Sermons on Prayer According To Gods Will:

Puroseful Praise Or Not?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 23, 2013

Is the praise and worship that we offer to the Lord everything that it is perceived to be? Meaning well and doing right for the long term may sometimes be two different things.

PURPOSEFUL PRAISING or NOT? Luke 19:28-44 Casting something at the feet of Jesus speaks of a high praise. Mary washed Jesus' feet with her hair, pouring expensive ointment on Him. The 24 elders, in Revelation, cast their crowns at His feet. Rev. 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expository Study On The Backslidden Of Peter

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Peter denied Jesus, but he was able to repent and return back to Him. He therefore encourages us to guide against backslidding and denial of Jesus.

EXPOSITORY STUDY ON THE BACKSLIDDEN OF PETER Study Text: 2 Peter 2: 20 - 22 INTRODUCTION - In 2Pet 2:20-22, we read of the real possibility and serious consequences of backsliding - It is interesting that we find this passage coming from the inspired pen of Peter... * For if anyone knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Triumph Over Trouble Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

A little boy continuously rebelled against his parents. To teach him a lesson, his father told him he would drive a nail into the door of the barn every time he disobeyed. After seeing the nails add up on that door, the son repented of his rebellion. To demonstrate his forgiveness,

Illustration A little boy continuously rebelled against his parents. To teach him a lesson, his father told him he would drive a nail into the door of the barn every time he disobeyed. After seeing the nails add up on that door, the son repented of his rebellion. To demonstrate his forgiveness, the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, abruptly left Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And His Feet! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 29, 2021

Who has the most beautiful feet in the world -- The Bible tells me -- JESUS!

Can you imagine what was like for Mary to see the Son of God's feet for the first time as Jesus was just a new born baby? Holding and washing and protecting those little beautiful feet! Then watching him grow up as a little boy in a carpenter's shop, then as a teenager amazing his elders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Finished

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Sermon over the life changing work of Jesus and the unexpected actions of people. Healing. Salvation. By His wounds we are healed!

It is finished - Labor is finished - Need to wory is finished o This world has been conquered - Chains of slavery to sin – broken o bondage is no more - No longer a slave to fear! - This world is temporary – Your life is eternal! These words should mean something! The problem is, you and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, John 3:1-2, Matthew 27:57, John 3:14, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, John 20:29, Luke 23:44-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

By What Authority

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 3, 2021

What is the authority you use to proof that Jesus is the Messiah?

By what Authority Mark 11:27-33 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 27 They came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to Him, 28 and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Compliments

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jan 19, 2022

Flattery is excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. Proverbs 26:28 says that “a flattering mouth works ruin.” Compliments, on the other hand, are a genuine appreciation of something or someone — and this is the power to build and sustain others.

Introduction. Helen Mrosla writes, “In an earlier grade, I’d taped Mark’s mouth shut for talking too much in class. Now he was a student in my junior high school math class. His class had worked hard all week. By Friday the students were getting cranky. So, for a break, I asked them to write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6, Proverbs 26:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised discipleship would be easy, He promised it would be worth it.

The cost of being a disciple of Jesus is profound. It’s a journey marked by surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to lay down everything for the sake of following Christ. When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised that discipleship would be easy, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26-27, Matthew 16:25, Luke 18:22, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Hebrews 12:1-2, Mark 10:29-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking The Narrow Way. Building On The Rock.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2023

The Rock is Jesus.

WALKING THE NARROW WAY. BUILDING ON THE ROCK. Matthew 7:13-29. MATTHEW 7:13-14. Jesus describes the two ways: the broad way which leads to destruction, and the narrow way that leads to life. The broad way is easy, it is spacious. Tolerance is its password; its watchwords are diversity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There They Crucified Him

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 13, 2023

Four words found in verse 33, "There they crucified Him." This became the darkest and greatest day on mankind. How? Let's take a look and found out.

This scripture has been referred to as the heart of the Bible. When you go through the old testament, the types, the shadows, the sacrifices, everything pointed to the cross. Everything after, everything we do today refers back to the cross. It is the central point of God's word. The heart of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-49

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Power

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2023

What kind of power did Jesus have that demonstrated who He is?

After the sermon on the mount, did many follow Jesus? Luke picks up from here as the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20–49). As Jesus came down the mountain, he was followed by large crowds. (Matthew 8:1 CEV) Healings Did He begin to heal many? What did a man with a skin disease do? A man with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There They Crucified Him

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 15, 2024

This scripture has been referred to as the heart of the Bible.

When you go through the old testament, the types, the shadows, the sacrifices, everything pointed to the cross. Everything after, everything we do today refers back to the cross. It is the central point of God's word. The heart of our faith. Every promise in the Bible hinges on the cross. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-49, 1 Peter 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Take Heart. It Is I

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

A sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 14.) A look at the gravity of Jesus' appearance on the water in the midst of the storm.

“Take heart, it is I.” Jesus has just fed more than five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. The disciples are picking up twelve baskets of leftovers. Each one of them packs a basket with their travelling gear. It’s getting late and Jesus has told them, “It’s time to head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Names For Communion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 3, 2022

Let’s look at some common names for communion. First of all, is the word communion even used for the ceremony of the bread and cup? That depends on the translation of the Bible.

Let’s look at some common names for communion. First of all, is the word communion even used for the ceremony of the bread and cup? That depends on the translation of the Bible. “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of [participation, sharing in] the blood of Christ? The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16, Luke 22:17-19

Denomination: Baptist