Sermons on Proper Place:

Your Place At The Execution

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 25, 2005

Each of us plays a part in the crucifixion of Jesus. Many of the characters are discussed in this sermon.

MUB GOOD FRIDAY 2005 INTRO; I WAS TALKING TO SOMEONE THE OTHER DAY, AND THE TRIALS OF ROBERT BLAKE, AND SCOTT PETERSON CAME UP. ONE IS FOUND NOT GUILTY, THE OTHER IS CONVICTED, AND THE PENALTY IS DEATH. IN THE COURSE OF THE CONVERSATION, THEY SAID, IT IS RUMORED THAT THE EXECUTION OF PETERSON ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place Among The Great Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#13 in Proverbs & Parables series (#12 unavailable) From the Parable of the Banquet in Luke 14 - a look at humility and greatness using Proverbs

A Place Among the Great Proverbs 25-26 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have seen the movie THE PASSION. For 2 hours we watched the suffering Jesus endured during the last hours of his life. We know that Jesus humbled himself to the point of torture and death. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon discusses the fact that Christ is the center of God’s plan for the world not us, and the need for Christians to accept their place in His plan.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Secret Place Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

Power of the Secret place

Psalm 91 1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 This I declare of the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I am trusting him. 3 For he will rescue you from every trap ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Garden: A Place Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

Lets look at why Jesus was drawn to this garden. As we better understand why He came to this place of prayer, well see a pattern that we can follow in our own prayers.

Have you noticed how the Passion movie has generated an unprecedented amount of TV specials, magazine cover stories, and a continuous cultural conversation about Christ? Im thankful for that. I do want to give a word of warning, however. Much of what has been published or broadcast in response ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Courtyard: A Place Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

As we come to the last part of Matthew 26, we will see that those intent on trying Jesus were filled with prejudice because their minds were made up before they heard all the facts.

I get a kick out of hearing things that have actually been said in courtrooms. Q: Mrs. Jones, is your appearance this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? A: No. This is how I dress when I go to work. Q: Could you see him from where you were standing? A: I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Baptist

The Palace: A Place Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus is on how Pilate kept trying to slam the door shut but was unable to do so.

A couple weeks ago I stopped at a gas station on my way to make a hospital visit. As usual my mind was focused on a number of things, and I wasn’t paying attention to the howling hurricane whipping through the flat lands of Illinois. As I got out of the car, the wind pulled the door out of my hand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: A Place Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning we come to the cross itself. We’re going to look at four points: His suffering, His sacrifice, the supernatural events, and finally, the significance of it all.

A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes hurt, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, he complained to his parents: “I don’t see why we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-56

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Dark Places

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004

We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Hiding Place

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jul 24, 2004

IN THIS LIFE WE ALL NEED A HIDING PLACE FROM WORRY, SATAN, AND THE STORMS OF LIFE.

PSLAMS (32:7)TEXT. THOU ART MY HIDING PLACE :THOU SHALT PRESERVE ME FROM TROUBLE :THOU SHALT COMPASS ME ABOUT WITH SONGS OF DELIVERANCE. INT.MANY OF THE WRITERS OF THE PSALMS REFERRED TO GOD AS A SHELTER ,,,A REFUGE AND A HIDING PLACE. (PSLAMS 17:8) KEEP ME AS THE APPLE OF THE EYE HIDE ME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7

Blessings In High Places Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 16, 2006

The first in a series on the riches of Christ in Ephesians, introducing the blessings won for us by Christ and the importance ofr them being ’in the heavenly places’

Introduction We have just read the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church at the city of Ephesus, in Asia Minor, or the country that is today called Turkey, although some people think that it was orginally a circular letter sent around from Church to Church. This is the first in a series in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Place Of Safety

Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005

God is our refuge; an ever present help in times of trouble.

OUR PLACE OF SAFETY Sunday, January 23, 2005 - PM Psalms 46:1-7, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the human tendency to think that our life is all about us, instead of being all about God.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Worth Missing

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005

HELL

Since the beginning of man, death and the hereafter have been at the center of many disagreements, disputes and has been the cause for great theological questions. In the Garden of Eden, God told Adam in Gen 3:19 that he would return to the dust from which he was conceived. In other words, physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Jesus In Heaven

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 31, 2005

Where does Jesus stand in relationship to angels?

THE PLACE OF JESUS IN HEAVEN Hebrews 1:1-14 Key Verse and Theme: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ