Sermons on reappearance:

Memories

Contributed by Rick Bennett on Apr 1, 2003

Memories are powerful reminders of our past both good and bad. Peter deals with his memories of denial.

Memories • This is a time of daily memory making for me…..Tyler last night. • Memories are one of the most conflicted parts of our existence. • Good memories/bad memories • There are some we wish we could just forget • Was this Paul’s thorn? • Breaking the very heart of God (you call me preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Elisha. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2024

No looking back!

THE CALL OF ELISHA. Abridged. 1 Kings 19:19-21. The LORD’s practical response to His despondent servant Elijah was to call him back to duty, and to give him the responsibility for the anointing of (amongst others) a young apprentice for Elijah to mentor (cf. 1 Kings 19:16). This was delegation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Arose Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

John 20:1-23 shows us what really happened on the day Jesus arose and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Thursday night, we looked at the night Jesus served. Friday night, we looked at the day Jesus died. Today, we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Like Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 2, 2009

Christian Doctrine always is followed by Christian duty.

Title Living like Christ Text: Colossians 3:1-17 Introduction Colossians 3:1 begins the section where Paul starts to turn from Christian doctrine to Christian duty. We going to see a clear example of this as we look at Colossians 3:1-17 1.Our Christian Doctrine (3:1-4) 2.Our Christian Duty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Grows Through Hardship

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

What must I do through hardships?

Faith that Grows through Hardships Job 2:1-13 PROPOSITION: Because Christ glorified His Father through suffering, you must glorify Christ by growing spiritually through suffering. I. Beware of the persistence of the Evil One. v. 1-6 A. Satan’s persistence in attacking Job’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Elisha.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

No looking back.

THE CALL OF ELISHA. (1 Kings 19:15-16; 1 Kings 19:19-21). The LORD’s practical response to His despondent servant Elijah was to call him back to duty, and to give him the responsibility for the anointing of: 1. A foreign tyrant (1 Kings 19:15; 2 Kings 8:11-13); 2. A new dynasty (1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 1 Kings 19:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as doctrine or articles of faith. No matter the name, beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives.

Series Overview Today, I begin a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. Why Is This Series Relevant? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles In West Africa

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 10, 2024

Dr. Gary Parker is on https://www.mercyships.org/make-your-mark-susan-parker, Dr. Bob Dyer has a video on https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/103187993/from-auckland-mum-to-african-queen-a-life-less-ordinary-on-mercy-ship-anastasis

MIRACLE IN ABIDJAN, COTE D’IVOIRE – JAN 26, 1992 By the time Dr. Gary Parker saw 4-year-old Mobio Bienvenu at the screen in Cote d’Ivoire, the firm rubbery tumor on the left side of his face had grown to the size of a small fist. When Bienvenu came to the ship, Dr. Parker prayed for him, well ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Second Coming

Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 20, 2007

What will Christ’s second coming be like and what implications does it have for his followers?

The Second Coming It is just before midnight on October 22 1844. Come with me to a hillside just outside New York. It’s a balmy evening and we are standing in an enormous crowd numbering upwards of 100 000 men, women and children. All around us there is the low buzz of whispered voices as men ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

How does (or should) the reality of "resurrection" affect our lives and our interactions with those around us?

I. Intro: In 2014 there was a TV show called “Resurrection” in which people from a small town who had died as much or more than a generation ago begin reappearing and reintegrating back into their society... or seemingly at least until they accomplish something. It was a fascinating look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Absalom, Amnon And Tamar Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

The tragic story of Amnon, Tamar and Absalom highlights the problems associated with David's neglected justice, and Absalom implementing his own brand of justice, creating chaos and destruction in the process.

2 Samuel 13 (NIV) 2 Amnon became so obsessed with his sister Tamar that he made himself ill. 12 “She said to him. “ Don’t do this wicked thing. 13 What about me? Where could I get rid of my disgrace? And what about you? You would be like one of the wicked fools in Israel. Please speak to the king; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Unclean Houses (Leviticus 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2024

Was God concerned with Israel's health and home life? Let's look at Leviticus 14.

Does the discussion of what is clean and unclean in the Bible go beyond foods and skin diseases to include mold and mildew? Does God want to bless His people physically? How does this relate to the ultimate blessing of being spiritually clean? Let’s look at Leviticus 14. What offering and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where There Is Life, There Is The Work Of Almighty God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2022

Paul tells us to keep the commandment without stain or reproach. The commandment is Love of God and of neighbor.

Saturday of 24th week in Course Today St. Paul, in his letter to his friend and protégé, Timothy, shares with all Christian eras what can be called a little creed or catechism. We should pay close attention to the words, because here we have a summary of the whole Christian story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

They Presented Gifts To Him

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 4, 2002

The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, the star that guided them, and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child testified to His Messiahship.

THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they had come into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

3 Reactions To Christmas

Contributed by Philip Reed on Dec 15, 2004

Here is an expository outline of the very familiar Christmas reading

We are all a product of our experiences and seldom have I ever heard or read a sermon that part of it did not effect me in some way. So, credit goes to all I have encountered, especially the Lord. Three Reactions to Christ and Christmas Matt. 2:1-12 Every person will have one of these three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational