Sermons on Shame Of The Cross:

Jesus Is King! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 25, 2022

Jesus is King of Creation, King of the Church, and King of our hearts

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:15-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 4-23-2022 Lift Jesus High In 1893, Chicago hosted the International Columbian Exhibition that millions were expected to attend. One of the exhibits was the “Parliament of Religions.” This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Mile Sermon

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 25, 2022

Jesus is the Theme of the Old Testament

The Seven Mile Sermon Luke 24:13-32 When I started in the ministry the normal length of a sermon was about 40 minutes and we did that at least twice on a Sunday. It seems that as preachers grow older, they get shorter, and their sermons get shorter as well. But here in Luke 24 Jesus preaches a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Anglican

Confident Access To God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022

The finished work of Jesus allows us to make a bold approach.

CONFIDENT ACCESS TO GOD. Hebrews 10:16-25. It is interesting to note here that the Holy Spirit is witnessing to US through the Scriptures (Hebrews 10:15). He has re-introduced the new covenant of Jeremiah 31:31-34 in Hebrews 10:16; and He is now telling us that it is OUR sins and iniquities He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ressurrection Proof

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

He is Risen indeed. Our hope is not in wishful thinking.

Resurrection Proof Selected verses Let’s Pray In the early church after Jesus resurrection they would greet each other by these words- He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! This morning we celebrate and greet each other with those words He is Risen indeed! The joyful and praiseworthy Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

How Jesus Prays For You (John 17:1-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

What's important to Jesus? What does he want for us? Also, Jesus here passes the baton to his Father. His job is done, and the Father must complete it.

Let's start this morning by reading John 13:1-5 (NRSV), and remind ourselves of where we are in the gospel of John: Now, before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

The Uplifted Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2022

John 12:32 teaches us several truths about Jesus' death on the cross.

Scripture The year was 30 AD. Thousands of Jewish pilgrims had come to Jerusalem from all over the world for the upcoming Passover feast. Many Jews came to Jerusalem a week before the Passover to ceremonially cleanse themselves and also to prepare for the Passover. Word had spread among the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Convinced Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 18, 2022

Have you ever thought about what it was that convinced the Centurion?

Introduction What a bleak, wretched scene it must have been that day outside Jerusalem at Galgothia! Which is actually the cities garabage dump. when the Lord Jesus gave His life to save our souls. It was a day when all of Hell was unleashed against Jesus. It was a day when those who should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion According To Mark.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2023

The Beloved Son was forsaken, but only for a season, that all might come in.

THE PASSION ACCORDING TO MARK. Mark 14:1-72, Mark 15:1-47. I). THE PREPARATION. Mark 14:1-11. 1. The Plot to Kill Jesus (Mark 14:1-2). The first thing that we notice as we enter into this passage is that it was the LORD who was setting the timetable for Jesus’ death. It was "the feast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-72, Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day God Died Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2023

Mark's version of the crucifixion of Jesus is concise and focuses mostly on the people who witnessed the crucifixion and their response to it. We too must respond to the crucifixion of Jesus and it is something that we must do daily.

Introduction A. I want to begin with a true story about a girl named Donna and a boy named Felipe. 1. Donna Ashlock and Felipe Graza were high school freshman in a small farming community near San Francisco. 2. Felipe was infatuated with Donna and considered her his girlfriend. 3. He would often go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary, Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. He knew her not only by her actions, but also by her heart. What does God’s Word tell us about Mary?

Imagine you had the opportunity to choose a woman who would be the mother of the Son of God. You not only knew her by her actions, but also by the intents of her heart. What kind of woman would you choose? God chose Mary of Nazareth to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of the world. What does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46-49, Acts 1:12-14, Mark 3:31-34, John 2:1-12, Deuteronomy 19:15, Genesis 17:12-13, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Opening Up Of A Relational Space By Forgiveness.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.

There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

In The Mean Time...

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Church Is A Temple

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2023

What's the foundation of the church? What did the cross do for the nations? Let's find out in Ephesians 2.

What is the bedrock that the church is built upon? What did the cross do for the nations? Paul answers these questions in Ephesians 2. Let’s begin by asking, what were we like in the past? At one time you were like a dead person because of the things you did wrong and your offenses against God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ransomed By The Blood Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

We were ransomed – that means a price was paid for us. It means we WERE held hostage. Held by the futile ways of our sinful lives. Sin had a grip on us, it took us away from the paradise God originally intended for us

Ransomed by the Blood Father’s Day 2023 A study through Peter June 18th 2023 It’s Father’s Day. For many, it’s a day to celebrate Dad. Whether it’s young kids making him breakfast, or older children taking him out for lunch, dinner, dessert, barbecue, burger-joint, or wherever he may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Globalisation Of The Gospel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2022

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12.32.

THE GLOBALISATION OF THE GOSPEL. John 12:20-36. (John 12:20-22): Some serious minded Greek worshippers expressed a desire to have a conversation with Jesus. They approached Philip, who came from Galilee of the Gentiles, and he and Andrew made the approach to the Lord on their behalf. It is good, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational