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You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Asun Delong on Feb 22, 2010

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[Jesus] addressed [Nicodemus] to [teach] him that [he must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven].

Introduction: One of the greatest tragedies in religion today is that many church members, including religious leaders, do not know how to get to heaven, even though the Bible plainly tells us. Need: Man is dead in sin and is in the need of a spiritual birth. Textual Idea statement: [Jesus] ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

Away In A Manger

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005

based on 1 rating

| 3,910 views

Christmas Eve sermon; Develops the spiritual impact of the first Nativity by comparing the oldest nativity scene with a modern nativity scene.

Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1 - 20 Away in a manger The gospel lesson for the Feast of the Nativity shows us a scene that has become immortalized in Christian culture over the past 2,000 years. the nativity scene. Jesus is there in a manger, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mark Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 11, 2021

| 2,985 views

Teachable Moments

October 09, 2021 On to the book of Mark. Mark does not identify himself as the writer of the book that bears his name and the earliest attribution does not occur until the 2nd Century. Mark: • Is the shortest and most action packed of the Synoptic Gospels. The word “immediately” is used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, Mark 7:1-23, Mark 8:34-38, Mark 10:17-45, Mark 13:5-27 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Disciplines Of Connecting To God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

| 5,799 views

This sermon is an overview of the Spiritual Disciplines and why we need them in our life

The Disciplines of Connecting to God 2 Peter 3:18 James Bryan Smith tells the story of Craig, a zoo architect, who took part in a course focusing on becoming like Christ through the practice of spiritual disciplines and began to notice some real changes in the way he behaved toward others. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Methodist

How Grateful Are You?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 4,611 views

The importance of a grateful heart.

How Grateful Are You? Luke 7:36-48 November 21, 2004 Luke 7:36-48 (NLT) One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat. [37] A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought a beautiful jar filled with expensive perfume. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Risk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,676 views

Jesus calls us to take risks for Him. What have we risked today?

GRACE AND RISK Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jimmy Draper, in his 1984 SBC address, spoke of visiting missionaries who risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel. He noted how little he, by comparison, risks. Most of us can say the same thing. Has Christ called us to risk for Him? I. A PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 16, 2014

based on 1 rating

| 4,805 views

A sermon on applying God's word to our lives and how we should listen when we hear His Word

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition Introduction: The apostle Paul declared, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). If we are to grow as God's childern, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entering Exalted-Exiting Enraged Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 15, 2007

| 3,534 views

The Triumphal Entry of Jesus was finally accomplished. There were just days left on His earthly clock and soon He would be Home with His Father forever. While He was being hailed as the Son of David and being blest because He came in the name of the Lord,

MARK 11:1-11 ENTERING EXALTED-EXITING ENRAGED I. THE ENTRANCE: * A. Extemporaneous. B. Entitled. C. Evaluated. II. THE EXAMINATION: ** A. Encompassing. B. Eternal. C. Exacting. III. THE EXIT: *** A. Eventide. B. Exasperated. C. Extended. The Triumphal Entry was now over. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Finding True Joy

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

based on 81 ratings

| 6,464 views

A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.

So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, the financial world, the world of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Self Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 22, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 7,134 views

In this parable Jesus contrasts the self righteous with humble, concluding: Everyone who exaults himself will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Today we will see: 2 People, 2 prayers and 2 Promises

The Problem Of Self Righteousness Luke 18:9-14 12/22/2008 INTRODUCTION A businessman well known for his ruthlessness once announced to writer Mark Twain, "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the 10 Commandments aloud at the top." "I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Orthodox

The Life That Now Is

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,599 views

God has provided for us, both in heaven, and the life that now is.

The Life That Now Is! Foundational Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 15 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (8) For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Our Designated High Priest" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 5,713 views

Sermon 13 in a study in HEBREWS

“For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins; 2 he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; 3 and because of it he is obligated to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Law Exceeded

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 21, 2015

based on 2 ratings

| 5,388 views

Jesus and the Old Testament Law - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: What do we mean by the Law? What was the attitude of Jesus to the Law? What should be my attitude to the Law? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Silly UK Laws Quiz - True or False. • PowerPoint slides available on request. • TRANSITION: The passage I have been asked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-47

Denomination: Brethren

Benevolence According To Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010

based on 6 ratings

| 10,016 views

In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption At Hand-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2016

| 2,905 views

4 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

REDEMPTION At HAND-IV—Luke 1:67-80 TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: God wants the “site” & permission to build! Self-help is as useless as making repairs to a dilapidated building slated for demolition. REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Asun Delong on Feb 22, 2010

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Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 22, 2008

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