Sermons on Robert Reed:

Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007

If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know The Beauty Of God?

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 12, 2007

Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His Divine Goodness? Do you think if someone would behold His Awesome Beauty, he could ignore or respond negatively?

“One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple” (Psalm 27:4, NIV). Are you aware of “the beauty of the Lord”? Do you know God’s Supreme Attractiveness or His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007

I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 22, 2008

Message on Easter as it pertains to the cross.

THE CROSS TEXT: Luke 23 (selected verses) W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Easter

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

THE WORD "EASTER" HAS NOTHING TO DO AT ALL WITH THE RESSURECTION OF JESUS CHRIST:

The TRUTH ABOUT THE WORD “EASTER” THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE BIBLE WE FIND THE WORD” Easter,” I have read behind many commentators on this word, “Easter” and most of them say something along the line, that it’s a miss translation, but that is not so, the HOLY SPIRIT had the holy men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas And The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 5, 2007

thomas demanded proof and was rebuked and challenged by Christ to beleive

Thomas and the Resurrection John 20.24-31 We are all very good at categorising people or placing them in certain boxes. So for example we see a single mum and we immediately place her in a certain place socially. Or we see someone with a drug or alcohol problem and we place them in a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Is First, The Person Or The System?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 11, 2004

Jesus changed people everywhere He went. He always reached out to those on the outside and loved them.

WHO IS FIRST, THE PERSON OR THE SYSTEM? Text : Luke 13: 10-17 “A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. "As soon as I solve one problem," she said, "another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling." Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Shall We Smite? Two Swords?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2006

We must address this question: SHALL WE SMITE? Or What are we going to do with our swords? We do not need to be in bitter contention, debate, argue, fuss, there is a better way. Shall we smite? No, feed them!

SHALL WE SMITE? TWO SWORDS! WE HAVE TWO SWORDS! WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH OUR SWORDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this lesson in two parts. I have two swords and a plastic ear that I use in this lesson. I. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF AN EYE FOR AN EYE? WE LIKE THAT! UNLESS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Jericho

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

A communion meditation for April 2, 2006 and the fourth sermon in a 2006 Lenten Series

Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Road to Jericho’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by the Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004 In their comments on our main text, Arden and Peter Mead ask the question, ‘Where do you picture yourself in the story of the Good Samaritan? With what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Persevering In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for depending on God’s power through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Made You Give Up The Ghost

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 27, 2005

We need to know that the last thing that we should give up should be our ghost.

What Made You Give Up The Ghost? Scripture Reference: Mark 15:35-37 (KJV) Mark 15: 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. 36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

"By Faith Moses .....refused”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 21, 2007

Temptation comes from three sources: world, flesh, and the devil. There are three words to remember when facing temptation: Flight, Faith, and Fight

Moses ranks along with Abraham, David, and Daniel as one of the truly great men of Old Testament times. His shadow lies on 1500 years of Hebrew history. His influence is felt in our courts of justice in the western world to this day. It all stemmed from a choice he made when he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciples At The Tomb Of Jesus: A Portrayal Of Mary Of Magdala

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jun 2, 2003

Can you imagine what it felt like to actually see Jesus Christ crucified ? This is a realistic account of one his most devoted Disciples, Mary of Magdala and her story......

Evang. Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) Lyons, Georgia April 2003 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the opportunity to once again be a willing servant to deliver Your Word. remove me from the sight of Your children and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 25, 2013

Fasting. What is it? We used to hear about it a lot years ago, why not now? How should it be done, with what attitude and what can we expect from this spiritual discipline?

Have you ever heard this phrase? “What’s your problem???” We all have problems! Some of us have personality problems such as selfishness, unforgiveness, anger, lust, greed, laziness, gluttony, drunkenness, body odor, wastefulness of God’s great provisions, spiritual pride, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Thorns In Our Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013

To identify the thorns in our lives and let GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST remove it from us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have thorns in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To identify the thorns in our lives and let GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST remove it from us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 27:4 (Amplified Bible) Wrath is not in Me. Would that the briers and thorns [the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal