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Based On The Evidence Series

Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007

The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Still, Be Not Ashamed And Be Justified

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 17, 2020

Based on the lectionary

Be still: God is our refuge and strength - Psalm 46: 1, 2 (RSV) Be still and know that I am God - Psalms 46: 10 Word of wisdom / knowledge; discerning of spirits - 1 Corinthians 12; 8, 10 Be not ashamed and be justified: Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Vineyard

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord (Think Https://Www.imdb.com/Title/Tt0070121/)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 20, 2020

This is based on the Lectionary.

"Thou didst forgive the iniquity of Thy people; Thou didst pardon all their sin Restore us again, o God of our salvation . . . show us Thy steadfast love, o Lord, and grant us Thy salvation . . . surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13, Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Vineyard

Trusting In A Tough Teaching

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019

This sermon looks at Jesus' four teachings here: taking sin seriously, rebuking, forgiving, and serving. This sermon applies the text at each point, and does so in a Gospel approach.

“Just climb up, sit down, let go, and enjoy, honey!” Lainey’s father to said to her. Little Lainey had recently learned how to swim, and was now standing on the ladder of the water slide, frozen in fear. Lainey had just started jumping into the pool, and then would frantically dog paddle back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Love Does To Us

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 18, 2013

Love is a powerful motivator and our lives should be lived from a foundation of love.

What Love Does To Us June 16, 2013 Intro: We’ve already had a full meal – on Scripture, on the depth of poetry in music expressed as prayers of our hearts, on the celebration of new life and a family committed to have Jesus as the center, and on the testimony of faith of a man in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Sons And Daughters Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 13, 2017

Romans 8 is one of the most beloved and comforting chapters of the Bible. As Paul writes this chapter, he gives us a wonderful picture of salvation: adoption.

In my NIV Study Bible, the cover and blank pages toward the front are filled with Bible verses. When I got that Bible in college, I would write on the cover and those empty pages Bible verses that I liked and wanted to be able to reference easily and quickly. One day, as I was flipping through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017

The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Forgiving Father

Contributed by Jim Pye on Mar 20, 2001

Lectionary : Lent 4

25/3/01 6 p.m. Luke 15:1-3,11-32. 151Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3Then Jesus told them this parable:... 11 "There was a man who had two sons. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

1st Sunday In Advent - Series A

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Oct 26, 2000

God blesses other people through you.

What if I was to tell you that because of you someone else will get something great? Something wonderful! In someway they, because of you, will be blessed? How would that make you feel? Would you feel pretty good? Or pretty confused? Maybe you would ask yourself "What could I ever do that someone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 9:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Home Improvement Series: being A Forgiver

Contributed by Douglas Nieuwstraten on Oct 18, 2000

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting.

It seems to me that there is nothing quite so pure, quite so noble, quite so priestly as the act of forgiving and forgetting. My suspicion is also that most of us would say nothing is more difficult and requires such a risk than forgiving and risking being hurt again. Lee Strobbel in his book, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Hosea-The Hurt Of God- Series Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2005

Exposition and Application of the Book of Hosea

By Pastor Bob Marcaurelle Hosea-The Hurt of God Sermon 1 Hosea 1:1-2 THE TIMES AND TEARS OF HOSEA Picture ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being On Jesus' World Series Team

Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006

A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Benefits Of The Second Coming (Series #1) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 28, 2006

In light of God’s redemptive plan, the second coming of Jesus is of utmost importance. Without it, our salvation experience will not be complete. The full benefits of the redeeming work of Jesus at the cross will be experienced in His Second coming.

THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Part 1: The Benefits of His Second Coming INTRODUCTION: In light of God’s redemptive plan, the Second Coming of Jesus is an event with utmost importance. The apostle Paul calls it in his letter to Titus, chapter 2, verse 13, the “blessed day and the glorious appearing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006

This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elements Of Prayer (#2 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

Prayer must include praise, provision, pardon, protection and people.

The Elements of Prayer (Matthew 6: 13-19) Intro. A. In our previous lesson, we have discussed the essentiality of prayer. I hope it has encouraged you to be more prayerful and also to be persistent in prayer. B. For today’s lesson, we will study the important elements of prayer. C. First, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational