Sermons on passover:

Why Come?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2004

It is time to follow the King

WHY COME? John 12:12-26 S: Jesus as King Th: Following the king Pr: IT IS TIME TO FOLLOW THE KING. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 12:12-26 three reasons why it is time to follow the King. The _____ reason to follow Jesus is He (was)… I. BROUGHT OUT (12-19) II. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Watchers On The Hill - Pt 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

The fifth sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “Forsaken” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) “People fear what they can’t understand.” It’s true. Those who crucified Jesus, and I am not talking just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus' Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 4, 2007

God, the Father, desired strict obedience from Jesus and He desires the same from his children.

Text: “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him” (Luke 2:45). Story: “When Orders Conflict” A young man about to enter the regular army was talking with an old soldier. The old soldier had been giving him some strong advice on the subject of obeying orders. “But ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Keystones Of God Moments Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THOUGHTS THAT WILL HELP IN RECOGNIZING, AND HAVING MORE GOD MOMENTS

KEYSTONES OF GOD MOMENTS EXODUS 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION: THIS IS THE FINAL MESSAGE IN A SERIES WE’VE BEEN FOLLOWING ENTITLED GOD MOMENTS. WHAT I HOPE HAS HAPPENED IS THAT YOU’VE BEEN ABLE TO LOOK AT YOUR LIVES AND SEE THE WAY GOD HAS ACTED IN THEM TO CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS BETWEEN YOU ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Slavery To Redemption Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 15, 2007

This is a look at the opening pages of Exodus and God redemptive work from slavery to redemption looking at the circumstances that brought it all about and its application for us today.

The Book of Exodus: From Slavery to Redemption (Key verse: Ex 6:6)other texts for guidance Ex 1:8 – 17 2:23 – 24. 11:1-5 12:29-30 The book of Exodus theme is one of redemption out of slavery and divine guidance through the provision of God’s law and His guidance through the wilderness to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Your Loved Ones Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008

This message equips parents and leaders on how to pray for loved ones especially erring loved ones

HOW TO PRAY FOR LOVED ONES Sermon Objective: 1. Teach God’s people to remove their automatic responses against the kingdom of God by trying to control others (loved ones) when we want them to do or be someone we think they should be. When we manipulate, coerce, or compel others to do what we want, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 19, 2008

Looking around the table at the Lord’s Supper.

Intro>In 1967 a groundbreaking movie directed by Stanley Kramer starred Spencer Tracy in his last film ever (he died 17 days after filming it), Katherine Hepburn, who won the best actress Oscar for her performance, and Sidney Poitier. The plot revolves around a wealthy white daughter who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Zeal For God's House"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 17, 2009

3rd Sunday in Lent, Series B. Preached 3/15/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa

Our Gospel reading for this morning is one that tends to catch a lot of people off guard. When you think of Jesus, you don’t usually think of Him as someone who gets angry, who resorts to violent behavior. We think of him as a tender, compassionate, easy going person who wouldn’t hurt a fly. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus performed seven signs in the Gospel of John; the second sign was the cleansing of the Temple.

The Sign of Cleansing the Temple John 2: 13-25 Religious zeal was certainly a great part of Jewish culture: We saw in John 2: 1-12 that the purification rites of the Jews were held in high esteem, but exterior washings did not provide heart cleansing. The Savior changed the water into wine at ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Was Jesus Really Born, And Why It Doesn't Matter.

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 25 Dec 2021. An in-depth study of the date of the Messiah's birth. We know it wasn't 25 December but when was it? And does the actual date really matter.

20211225 Parsha Shemot – When was Yeshua (Jesus) born and does it matter. Blessing Torah Portion – Ex 2:1-10 Haftarah - Isaiah 27:7-13 Brit Chadashah Matthew 1:18-25 Shemot is both the title for the second book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:2

Denomination: *other

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Maslow claims that our physical needs for food, water etc. are the most basic and fundamental. But the Bible tells us that our spiritual needs are even more basic. And only Jesus, the Bread from heaven, can satisfy those needs.

[Sermon preached on 11 March 2018, 4th Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Recently, a survey was held in the US among people from all ethnic backgrounds, cultures, religions, social strata and walks of life. One of the questions they were asked was: How satisfying or fulfilling is your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Lutheran

The Royal Message

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 22, 2009

❶. Need 29: 6-9 ❷. Great Provision ❷. Great Provision ❹. Invitation ❺ Actions ❻. Results

Observe the— ❶. Need 29: 6-9 - Independent of he Lord - Turned away from the Lord - Temple closed - Light has gone out - Worship neglected - Experiencing God’s anger - Destruction of lives ❷. Great Provision - Brought back the priority - TEMPLE - 29:15-19 - 29:20-24 - Sin-offering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation And Guidance Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 28, 2001

God speaks to us and uses events in our lives to prepare us for what He wants us to do.

Ten Plagues: The Lord Prepares Us Exodus 3:4 then 4:11-14:31 I. Is it okay to question something God wants to do or already has done? II. Lord calls on Moses, Responds faithfully here I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What We Do With Jesus After He Has Died?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Joseph of Arimathae shows how we are to react to Christ when He does not seem to come through and when our hope seems lost.

Introductory Considerations 1. This day is the darkest day the world has ever seen - the day when the Son of God died on a cross because of our sin. 2. In our tenebrae presentation, the disciples are following Jesus and His ministry is going well - but as we will soon see, they will all leave him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Would Have Been Enough

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 3, 2003

Memorial service sermon for Lillie Mae Scales Fontaine, who died on Easter Sunday

Lillie Mae Scales Fontaine went through an open door on Easter Sunday morning. I cannot imagine a better time to die than that day, can you? Just imagine – on the very day when much of the Christian world is focused on an empty tomb and on the promise of life everlasting, Lillie Fontaine ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:21-23

Denomination: Baptist