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Crucified For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 3, 2017

The fact that so long a portion of the Gospels is dedicated toward describing how Jesus suffered for us suggests we need to contemplate those events thoroughly.

Crucified for Us Mark 15:21-32 1. This week, I came across a Jewish version of a joke I tell every year at camp. 2. Three Jewish sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts hey were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation Seven And Eight Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 17, 2023

The 144,000 are sealed and the seventh seal gives way to the trumpet judgments

In this chapter, John sees four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree. Another angel is seen coming up from the east, having the seal of the living God. He calls out in a ...read more

Revelation 1: A Declaration Of Praise And Promise

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 16, 2023

The opening chapter of the book of Revelation shows that in what seems to be the darkest and most hopeless periods of history, the Lord Jesus Christ is still Lord and King over HIs creation, and that all things will be made new.

If the book of Revelation had just this one chapter, it is enough for us to give praise and glory to God. He shows not just the apostle John but all of us that He is in charge of the affairs of His creation. No mere created being, whether it be mortal humanity or malevolent demon, will ever have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20, John 1:1-4, Proverbs 21:1, Colossians 1:15-18, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Am I A Salty Christian? - Part 2 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

Jesus commands us that we are to be salty Christians in this world in part 2 of 2.

“AM I A SALTY CHRISTIAN?” MATTHEW 5:13 – PART 2 OF 2 1. The PRESCRIPTION to ADHERE. (v. 13a) Ye are the salt of the earth a. Salt PRESERVES. b. Salt PERMEATES. c. Salt PURIFIES. d. Salt PLEASES. e. Salt POISONS. f. Salt PROMOTES. 2. The PROBLEM to AVOID. (v. 13b) but if the salt have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Intelligent Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 1, 2017

The Bible makes it clear that - not only IS there an intelligent designer - but that even unrighteous men are made aware of that by what God has made. How can we know that is true, and what difference can it make in our witness?

OPEN: A young skeptic returned from his 1st semester at college and visited elderly Bible teacher who’d invited him over for a meal. He hadn’t been at college long, but he’d been there long enough for the professors to destroy his faith. So as she fixed a meal, he felt he needed to inform her of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on May 6, 2001

James recognized that our tongues have the ability to destroy (vv. 5b-6), dispute (vv. 7-8), and double-talk (9-12).

How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 2) James 3:5b-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 6, 2001 Introduction: Last week we began our study of James 3:1-12 by looking at the first four and a half verses. We looked at what James had to say about putting out the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-12

Denomination: *other

Narnia: Beware The White Witch Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 13, 2005

What are the tactics of the "White Witch" in today’s battle between Christ and Lucifer? Second in a series from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."

BEWARE THE WHITE WITCH (Narnia #2) December 10, 2005 / Upper Room Fellowship Two weeks ago I enjoyed a Thanksgiving weekend with part of my family back in Louisiana. And of course, Grandpa only had eyes for his little Kira, who’s now eight months old. When my wife and I first got married, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

The Way Of Spiritual Immunity

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

Immunity is a state whereby certain things cannot harm you. It is having an internal defense. Sometimes, people wonder why they are always attacked and the attacks prosper, while some other people do not even see any attack and it seems as if nothing touc

THE WAY OF SPIRITUAL IMMUNITY Dr. D. K. Olukoya Immunity is a state whereby certain things cannot harm you. It is having an internal defense. Sometimes, people wonder why they are always attacked and the attacks prosper, while some other people do not even see any attack and it seems as if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Know God And Be Known By God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Faces In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

A three weeks series looking at the cross from different perspectives.

A Journey to the Cross through the Eyes of Jesus Sunday AM Faces in the Crowd Mat. 21:1-17 Introduction Video Clip This morning, I want to take you on a journey… but this is no ordinary journey. I want us to take a long walk with Jesus. Yet instead of seeing things from our perspective, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 13, 2005

The Church is full of wheat and tares. Which one are you planning to be?

NR 17-07-05 The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Jesus gave us some wonderful teaching about how God wants us to live our lives. And to do this he used Parables or stories to help us understand God’s message to us Last week we looked at the Parable of the Sower and we saw how the four different ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Anglican

303 – Saved! From What?

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

Elementary Teaching on Salvation. If we’re are saved... what are we saved from?

SALVATION & SIN -- Sermon Series Questions? Saved from what?, How is one saved?, What happens after salvation?, What does the Holy Spirit do at salvation?, Can I lose my salvation? Illustrate: Max Lucado tells of a story in 1989 there was an earthquake in Armenia. In 4 minutes, it flattened the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of An Effective Servant

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 22, 2007

Those who mourn and grieve over the spiritual state of a people will receive the blessing of God’s comfort.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." ILL: mourning when my father died (loss, shock, tears, funeral, regret, healing) What was Jesus thinking? No fun in mourning! Promise of comfort for the bereaved - resurrection for all who are in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Serpent

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Aug 24, 2007

Why does Jesus compare himself with a serpent?

John 3:14-17 (KJV) 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God