Way back on Calvary; The blood that Gives me strength From day to day, It will never Lose its power. Chorus: It reaches to The highest mountain, It flows to The lowest valley; The blood that Gives me strength From da

TITLE: The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power 04-13-2014 TEXT: Matthew 26:27, 28 27 And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it, 28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finicky Eaters Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

BETWEEN THE NUMBERS FINICKY EATERS - NUMBERS 11:1-15 INTRODUCTION -On June 6, 1943 the Allied forces land on Omaha Beach with a tremendous show of force. -If you’ve studied World War 2 at all you’ll know about D-Day. -The official code name for D-Day was “Operation ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fig Tree Cursed And Temple Cleansed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2018

In this Passage Jesus performed two acts of judgment: He cleansed the Temple, and He cursed a fig tree. Both acts were contrary to His usual manner of ministry, because He did not come to earth to judge, but to save (Jn. 3:17).

-Monday- Bethany to Jerusalem (2) Fig Tree Cursed and Temple Cleansed (Jer. 7:11) Matthew 21:10-19 (focal passage), Luke 19:45-48, 10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-19, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

Right Where God Wants Me To Be

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 7, 2020

As we follow where God leads us, we encounter trials and struggles, but that's part of the plan! God uses those trials to shape and mold us into the people He desires for us to become… but most importantly, so His glory can be revealed to the world!

For the message this morning, we’re going to go back to the book of Exodus... and we’re going to look at a real historical event that will be very familiar to most of you… The crossing of the Red Sea. Since this story IS very familiar to us already, we must be careful not to just read through it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Psalm 139:23-24, James 1:2-4, Matthew 14:22-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Exodus 13:17-22, John 10:10, John 8:34-36, Proverbs 3:11-12, Exodus 14:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of John (Lesson 2): Handpicked Eyewitnesses Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 17, 2020

God has chosen us for a specific purpose at this time in human history. If we will follow Him, he will lead us into the fullness of His truth. We must order our loves rightly.

John 1:19-51 Contrasts characterize the Gospel of John. John presents two alternatives: Light or darkness, Truth or falsehood, Life, or death. Some words that we encounter repeatedly are Truth and witness, testify, bear witness, and record. The fourth Gospel uses these words 47 times. The other ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Supper-The Centrality Of Fellowship (1/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 9, 2020

Covid-19 struck at one of the vital and indispensable aspects of our humanity: our interconnectedness, interdependence, our mutuality and our God-ordained relationships. Jesus was all about relationships. It is unnatural and unhealthy to stay in isolation.

Introduction Slide 1 (title): I am excited about this new 12 part series of messages we begin today. The thoughts to develop it were sown when I received a message from a friend during the Lenten Season on the Liturgical calendar. He mentioned an important aspect from one of the 14 Stations of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

My relationship to the truth determines my eternal destiny

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Doors In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist