Sermons on Scott Jewell:

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - Does Scott Rush Deserve Mercy? Do I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 17, 2010

Scott Rush is one of four Australians who were arrested in Bali in 2005, with about 8kg of heroin strapped to his thighs. He was found guilty of a capital crime. DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? What has this got to do with keeping the Sabbath?

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? On the news recently a former federal police chief Mick Keelty went into the witness box to PLEAD FOR MERCY for the "drug mule" SCOTT RUSH who is condemned to death before a firing squad in Bali. Scott Rush is only 24 years old. He is one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2018

All 4 gospels tell us the story of Barabbas (but we never learn the names of the other prisoners to die that day). Why? What is it about Barabbas that was so important that Scripture tells us his name?

OPEN: Someone once noted that Jesus borrowed just about everything he had while on earth. He borrowed a place for His birth, a house to sleep in, a boat to preach from, an animal to ride on when He entered Jerusalem, a room to meet privately with His friends for the Last Supper, and a tomb to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Teacher's Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2015

How does the gift of teaching help the church? And does that mean that if we don't have this gift that we don't have to teach?

Little Johnny wasn't getting good marks in school. One day he came up to the teacher’s desk and looked like he wanted to say something. “Yes Johnny” the teacher said. “Is there something you want?” Very quietly he said, "I don't want to scare you, but my daddy says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

Confession is a key part of our prayer life. But was it about confession that improves our prayer life, and how can we learn to confess our sins so that our prayers are more effective?

(This was the 2nd of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) Open with the Lord’s prayer from Matthew 6:9-13 We’re continuing to learn from the Lord’s prayer by using the acronym ACTS. As a refresher, the acronym represents four parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inheritance

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 3, 2001

This is a funeral sermon on Psalm 16 given for Jewel Hogan (died 1997).

Jewel Hogan received an inheritance. This inheritance was a joy for her in life and a hope for her in the face of death. It was a blessing she gave to us throughout her life and now it is her gift to us. Psalm 16:5-6 says, “O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Good Conscience

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

A good conscience is an unseen and a peace-giving jewel of a God-fearing man.

A good conscience is an unseen and a peace-giving jewel of a God-fearing man. Conscience is a gift from God. It tames our animal instinct and awakens us to moral consciousness. Without conscience, no man could see his own sinful condition as the Lord sees us. Our conscience surely guides us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of A Christian Mother

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2008

A Christian mother is a jewel with special qualities instilled in her by God Almighty.

Poem: “Her Day” She cooked the breakfast first of all, Washed the cups and plates, Dressed the children and made sure Stockings all were mates. Combed their hair and made their beds, Sent them out to play. Gathered up their motley toys, Put some books away. Dusted chairs and mopped the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Crowns And Rewards

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018

When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 20:20-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adoration Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016

A powerful part of prayer is telling God how much we "adore" Him. Have you ever done that? Do you know why it is important that you do do that?

(This was the first of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) OPEN: “I’d rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray.” -- D. L. Moody We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philosophy 101

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 23, 2002

We identify some simple but jewels of truth that ministry has taught me.

PHILOSOPHY 101 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 6: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth does nor rust will corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal; 21. For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Love For One

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007

Search & Rescue of Scott O’Grady Leads us to remember our rescue by Christ

– Lk 19:10 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost Lk 15:4-7 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 18:11

Denomination: Baptist

Relics And Miraculous Bleeding And Weeping

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

Beware of pieces of brass and other such things.

Relics and Miraculous Bleeding and Weeping Over the years, I have heard of all kinds of things that are revered and really worshiped. It is claimed that these things have special powers to heal because they belonged to someone in the Bible. Tears, oil and blood have flowed from all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 1 John 4:3, Luke 16:31, Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 20:29, 2 Kings 18:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:7, Matthew 16:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Invested Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019

Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?

OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheeks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A message about cheeks based on Song of Solomon 1:10 - "Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels."

INTRODUCTION "Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels..." The husband is speaking to his wife. More importantly, Christ is speaking to his Church. 1. BEAUTIFUL CHEEKS "Thy cheeks are comely..." The groom compliments his bride on the beauty of her face. Jewels are dangling from her hair. They are ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:10

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

I am indebted to Scott Coltrain and John Dobbs ("The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength", Scott Coltrain, SermonCentral.com, Nov. 2002, and, "The Joy of the Lord", John Dobbs, SermonCentral.com, Dec. 2000) for a number of ideas utilized in this sermon.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In the year 587 BC, Jerusalem was sacked and totally destroyed by the Babylonian Empire. The elite of Judean society were carried off into exile. In 538 BC, Cyrus, the King ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist