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The Palm Sunday Prophecy (Fulfilled)

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 29, 2015

A study of 5 points of fulfilled prophecy in Zechariah 9:9 and how they relate to the life of a Christian

The Palm Sunday Prophecy (Fulfilled) By Kelly Durant 3-29-15 Zechariah 9:9 “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. 2. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pulling The Roots Of Racism And Discrimination To Fulfill The Great Commission

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 16, 2020

In all their colors, shapes, sizes, languages, and ages, human beings are amazing - and related to one another!

I am a people watcher. The way people interact with each other, how they show various emotions, and appropriate the uniqueness of cultural differences, have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. All human beings have more in common with each other than they think. When the Triune God said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cloud Of Witnesses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2021

Who are the cloud of witnesses? How does they relate to Hebrews 11? Message about our encouragement.

Title: Uncharted: The Cloud of Witnesses Theme: To show that we have examples of faith who lived before us so we must lay aside weights and sin and endure. Text: Hebrews 12:1 - 3 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Young Jesus And The Young Muhammad Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 2, 2015

Here is a comparison of Jesus and Muhammad as relates to the announcement of their comings, their birth, their early childhood, and their formative years.

5. Setting. Muhammad was born and raised in the land of Arabia. Seventh-century Arabia was a land of many gods, punctuated here and there with Jewish and Christian communities. The Christianity that came to represent Jesus in that area however was a far cry from the Jerusalem variety of the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Verse Of Second Corinthians That Speaks Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 18, 2016

An inspirational message that reveals the character of God and the hope of relating to him in the fullness of who he is.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Quote the verse of Second Corinthians which speaks of all three members of the trinity. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. I Corinthians 13:14 Purpose: An inspirational message ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Misunderstandings

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 21, 2024

I will be preaching on something that everyone in this congregation can relate to. I will be preaching on “Understanding Misunderstandings”.

The word Misunderstood is a situation in life where someone’s intentions, actions, or words are misrepresented. Being misunderstood has led to some tradgic things in life. Let me illustrate… Illus: A woman came home late one night after work and quietly opens the door to her bedroom. When she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2024

How does the Abrahamic covenant relate to the Christian? Let's discuss Genesis 17.

Is the promise to Abraham fully realized in Abraham’s descendant, Jesus and the Good News for all nations? Is true circumcision of the heart and not just the flesh? How did Abram’s name get changed? What does Abraham mean? When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons We Congregate Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 20, 2007

David expresses joy that is in the heart of the child of God who is offered a personal invitation to go to the house of public worship. This announcement meets the desire of the heart that is in the child of God who is in love with Christ and the invitat

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 122:1 Title: Reasons We Congregate Theme: Reasons for Congregational Worship Services Series: Girding up the Local Church Introduction: Our key text today is written by King David (The Treasury of David; The Pulpit Commentary; Matthew Henry Commentary) and is part of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Sheep

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Nov 22, 2006

When Jesus compares us to sheep, it may not be flattering, but it is apt.

Sheep don’t have a very good image, do they? If I asked what your favourite animal was, I doubt very much that any of you would say “sheep”. Our view of sheep is somewhat negative. We don’t say positive things like “Oh, he’s as strong as a sheep” or “She’s as wise as a sheep”. How about “as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Introducing The Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 18, 2011

One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an unusual sermon at the 104th annual meeting of the Southern Baptist

SERMON Introducing the Sermon on the Mount Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 Introduction One of the most appalling judgments against Christendom today is ignorance of the demands of Christ in the Sermon on the Mount. On May 26, 1961, the Reverend Paul Brooks Leath preached an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Esteem

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Mother's Day attempt to elevate motherhood from its current cultural devaluation

Background to passage: Mother’s Day is a multi-faceted day! I want to thread the needle this morning as we think through a particular destructive worldly philosophy that has influenced the church. We speak and think like the world does without even realizing it. So many angles to cover, there’s no ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31, 1 Timothy 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Cross-Cultural Counseling Case Study - Japheth felt that with interpersonal skills he acquired at the university, he could easily counsel with the people in his government office. However, as the weeks rolled into months, he became embroiled in a controversial relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Chase Private Revelations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

Jesus Christ is the definitive revelation of God to humanity. Any private revelations that may come after Him must point to Him and do not have the authority of public revelation.

January 9, 2012 The Baptism of the Lord Verbum Domini Today’s feast, which usually occurs on a Sunday, commemorates one of the three great Epiphanies of Jesus. Jesus’s birth was obscure, his cradle a feed-box, with cows and sheep and a few shepherds to announce Him. The great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus In The House!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 29, 2021

1) Jesus regularly gathers with the faithful. 2) Whenever Jesus is present, new and exciting things are in store. 3) In this first public appearance of Jesus, He is presented as healer.

Jesus in the House! Mark 1:21-28 Three things – 1) Jesus regularly gathers with the faithful on the Sabbath. 2) Whenever Jesus is present, new and exciting things are in store. 3) In this first public appearance of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus is presented as healer. 1) Jesus regularly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, John 10:10

Denomination: Methodist