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What Was On Jesus' Mind?

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009

It was the last fews hours that Jesus had with his disciples. What did he emphasize to them during this last night before his death? What was most important for them to remember?

What Was on Jesus’ Mind? Palm Sunday John 17:20-26 April 5, 2009 We begin the observance with one of the most excellent times of the year in the Christian religious tradition: Holy Week. It begins with Palm Sunday (today) culminating in the celebration of the Easter season that begins next Sunday ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Hospitality

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 11, 2008

Be hospitable to strangers without grumbling. Open your homes to people and use it as a chance to minister. Have a fervent love for one another despite our faults.

I Peter 4:7 – 10 reads, “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all tings have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

2012 Trouble For Them, Peace For Youi

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 2, 2012

God is not promising freedom from trouble, but gives us His peace for whatever may come.

2012 Trouble for Them Peace for You In 2011 there was a lot of upheaval in the world. No one predicted Osama would be killed, Ghadafi would be killed, Mubarak would be deposed, Kim Il Jong would be dead, the Arab spring, the Fukishema melt down, and Japanese tsunami. The world's deck is being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Different Kinds Of Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Feb 10, 2013

The world teaches us there are many kinds of love. The world has a different view than we are supposed to have. Contrasting the different this sermon teaches the world versus a CP or (Christian Perspective). Youtube - thecrosswalkworship

Knowing Different Kinds of Love Once again I want to let people know that this message applies to everyone. In order to love the way we should we need to know what love is. I want to teach you a little this morning. Are there different kinds of love? The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

Misfortune Is God’s Megaphone

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 3, 2013

Misfortune Amiplifies God's Call to Repent 1) Individually; 2) Immediately

Did you hear the shocking news out of Egypt on Tuesday? 19 tourists died when a hot air balloon exploded and plunged 300 meters to the ground. One moment these people were enjoying something they had dreamed of doing for years - floating above ancient Egyptian ruins in the soft light of an early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

As I prayed and studied to get ready for this message, the LORD taught me so much in regards to the title in itself. HE pointed out to me how such little things can grow into something much larger.

The Faith Factor Part 6 : Power of the Blood to Overcome As I prayed and studied to get ready for this message, the LORD taught me so much in regards to the title in itself. HE pointed out to me how such little things can grow into something much larger. How some things in people’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

20/20 Vision

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

A church is headed nowhere until it has a clear vision

20/20 Vision 2 Chronicles 20:20 What is the most common surgery performed in the US? According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, the most common surgery is: Lens and cataract procedures… specifically- laser eye surgery People want their vision restored to 20/20 When it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Heavenly Perspective On This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 7, 2012

As John enters the throne room of heaven we are confronted with the truth that the unfolding of history in this broken world is backed by one solid truth - God is in control.

Message Revelation 4:1-5:14 The Heavenly Perspective on This Broken World. I want you to think about the best invitation you ever received. Maybe it was to a very special wedding. Perhaps you were taken on a very special holiday. Maybe it was to go to a special restaurant. Perhaps you were given a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our King Will Return

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 27, 2012

Sermon for Christ The King Sunday The first illustration carries the theme of "urban legends" about the King of Denmark wearing a Jewish armband in WW II. True or false? When Pilate questioned Jesus he thought he was dealing with "urban legends" that

In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2012 Text: Acts 1:11 Redeemer “Christ Our King Will Return” Perhaps you have heard this story. It's a great story: Many years ago, when Hitler's forces occupied Denmark, the order came that all Jews in Denmark were to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

When Will God Come? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

We long to be liberated from our brokenness adn to experience redemption for ourselves and our relationships. We keep waiting for God to come and fix things.

“Questions About God: When Will God Come?” Luke 21:25-28 In that great movie “Field of Dreams”, Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice prompting, “If you build it, he will come.” So Ray builds a ball field in the middle of his Iowa cornfield. Soon persons from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intimacy With God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012

God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 22:38-40, Romans 10:17, John 14:6, John 10:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Fasting Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

Fasting on a regular basis draws us closer to God and strengthens our faith and resolve to do God’s will. Fasting, like going to the gym, builds the muscle of your faith. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fast

Fasting: A Means of Grace Matthew 6:16-18 In both the Old Testament and the New, to fast means to abstain from food. This is so clear that it would be useless to quote the Scriptures from David, Nehemiah, Isaiah, and the prophets and even the New Testament. All agree that to fast means not to eat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Protestant Reformation Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2014

Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant Reformation.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 9: The Battle Cries of the Reformation Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Way Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 24, 2014

Knowing Your Destination, Truth, God's Plan

Road Trip #3 – One Way John 14:6 (p. 752) July 27, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s my way or the highway.” My dad used to say it a little differently...“The one who owns the house makes the rules: my house...my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Or Or Complaining

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

A. W. Tozier said, “Among those sins most exquisitely fitted to injure the soul and destroy the testimony, few can equal the sin of complaining.” This sermon is from a sermon by Jimmy Chapman some will be word for word because I couldn't say it better.

Numbers 11:1 NKJV - “ Now [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD; for the LORD heard [it], and His anger was aroused. So the fire of the LORD burned among them, and consumed [some] in the outskirts of the camp.” A certain man who was well-known for his constant ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist