Sermons on Sadducees:

The Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Here is a huge miracle, the feeding of the 4000. But what makes it different than the feeding of the 5000 earlier in the same chapter? For those of us who are Gentiles, it should be very comforting.

Passage: Matthew 15:29-6:4 Intro: There are so many wonderful things about the Word of God. 1. but essentially, it reveals the heart of God, who God is. 2. and the greatest revelation of His heart is seen in the actions and attitudes of His Son Jesus PP Hebrews 1:3 3. in this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fullness

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

A right fullness of the Holy Spirit leads others to Wonder, Understanding, Wisdom, Faith, Power

Acts 2:4 (AV) 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, ….. WEARE TOLD that "Nature abhors a vacuum." Aristotle (ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, 384-322BC) first suggested that "nature abhors a vacuum" to explain why water pumps worked Apparent-. therefore, the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Incredible And Imperceptible Growth Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

God's work is sometimes slow and almost imperceptible. What is His work in your life like?

Then He came to Bethsaida; and they brought a blind man to Him, and begged Him to touch him. ðáñáêáëέù – to call alongside; to beg persistently So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the town. And when He had spit on his eyes and put His hands on him, He asked him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Kind Of Righteousness

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007

Why do we do what we do when it comes to practicing our righteousness? Is is for self-glorification or is it honest and sincere giving to God and others? Christ teaches a hard lesson that we all need to pay attention to. This is a wake-up call to self-

The Right Kind of Righteousness Griffith Baptist Church – 11/25/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:1-4 The Introduction The story is told of an eastern ascetic holy man who covered himself with ashes as a sign of humility and regularly sat on a prominent street corner of his city. When tourists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Leaven Bread

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

Something we don't want in our life.

What our Lord is trying to get across to us. "What does the meal represent?" Very likely many of them would think back to the very first time the phrase "three measures of meal" appears in the Scriptures. It is in Genesis 18. Abraham was in his tent by the oaks of Mamre one day and he looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

How’s Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

It was the practice of Jewish teachers to try to sum up the hundreds of laws into great overarching principles that people could focus on. In Mark 12 we see an encounter a teacher of the law had with Jesus in this hope of discovering the great “one thing

WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 1 HOW’S YOUR HEART? Mark 12:30 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Sunday, February 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee In the movie City Slickers 39th birthday of Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) and he is not happy about it. His two friends are having crises of their own and they buy a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Friday - Following Revolutionaries Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 23, 2010

Two revolutionaries stand before the people--Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas represents a revolution by violence and power, and Jesus a revolution of love. The crowd chooses Barabbas

Mark 15:1-20 “Friday—Following Revolutionaries” INTRODUCTION As a student of history and of people, I have often wondered why some people are attracted to groups and activities that are abhorrent to others. For example, why did the people of Germany elect Adolf Hitler to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacrificial Generosity Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sacrificial Generosity

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Sacrificial Generosity Luke 20:45-21:4 June 13, 2010 How we see and use our money is so central to our existence, our lives revolve around it. We get paid with money, we buy things with money, we make decisions based upon money, our standard of living is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Nature Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2019

This is the first of the On Point series. Each sermon topic begins with the letters of the compass. This is What is Your Nature? for the N of North on the compass. This lesson looks at the good Samaritan story and addresses three Natures - Taking; Keeping; and Sharing.

1. Today we begin our “On Point” campaign. a. We are going to explore some very basic teachings b. We are going to provide opportunities to serve and to give financially c. We are going to use the compass as out logo and the NSEW points for our lessons 2. We will begin with the “N” for our Nature ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mud In Your Eye

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Jesus tells us to walk by faith and not by sight. When we do that we give sight to all those all around us. Trust Jesus to open your eyes to the love of God and the forgiveness that is yours in Jesus. Jesus says wash away the mud from your eyes.

Mud in your eye John 9:1-21 Have you ever played in the mud? Maybe you made mud pies. Maybe you are one of those people who like tractor pulls or monster truck rallies. Some of you may have had a mud facial. Jesus found a very interesting use for mud one Sunday afternoon. He used it as a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Pressure

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 14, 2018

We are all under pressure - from family, from friends, from work. Herodias' plot to kill John the Baptist is all about such pressure & saving face in the presence of those who you think are important - sure God is the only one who really matters.

People Pressure Mark 6:14-29 Pressure, pressure and more pressure…. Pressure from family, pressure from friends, pressure from work.. pressure O for Peace, peace perfect peace in this dark world of sin. Do you ever feel like you are in a pressure cooker, or that you are being pulled and pushed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

What Doest Thou Here, Paul? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008

Third Sermon in the Series "What Doest Thou Here?" Paul stands before Agrippa to give an acount of himself. He tells Agrippa why and how he got there. Agrippa finds purpose, but rejects it.

From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon 3 Acts 25:23-26:1 Intro: We looked last week at Elijah and how the Lord came to him in the cave and asked him, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” Last week we saw David and how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Transpires Should Inspire

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Will you allow God to transform you so that what transpires in your life inspires?

I had a dear friend comment on something I posted on Facebook thanking me for sharing my life as my writings are inspiring. Below is what I replied and hopefully it will be inspiring to someone as well. —————————— Luke 22:31 And the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

If Heaven Ain't A Lot Like Iowa

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jun 20, 2013

The joy and love and peace that awaits us in heaven is beyond our imagination! It supersedes anything we have known on earth.

People often ask me about heaven. Will my grandpa and grandma be there? Will they be the same age- will they like the same things they like(d) on earth? How about my little poodle, "Itty Bit"? Will my pets and my friends be in heaven? From time to time, I am asked these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fire On The Earth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 17, 2013

We should understand that the fire Jesus wanted on the earth both purifies and activates Christians for mission.

Twentieth Sunday in Course 2013 Fire on the Earth Fire on the earth, a baptism with which to be baptized, a shameful cross to be endured–those were the destinies that drove Jesus on as He fulfilled the Father’s will. Moreover, in our own ways those are the destinies that beckon us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic