Sermons on Simchat Torah:

Pilate's Dilemma

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 11, 2006

What was Pilate to do with the Christ? That really was his dilemma. What was he to do with this man? In the end, Pilate made his decision to condemn an innocent man to death and allow the crowds and the chief priests to have their ways.

PILATE’S DILEMMA MARK 15:1-15 INTRODUCTION... READ MARK 15:1-15 I. THE PRIESTS (verses 1-11) We find that in the dilemma of Pilate he had the chief priests and elders and the teachers of the law pulling at him in certain directions. Pilate correctly percieved that these religious leaders handed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holiest Place To God Is The Human Heart Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 14, 2011

The holiest place to God is the human heart. The Scriptures tells us where our treasure is there will also our heart be. Have you asked yourself, where is my heart?

Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 24:22 – 25; Acts 17:22-31; Romans 12:1- 2; Hebrew 3:6; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Ephesians 2:11-22 The holiest place to God is the human heart. The Scriptures tells us where our treasure is there will also our heart be. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:22-25

Denomination: *other

When I Can Read My Title Clear Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 2, 2017

Set your affection on the City of God and her Lord.

When I Can Read My Title Clear Genesis 23:1-20 Today we come to the end of a remarkable journey of faith and the first step into a new journey. Sarah had accompanied her husband Abraham on this journey. We don’t know how long Abraham and Sarah were married, but from the time we are introduced to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After Death Experinces

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017

The resurrection is of practical value when we consider what happens after life ends.

1. Today is “Easter” on the Christian calendar a. Annual remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection b. In Churches of Christ each first day of the week is to remember the Resurrection c. To get to Jesus’ resurrection, he had to go through crucifixion and the grave d. On that first day of the week exciting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving A Legacy Through The Church: Living Stones Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2017

This is the final lesson in our Leaving a Legacy Series. In and through the church we have an opportunity to make an eternally lasting legacy as living stones in the "temple" of God.​

1. I have a three page list of activities of our congregation – are you surprised? We can leave a legacy as a congregation! a. Legacy happens when each does his part [“Tom” Benevolent Ministry at Twickenham CoC b. Discover your purpose and live it out – for Kingdom of God (not personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Water's Fine Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 27, 2015

Baptism symbolizes many things. One of the symbols is the preparation the bride (church) makes in anticipation of the great wedding to the Groom (Jesus).

1. Hilton Hotels Romance is the motivating power that will produce the new heaven and the new earth, and it is the power behind much of what has been created in this earth. The spectacular international Hilton Hotel chain is a good example. It was not just the love of money and power that moved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Confession

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 30, 2015

Who is Jesus? It's possible to have a high view of Him, but not high enough.

Candidates for public office take polls to gauge their image, how they're perceived by potential voters. Are they viewed as likable, honest, capable? Jesus asked His disciples to share their input as to His public image. What were people saying about Him? He then confronted them with a more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Congregational

Guilt By Association Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2014

Jesus was a friend of sinners and set us right by HIS actions. In Jesus God sees his righteousness on us, in spite of all of our shortcomings.

1. Guilt by Association movie: "Guilt by Association" is a 2002 movie based on true events about a single mother who gets caught up in a drug bust because of her drug-dealing boyfriend. The woman, who unknowingly helps her boyfriend, is sentenced to a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence for her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey Through The Old Testament #1: Genesis Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2012

This series is designed to give people an overview of the whole story of the 39 Books of the Old Testament, starting here in Genesis, the book of beginnings.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #1: GENESIS ILLUSTRATION: The story is told about the preacher who was visiting the children’s classes to see how they were doing. One Sunday he visited the class of 6th grade boys. He listened for a while & then asked, “Who knows who knocked down the walls of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Words Of Love

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Encouraging the congregation to love God and love others.

INTRO  Recap the last few weeks. The Pharisees and Sadducees tried to trap Jesus with their questions -- only to their folly.  Pharisees with regard to taxes  Sadducees with regard to Marriage and Resurrection. Jesus rebukes them for not knowing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:24-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Laser Light Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 23, 2019

The New Covenant Gospel is not a competitor with God’s plans for Israel, but there is a difference between the Old and New Covenants: The Israelites became part of the Old by birth, we become part of the New Covenant only by second birth.

The Laser Light of the Gospel (Romans 3:1-20) 1. Laser lights are useful as pointers. I have one, but only rarely use it. 2. They are not toys. [https://phys.org/newsstory below:] 3. Concern is growing over the safe use of small, battery powered, hand held lasers. For example, there are now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ignorance, Hurt, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 16, 2020

Today we will look at the difference between willful sin, sinning in ignorance, and the feelings that hurt creates -- and how this all relates to forgiveness.

Ignorance, Hurt, and Forgiveness (topical) 1. A man given to day-dreaming was driving down the freeway a cell phone call came in through his blue tooth audio system. He heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:27-31, Psalm 19:12-13, 1 Corinthians 5:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Powerful Thoughts From The Journey Of Jonah

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 17, 2019

Five Powerful truths that we can learn from the experience of Jonah.

400 kilometers west of Baghdad lies Mosul, but you’ve probably heard it by another name: Nineveh. The town, once home to the foremost research universities in the Middle East, today lies in ruins by it’s most recent caretakers, ISIL, who devastated the city during their reign of terror and who also ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stealing? The Battle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2022

Consider stealing the 8th commandment? Have you ever stole something from God? The battle is not yours! Stand still and see... PRAISE AND WORSHIP WILL ALWAYS WIN... Don't steal.

STEALING? THE BATTLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a jar of peanut butter, a spoon and a few pieces of bread sitting on a table. *STEAL: TO TAKE SOMETHING THAT IS NOT YOURS WITHOUT PERMISSION OR A LEGAL RIGHT. One that steals has no intention of returning. To take ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Malachi 3:8-9, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Verify The Experts

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 8, 2022

Jesus was questioned about what he was saying. We need to do the same thing about preachers, teachers, and internet writers.

Verify the Experts John 7:24-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 7:14 But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and began to teach. 15 the Jews then were astonished, saying, “How has this man become learned, having never been educated?” ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: United Methodist