Sermons about Preconceived Notions

The Sabbath's Gift

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 3, 2024

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A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 9

June 2, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6 The Sabbath’s Gift Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One Sunday morning a mother called up the stairs to her son. “Son, it’s time to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Religious Or Believer? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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This sermon "plows close to the corn" on all of us and deeply questions whether we are simply religious or are true believers.

Religious or Believer? Acts 4:1-22 February 24, 2002 Intro: A. Some of you may have gotten this from Suzi Moore this week… We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

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When I love like Jesus loves I see life’s interruptions as divine opportunities

ENGAGE This week, I came to the conclusion that perhaps I’ve done enough preaching on loving like Jesus and maybe it’s time to move on to something else. That’s because I’m finding that God seems to be providing way too many opportunities for me to apply what I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unless You Eat The Flesh And Drink The Blood Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

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To eat Jesus’ flesh and to drink His blood means to believe in Jesus…by personally appropriating His sacrificial death… and by continually partaking of His life

A couple years ago on Christmas day our family was hanging out together when my brother started talking about this TV show that featured a family of Louisiana rednecks who had gotten rich selling duck calls. Now I’m at least a little bit redneck – not enough to be a NASCAR fan – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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A general introduction to the book of First Peter

August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Truth Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting God Be God In Death #4 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. This messgae deals with the Arrogance of High-Mindedness.

The premise I have been pursuing these precious Sundays in the preaching moment is simply this: At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 31, 2001

based on 114 ratings

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A narrative of how Jesus set Zacchaeus free from greed to generosity and how He can set us free from our sinful attitudes as well.

Topic: Salvation/Christian Living Theme: Saved from Sinful Attitudes Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray for salvation from sin and sinful attitudes. Response: Individuals will ask Jesus to set them free from sinful attitudes in order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Questions Aren't Questions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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Questions are often not mere inquiries; there is an agenda behind them. We need to answer according to the situation, like Jesus did.

When Questions Aren’t Questions (Matt. 21:23-22:43; Luke 20:20-40; Mark 12:28-34) 1. You cannot win with some people: A new body repairman was just breaking in at the car shop. He was working on his first official project, a banged up car. He made significant repairs, taking his time, feeling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of Shavuot (A Fresh Wind Blows

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The wind in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth. Peter didn’t have time to conduct Church growth seminars

THE GLORY OF SHAVUOT (A fresh wind blows) IAN JOHNSON Jun 08, 2005 Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Living For God Becomes A Joy

Contributed by Robert Ziriak on Mar 10, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Encouragement to find joy in living for God.

When Living For God Becomes A Joy Romans 14:17 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. John 15:10-11 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, John 15:10-11

Denomination: Apostolic

"Resurrection Reactions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 11, 2006

based on 29 ratings

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Have you ever looked at the various emotions and reactions to the resurrection of Jesus? They might sruprise you. This message deals with the emotions involved in the resurrection.

“Resurrection Reactions” INTRODUCTION: 1st Easter was very EMOTIONAL time. · A FRIEND had just been executed as criminal. · Roman Soldiers everywhere … atmosphere was tense & uncomfortable. · Disciples were frightened & confused. · Passover time … thoughts on death … sacrifices … deliverance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 3

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

"PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH?" Section Two Matt. 24:1-51 O.K. LET’S TALK A LITTLE GRAMMAR! Let me pause and make a point which will help us to understand the 24th chapter of Matthew. This may not be a great time for a grammar lesson but there is a grammar rule that needs to be discussed before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Reveals The Truth Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 30, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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A sermon for the Resurrection of our Lord, Series C.

The Resurrection of our Lord, April 8, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord of all life, on this day you burst the bonds of death, defeated the power of evil, and came back to your grieving disciples in all of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

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