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Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 7: God's Help For His Stumbling Saints Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 24, 2023

Sometimes we are going to stumble, but God's Word shows His stumbling saints what to do. 1. Remember the ways that we can stumble. 2. Remember that the Lord sees us. 3. Remember that Jesus will steer us in the right direction.

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 7: God's Help for His Stumbling Saints The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:53-54; Luke 22:59-62; Acts 4:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 24, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 26, we are less than 12 hours away from Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:53-54, Luke 22:59-62, Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: What Does It Mean To "Tabernacle With God?” Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2024

The word “tabernacle” might sound ancient, but its significance is as relevant today as it was in biblical times and it speaks to the heart of our relationship with God.

Transformed by Truth: What Does It Mean to “Tabernacle with God?” Introduction Today, we’re going to explore a topic that speaks to the very heart of our relationship with God—what it means to “tabernacle” with Him. The word “tabernacle” might sound ancient, but its significance is as relevant ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Exodus 25:8, Hebrews 9:11-12, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praise God When His Help Comes (Isaiah 44:24-28; 45:1-8] Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 6, 2024

God sometimes helps us through people we don't like, using means we don't like, to the point we doubt it's actually from God. See God's help, and thank him, regardless of how it comes.

There is a short list of people in the church who are responsible for proclaiming a message from God to his people. Apostles, teachers, prophets, and evangelists, basically. That's the list. Now, sometimes the specific word from God that needs to be communicated is controversial. If ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:24-28, Isaiah 45:1-8, Leviticus 25:47-52, Isaiah 41:2-5, Isaiah 41:25-26, Isaiah 43:14, Leviticus 25:29-34  (view more)  (view less)

The Fears Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible says that perfect love casts out fear, and that God does not give us a spirit of fear. Dozens of times we are told not to fear. On the other hand, we are told to fear the Lord.

It was on Oct. 30, 1938 at 8 P. M. when about 6 million people across the United States were listening to the radio. Orson Wells on The Mercury Theatre Of The Air presented the War Of The Worlds. Dance music was suddenly interrupted with a flash news story. "A series of gas explosions has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

A Shepherd And A Promise - 10 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

Jesus says, "I AM the Good Shepherd." "I lay down my life for my sheep. No one can pluck them out of my hands."

May 3, 1998 John 10:11-33; Psalm 23 Our Faith is about: David says "The LORD is my shepherd . . ." Jesus says, "I AM the Good Shepherd." "I lay down my life for my sheep. No one can pluck them out of my hands." Such a PERSONAL thing! "MY" shepherd! Our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-33

Denomination: Nazarene

He Whom You Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2009

God would have us learn a lesson, which reaches far beyond the instance at hand, & casts light on many dark places. God’s delays are delays of love.

JOHN 11: 1-10 HE WHOM YOU LOVE We learn from verse 17 of this chapter that Lazarus had been dead four days when Christ reached Bethany. The distance from Bethany to the place Christ probably resided when He received the message was about a day’s journey. If we added to the two days on which He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Mind Of Serenity Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the last of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Serenity Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10. Message In 1 Peter – Number 10 – Let Me Share My Friend (1 Peter 3:22) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025

Peter shares his memories of Jesus with those he writes to. Jesus was his Friend, and the Apostle loved sharing his Friend with others. There are selections here from his letter, all pointing to the Lord that Peter knew and loved.

10. Message in 1 Peter – Number 10 – LET ME SHARE MY FRIEND (1 Peter 3:22) INTRODUCTION TO THE MESSAGE {{1 Peter 3:22 “who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him.”}} A first hand report carries more weight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:22, Genesis 5:24, Genesis 6:9, John 1:3, Matthew 14:29-30, Matthew 26:33-34, 1 Peter 1:7-8, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:19, John 14:26, 1 Peter 2:4, 1 Peter 2:21, Mark 8:34, 1 Peter 2:22-23, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 10:11-12, John 21:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Draws A Sinner Through His Conscience, Mind And Heart To Bring Him Under Conviction.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

How God appeals to a sinners conscience to convict him, to his mind to convince him, and his heart to draw him to Christ.

SCRIPTURE: John 6:44 "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show how God appeals to a sinners conscience to convict him, to his mind to convince him, and his heart to draw him to ...read more

Good Works Lessons

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Who are saved here because of his good works? Please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To discredit good works as means to salvation. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:11-12 (MKJV) Tit 2:11 For the grace of God t

I. EXORDIUM: Who are saved here because of his good works? Please raise your hand. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To discredit good works as means to salvation. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:11-12 (MKJV) Tit 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Tit 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2018

Jesus Spoke seven words on the Cross. The Seventh word was so important and final before his death. "Father I Commit my spirit into your hands". So, very clearly final word, victorious words, courageous word. He ran the race and set an example for us.

Seventh Word of Jesus on the Cross “Father into thy hands I commit my Spirit”. Luke. 23:46. Introduction: Man is a tripartite made up of flesh or Body, spirit and soul. Man was formed out of the dust. Man relates to the world around him. His materiality and frailty as “flesh” is found here. He is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Methodist

The Plague Of Hail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2022

Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields." When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning.

The Plague of Hail Exodus 9:22-26 (NIV) INTRODUCTION Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields of Egypt." When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Delights In Bad Odds

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2022

The more unlikely the situation (if we pray), the better God likes it. God likes to show His hand, but He won’t do it unless we step out and depend on Him to come through in order for us have success. God likes the “come-from-behind” position.

GOD DELIGHTS IN BAD ODDS 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BOUDREAUX DUMPING TRASH 1. Boudreaux pulled over on the side of the highway and was dumping his trash beside the road. A policeman spotted him, turned around, got out and walked up to him. “Boudreaux, what do you think you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"He Came…to Destroy The Works Of The Devil”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2025

Jesus empowers us to stop the works of the devil. 1) temptation rejected by quoting scripture 2) Jesus is our "Advocate" as He sits at the Father's right hand to intercede 3) He has defeated Satan's grip of the fear of death by His resurrection

In Jesus Holy Name February 9, 2025 Luke 4:33-34 “He Came…To Destroy the Works of the Devil” The title of our sermon begs for a question: What are the “works of the devil” that Jesus came to destroy? We know that Satan brings into our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-44, Luke 4:41

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For Easter: Simon Peter-Sifted Now To Strengthen Later

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 16, 2023

Sifting wheat doesn't always mean using a hand-held sifter. The Lord Jesus Christ gave Peter a warning that Satan wanted to "sift" him, but gave him encouragement as well.

Full disclosure: Sermon Central has a message of mine based on this text called “When Thou Art Converted”. This message is different, not just an edit or a rewrite. Also, this message was based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on March 12, 2023. This is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-32

Denomination: Baptist