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Through The Eyes Of A Prophet: "A Tender Shoot" [part Two Of Five]

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 19, 2016

The Physical features of Jesus

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 2, 2005 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter Through the Eyes of a Prophet: “A Tender Shoot” [Part Two of Five] Isaiah 53:1-3 In his book titled, The Major Prophets, James E. Smith writes: “For the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Be Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 1, 2017

The New Testament calls upon Christians to be holy, as God is holy. Is that even possible? Does a single sin nullify our holiness irrevocably? What does the phrase mean, and how are we to respond?

BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY Note: I have a presentation in PowerPoint 10 to go with the following sermon. If you are interested in the PowerPoint file I will send it directly, along with the sermon text in a Word 10 docx file with cues for slide changes and animations. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Leviticus 21:6-8, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, Isaiah 6:3, Leviticus 11:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Getting Our Of Jail, Free" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 11, 2017

I read this week in fact that it is possible that up to 80% of those who are currently hospitalized have a stress related illnesses. 80%.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Get Put Of Jail, Free!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

When we forgive others we find that we let someone out of jail. But we are the ones who experience freedom.

“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Strapped To God (Teffilin/Phylacteries)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

Jewish people wore/wear the tefillin (or phylacteries) to remind them of their relationship to God. There are lessons from the tefillin for Christians as well.

1. Mendel’s Tefillin As the Nazis forced Jews into the death camps in WWII, they stripped their captives of even their most meager possessions. The Tefillin were rare ans precious commodities in the camps. Mendel’s Tefillin were confiscated as soon as he arrived at Auschwitz. Even in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immersions For The Young Messiah-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2011

1 of 2. Luke revealed Jesus as Messiah thru showcasing His immersion in God’s affairs. Likewise, the God-sent immerse themselves in God’s affairs. How is this immersion substantiated? Immersion in God’s affairs is substantiated thru...

IMMERSIONS Of The YOUNG MESSIAH-I—Luke 2:41-52 Attention: There is a TV show highlighting the lives of the Duggar family. They are a family of Conservative Baptists who live in Arkansas. They live debt-free. Jim Bob(father) is a former state legislator who served in the Arkansas House of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Want Greatness? Don't Let Past Mistakes Define You

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 29, 2017

Using an example of Moses we can never allow our past mistakes to be our limitation.

Want Greatness? Don’t Let Your Past mistakes Define You Deut, 34 : 1 _ 12 One of my favorite movies is the Pursuit of Happyness staring Wills Smith. It is a movie portrayal of the story of Chris Gardener. Raised in the United States foster care system because his mother was in jail, he struggled as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Burning Heart Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The story of Jesus' encounter with two followers the first Easter on a road; the excitement they received from his teaching of the Word and the message they shared with the Apostles.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 8 Annual Sermons: Vol. 12 Sermon 4 Bob Marcaurelle: Easter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

2nd Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2023

DECEMBER 10th, 2023.

Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Mark 1:1-8 A). COMFORT YE… Isaiah 40:1-11. We have before us a passage which may well be familiar to us: yet please do not allow its very familiarity to breed contempt. This is a little Gospel, a sort of proto-Gospel written by the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Mark 1:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be A Light To The Gentiles

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission.

CALLED TO BE THE LIGHT FOR THE GENTILES Text: Isaiah 49:1 – 7 This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission. It is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Can You Take That (Religious) Mask Off!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 30, 2020

Can You Take That (Religious) Mask Off! - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Three Negative Truths: • Negative Truth #1: Don't be hypocritical (vs 5). • Negative Truth #2: Don't be limit your praying to public places (vs 6). • Negative Truth #3: Don't use meaningless repetition (vs 7). (B). Three Positive Truths: • Positive Truth #1: We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (3-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

As we read our Bible we associate names with different people, such as: • Paul and Silas • Mark and John • Ananias and Sapphira • Moses and Aaron But when many of us think about Abraham, we immediately associate Abraham with Lot, his nepahew.

Every man and woman that God placed in the scriptures is put there to teach us something. For example: • From the life of Abraham we can learn many valuable lessons on faith • From the life of Joseph we learn about the providence of God • From the life of Job we learn the importance of patience I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

After his conversion, the Apostle Paul did something every child of God should do after their conversion.

Look at Acts 9:6, we read, “And he trembling and astonished said, LORD, WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.” Paul asked WHAT GOD WOULD HAVE HIM TO DO, and the Lord told him, “…Arise, and go into the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Acts 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Reigns Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Jesus' love, demonstrated through His sacrifice and resurrection, reigns supreme in our lives when we acknowledge Him as our King and live in faith and trust.

He is Risen! (He Is Risen indeed) Happy Easter everyone. Today we join with churches from all across the world, and throughout the centuries, in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It WAS the love of God that caused Jesus to come to earth and to offer himself as a sacrifice on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-42, Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Resurrection, Divine Authority, Unconditional Love

Sermon Series: Love Reigns

A Broken Heart Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: A BROKEN HEART A. Many people believe that HAPPINESS is produced by EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES or SITUATIONS. 1. The world buys into the “WHEN AND THEN” philosophy: “When I get this...” or “When that changes...” or “When this happens” “. . . THEN I'll be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ