Sermons on public figures:

The Word And Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining the role of Scripture in our private and public worship

From the worship service in Nehemiah 8, we learn five responses we must have to the Word of God in worship. 1. We must give ATTENTION to the Word of God (v. 1-3) A. Do we, like the people, come together to receive the Word of God? (v. 1a) B. Are we, like the people, hungry for the Word of God? (v. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Win At Any Cost?

Contributed by Derek Richard on Jun 21, 2003

When private church issues become public ones nobody wins

“Win At Any Cost?” I Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: Read Text – I Corinthians 6:1-11 Illustration – “2002 MLB All-Star Game Blunder” In less then a month major league baseball is going to have their mid-summer classic (the All-Star game). The all-star game is full of great moments: • 1989 – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Threshold-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2018

1 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

CROSSING The THRESHOLD-I—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: A Threshold is a crossover or transition zone or optimal use zone. Where the upper limit or end of effectiveness is reached. An automobile transmission—Each gear is limited in it’s response. Each of the gears has a threshold beyond which it will not ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Baptism Says-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2012

2 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-II—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Do Not Talk To My Parrot Mrs. Lingle’s dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman. He couldn't accommodate her with an evening appointment, &, since she had to go to work the next day, she told him: "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 11, 2002

Highlights beginning of Jesus’ public ministry; baptism, anointing, temptation

Jesus Ministry Begins Mark 1:9-13 INTRO.: The beginning of the public life of Jesus is very briefly recorded by Mark, who is characterized by an economy of words. It was time of religious awakening. Mark quickly tells us of the ministry of John the Baptist as predicted by Malachi and described ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Pleasers

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 30, 2007

WE NEED TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT PLEASES GOD

EPH 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul Continues To Teach Christian Living Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 13, 2013

Paul speaks directly to the believers in how they should be acting in public.

Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s teaches on how Christians should pray and interact with others: In ch1-2 Paul was all about exalting Christ and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation and for walking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Religious Exhibitionism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018

Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lost And Found

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

A look at the three figures in one of Jesus’ most famous parables

One of my greatest delights in the church where I last served in Minnesota was to be part of a group of men who met faithfully every Wednesday morning for prayer, followed each week by coffee and conversation. Both the prayer and the conversation could be pretty free ranging at times. But I have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal

What Baptism Says-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

1 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-I—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Ralph goes to visit his grandmother & brings his friend , George with him. While Ralph talking to his grandmother, Jim starts eating the peanuts on the coffee table, & finishes them off. As they’re leaving, George says to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Plugged In?

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

This message was given in a very public setting when our church met on a Sunday morning, not in our building, but at the local public park, inviting all at the park to join us in worship.

Did you notice and really comprehended the words of the songs we sang earlier? All these songs dealt with seeking and longing to touch and to connect and be used by and with Jesus. Do we long to be with Him? To we seek to be connected with the Almighty? Do we really have power to live the life the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Travesty To Majesty Part Three - Early Daylight Hours: "what Crime Has He Committed?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it goes public . . . Jesus, a good man, could not be tried for cause - so the court of public opinion, manipulated by his enemies, was used by ungodly people to do their dirty work.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART THREE – EARLY DAYLIGHT HOURS: “What crime has he committed?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-13

Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-18, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nick And Joe Save Easter

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 16, 2013

The story of how Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea went public with their love for Christ.

[For the video elements associated with this sermon, visit http://store.northpoint.org/easter-2011starter-kit.html.] Well, Easter is my favorite Sunday, and it’s a favorite Sunday for many of us. And really, if you’re a Christian, this should be your favorite Sunday as well. And if you’re not a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 19:39-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Keys - With Understanding Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 11, 2012

When we pray in public, we should not be concerned with tongues. We should be concerned with clearly making our requests to God. In public, we should pray in a language everyone understands.

PRAYER KEYS - WITH UNDERSTANDING “So what shall I do? I shall pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind...” 1 Corinthians 14:15. A breakdown in communications can be frustrating. A man trying to move a sofa by himself got it stuck in the door, so he called a friend for help. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:15

Denomination: Baptist