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Jesus Christ Began His Ministry Series

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 13, 2026

The Holy Spirit led Jesus to Galilee where he began teaching in the synagogues of various towns and villages.

Introduction When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in bodily form like a dove. From then on, Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit and fasted and prayed in the desert for forty days as the Holy Spirit led him. And although ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abram And Sarai Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 10, 2024

God’s plan would revolve around the history of one man and woman – Abram and Sarai. They will become the nucleus of his hands-on Plan of Redemption.

October 12, 2024 After Adam and Eve sinned, they were promised a Deliverer – a Savior – who would undo what they had done. Meanwhile, the sin weed grew and flourished until – “every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” It was pruned briefly by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-9, Hebrews 7:1-17, James 2:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Truth About Integrity Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 4, 2023

Let your yes be your yes

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning in our series The Sermon on the Mount, we’re continuing through a section of Jesus’ teaching where Jesus uses the phrase, “You have heard it said… but I say.” Six times Jesus uses this pattern. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Brethren

King Manasseh And Three Memorials Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 7, 2025

Manasseh, king of Judah, had the longest reign of any king in Israel or Judah. He walked in the way of sin, but repented, and proved it by taking care of several sets of memorials in Judah.

King Manasseh and Three Memorials Introduction: Manasseh, the king of Judah and son of Hezekiah, seemed to have a great future. His father had been a truly great king, as well as a good king because his father followed the LORD completely. Manasseh, though, promptly undid just about everything his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of Christ's love, our need for it, and how this love should shape our lives and interactions with others.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I trust you are all well and feeling the warmth of God's love surrounding you this day. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of profound spiritual discovery, standing at the threshold of understanding a deeper truth about the love of Christ, our connection ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Topics: Consistent Relationship, Christ

Calculating Character

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 22, 2007

Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted in all things.

Title: Calculating Character Text: Luke 16:1-13 Thesis: Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted. Introduction A pastor was walking down the street when he came to a group of about a dozen boys between 10 and 12 years of age. The boys surrounded an old dog. Concerned that the boys ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ain't Your Day

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 17, 2009

Some days just don’t go the way they should.

JOB 1:6; 13; 2:1; 3:1 “AIN’T YOUR DAY” A) Story of an Indian lying in the middle of the road with his ear pressed to the ground! * The Indian was mumbling these words: “Truck, Chevy truck, Chevy pick up truck, large tires, man driving, German shepherd in front seat .......” * “Loaded with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 17, 2010

When we ask God speak to us, we must be prepared to hear Him, and to do whatever He asks, even when it is difficult.

Now as [Jesus] was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Grace Shapes Community Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 9, 2010

God’s health-giving truths transform a Christian community.

Scripture Introduction Sometimes it seems the Bible is a “waxen nose” – someone always twisting it to say what he wants. That certainly troubled the church in Crete, where empty talkers and deceivers, especially of the circumcision group, devoted themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ruth - An Outsider Welcomed In Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 1, 2010

Logically Ruth should not be in the genealogy of Jesus. As a Moabite she is from a despised nation and the only person seeking to be an example to her is Naomi - a woman who is bitter and angry at God. Yet God moves in mysterious ways to include Ruth.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth - an outsider welcomed in” Have you ever heard the saying, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways?” Every year at Christmas Margaret send a box of special ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Go For It

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2010

This sermon is about the lessons we can learn from the attitude of the elder brother of the prodigal son

Go for it Five Lessons from the Elder Son’s Attitude Luke 15 This is one of the most preached texts in the Bible, but I believe God will speak to you today through this narrative as you are reading this. I will not be focusing on the ‘lost son’ or ‘prodigal son’ but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Etymology Of Life For The Church

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013

Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: *other

Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 17, 2012

Often life does not go according to our plans. So the disciples learned.

“He’s Amazing! Who Is He?” Mark 4:35-1 Life is filled with what we call ‘bad days.’ This bad day account was supposedly taken from an actual insurance claim report. It’s highly doubtful but worth thinking about. Mr. Insured had just purchased a new 7509cc Honda ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 3

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

Psalms 103:1-5 Part 3 of a Series TEXT: Psalms 103:1-5 NKJV Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 12, 2022

Isaiah 59:8 states, The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths. (NIV) These words could be said about Bethlehem in the time of Jesus. And about our world today. Yet into this world has come the One described in Isaiah 9:6, the Prince of Peace.

Alba 1-2-2022 PRINCE OF PEACE Isaiah 9:6 We live in a world that is unable to stay at peace. We hope for it every new year. But every year disappoints, fulfilling our Lord's words that there will always be wars and rumors of war. Yet, there was in history a moment when the promise of peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ