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Fasting As Taught By Jesus

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

CLARIFIES WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT FASTING

FASTING AS TAUGHT BY JESUS Study the following four points concerning fasting, and the texts which illustrate them. 1. Jewish people, including John the Baptist and Jesus, and Gentiles, strongly influenced by Jewish traditions, practiced fasting in New Testament times. (Mat 4:1 NIV) Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Will Smith: I Am Legend Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 18, 2008

This is the third in our movie series looking at Will Smith movies. This message covers I Am Legend...

I am legend is a very intense, fun movie.... I Am Legend is a movie about a Lieutenant Colonel Robert Neville. The movie is set a little in the future and the world as we know it has come to an end. Robert Neville is all alone but he hasn’t totally given up... (Show Clip: 00:24:02 - 00:25 - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Revealed To The Nations Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 2, 2025

The older I get, the more I realize that Christmas doesn’t always arrive in peaceful places. Sometimes it breaks into the darkest nights in the coldest corners of the world.

The Glory of Heaven Revealed to the Nations December 21, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:21-32 When we think of Christmas, we picture warmth—lights, family, the glow of a tree, the smell of something good in the oven. My grandfather, who fought in the Pacific, used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Brethren

Enough Love For God To Bless Another Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 15, 2000

An inductive-deductive combination meassage calling God’s people in my care to love Him enough to bless others in obedience to His will.

Topic: Love Theme: Love for God & Others Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to love Him enough to bless others in obedience to His will. Response: Individuals will raise their hand to demonstrate their commitment to increasing their love for God and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Things That Really Matter In Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 17, 2020

1. We can be overconfident (vs. 25-32). 2. We can be overwhelmed (vs. 31-32). 3. We can overcome (vs. 33).

Things that Really Matter in Life The Gospel of John John 16:25-33; Romans 8:31-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – February 7, 2018 (Revised April 17, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16:25. Here we are only a few hours away from the cross of our Lord and Savior ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33, Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Pain Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 46 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the second message exploring the passion of Jesus.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Path of Pain Pt 2” John 18-19 Review I. The Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 1-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 III. The Personal salvation ministry of Jesus 18-21 Last week we began tracking the various elements of this ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

After all is said and done, we need to be living our lives like Jesus lived. We need to awaken our hearts by filling our hearts with the things of God, and living the life modeled by Jesus.

Many in our country today are claiming to be “woke”. But as we have seen over the past few weeks the church needs to become “woke” — the church needs to wake up, stand up, and defend all that is right, all that is true, all that is holy. Evil is all around. Sin is running rampant. It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, James 4:8, Philippians 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Ephesians 1:17-23, Acts 2:43-47, James 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Peace

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on May 23, 2025

Christians will always find themselves in continuous conflict with demonic powers that seek to steal, kill and destroy. Destroying our peace is paramount and while the world cannot restore our peace, our God can.

This morning I want to focus on just three verses of our gospel reading for today (John 14:23-29). Jesus was about to leave this world and that meant lots of trouble lay ahead for his disciples. He spoke these words to his disciples to comfort them and assure them that they would not have to fight ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Dedication Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2007

*What will you do with the Christ of Christmas? Dedicate your life to Him. God’s Word will show us how.

Let Christmas Change Your World! Part 5 - Christmas Dedication Luke 2:21-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall - McClendon Baptist Church 123106am *Jo Carr tells about a children’s Christmas program she once saw. Jo said: "All the songs had been sung, and the candles lit. The shepherds had come to peek at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

My Eyes Have Seen

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Tell story, then read Scripture Mary was a single mother.

1. Tell story, then read Scripture Mary was a single mother. She had to provide for her children and at the same time she wanted to be there to take care of her kids. To accomplish both goals she decided that she would clean houses. The two older girls, Cindy and Laura, helped as much as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dedicating Our Children To The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We share in Mary and Joseph's desire to give our kids the best possible spiritual foundations

I want all of us who are parents to think back to a time when you presented one of your children for baptism. What was it that you were asking God to do when you brought your child for baptism? Grandparents, if it’s fresher to think about your feelings at the birth of a grandchild, do that. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Do Not Worry

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

This sermon highlights a person who had been graced by God to mourn without bitterness, to sorrow without anger, to trust without resentment, and to rest in the peace of Christ which surpasses every man’s understanding.

Lectionary 8 Matthew 6:24-34 Money! One thing that I have learned as a Pastor is that people worry about money. Even when I meet with couples that are planning to get married money is a number one concern. Worrying about money is said to be one of the biggest concerns in our society today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

When God's Goodness Is Eclipsed

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002

One struggle of the Christian life is to maintain hope in the goodness of God. Christmas promises us that God is good even in the midst of the most adverse circumstances.

When God’s Goodness is Eclipsed / Matthew 2:13-23 Christmastide, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 30 December 2001 Phyllis was a 25 year old mother of a 6 month old little baby boy named, Jeremy. Phyllis and her husband, Oliver, a animal skin tanner in Bethlehem were happy parents. Phyllis ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living Between The Advents

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005

Psalm 126 shows us two advents of God’s redemptive blessing of his people, and provides advice for how to between the advents.

Third Sunday in Advent 2005 Psalm 126, Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, John 1:6-8,19-28 Living Between the Advents Psalm 126 – the Psalm appointed for this third Sunday in Advent – is one of 15 psalms grouped together in the Psalter which all bear the designation “a psalm of ascents.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don’t Miss Christmas Series

Contributed by James Crain on Dec 14, 2007

This message describes those prepared for Christ’s coming and those who were not. The religious crowd is indifferent. The leaders are worried. A widow is watching and an old man is waiting. Magi are wandering and worshipping. Which one describes you?

Don’t miss Christmas (portions of this sermon are borrowed from illustrations and sermons on Sermon Central) Christmas time is a time filled with traditions. There is the time to get a Christmas tree and put it up along with the decorations. There are presents to buy, so there is shopping to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-51

Denomination: Baptist