Sermons on Public Figures:

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

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: Baptist

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

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

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

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

Galilee Of The Nations

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

Jesus reaches out beyond the borders of life.

GALILEE OF THE NATIONS. Matthew 4:12-23. In Egypt, Joseph Ben-David was instructed to take the holy family back to Israel, because Jesus had things to do there. Joseph took Jesus and Mary to Nazareth in Galilee. There they dwelt, and there Jesus grew up (Matthew 2:20-23). The years passed by, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spoken Nature Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 25, 2014

A sermon on the public reading of Scripture (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 13 Word Driven, pages 333-338)

HoHum: One of Crystal’s students, an African American, is into Spoken Word. Here is a sample called The Last Laugh by Sabrina Nicole: I’m not an ego maniac you know the type that gives others a heart attack I get my vital nutrition From a dietitian Who only asks for my Submission And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Courage Of Queen Esther

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Nov 1, 2022

The Strategic Plan of Heaven to use the suffering of Esther to prepare her for the Royal Palace and to deliver the Jews.

It is quite a magnificent story, that of the faith and courage of Queen Esther whom our Holy Lord prepared for royalty early on in her childhood with the suffering of both of her parents. In the Scriptures, as we turn each blessed page in the Book of Esther, we may at times be left quite astounded ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hugging Jesus

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

When we come to Christ, we are called to "go public" with that comittment.

"Hugging Jesus" - Matthew 10:32,33 Intro: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross state rivals. Early in the season, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Mark 8:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scandalon

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Feb 12, 2006

How should Christians respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed?

How should we, as Christians, respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed? “The cartoons were first published by Jyllands-Posten in late September 2005; approximately two weeks later, nearly 3,500 people demonstrated peacefully in Copenhagen. In November, several ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 28, 2009

Jesus invites us to make our choice fo Him public

There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water and a note. The note read: "pour all the water ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist