Sermons on Spices:

Paying The Bill

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Paying the Bill (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 17 verses 24-27. • If you had lived 2,000 years ago, and if you encountered Jesus: • Either as a baby, boy or man, • There would have been nothing to mark him out as being different, • From the other Jewish babies, boys or men of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Brethren

What Are You Celebrating - Easter Vs Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 1, 2010

Many people celebrate Easter thinking they are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but truly they are being destroyed celebrating a false god. Not your traditional Easter sermon.

“What are you Celebrating” Resurrection Sunday vs. Easter By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 16:1-6 “And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. And very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 7, 2008

This was written for the second week in Advent and focuses on the differences that the events in Bethlehem made in the lives of some

Wow, the second week of Advent, and as we were reminded earlier the second candle to be lit on the advent wreath is the Bethlehem candle. And it brings our focus to bear on the town of Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus. We sing about it in Little Town of Bethlehem and Once in Royal David’s City ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Tabernacle: “approaching Holy God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2016

The Old Testament Tabernacle taught God's People a pattern of worship. The ceremonies and furnishings in the tabernacle point to the atonement of Jesus as our High Priest.

The Tabernacle: “Approaching Holy God” Exodus 25:1-9 We are looking at the Old Testament Unfolding of the Drama of the Gospel. It is interesting that God first redeemed Israel and then He gave them the Law. When God saw the people He had chosen were struggling in Egypt, He did not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2015: Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 22, 2016

Let's examine the promises of Easter. Each promise is marked by something empty—an empty cross, empty clothes, and an empty cave. It is the very fact that each of these is empty that assures us God's promises are not.

EASTER: EMPTY PROMISES Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/27/2016 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Women's Tale Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 6, 2016

The women report sighting Jesus after the Resurrection.

“the Women’s Tale” Jesus Sightings Part 1 “Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.” John 20:18 NIV Intro: We are starting a new Sermon Series titled “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Iq Test

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Dec 17, 2019

This will be interesting to see how much the world has entered our minds of this very important day.

THE CHRISTMAS IQ TEST 12-15-19 1. When did God plan Jesus to come to the earth? A. Genesis 1:1 B. Before Genesis 1:1 C. Genesis 1:15 D. Isaiah 7:14 E. After Adam and Eve sinned F. None of the Above 2. Joseph was originally from… A. Bethlehem B. Nazareth C. Hebron D. Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Iq Test

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 22, 2013

Most of what people think they

Christmas I.Q. Test Instructions: Read and answer each question in the order it appears. When choices are given, read them carefully and select the best one. Put a “T” or an “F” in the blank on all True or False questions. Guessing is permitted; cheating is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jhhemtyd Part 4: Majoring On The Minors

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

Fourth in the series regarding Jesus’ words about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and religious leaders.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 4 – Majoring on the Minors Matthew 23:23-24 January 18, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many in here today are detail-oriented? It’s okay, nothing to be ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Resurrected Disciples Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 14, 2014

A sermon adressing the fact that you can be restored.

Resurrection Series: “Redeemed” Resurrected Disciples Mark 16:7 A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt's famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it repeatedly before he could be stopped. A short ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Death In The Pot

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2021

So, what does this passage in 2 Kings 4 have to do with us? I told you at the beginning that this was an odd passage in the life of the prophet Elisha and it has an important message for us today. That message is all about the action word “faith.”

DEATH IN THE POT 2 KINGS 4:38-44 #faith #deathinthepot INTRODUCTION… Bad Meal Last Week (p) I do the majority of the dinner preparation in our home. I think I am a fantastic cook. My family would probably say I am an average cook because when I decide to throw together things in my own way that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gifts Of The Magi Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021

This message focuses on the wise men and the gifts they presented to the newborn Savior. In viewing the symbolism of the gifts, we can learn more about the great plan of our Lord to save His people from their sins.

I wish to begin this morning with a prophecy of the Messiah found in Isaiah 60:1-3, and verse 6: “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Easter Sunday about experiencing the resurrection power of Jesus in our lives

Resurrection CCCAG, April 9th, 2023 Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, but starting in Rev 2 Introduction We are going to take a break from our study in Colossians to celebrate the resurrection of our LORD. I want to talk about something that is making news everywhere and seemingly tearing at the very seams ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experience An Easter Earthquake!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Apr 19, 2023

I am asking God the Holy Spirit to get our attention this morning and to shake our lives with an Easter earthquake so that we leave this worship service changed forever. May the Holy Spirit enable each of us to hear the earth-shattering news and to leave here with a life-changing faith!

It happened on an Easter Sunday. The date was April 4, 2010. The time was 3:40 p.m. Pacific Time. It turned out to be the biggest earthquake to hit Southern California in nearly 20 years. The magnitude—7.2 earthquake struck near the border with Mexico in Baja California. The earth shook for 45 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Lord Withdraws

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022

Sometimes we can become prideful and overconfident in our own abilities, which is sin; and so, God will hide His face from us (Isaiah 59:2). The Lord will hide from us in order to gain our attention and cause us to cling to Him.

One day a mother was out shopping with her son. Every time she took him shopping with her she couldn’t keep him by her side. As soon as she would turn her back, the boy would wander off somewhere, though keeping his mother in sight the entire time. She would then have to go and retrieve him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:27-31

Denomination: Baptist