Sermons on Simon On Cyrene:

Four Things To Remember At Easter Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 19, 2025

This was a talk for a family service on Easter Sunday. It has four symbolic actions that remind us that Jesus is the truth, Jesus is the key, Jesus is the king and Jesus is the life.

N.B. The parts of this 'talk' were broken up through the service. Today, it’s Easter Sunday. Easter Sundays are always great days! For us as Christians, Easter Sunday is one of the most important days of the year. Perhaps it’s the most important. This Sunday, I’m going to do things a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42, 1 Peter 2:24, Revelation 3:20, Acts 2:24, John 14:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disagreements

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 31, 2026

Paul entreats Euodia and entreats Syntyche to agree in the Lord. We look at just two verses but find in them a great example of how to deal with disagreements at church.

INTRODUCTION Some years ago, a minister named Chuck Thomas was invited to preach at a church in Oklahoma. This is the story I read. Thomas noticed that the church was split down the middle, with each side having its own communion table and elders who prayed and served their respective halves of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Jonah

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 7, 2026

The story of Jonah teaches us that God is a God of second chances and God of the impossible. When we do what God tells us to - as Jonah eventually did - God can bring about an amazing result. The story of Jonah is also a picture, a foreshadowing, of Jesus and God's great plan of salvation.

This was for a family service, meaning that the children stayed in. We had chairs set in the shape of a boat in the centre of the church. Jonah, sailors etc., were dressed for their parts and we had a short participatory reading of some of the key moments in the story of Jonah earlier in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Philippians' Giving

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 28, 2026

The Christians in Philippi were great givers. In this talk, we look at six things we can learn from them as we consider our own giving.

Introduction Today is my fifth and last talk from Philippians. In the passage we’re looking at, Paul reflects on the Philippians’ support for him. He has some slightly complicated things to say, along the lines of, ‘I didn’t actually need your gifts, but I’m rejoicing that you gave them’! I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Resurrection True?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 21, 2026

Did God really raise Jesus? We look at the reasons to believe he did and why this is such an important question.

INTRODUCTION Today, I’m going to have a go at answering the question, ‘Did God really raise Jesus?' Next week, we’ll think about what Jesus’ resurrection means for us. But before trying to answer the question, I’d like to think about WHY this is such an important question. When I was at school, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus’ Resurrection Means For Us

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 28, 2026

Although the title is, 'What Jesus’ resurrection means for us', the talk realizes that this is the wrong question. Jesus' resurrection is about Jesus, about him receiving a kingdom, and about God vindicating him and showing him to be Lord, Christ, and Son of God. And THAT affects us.

Today, it’s Palm Sunday. So, it would be normal for me to talk about Palm Sunday! Next Sunday, it will be Easter Sunday. We’ll come together and praise God for Jesus’ resurrection. We’ll celebrate! I also want to talk about that. I want us to understand something of what Jesus’ resurrection means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

Anatomy Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 3, 2018

church health is more important than church growth.

“Anatomy of a Healthy Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 Introduction: Welcome to this last worship service of 2017. As I begin my preaching and teaching ministry here at Thayer Church my prayer is that that Lord will use me to be a blessing to you and your family. Sis. Judy and I are excited about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3, Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The New Things Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the second study in the book of Acts still more intrduction.

Acts Chapter 1 The New Things Acts # 02 I. The introduction to the Book. 1:1-2 A New Book Luke was what Jesus began to do and teach while He was were physically and Acts is what He continued to do and teach spiritually through the Church. It is Christ that still works. Notice these things: A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How In The World God Can Use Us

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Evangelism is commanded to everyone.

How In the World Can God Use Us? Romans 10:11-17 I.Calling on Christ v13 „Ã Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; „Ã Matthew 8:8 But the centurion answered and said, "Lord, I am not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Inertia

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

The church is eager to get comfortable, and God is just as eager to stir us up to good deeds. Here in Antioch, this difference of opinion comes to a head.

Passage: Acts 13:1-3 Intro: Here is a definition of inertia “An object in motion will remain in motion, and an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.” 1. we all know examples of inertia Il) a teenager asleep. A man watching football while the house burns down 2. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Tiptoeing Through The Tulips Here

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 15, 2012

Anyone can draw a crowd if they try hard enough, but it is something quite different to build a church (body) and have the Lord to call is successful. Surely God is calling more Titus's to follow this calling

Church Stewardship Titus 1 IL.: The old man had a habit of stepping out on his porch each morning and yelling "Praise the Lord". An athiest moved in next door and quickly became agitated. He would yell back, "there is no God'. One day the believer cried out, "Lord, help me. I have no money, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The False Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 5, 2004

Saul of Tarsus transforms into the apostle Paul whil preaching the true gospel and facing a false prophet: what the 21st century church can learn about confronting false teaching from the 1st cenutry example

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:1-12 TITLE: “FACING THE FALSE PROPHET” INTRODUCTION: A. Would you hire this man? A member of the pulpit committee at a certain church was tired of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tongues Are A Sign For Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2012

In today's lesson we learn that tongues are a sign for unblievers.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Tongues Are a Sign ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Significance Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2024

Acts 2:13 shows us the significance of the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction Luke wrote the book of Acts to tell Theophilus about how Jesus turned the world upside down. Jesus commissioned his apostles to take the good news of his resurrection to the entire world, beginning “in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed