Sermons on Sacrificial Lambs:

The Blessings We Have

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003

Being a New Testament believer is an incredible blessing! We have received such wonderful revelation, we know much more about God. But with these blessings come expectations as well

Passage: I Peter 1:10-12 Intro: We live in a world that requires constant change, continual upgrades in order to keep our attention. 1. don’t know about you, but I get physically tired from the constant onslaught of new technology. Il) email ad this week offering me a whole host of things that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Preparing The Way For Jesus.

Contributed by Ray Williams on Mar 23, 2011

How can we be a witness for Jesus today and prepare the way for others to see Him?

What shall we do? Preparing the way for Jesus Luke 1:13-20 (NKJ) John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus. How was John the Baptist able to prepare the way for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Full Or Empty

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 5, 2012

Jesus gives us the only way to fullness of life. All other paths are empty.

Today’s lesson is the final in our series on How Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. To start off our lesson let’s look at two questions and consider some scriptures that center around two key words: empty and full. What are some things that promise fullness, but deliver ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011

EASTER 4 - Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves his sheep to and even beyond death. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who wants all sheep in his flock.

JESUS IS THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Outline) May 15, 2011 - Easter 4 - JOHN 10:11-16 INTRO: Not too many people today have the job of being a shepherd. The job of a modern day shep-herd has greatly changed since the time of Jesus. A shepherd is still vital in taking care of the sheep. At ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven Is A Party Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013

Heaven is party-central, and the party starts now, but doesn't get into full gear till we get to Heaven, or when Jesus returns--whichever comes first.

When Biblical writers speak of Heaven, they often use figurative language. I suspect the reason is that they’re trying to express heavenly realities with the limitations of human language. Trying to describe Heaven to us is like trying to describe this world to an unborn child. And so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

While Still Sinners Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 11, 2008

Whether "wretches or worms" type sinners, Christ died so we could have forgiveness. No one can be so bad that the death of Jesus cannot forgive their sins.

In a few minutes we will be conducting the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. It is a tremendous visual display of the love and work of Christ for us. Jesus did not only give us insightful teachings, and incredible miracles --- He demonstrated His love. He put the message into action on the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Parade

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2013

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The Jesus Parade John 12:12-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/jesusparade.html Jesus is now on His way to Jerusalem to present Himself as the Passover Lamb. He knows what lies ahead for Him. People are converging on Jerusalem from all directions, 2-3 million of them perhaps. Imagine the crowded ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of The Church, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

The birth of the Church under the New Covenant, The church is the instrument through which God will “Complete the Mission that Jesus Began”.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began The Birth of the Church, Part 1 Acts 2:1-4 Read Acts 2:1-4 This is a tremendous transitional passage. We have the end of the Old Covenant and the birth of the Church under the New Covenant." All the great elements of God's redemptive plan are right here. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You The One

Contributed by David Tack on Jun 25, 2014

Lepers were considered infected folk that could not live within the camp. The disease was dreadful and caused ulcers on their bodies that were putrid, oozing, foul-smelling and horrific to look upon. Are you the one?

(12) And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: (13) And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. (14) And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 20, 2014

Let’s continue looking at the Old Testament story of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29. Israel had forsaken God, and Hezekiah restored the worship of God and communion with God. There are several principles we can learn from this story that will help us.

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life – Part 2 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Did you know that God desires your constant communion? If you look up the word “communion” in Webster’s, it defines it as “intimate fellowship; a close relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Advent With Handel's Messiah 6 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus bears our sorrows and covers our sin

New Years Sunday January 4, 2009 Christmas with the Messiah Songs 23-26 Isaiah 53:3-6 Rachel’s email Some of you may have heard that we are experiencing severe trials in our Haitian Village. A Mob of Dominicans went in Sunday night and ran families out of their homes, threatened their lives and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: *other

It All Starts Here Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

A series designed to help Christians get back to what’s most important.

Title: Series – High Priority! A series on what is most important. Priority 1 – Living completely for God. Text: Mark 12.28-34 Task: To invite the congregation to make a renewed commitment to priority one – living for God. Time: 2/01/09 [Title Slide] Today we start a new series on priorities. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

Is It Enough?

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 24, 2007

When I consider what my life is like how can God forgive me for what I have become?

Is It Enough? Ephesians 1:3-7 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, in Christ; 4 for He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love 5 He predestined us to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Mad Or Madly In Love?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 15, 2007

Thoughts on the Bridal Paradigm

God’s very essence is love. (1 John 4:7-10) He has always been love, even before He created mankind. He has always sought to have a close relationship with mankind. Human Beings were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is why humans were created, and love ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Identity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022

Last week we looked at our identity in Christ, our present reality and future inheritance. 
We discovered we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places.

We are chosen, holy, blameless, adopted as sons, accepted, in the beloved, redeemed, forgiven, predestined, have obtained an inheritance, sealed with the Holy Spirt of promise, a purchased possession, to the praise of his glory. Today we will go deeper into how our identity in Jesus and how that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 3:10-12