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Reflection

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012

Jesus' cleansing of the temple graphically proclaims that the temple was no only needed. Jesus is the the temple and with the Holy Spirit in us, we become a temple. God is among his people, bringing in his kingdom.

John 2:13-22 “Reflection” INTRODUCTION I have always found the scene of Jesus cleansing the temple puzzling, if not troubling. It seems so out of character for Jesus. Certainly, he has shown anger before at the hardheartedness and judgmentalism of some people, but he has never ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, 1 John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Thread - Pt. 2 - What Are You Waiting On? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 2 - What are you waiting on? I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon I: Season's Greetings! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

As Christmas approaches and folks say to one and all, "Season's Greetings", let Christians turn the greeting into a gift by adding Isaiah's message: "for unto us the Prince of Peace has come!"

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON I: SEASON’S GREETINGS Norman Rockwell was one of America’s all-time favorite painters of scenes typical of the warmth associated with the story-book kind of life we all longed for as we grew up. His paintings depict stories that give me a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16

Mercy In Judgement

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 3: 14-21. Impatience is the symptom of not trusting God to fulfil his promises to us. As a result, we try to make our own plans, go our own way, and hopefully avoid the 'snakes' on the way.

John 3: 14-21 Mercy in Judgement Vs. 14, 15. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. The people of Israel, the chosen ones became impatient with God during their wilderness experience and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

5. Dedication Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Jonah’s response to his “second chance” or renewed commission is DEDICATION.

God’s first order was disobeyed. The second order was dedication. It is either dedication or disobedience in our lives. The more you lack dedication to the will of God, the more you will be disobedient. Four thoughts: I. The Spirit of Dedication 1. Jonah arose and went to Nineveh 2. The spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Philosophy & Wisdom

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 14, 2022

Philosophy is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher once remarked: "The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 19:20

When Everything Falls Apart Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how to navigate through life's challenges and hardships by exercising patient endurance as taught by Jesus, with a focus on the bleak future he predicted.

Welcome church! I want to start with a question today: do you know what a “first-world problem” is? First-world problems are small, relatively insignificant annoyances which irritate us. These are problems of affluence, not scarcity. Examples are: Starbucks makes your coffee wrong. Your favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Topics: Patient Endurance, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Strength

Jesus Gives Sight, To Those Who Want It (John 9:1-41) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 8, 2022

Jesus gives physical sight, and spiritual sight. By chapter's end, the only blind ones left are the Pharisees. Have to be open-minded, and know what you don't know.

At this point in the gospel of John, some of you are maybe feeling a little confused. John is not a very easy book. Jesus' words seem complicated-- they are "from above," as he is from above, and we struggle to climb up, and view things from above, and understand them from ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Study In Revelation 25 Preparing For The Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 25 Preparing for the Seven Bowl Judgments Revelation 15: 1-8 V. 1 John describes the scene in heaven as great and marvelous. There are seven mighty angels or messengers prepared to go forth for God. There are seven plagues that are said to be the last plagues. These seven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"We Have Taken Him Off The Cross"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2015

WE do not desire a cross because it means we suffer. The Christ on the cross is an image of suffering, image of surrender, an image of servant hood, and the cross of Christ is an image of sufficiency.

“We have taken him off the cross?” Mark 8:34 Most pictures we see of the cross of Christ is the cross is displayed as empty. 1. Image 1 of Isenhiem Altar piece The cross of Christ is an image of suffering • The Isenheim Altarpiece is an image of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Methodist

Are You A Brawler

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 24, 2020

You can contend for the faith once delivered to the saints without being contentious.

1Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Book And The Lamb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 21, 2025

A Lamb slain standing.

THE BOOK AND THE LAMB. Revelation 5:1-14. 1. “Who is worthy to break the seals of the scroll?” (REVELATION 5:2). Until the seals are broken, the whole of redemption history is held in suspense. There can be no conclusion to the book of Revelation if we are stuck here at the first hurdle. To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

God gives His followers a vision of His glory, and shows us that our victory through the tribulation is found as we centere our attention in worship of Him.

In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve slightly changed the order of service this morning; and it’s not by accident. This morning, we’re going to do things a little different from the way we usually do, and so I ask you to bear with me. It is good to be in the house of God this Sabbath day. I stand ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Csi Jerusalem - The Motive Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2006

The "Motive" of Christ’s death on the cross is fairly clear in Scripture... but there are people who are offended by that message.

OPEN: (We started the sermon playing the theme music for "CSI Miami". Then commented:) Some of you may be asking “What in the world was that?” That was the theme music from the hit TV show “CSI Miami”. There’s CSI, CSI Miami, and CSI New York… and for the next few weeks we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2006

The "sign" the shepherds received was a baby in a manger. But compared to the sights and sounds of the angels in the sky... a baby in a feeding trough would seem somewhat anti-climatic. Why did God do it that way?

OPEN: A Salvation Army woman was informed by a policeman that a local ordinance would prevent her from ringing her bells to invite contributions. She was contrite and apologetic that she had “broken” the law. But the next day she was back in front of the store… doing a brisker business than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ