Sermons on School Of Tyrannus:

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2012

Too many people are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one hand the thief of vain regret over the past and on the other side the thief of fear and anxiety over the future. These two bandits need to be put behind bars where they be

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars I've chosen this title because too many people today, including Christians, are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one side there is the thief of vain regrets over the past. And on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blinded By Pride Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 20, 2011

Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God's blessing.

20110320 Web Site Title: Blinded by Pride Text: Psalm 32 and James 1:2-4 Thesis: Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God’s blessing. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sophomore Or Saint? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008

We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Heads, Cold Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2008

Anger drains us when it is either displaced or misplaced. But when we learn to replace it with a relationship to Christ, it becomes energizing.

One day when Margaret and I were college students, she said, “I think you ought to know that the deacons are going to ask for our pastor’s resignation.” We were members of the same church and had shared in appreciation for the thoughtful, exciting sermons our pastor brought us week by week. But ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Frustrating Ways Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 25, 2008

God’s ways are usually more frustrating than mysterious.

Back in 2000, my friend Dan and I were called and hired as pastors of Wellspring Community Church, a fellowship that we started from scratch. Dan and I began the process as friends, but we’d never actually worked together. At first, all was well as we concentrated on getting the facilities ready ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2010

Genuine joy comes after we do what Christ bids us do, and is grounded in our relationship to Him. In fact, the real issue is not our joy but His.

If you want joy! What a ridiculous premise! Of course you want joy. Of course we want to be happy. Of course all of us want to feel deep satisfaction with life. We want joy. That's just self-evident. The trouble is, we don't know how to get that joy. We don't understand where joy comes from, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

#4-Jesus Came So We Can Know God Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 22, 2010

Fourth in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon: #4-So We Could Know God Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-14 God’s desire all along for man has been that man would know and love God and have intimate F_______________ with Him. I. We cannot know God or become the people God wants us to be through the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

But I Say To You...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011

1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

• Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Methodist

A Magnificent Obsession Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2018

Most people have experienced bizarre or inappropriate thoughts and have engaged in repetitive behaviors at times. However, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder find that their disturbing thoughts and behaviors consume large amounts of time . . . . .

7-1-04 Title: A Magnificent Obsession Text: “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) Bible Reading: Philippians 1:21; 3:7-11 Introduction: The title of today’s lesson is “A Magnificent Obsession.” So let’s begin by answering the question, “What is an obsession?” I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Loneliness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

We struggle with loneliness in silence. And yet you and I were made for relationship. How can you overcome your loneliness?

Overcoming Loneliness Matthew 26:26-44 Columnist Marla Paul reluctantly admitted in an article she wrote that she was lonely. “The loneliness saddens me. How did it happen that I could be 42 years old and not have enough friends?” She ended her column with these words: “I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-44

Denomination: Methodist

God Gives Us Great Reasons To Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2018

Life gets hard, but God gives us great reasons to rejoice! 1. God gives us joyful reunions (vs. 21-26). 2. God gives us good results (vs. 25-26). 3. God lets us hear good reports (vs. 27). 4. God gives us rest (vs. 28).

God Gives Us Great Reasons to Rejoice! The Book of Acts - Part 48 Acts 14:21-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2014 *Church: There is a joy that belongs to us, because we belong to Jesus Christ. Yes, life gets hard, but God gives us great reasons to rejoice! And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

4th Of July - Let God Be Praised - Part 1

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018

If these people, who were so instrumental in establishing our nation, were here to say & do these things in our country today, they'd be considered right-wing radicals, & a threat to our nation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 150:6; 106:1 My message today is titled, “Let God be Praised!" based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!", & Psalm 106:1, “Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Christ Die? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Few shoes are as iconic as Disney’s glass slipper. If you remember, Prince Charming is looking for the mysterious princess and Cinderella’s glass slipper leads him finally to her. For centuries people have read the ancient words of Isaiah 53 and wondered who wears “the glass slipper”?

William Holman Hunt worked on one painting for four years (media note: show Hunt’s photo on screens). On the roof of a house during an extended stay in Jerusalem, Hunt painted Jesus as a young man, working as a carpenter. In the painting, Jesus rises up to stretch, after sawing wood, with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Takes Questions: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Allow me to set the scene. It’s Tuesday, just seventy-two hours away from His death and about sixty-four hours away from Judas’ famous kiss. So many items are going on Tuesday that we are devoting three Sundays to the happenings on Tuesday.

This a three-month long study of just one week in the life of Jesus. The power of this week lies in all that happened. And it deserves both retelling and a careful scrutiny. Bracketed by Palm Sunday on one end and Easter Sunday on the other, this is the most important week in history. On Friday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-44

Denomination: Baptist