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To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Moses' Farewell (Deuteronomy 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 17, 2025

What can we learn from Moses' farewell? Let's look at Deuteronomy 31.

Do we have words planned to say before we die? Have we planned for a successor or an inheritance? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 31. In his farewell speech before his death, what did Moses say to Israel? Moses again spoke to the whole nation of Israel: I am 120 years old, and I am no longer able to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Messianic Banquet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To explore the parable of the Great Banquet, emphasizing the importance of accepting God's invitation to His kingdom and the severe consequences of rejecting it.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we will delve into the captivating parable of the Great Banquet as narrated in Matthew 22:1-14. Charles Spurgeon, a respected Christian author, once said, "When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not by sight. Do God the honor to trust Him when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Messiah, Wedding-Feast

What Is The Unforgiveable Sin

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 10, 2011

There are thousands of people who are terrified that they may have committed the unpardonable sin. This is a shame because the mere fact that they desire to repent is evidence that the Holy Spirit is still working in their lives. I think that part of the

111009 “What Is The Unforgiveable Sin?” Matthew 12:22-32 In this message we are going to deal with a passage that has been more troublesome to many than any other. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Flames Of Hell

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009

This sermon depicts Hell as a very real place

Luke 16:19-31 -- “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:” “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,” “And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take God Seriously

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014

To show that we need to remove unbelief in our hearts and practice our faith in every way we can.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking GOD seriously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remove unbelief in our hearts and practice our faith in every way we can. IV. TEXT: Matthew 17:20 (The Message) 17:20 "Because you're not yet taking God seriously," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Gave, "Past The Hurt"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012

Everything that we enjoy today, every benefit we enjoy from God, we owe to Jesus finished work on Calvary.  Amen!

He Gave Past The Hurt (Easter 2012) Ill. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother.  While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack.  The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Sexual Sanity In A Morally Broken World"

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 5, 2018

Game of Human Sexuality is greatest "super-bowl" contest in our behavior. Proverbs has God's game plan for victory & shows us how to: 1 -Prepare for Temptation In Advance 2 - Know The Tempter’s Strategy to Defeat You 3 - Know the Consequences of Defeat..

========================================= Sermon: "Sexual Sanity In a Morally Broken World" Series: "Wise Living in a Foolish World" ========================================= REV. BILL BOWDLE Preached at Bethel UM Church, Bethel, OH 02/05/2011 Posted 2/6/2018 - Retired since 06/2014 Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:14-17, Proverbs 7:6-27, Proverbs 6:20-35, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2024

Psalm 107:1-43 teaches believers to thank God for his deliverance from various perils.

Introduction How would you like to travel on a small ship for 66 days with about 130 other people and all their belongings? The Pilgrims did that in 1620 on a ship called Mayflower. Mayflower set sail from England in July 1620 but had to turn back twice because its sister ship, Speedwell, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Getting Me For Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

The meaning of life is Jesus Christ because without Jesus Christ life has no meaning.

SIN WILL ALWAYS BE AN OFFENSIVE WORD IN OUR SOCIETY. WE TRIVIALIZE GREED, SELFISHNESS, CORRUPTION, CRIME AND ALL OTHER SINS BY GETTING SCIENTISTS TO PROVE TO US "BIOLOGICALLY" THAT WE CAN’T HELP IT BECAUSE WE WERE JUST BORN THAT WAY! IT’S NOT SCIENTISTS OR SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS THAT WE MUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Excellence is found in Christ Jesus for every dimension of our personal life, relationship and activities.

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence Matt 5:48 Illustration:Serious critics sometimes argue that the standards in art are always relative, but all artistic masterpieces give them the lie. John Gardner in The Art of Fiction: Notes of Craft for Young Writers. The only thing most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like Joseph

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 20, 2009

May Joseph serve as example to us to develop our character, so we may be as Paul wrote: “..an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1 Tim. 4:12

Just Like Joseph 02/15/04 AM Reading: Psalms 77:11-15 INTRODUCTION Before the lesson today, we had a reading from a part of the 77th Psalm, a Psalm which begins on a low note and ends on a high note. In the beginning of the passage the Psalmist is in distress, troubled by life, unable to sleep and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Heals The Official's Son Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Mar 12, 2007

The second in a series of Lenten sermons, it delves into how Jesus is the divine healer

I. This morning I read a story in the news about this 14 month old baby they call the miracle child A. This boy when he was just 2 weeks old was taken to the hospital by his parents when they noticed he was ashen and cold. When they got to the hospital his heart stopped. Doctors tried for 30 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Lutheran

Are There A Few That Be Saved?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus preached repentance of sins, and set some demands that seemed higher than most would ever dream that they could meet. They asked of him, "Are there a few that be saved?" We learn in this sermon about those few who enter the straight gate.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org ARE THERE FEW THAT BE SAVED? Luke 13-1-5, 23-31 Intro: Some came to Jesus with an accusatory tone telling him about some who had been killed by Herod while trying to worship. Sensing in their spirits ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Right Ministy Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002

Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God