Sermons on Scorn And Mock:

The Miracle Of The Manger

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 30, 2023

A Series for Christmas.

Title: “The Miracle of the Manger” Scripture: Luke 2 Type: Christmas Series Where: GNBC 12-31-23 Intro: A wife said to her husband, “Shall we watch the six o’clock news and get indigestion or wait for the eleven o’clock and have insomnia?” One wag put it, “The evening news is where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Paths

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 13, 2024

Introduction to Psalms and a choice with two paths in life

The Two Paths Psalm 1 Good morning. Most of us here this morning, have heard of the metaphor, a "Fork in the road". Of course, while driving there are actual forks in the road, where one road splits into two. The metaphor of a "Fork in the road" can refer to a time when someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Thieves

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 6, 2019

The following sermon is going to examine the testimony of the two thieves on the cross to illustrate first no one or is beyond redemption and second that faith is not to be dependent on circumstances but on belief that God is sovereign and can do the impossible!

The Two Thieves Luke 23:32-43 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 Should not those whom have God’s holy Word and His Spirit living inside of them have such a great faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 17:20, John 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Like The Days Of Noah

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2013

These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood.

Like the Days of Noah November 17, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: These days, people are behaving just like they did before God sent the flood. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:37-39 Supplemental Passage: Genesis 6:5-8 Introduction: Everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Scoffers In The Last Days

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are scoffers real? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what scoffers are really like IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 3:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Most importantly, I want to remind you that in

I. EXORDIUM: Are scoffers real? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what scoffers are really like IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 3:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

—it Takes Vision.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2022

This word helped many saints within our local body. Dreams stop famine—Dreams give legs to faith, Dreams build buildings, Dreams save souls, Dreams give us reason to get back up again.

—It Takes Vision. Habakkuk 2:2-4NKJV Larry lived and breathed golf. As a teenager he was ranked in the top 16 golfers in the nation. In his senior year he was in car accident, his left arm was amputated just below the elbow. He would be fitted with a prosthetic hand, and with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross (Mark 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2024

What do we do about the events of the cross? Let's look at Mark 15.

How did Jesus answer false accusations? Why did they release an insurrectionist instead of Jesus? What time was the crucifixion? Who else was crucified with Jesus? Did people mock Jesus? Did Jesus quote a Psalm on the cross? After about 6 hours on the cross, when did Jesus die? What happened to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Tree Planted By The Waters

Contributed by Jimmy Folks on Feb 6, 2004

A sermon showing the way to become stable in the lord

Psalms 1-1 Having the word in our hearts is very important for our growth in God it is the only way to have direction for our walk each day. If you dont have the word you can’t walk in the light. If you have the word you will know when someone is trying to give you the wrong advise. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cross

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2003

There can be no preaching apart from the cross. The preaching of the cross is the power of God unto salvation. This sermon reminds the believer that ultimate knowledge is knowing Christ and Him cruicified.

Introduction: The greatest event in human history is the death of our Saviour upon that old rugged cross. I didn’t say the cross of Christ because the cross was the sinner’s cross and Christ had none. In our text, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "I resolved to know nothing while I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003

Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-53, Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

254 - Three Nails Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

What did the nails represent to Christ on the cross? It represents something different to us as recipients.

Sermon Study #254 – THREE NAILS OF THE CROSS Next week: The Power Of The Cross Last week: Our Cross To Carry Key Scripture: Phil 2:5-8 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001

WE ARE REMINDED IN THIS STORY THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF ZACCHAEUS’ IN THE WORLD. HAVE WE HAD AN EFFECT ON THEIR LIFE?

ZACCHAEUS LUKE 19:1-10 I. ZACCHAEUS A. Not much known about him B. He was a man made rich by greed and selfishness. A man who knew he wasn‘t doing right, feeling guilty, knew his situation but didn’t have the heart to get out -his wrong was not being a tax collector but was in over taxing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Betrayed,tried And Denied Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 26

BETRAYED, TRIED AND DENIED Matthew 26 v. 47 - 75 1. The Lord’s Betrayal v. 47 - 56 see:- (a) The Timing of it -" Gethsemene" (b) The Tragedy of it v. 47 "lo, Judas, one of the twelve" i.e.he was as much saved as the rest of the disciples (c) The Thoughtlessness of it v. 47 "a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-75

Denomination: Holiness

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 27, 2010

We must be intentional in our Christian walk!

Living With Purpose Phil. 4:8 It seems he noticed how this one particular fellow named Sam consistently caught more fish than anyone else. Whereas the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Above And Beyond Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009

This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. – Proverbs 1:32 Illustration – I. The trap of “just doing your best” A. Being “good enough” can turn into a special hazard. 1. We become complacent in our lives 2. We stop doing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32

Denomination: *other