Sermons on Preconceived Notions:

Set Free

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 31, 2001

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

Peas And Carrots Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008

Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Reveals The Truth Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 30, 2007

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

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

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

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

"Resurrection Reactions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 11, 2006

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

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2009

Jesus’ first cry on the cross ushered in His ministry of intercession for the world. He has not ceased to intercede for us. Man’s greatest need is the forgiveness of our sin.

Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them..." (Luke 23:34). This was the first recorded cry of Jesus on the cross. • It sums up the reason He was there. It encapsulates the meaning of the cross. • He was asking God to give men what they needed most – forgiveness of their sin. • Jesus is going to pay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

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

Winning Over Strongholds

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

Many believer's struggle daily in their minds with wrong thoughts, is it normal? What should I do?

Winning Over Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:3-6NKJ Michael Jordan: I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Sadly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year, Same Great God!

Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013

From Genesis 1:1... God created it all, sustains it all... and guides us by His Word.

According to the news the world was supposed to end with the Mayan Calendar. So what happened? The world didn’t come to an end did it? Did you believe what the world was telling you? So, did you know what the Bible said about the same thing? Matthew Chapter 24 and look at verse 36 in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

But God Prepared A Worm

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017

God is interested in you and the affairs of your everyday life. Sometimes we forget the blessing of God because we are focused on the problem rather the goodness of God.

BUT GOD PREPARED A WORM Jonah 4:7 "But God prepared a worm…..and it smote the gourd that it withered." • (God and a worm….How amazing) 1 Cor 1:27-29 “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Excuse

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2012

Moses had a burning bush experience with God and had no excuses that would be acceptable to God for not doing what He was called to do.

No Excuses Exodus chapter 3:1-10 Introduction- I want to talk to you about a God that desires to communicate with us every day. We live in a society that believes that God is distant and uncaring and not wanting to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Prophetic History Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

The image is a unity, and one kingdom leads to another. It is no accident that the traditional interpretation, which has been the view of the church through all the centuries, takes these four kingdoms to be the Babylonian, Medo-Persian, Greek, and Roman.

When the judge asked the man why he parked in a no parking zone, the man replied that the sign said, "Fine for parking." Most of the mistakes made in life are due to false interpretation of words and symbols. We read into to words what is not intended by their author. When Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:38

Faith Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2020

Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer.

Faith Fueled By Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:10 Introduction Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer. Our text centers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting Of The East And West Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 24, 2024

The meeting of the east and west is always a conflict rather than a conjunction of the two. The west claims the political power, and the east claims the knowledge and wisdom. Jesus brings all together. He is the Prince of Peace.

Theme: Born to Give Text: Matthew 2:1-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: The image of the wise men on the Christmas cards, the visit of the Magi scene in Christmas play are different from what we are told in the Bible. Matthew commences his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Challenge Of Change Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2025

This is the 16th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#16] THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Luke 5:27-39 Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the challenge of change in our spiritual lives. We see Levi, a tax collector, who chose to leave his comfortable but corrupt life to follow Jesus. This decision highlights the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39, Matthew 9:9-17, Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist