Sermons on secret codes in holy week:

Inside Secrets Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 12, 2001

The "inside secret" about our witness and His wisdom.

November 11, 2001 Paul talked about inside secrets; he called it the wisdom of God in a mystery. There are all kinds of mysteries. In the western world, when you say mystery you¡¦re talking about a who-done-it, or a puzzle to solve. Solved puzzles can have surprise endings, or open up even ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006

The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2006

It turns out that very little of The Da Vinci Code is based on history. This sermon examines only two issues: (1) The Truth about the Scriptures, and (2) The Truth about Jesus’ Deity.

Scripture Dan Brown’s novel, The Da Vinci Code, has sold some 43 million copies, making it the biggest-selling adult novel in history. With the release of the movie adaptation of the book on May 19, interest in this controversial tale has risen substantially. A new nationwide survey by The Barna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Feast Of Weeks

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

Fourth in a series on how Jesus fulfilled all seven of the Old Testament Feasts prescribed by God.

Note: This message was presented by both of our pastors as a team. Pat: Once again this morning we’re going to take a break from our journey through Ecclesiastes to focus on the Jewish Feasts and focus on how they reveal Jesus, the Messiah. Back in March, we focused on the three spring feasts – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The 'rest' Of The Week! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#4 in 10 Commandment Series

#4 “THE REST OF THE WEEK!” TEXTS: Exodus 20:8-11; Genesis 2:15; Nehemiah 13:15-22 INTRO: Of the 10 commandments this is the one taken most lightly by both Christians and non Christians. Against the other commandments like, “Thou shall not kill”, “Thou shall not steal”, and “Do not commit ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Week Two Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Lent is a ritual of the Church that leads us into the hope we have in Jesus. Fasting and Prayer are disciplines of Lent to bring about suffering to draw a person closer to God

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:13, Matthew 19:15, Luke 2:37, Jonah 3:5, Esther 4:1-4, Acts 13:2, Matthew 6:16-18, Romans 4:13-25, 2 Samuel 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Da Vinci Code: Is It Real? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006

Part 1 of a 4 part of series on topics that tend to divide people from each other and from God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 1 “The Da Vinci Code: Is it real?” Colossians 2:8-10, 1 John 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The book has sold over 40 million copies, it has been on the best seller list for almost 3 years and is presently the New York Times Best Seller as the #1 paperback fiction. The movie, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Week Three Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Self examination is not intended as a form of self punishment, but a redirection of our love to God for what He did for us through the cross. It’s meant as a guidepost to living like “little Christs” in this world so we can be a blessing to those who may never consider His saving grace.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Week After PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Topics: First Appearance, Apostles

Spiritual Formations: Secrets Of The Secret Place

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking and Scripture meditation – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #2: SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE KEY TEXT: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2). THE BIG IDEA: As we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: *other

The Final Week

Contributed by John Gail on Mar 12, 2016

Entry to Jerusalem in the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry.

THE FINAL WEEK TEXT: Luke 19:28 – 48 Introduction: Jesus has come to the end of His earthly ministry. The prophecies had been fulfilled minus those that He would fulfill in this final week, and Jesus had set His face to this time knowing the pain, the heartache and the great thing that He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

Week Five Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Contrition is the entire process of fasting, prayer, confession and repentance through amending one's behavior and making right those wrongs which don't hurt others.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion Week Series

Contributed by Preeyapon Ekasittikul on May 3, 2019

The last week of Jesus on earth from which we can learn from Him

The Passion week 1900 years ago this week was the last week of Jesus on Earth as God and and man. He ministered for three and a half years in Jerusalem this week was the last week and there were many things happened in this whole week. The 1st day : Sunday It was called Palm Sunday Jesus went ...read more

A Difficult Week

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This message looks at the events of Passion week.

Introduction: If you only had a week to live what would you do? Some people answer that question by saying that they would go out with a bang, doing all the things they never got to do but wanted to do. That might be traveling and seeing things they had never seen before. Some people might go sky ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Baptist

Week 30 Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Week 30 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 30 “The Woman Persecuted” Date: February 26, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:13-17 I hope tonight to finish the 12th chapter of the book of Revelation, and stop there. The first 10 verse of chapter 13 we will begin with next week, which contains a lot of information and I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist