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The Challenge Of Change Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2025

This is the 16th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#16] THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Luke 5:27-39 Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the challenge of change in our spiritual lives. We see Levi, a tax collector, who chose to leave his comfortable but corrupt life to follow Jesus. This decision highlights the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39, Matthew 9:9-17, Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Forgets

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Jul 29, 2004

Although we may have tasted failure--physical, emotional, even spiritual---in our life, there comes a momentary lapse when Failure forgets that it has ruled our lives. It is When Failure Forgets that GOD is able to change everything.

When Failure Forgets Mark 5:25-34 I. Introduction A. Everyone of us has, at one time or another in our life, faced the harsh reality of failure. 1. Whether it’s your first step as a child, your first attempt to drive a vehicle, or something that you continually have problems with—such as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant Kindness And Restoration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Mephibosheth’s story is not just about a crippled man restored—it’s about a covenant-keeping God who lifts the undeserving.

COVENANT KINDNESS AND RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:22, Isaiah 54:10, Romans 11:29, Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 8:10-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the most touching and redemptive stories in David’s reign is found in 2 Samuel 9. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unlikely Leader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#10] THE UNLIKELY LEADER Judges 11:1-40 Introduction: We are going to study the story of Jephthah, an unlikely hero. We will uncover profound truths about God’s ability to use those whom the World might overlook. Jephthah’s journey begins in a place most of us can ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 14, 2011

Why did God choose shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus

WHY SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 Intro. Outside St. Mary's Hospital in the slightly shabby London section of Paddington, the crowd was growing by the minute—more than 300 reporters, TV technicians and curious onlookers milled anxiously behind a double row of police barricades and dozens of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate For Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

I believe that there really is such a place for that kind of desperation in our lives today. However, most important is the discernment of what it is that we want for ourselves.

Opening illustration: Healing of a Hindu gentleman [in the Middle-East] who opened his house for prayer and became a Christian at his time of deepest need and crisis. Introduction: The story of this woman has always fascinated me for nowhere else in the scripture can we find a healing literally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014

This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation: Possible--The Transformation Of Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

This sermon reflects on the transformation of Zacchaeus from taker to giver, from greedy to generosity and seeks to discover how we might apply that same transformation to our lives.

Okay. We can’t read Zacchaeus without doing some short jokes, right? Why do short people get mad so easily? Because they have short tempers! Unfortunately, I crashed into the back of a car at the lights today. A really short guy got out of the car and said, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 19:1-10, Luke 19:1

Denomination: Methodist

#9 A Life-Transforming Touch Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 16, 2020

One touch motivated by compassion transformed a leper’s life forever. This message explores the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40-45.

A Life-Transforming Touch Series: Gospel of Mark Chuck Sligh February 16, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

We, Too, Will Be Lifted Up

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus promised that we will join him in Heaven

John 12:20-33 O Lord Jesus, You chose the Cross as the path to glory to show us the way of salvation. May we receive the word of the Gospel joyfully and live by Your example as heirs and citizens of Your Kingdom. Amen. We just heard in the Gospel reading that a group of Greeks approached Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Episcopal

"Living Water"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2017

We are all broken sinners, and Jesus loves us anyway.

"Living Water" John 4:4-42 When I was entering the 6th grade my family moved to an entirely different part of the country and I, of course, entered an entirely different school. It was a horrifying experience. It was humiliating. It was dehumanizing. Why do I say that? Because, on the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Answers The Divorce Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 11, 2023

When Jesus returned to His public ministry in Mark 10, the Pharisees tried to trap Him with a question about divorce. Jesus dealt with their question by directing them back to God's original design and intent in creation.

A. In the last two sermons in our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, we have been watching Jesus privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The topics He discussed with them were about prayer, the passion of Jesus, pride and prejudice. 2. I trust that we have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023

Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Luke 10:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:7, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Reaches Out, Beyond Human Boundaries

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2008

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series A.

3rd Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will and grace for all people. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Prophetic Word For 2020: 'my Church Will Burn Brightly In The Coming Darkness' Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Apr 1, 2022

Just as the Lord proclaimed to Samuel the fulfillment of his prophecy concerning judgment of his leaders who were unfaithful and the establishment of faithful leaders over his house, so now He is coming to judge His church leaders.

As the first day of 2020 arrived, I found myself doing what I have always done for the last 40 years: seeking the Lord's word and focus for the coming year. This time, Jan. 1, 2020—something different happened. As I prayed and listened—"Here am I, Lord, speak"—I began to have a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9