Sermons on Pharisee And Publican:

Grumblers And The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 19, 2020

In this text Jesus tells the parable (Laborers in the Vineyard) in which Jesus is saying to his critics: “Your idea of God is all wrong, this is what God is like: The kingdom of God is like a “good employer.”

In Jesus Holy Name September 20, 2020 Text: Matthew 20:1-2,15 Redeemer Grumblers & The Scandal of Grace John Reuman in his book “Jesus in the Church’s Gospel’s” writes; “Jesus….stressed the “grace of God”. Mercy, goodness and love for sinful humanity is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-2, Matthew 20:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

How to Overcome offenses

“Overcoming Offence” July 27, 2003 Am - Danny L. Williams Luke 17:1-5 Intro: Last week I share on Patience the fruit of the Spirit, And I believe that my subject this morning is responsible for absolutely blocking up the fruit of the Spirit. EVERY One of them: So we need to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children Of Promise

Contributed by John Visser on Jul 10, 2009

By faith you receive God’s forgiveness and restoration. At that point you are reconciled to Him and become part of His forever family.

CHILDREN OF PROMISE Acts 2:38,39 One of the practices we value as a denomination is infant baptism. The logic behind infant baptism is not that baptism automatically saves our children. Rather, we see it a sign and a symbol of the covenant that God enters into with believers and their children. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Old To New! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2018

From Old to New – Luke chapter 5 verses 27-39 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Jesus the Leader (vs 27-30) Jesus the Physician (vs 31-32) Jesus the Bridegroom (vs 33-35) SERMON BODY Ill: • Adolf Menzel (1815-1905) was a German painter. • In fact he is considered one of the two most prominent German artists; • Of the 19th century, and was the most successful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Brethren

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 24, 2019

What does it mean to be lost?

The Prodigal Son Luke 15 Lost. Being lost is no fun. I remember when I was a small child, wandered away; ended up in a industrial field with lots of deep holes dug; walking on a 12” wide path between; lost track of time; when I headed home, met by a group of kids: my mom had whole ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 24, 2002

A series of lessons on Christian ethics (1-4)

Ethics The Key To Moral Excellence Introduction The apostle Peter says: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" (2 Peter 1:5) The word virtue, as we understand it, means, ’moral excellence,’ and the apostle exhorts us to give all diligence, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zacchaeus: A Life Transformed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 21, 2018

Who was Zacchaeus and what caused him to search for Christ, and why his life is a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

The Preaching Of The King - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

Those who are blessed are those who mourn. Mourning is hateful and irksome to the human nature.

The preaching of the King – Part 2 Matthew 5:3-16 Those who are blessed are those who mourn. Mourning is hateful and irksome to the human nature. Jesus said the happy people in this world are those who mourn. If they mourn, how can they be blessed? Only the child of God has the key to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16

Denomination: Holiness

Ten Shortest Answered Prayers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless babblings. Some of the answe

Text: What makes a good prayer? Is it length and eloquence or a heart that trusts in a mighty God? How long does a prayer have to be in order to be heard? God did not forbid long legitimate prayers but vain repetitions and heartless babblings. Some of the answered prayers of the saints like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: *other

What Makes Satan Tremble?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2003

A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. What makes the Devil tremble and shutter is prayer that connects with God the Creator of the Univer

“What Makes Satan Tremble?” Matthew 6:5-15 James 2:19 A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. Often the prayer is a memorized prayer. My first prayer was a prayer before meals: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:5

Denomination: Free Methodist

2down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008

There are so many negative people saying we can’t do it. It is high time God’s people arise, we are here by DIVINE APPOINTMENT! GOD CAN! LET HIM!

# 2 DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a TICKLE ME ELMO. I use these to be the introduction to this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Differences Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

We do not have to like everything about Paul, for he didn't like everything about himself, but we do have to recognize that differences are not defects. They are the key to the churches having the diversity necessary to reach a very diverse world.

Sometimes a man can be so different that nobody can agree with him all the time. Such was the case with Roger Williams, who was the founder of the first Baptist Church in America. He came to America for religious freedom, and he expected to have more of it than anybody was willing to give him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

The Call That Changes All

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Sep 30, 2005

A message that deals with the most important call of all - the call to salvation!

“The Call That Changes All” (Matt. 9:9-13) This morning I want to share something with you that’s very dear to the heart of God. As a matter of fact, it’s a message that He wants everyone here to listen to very carefully. It’s a message He wants everyone in this sanctuary to respond to. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The story begins with a great supper prepared, and many guests are invited. It is agreed by all that this represents God's invitation to enter His kingdom.

An ancient Eastern story tells about a prince who fell in love with a very beautiful girl. All of the people rejoiced to see them united in marriage. The whole life of the prince revolved around this girl of rare beauty, but one day she sickened and died. So great was his grief that he became ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2022

The point is the shepherd. The point is the shepherd who risks and seeks and perseveres and celebrates.

LEAP OF FAITH LUKE 15:1-7 #FATHERSDAY2022 INTRODUCTION https://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/despicable-me/leap-of-faith (1:51) This scene is from Despicable Me (2010, Universal Pictures). The animated movie is about Felonious Gru, a super-villain who adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ