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Barabbas' Baneful Biography Banished Briskly Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 31, 2007

It is impossible to study the Easter Story without studying Barabas. However, this interesting character deserves careful study on his own. He was all the Bible said he was and more, yet, he serves as a type of every sinner who is set free because Christ

MARK 15:6-15 BARABBAS’ BANEFUL BIOGRAPHY BANISHED BRISKLY I. THE BIOGRAPHY: A. Bitterness. B. Brutality. C. Bonds. II. THE BIZARRNESS: A. Bartering. B. Balancing. C. Biasness. III. THE BLESSINGS: A. Blameless. B. Beginning. C. Beholding. Barabbas has to be the most fortunate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Essence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007

First, the worship services were boring; second, the sermons were irrelevant. Now, I do recognize that it’s quite possible for a pastor to make the greatest story ever told - the most gripping and significant message ever proclaimed - seem dull and routin

THE ESSENCE OF WORSHIP Mark 14:3-9 Back in my hometown of Chicago I have a friend by the name of Pastor Flozell Porter the pastor of the Burnside Missionary Baptist Church now we would sit and talk about different topics the music ministry,outreach ministry etc.but Pastor Porter had a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010

When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kinsman-Redeemer Series

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010

Ruth the widow who left with her mother-in-law and came to Bethlehem and a difficult time, God has blessed her efforts and brought her into favor with Boaz. We have studied how this story as an allegory between Christ & the church. Watch for the blessing.

Introduction Ruth the widow who left with her mother-in-law rather than return to a soft life at her father’s house who more than likely could have arranged for a nice marriage for Ruth came to Bethlhem and a difficult time gleaning in the fields to help support herself and Naomi. God has ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah: What Happened To The Unicorns? Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 22, 2008

The story of Noah is another example of God’s holy character which must punish sin and his overwhelming grace that permits humanity to survive. I begin with a TV commerical from years past about peanut butter cups with Noah and the flood as background.

In Jesus Holy Name April 27, 2008 Text: Genesis 6:5-8,13-18 Redeemer “Noah: What Happened to All the Unicorns?” Today our world is colored and shaped through the lens of a camera. Television affects us all. Through television we gain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From A Slave Girl

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 3, 2008

Many of us get limited by our situations and inabilities. Many of us feel guilty if we do not do something "Great" for the Lord. many of us struggle with the issues of living among the Pagans. What are the lessons that we can draw from the story of an un

Communion Let us turn to 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 for a brief meditation on the meaning of the Lord’s supper before we partake in the same. Jesus instituted the Lord’s supper on the night of the Passover meal . Just as Passover celebrated the deliverance of from slavery from Egypt, the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With Jesus

Contributed by John White on May 3, 2017

Let us look at an incident that occurred in the first week following His resurrection. The story of what happened when He walked with two of His followers on the road to the village of Emmaus. Then let us consider what can happen when we walk with Jesus.

When We Walk With Jesus Luke 24:13-35 In his classic book of the same title, A. B. Simpson speaks of "The Christ of the Forty Days." There are two "forty" day experiences in the life of our Lord. The first forty day experience is seen at the beginning of his ministry and was a period of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Father’s Day 2018

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

A humorous true story of how I became a Father. Most men today are not ready to be Father's. That's O.K. God can prepare you. Be an example, be a godly man who lives their faith daily . Leave a legacy that is reflected in your children's character.

Father’s Day 2018 Psalm 127 Congratulations! You’re now a father. I remember when it happened and how it happened but I do not remember being ready for it to happen to me. The mystery of life became evident when I became a father. I was 27 years old when my wife gave birth to our ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Castaway Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 8, 2018

The castaway theme, from Robinson Crusoe up to Tom Hanks in Cast Away, is an of enduring theme in our culture. Acts 28:1-10 is a real-life castaway story, except instead of pirates and treasure maps, it involves superstitious natives and venomous snakes.

Castaway Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 28. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Stories of island castaways are a recurring theme for novels and movies. The idea ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 5, 2017

Like our first parents, each of us have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. The story of the Fall tells us much about God's giving heart, Satan's destructive lies, and humanity's need for a Savior, of which God provided from the beginning.

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Paradise Lost “Genesis” means “beginnings.” This first book of the Bible introduces us to the beginning of creation and lots of other things. Today we’ll look at “The Fall,” the beginning of sin and all that goes wrong with the world. It would be nice to blame Adam and Eve, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To See Jesus! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2016

In this passage Luke shares with us the story of Zacchaeus - a chief tax collector who 1. Wanted to see Jesus 2. Wo possessed a spirit of humility 3. Who opened his heart and home to Jesus and 4. Who displayed the heart and life of righteousness

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9; Psalms 119:137 - 144; Isaiah 1:1-10 Theme: Seeking to See Jesus Title: Zacchaeus - The Righteous One In this passage Luke shares with us the story of Zacchaeus - a chief tax collector who 1. Wanted to see Jesus 2. Wo possessed a spirit of humility 3. Who opened ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

"When Life Gets Scary Jesus Calms The Storms"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2016

I am pretending to be Isaiah the Prophet today dress in a white robe and I will share my story according to texts found in Isaiah. I had a great task to tell the people of Judah about the coming foes to bring judgement but I did it.

1. I was told of God To “Fear Not” Isaiah 41 :10 • I am the son of Amos and I prophesied in the days of these Kings of Judah Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. I was terrorized to do so but I did • Now some mighty strange things happened to me which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Journey From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 5, 2013

For five weeks we have going on a fast paced journey through the Bible and it all culminates today. If you've been watching the Bible miniseries you've seen many of the major stories of the Bible and you have probably noticed that this series was targeted

For five weeks we have going on a fast paced journey through the Bible and it all culminates today. If you've been watching the Bible miniseries you've seen many of the major stories of the Bible and you have probably noticed that this series was targeted not so much at people who know the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

The Thief That Believed

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2012

The story of the dying thief is a perfect example of Christ’s power to save and of His generous willingness to receive all who come to Him, regardless of how good or bad they are. The saving of the dying thief is much more similar to our salvation experie

The Thief That Believed “And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, "To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”-Luke 23:42-43. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Be A Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2012

If the Gospel message is all about Jesus coming to die for our sins... why would God waste ink telling about the birth of a baby Jesus in a manger? What possible impact could that story have on our understanding of God’s gift of salvation?

OPEN: Santa Claus has come into the 21st century – he has an email now. Apparently you can email Santa at Emailsanta.com. It seems they get over a million emails a year, and among those emails are these intriguing comments: • A boy named Jon wrote: “I’m sorry, but I don’t have a chimney... I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ