Sermons on Sanhedrin:

"So, You Want To Become Famous?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Strength Grows Out Of Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 22, 2008

If you are afraid about your weakness, here is the Word of God for you. Carry on with Jesus...

“Our strength grows out of our weaknesses” Ralph Waldo Emerson, I would like to start with this quote and boast about weakness. When we boast we always boast of our achievements and never in the slightest idea of boasting our weakness. We are scared to share that we are weak in some areas of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Instantaneous Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2009

Jews and Gentiles may be distinguishable peoples, but there is only one message and one way of salvation for all.

Instantaneous (Acts 10:30-48) 1. Gary Dougherty, a co-worker at RBC Ministries, was walking home from church one evening when he saw a young man coming from the opposite direction. A strong urge came over Gary to talk with him about becoming a Christian. He hesitated at first, but then he said to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:30-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

We know who nailed Jesus to the cross.. but ultimately, who was to blame for His death?

The Glory of the Cross Series “Who Killed Jesus?” 1. Illus. of Jon-Benet Ramsey • December 26th, 1996 parents reported her missing. • 8 hours later, her body was discovered in basement of Multi-million dollar Boulder Colorado mansion where she lived. • Many different clues, all pointing in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Mightier Deliverance Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009

Exposition of Acts 23:12-35 about the excessive deliverance of Paul from the Jews

Text: Acts 23:12-35, Title: A Mightier Deliverance, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, AM A. Opening illustration: reminisce about our yearly deliverance at Camp Jubilee B. Background to passage: Remember Paul has now been delivered from three riots in a row by the Lord and the Romans. And now the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

Determined To Save

Contributed by Ron Baker on Mar 30, 2010

Christ was determined to save us from our sins when He entered Jerusalem

Christ was Determined to Save Us - Palm Sunday Text: Luke 19:28-Luke 23:56 Date: March 28, 2010 Ron Baker, West Union Church of Christ Leading People to Life’s True Purpose & Joy in Christ! INTRODUCTION Welcome to our Friend’s Day 2010! I love it when we can have our friends and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 6, 2010

That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they won more souls and offered the greatest threat to Satan. They suffered more and yet had

Acts 6:7 THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM 7So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There are those who need to make a decision to submit your lives to Christ...to repent, confess, and then receive Him as Savior and Lord. Others need that infilling of the Holy Spirit that will give you the power to be the effective witness Christ wants

THE MIRACLE OF PREACHING ACTS 2:12-39 Last week I spoke on the miracle of communication, and we saw the amazement of these strangers to Jerusalem when they heard the disciples speak in their particular languages. It was clear that they were Galileans, who knew no other language than their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-39

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2009

Although evangelism can be a group event, sharing the Gospel with one person at a time is as ancient as the early church.

The Road Less Traveled (Acts 8:26-40) The History of Judaism in Ethiopia is fascinating, but uncertain. Ethiopia is different from every other country in Africa. Ethiopian Jews, Beta Israel, aka Falasha Jews, lived in Ethiopia for centuries. Where did they come from? Nearly 85% of the Ethiopian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 5, 2008

There is power in the Name of Jesus, and as Christians we are to live victorious and evangelize the world.

THE NAME OF JESUS ACTS 4:1-13 INTRO- ***I WANT TO TALK TO YOU THIS MORNING ABOUT JESUS, I HOPE THAT WOULD BE OKAY WITH EVERYONE I THINK THERE ARE 3 KINDS OF CHURCHES: 1. DEAD AND DRIED UP, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Obsession

Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 29, 2008

What are we preocuppied with? THe things of the world or the things of God?

I received an email devotional this week using a word I about became obsessed with. This word caused me to really, really do some thinking. (The death of my friends 22 year old son week before last made me think too. It made me realize how short & how precious LIFE is) The word I saw in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Verdict That Saved The World Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

This sermon is to put the verdict that was handed down to our Savior that night, as a blessing to the Christian Church.

THE VERDICT THAT SAVED THE WORLD Matthew 26:57-68 My brothers and sisters, as we approach the greatest moment in the history of mankind, we should consider the verdict that was given to our Christ. Sure from our perspective, it was senseless, brutal and inhumane, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Divides Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 26, 2008

Exposition of Acts 13:42-14:6 about the fact that the gospel tended to divide people by response and by the plan of God

Text: Acts 13:42-14:6, Title: The Gospel Divides, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/18/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Mel and Josh and how the gospel is further dividing their marriage, B. Background to passage: Paul has just invaded the city of Antioch Pisidia, and preached the gospel in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part Iii - The Religious Leaders – The Voice Of Apathy Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is part three in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from their contributions.In this case the religious elite of this time seemed completely apathetic to the idea of the advent of the Christ.

The Voices of Christmas Part III The Religious Leaders – the Voice of Apathy The greatest event in human history has taken place. The Messiah has been born in the City of David. The King of kings has made a very humble entry into the world. He was not born in Jerusalem, neither was His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Man's Greatest Need

Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006

An annotated outline of a basic salvation message. Nicodemus had a lot going for him, but none of it was enough.

John 3:1-21 Man’s Greatest Need A man’s greatest desire and his greatest need are not always the same. Nicodemus was a man who seemed to have it all, except what he needed most. He wasn’t yet prepared to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus made it clear about those who would not be able to enter ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist