Sermons on Ritual:

The Anticipation Of Easter Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 9, 2005

Wednesday before the death of our Saviour, the moment the whole world has waited for. This is when the new covenant will be ushered in.

The anticipation of Easter Matthew 26:1-16 It is now Wednesday before Jesus is to be crucified. This is the moment that all of history had been waiting for. Luke 2:49 (KJV) And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? Luke 9:51 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:1-16

This Holy Thursday

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 23, 2005

A reflection of the sacred paschal meal and the significance of ordained ministry

Holy Thursday During the next three days, the most sacred seventy- two hours the liturgical calendar, the church will celebrate the feast and source of our salvation, namely the paschal death and resurrection of our blessed Liberator, Jesus of Nazareth. Tonight we initiate this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

En La Cuarta Vigilia

Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Jan 10, 2005

Te sientes que te encuentras en la parte mas obscura de tu vida? Jesús llego a sus dicípulos en medio de la peor tormenta.

LA QUARTA VIGILIA Isaias 40:31 Propósito, satisfacer nuestra necesidad espiritual, Algunos buscan consuelo, esperanza Paz, certeza de que Cristo nos escucha. Pido a Dios que al finalizar nuestro servicio de esta mañana, no te vayas con el corazón vacío, abre tu corazón a Jesús y deja que el ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:22-23

Denomination: Adventist

How To Let God Out Of The Box (Acts - Part 17) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four steps to spiritual freedom...

How to let God out of the box Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 17 Pastor Jeff Christopherson May 11, 2003 Acts 10:1-33 FOUR STEPS TO SPIRITUAL FREEDOM: 1. Move out of my Comfort Zone. ¡§Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

Nehemiah waited on God and when he saw the open door he was not afraid to take the step of faith. It could have cost him his job and even his life but he was prayed up and ready.

Nehemiah (#2 message in our study of Nehemiah) Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.” Timing dictates the order things happen and it also sets the pace by which it happens. 1. Recognize God’s timing 2. Accept God’s timing 3. Get in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Helen Allen on Feb 4, 2006

God wants us to taste the fine wine of his abundant blessings

As John tells the story in his gospel, Jesus and his disciples are invited to the wedding in Cana only days after Jesus’s baptism in the river Jordan. He has only known the disciples for about three days and he has not performed any miraculous signs as yet. His first miracle will take place in a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus, A Friend To Sinners Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings.

The Gospel of Mark #7: Jesus, a Friend to Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17 Thesis: To note that Jesus loves us despite our shortcomings. Introduction: (1) “Mark has shown Jesus’ fame and popularity spreading like wildfire. In this next unit (2:13-3:6), he shows opposition to Jesus from religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Things Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Mar 2, 2004

An overview of the entire book of Matthew showing a general outline Nature of Scripture - fulfilled in Jesus, Nature of Kingdom - Relational not religious, Nature of the Messiah - Suffering Servant.

Hope Community Church March 7, 2004 The Nature of Things Part 1 of Walking with Jesus through the gospels The first four sermons lay the foundation by examining each of the four gospels, authorship, and various foci. These will help us to understand the individual pericopes better. Don Calhoun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Do When It's Your Turn To Pray

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jul 8, 2004

Prompts awareness about prayer

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN IT’S YOUR TURN TO PRAY Jeremiah 29:12 Prayer is Serious How is your relationship with God? How is your prayer life? There are some that think that all is in order, but by God’s standards there is much to be done. I stopped by to tell you this hour that if you don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Revival Kings # 5 Josiah Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Fifth in a 5 part series in the revivals in the book of II Chron.

THE REVIVAL KINGS # 5 JOSIAH II CHRON. 34,35 & II KINGS 22,23 The Revival That Wasn’t Too Late. Introduction This morning we come to the last great revivals under Josiah. He was the last of the Revival Kings. Asa - Jehoshaphat - Joash - Hezekiah - and now Josiah The hour is late in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jet Tour Through Hebrews Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction To Hebrews

HEBREWS - Better INTRODUCTION: Hebrews was the 13th Epistle written by Paul. It was written between Paul’s two Roman imprisonments, as he traveled on his 4th Missionary Journey. After stopping in Ephesus, Paul traveled on to Philippi; but requested Timothy to stay in Ephesus for further ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Impromptu Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving, Praise & Worship

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 24, 2002

This is an examination of these three functions of the Church, how they differ and the importance operating in them.

Thanksgiving, Praise & Worship Pastor Bob Ashcraft July 14, 2002 (RealAudio Help) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION: § These are different words used in scripture with different meanings and specific purposes § ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-20, Matthew 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know This Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 18, 2002

Do you know this man who died on a cross, so that you may live forever? Do we realize the Gift that is offered to us by His unselfish act?

Do you know this Jesus? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 8-18-02 John 4:7-15 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give Me a drink." 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, "How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational