Sermons on Politness:

Thank God, Jesus Did Not Purchase A Grave

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on May 23, 2005

Jesus the son of the living GOD created everything on this earth. Yet he came down from heaven to borrow Joseph tomb to demostrate his love and power.

This text begins a few hours after the death of Jesus Christ. Understand that Jesus died around 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon or what they called in the King James version of the Bible the 9th hour. The evening was coming, but this evening was not an ordinary evening because it was the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 7) Ezekiel: Seeking Visions For God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Ezekiel was a priest who was trained for Temple service, but he encountered God in a vision in which he saw extraordinary sights. Out of that encounter, he became a prophet who communicated a vision of Israel’s future Temple.

A. INTRODUCTION: EZEKIEL 1:1-28 1. Age 30. "In the thirtieth year . . . the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God" (1:1). 2. Occupations. "Ezekiel the priest" (1:3). 3. Birthday. "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath . . . from thirty years old and upwards" (Num. 4:2,3). 4. Captive. "I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Shepherds? Why Us?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2004

God’s great wisdom is illustrated in His choice of who to announce the birth of His Son. God chose shepherds, lowly, uneducated shepherd. Ever wonder why?

WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: LUKE 2: 7---20 I. IF I WERE GOD? If I were God I think I would have sent the most important message of the birth of my son into hands that were not the rough. I would not have called uneducated, lowly shepherd. A. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray For Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 23, 2006

What praying for "peace of Jerusalem" means and doesn’t mean. When it becomes a sin to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Personalized applications - praying for your Jerusalem - what you face as a citizen of the new Jerusalem, the Kingdom of God through

I. PATRIOTIC PSALM - Calling For Patriotism & National Peace A. Much Like Our Patriotic Songs – “God Bless America” B. Jews A Very Proud People 1. Knew they where “God’s Chosen” -via them a Messiah would come 2. God had done so many great works on their behalf C. Jerusalem Was A Very Proud ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope Amid Hedonism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2012

Much of today's attack on Christian morality and natural marriage results from the conflict between a Biblical understanding of what it means to be human and hedonism.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ann Scheidler of the Thomas More Society recently wrote her supporters a letter that told a rather startling, but unsurprising story: “Twenty-five militant homosexual couples–most of whom live outside of Cook County [Illinois]–barged ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Lamb Selection At Passover Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 20, 2013

The Hebrews were required to choose and care for a lamb for the Passover sacrifice. God displayed his Lamb at what we refer to as the "Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem."

1. Don’t you love a good parade? One day in 1943 thousands of soldiers were preparing to leave for Europe. The Army, the Navy, and the Marines were preparing to load on the ships. The General decided to have a huge parade through New York City to seek prayer and honor for the men. Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Snatches Victory From The Enemy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2012

There is cause for hope, even as the culture appears to be winning over the Church: Christ will be victorious though we will suffer for the victory.

Third Sunday of Lent 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy The Word of God today sounds a little like a conversation between a father and his child about spring break. Dad lays down the rules for his offspring’s safety: don’t pay homage to things that don’t deserve homage; don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel- Key To Global Peace And Development

Contributed by Olumide Omojuyigbe on May 2, 2013

Short exhortation

TheGospel- Key to Global Peace and Development Romans 1:14-16 (KJV) 14[I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.] 15[So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.] 16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reaching Beyond Limits Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2013

Some practical steps to combat the anti-God culture in which we find ourselves.

1. Culture Wars -- actually a continuation of the "War of the Gods" * Pedophile Teacher in MI raped a young boy: convicted and sentenced to 15-30 years in prison -- fellow Teachers standing with him; Parents are demanding their termination; Teachers are threatening lawsuits if fired; BTW, the man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumph, Yet Tears

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 29, 2015

Palm Sunday message focusing on the 3 groups of people who were in Jerusalem to see Jesus: the opposition, the fickle, and the followers.

“Triumph, Yet Tears” Luke 19:36-44, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Palm Sunday 2015) During the Civil War, chaplains served on both sides, but were not authorized transportation. Usually the troops chipped in and provided their padres with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-44

Denomination: Congregational

The Insignificant In Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 10, 2016

God uses the most insignificant things to make the most difference. It's true at Christmas, too!

The Christmas story is a great story, and it rivals anything Hollywood ever came up with. There’s conflict, anticipation, a villain (or several villains, depending upon how one looks at the story), political intrigue (especially as Herod attempts to deceive the magi), there’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013

The birth of Jesus has brought hope to millions. Let us examine as Luke tells us about the birth of hope.

Luke 2:1-20 Intro: A common passage used at Christmas, our text tells us about the birth of Jesus Christ, and His birth has brought hope to millions. Let us see the events that transpired leading up to the His birth. As we see this passage, we will see God's plan unfolding, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Sinful Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The problems of our life are 1% external; 99% internal. Lent is a time for repentance, avoiding evil and doing good.

Fifth Sunday in Course 10 February 2013 “I am a sinful man” The liturgical calendar used with the Extraordinary form of the Mass calls this Sunday “Quinquagesima.” The meaning from the Latin is “the fifty days.” It’s about fifty days until Easter. Today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Catholic