Sermons on Rabbi:

Facing Your Trials In Hope

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's lessons about trials

Facing Your Trials in Hope - 1 Peter 1 June 1, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1. We want to think this morning about problems. A little boy once was outside his house trying to sell a lawn mower. His pastor walked up and the boy was able ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity That Transforms Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 27, 2024

Our generosity mirrors God's heart and counters the self-interest prevalent in today's political climate. Generosity fosters gratitude, deepens trust in God, and heals social divides. Through acts of kindness impacting ourselves and our communities.

### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: I Like College by I Like Giving In a time when political platforms focus on personal gain, Jesus calls us to live with a radically different mindset—one of charity and generosity that transforms both the giver and the receiver.   It was this generosity that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Three C's Of Financial Stability"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 23, 2022

This is a topical sermon on Christian financial principles.

Title: “3 C’s of Financial Stability” Scripture: Various Passages Type: Thematic Where: GNBC 7-24-22 Intro: (Take hammer, power saw, dollar bill). Which of these is a tool? Which of these can I hurt you with? Which of these can I hurt myself with? Each is a possibility. During His 3.5 yr. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning Religious Reluctance-12

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 30, 2019

12 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-XII—John 4:1-42 Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Crossing The Road: There's a man trying to cross the street. As he steps off the curb a car comes screaming around the corner & heads straight for him. The man walks faster, trying to hurry across the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Bob Garbett on Sep 2, 2011

Sermon is part of series based on questions people asked Jesus.

Mark 10:17-22 What kind of questions do you think you might ask Jesus? I. The Background (v. 17) The QUESTIONER – Luke tells us he was a ruler and we are also told he was rich. His APPROACH His Greeting – Rabbi GOOD? Good – as in compared to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Detrimental Competition-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017

3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Impostor At The Table : Do You Know Jesus Or Just Know Of Him?

Contributed by Chris Heeter on Jul 26, 2025

Introduction: The Impostor at the Table. Judas seen Jesus do everything, followed Him and still went to Hell. Do you know Jesus or just know Him?

Introduction: The Impostor at the Table : Do you know Jesus or just know of Him? I want to take you back—not to a pulpit or a church pew—but to a table. Not just any table… but the most sacred table in history. The table where love and betrayal met face to face. The Last Supper. But before they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:8, Matthew 26:21, Matthew 7:22-23, John 12:5, 2 Timothy 3:5, Ezekiel 36:26, Matthew 26:48-49, Luke 6:45, Matthew 7:23, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

The Spiritually Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.

The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. That means that the heart of my problem is the problem of my heart. And the heart of your problem is the problem of your heart. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked…” Watch over your heart with all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let God See The Plumbing

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 21, 2002

When it comes down to it, do you let God in on the inside of you - or do you hold Him at arms length? Take a lesson from the religious establishment of Jesus’ day - let God into the ugly inner parts of your life, and let the Great Plumber heal you.

A few years back I did a remodeling project at my house - the carpenter did much of the work but I cut costs by doing the plumbing myself. After putting in a bathroom over our garage the area was covered up by sheetrock. One day as I was walking to my car I felt a drop of water hit my eye. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Follow Me

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 8, 2006

Follow Jesus, take his yoke, let his light guide you and transform you, John 8: 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Follow Me... Jesus the local Carpenters boy had come of age, no doubt the fishermen knew him, perhaps he had worked on their boats, bought their fish and spoke with them Jesus had just been baptised by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descended on him from heaven and God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Camel, A Needle, And A Sycamore Tree

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Mar 9, 2007

Comparison of the "rich young ruler" and Zacchaeus. Haughty verses humble.

A CAMEL, A NEEDLE, AND A SYCAMORE TREE (A Tale of Two Rich Men) (Luke 18:18-25 & Luke 19:1-10) Tonight our Scripture reading is from the Book of Luke. The first passage is Luke 18:18-25 and the second is Luke 19:1-10. Go ahead and find both of these in your Bibles, and place your fingers between ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

“Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 2

COME AND SEE (JOHN 1:43-51) Christianity is many things to many people. To some, Christianity is a religion no different from Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism. The purpose is to give hope, teach morals and to do good. Some identify Christianity with the liberation theology and the social gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of in my youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember The 7abbath Day (4) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Nov 30, 2010

It’s quite odd that most Christians today forget even though the Sabbath commandment is the only one that God purposely began with the word “Remember.”

This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about this, because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist