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Matthew 16:20 – How To Start A Conversation With Jesus

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 4, 2013

Imagine what it must have been like for Jesus! How do you start a conversation with Jesus? If you were Jesus what would you say? The normal icebreakers are not going to work ….

Matthew 16:20 – HOW TO START A CONVERSATION WITH JESUS Walking into the building that morning (some years ago) a couple we did not know greeted us, engaging with us in conversation easily. How pleasing to go away on holidays and return to be welcomed warmly as guests by perfect strangers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness To The Truth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

We do not share speculations. Rather, we are eye witnesses and we share what we have seen and heard of the truth—Jesus.

1 John 1:1-4 "Witness to the Truth" INTRODUCTION One of the discussions that is taking place in the Christian Church today centers around our understanding of faith. Is faith the propositions that you believe, or is it your motivation for living and your lifestyle? To put it another way, "Is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful- Unashamed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 5, 2024

This is the 217th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from 2 Timothy.

Series: Action [#217] FAITHFUL- UNASHAMED 2 Timothy 1:8-15 Introduction: I was at 1 of the Middles Schools at pickup time; and I saw something several times that I have experienced as a parent. The vehicle would pull up and the student would work very hard at acting like they didn’t know the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Victory In My Weakness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#6] GOD’S VICTORY IN MY WEAKNESS Judges 7:1-25 Introduction: As we have been studying in the Book of Judges, the Israelites were living in a cycle of sin, punishment, repentance, and deliverance. During the time of Gideon, the Midianites were ruling over the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

Explore the realities of war and the hope for peace, encouraging us to understand these concepts through the lens of faith.

Good morning everyone. Today, we'll be diving deep into Matthew 24, a chapter that speaks to us about war and peace. It's a challenging passage, one that presents us with the harsh realities of our world but also gives us a glimmer of hope in the midst of it all. As Philip Yancey, renowned ...read more

Topics: Matthew, End Times

One Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Gideon was considered by others as the least and the last. But to God, he was considered to be a mighty man of valor.

I. Out of Sight, Out of Mind A. Text: Judges 6:1-25 B. So make the situation clear, I want you to notice that, at the beginning of our story, we find Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress! C. Now, why would he thresh wheat in a winepress? Shouldn’t he just thresh wheat on a threshing floor? The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-25

Sinners Selling Sinless Saviour

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

Judas had a talent for handling money and he thought that with his gift, he would surely be in the new government which Jesus would establish once He threw out the Romans. When it dawned upon him he was wrong, He decided to run.

LUKE 22:2-6 SINNERS SELLING SINLESS SAVIOUR I. SELLER: A. Simpleton. B. Savvy. C. Selling. II. SHAME: A. Sorrow. B. Suddenness. C. Sustaining. III. SAINTS? A. Superior? B. Sedulousness? C. Sobriety? When President Roosevelt spoke to the nation following the attack on Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

To Spend Or To Invest

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 7, 2007

Time is the most inportant asset we have, we can spend it or invest it.

To Spend or TO Invest Opening Hymn Scripture Reading : Matt 6:33 Closing Hymn The Elusive The rich man in his castle The poor man at his gate They all wanted one thing But for them, it was far too late The Lawyer in his chambers The Maiden in her room Both sought the same gift each time But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Adventist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Discussing why the Resurrection is so critical to our faith.

He is Risen Luke 24:1-12 This morning I want to talk with you about the greatest event in all of history - the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. We understand that not everybody believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ - but for us it is a really big deal. Here’s why . . . at our church we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Healthy Living

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011

There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Introducing Matthew Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 19, 2015

Introduction to the man named Levi the tax collector, converted at the call of Christ and named Matthew

Introducing Matthew Turn to Matthew 9:9 I have decided to preach through the New Testament starting this year, if I can. Well, the first book in the New Testament is Matthew. I do not want to begin in chapter one, we will eventually. But I want to begin with the disciple named Matthew. In our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Funeral Service For Bessie Payne Bryant

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2025

Bessie was an 87 year old Christian who walked with God most of her life. She was an African American woman born in western Alabama and later migrated to Cleveland, OH.

Funeral Eulogy Bessie Payne Bryant By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Summary: Bessie Payne Bryant was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ as a child. It is amazing how God uses governments and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come And Join Us!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today.

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 28:19-20; Romans 10:14-15 Theme: Evangelism Title: Come and Join Us! This sermon deals with the call of Levi a most unusual man that was called to follow Jesus and how that call informs our outreach today. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Out Of The Valley PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores overcoming trials, spiritual renewal, and building a strong faith foundation through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:1-11. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, a beloved community of seekers and believers, of dreamers and doers, of the weary and the hopeful. We are here, once again, not by chance or coincidence but by divine appointment. We are here, under the loving eyes of our Creator, to share in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Topics: Renewal