Sermons on Suffer Affliction:

Strong Men (And Women Too)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2004

For Black History Month; using the poetry of Sterling A. Brown, "Strong Men", to illuminate the African-American experience and to connect with Paul’s analysis of the source of strength.

Bill Cosby has a routine about little old ladies who stand around looking cool. He says that if you mess with one of these harmless-looking, gray-haired little old ladies, don’t imagine that you can take them on and win. Says Cosby, you ought never to mess with a little old lady standing around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Each Other Grow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 7, 2004

Once we win people, we need to help them grow in Christ. Paul speaks of how he shared the gospel with people. We can gain insights as to what we can do to help each other grow!

INTRODUCTION • Over the last couple of weeks we have seen how the Gospel should change our lives. Last week we examined how it should motivate us to carry out part of our two-fold mission, reach out to lost souls. • Our mission as a church and as individual Christians does not end when we get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Basics P2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We continue our study into our Christian basics.

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 2 Basic Law is love (v.8) Love forbids stealing (v.9). Love forbids a false witness (v.9). An Indian Christian, Sandhu Singh, made a perceptive statement when he said, "One day I was sitting on the banks of a river. I took from the water a round stone and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9

Denomination: Baptist

Captive To The Call Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2006

Each of us has a call on our lives. Are you captive to your call?

Ephesians 3:1 (HCSB) For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles - Prisoner of Christ  Paul was fully captive to the call of Christ  His only choice was obedience  His call to the Gentiles  We are all captive to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Jesus Do About Conflict In His Team? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 8, 2009

Jesus dealt with conflict head on, yet always without sin. He did not avoid conflict. Once he dealt with it in his team, he pointed them back to His mission and their mission. He does that with us also.

What did Jesus do about conflict in His team? In their book called ’A bucket of surprises’ J. John and Mark Stibbe refer to a friend (a church leader) who said this: ’Whenever the conflict gets too much in my church I go and visit the local kennels. There’s a whole group there that’s always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

Take A Look Into The Heart Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2008

Through the pages of His Word, we can look into the heart of God! -- And what a big-hearted God we have!

Take a Look into the Heart of God Matthew 14:13-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 2, 2008 *There have been amazing advances in technology in our lifetime. MRI’s allow doctors to look inside our bodies in a way that would have boggled the mind 100 years ago. It boggles my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Standing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

As Easter approaches, we want to have a better understanding and a deeper revelation of what God did for us at the cross.

Introduction Continue- journey to the cross/resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Easter approaches- understand what God did for us Heb 2:17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

A Foreordained Savior Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 14, 2009

Over 700 years before the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, God Almighty revealed His divine plan for our salvation in excruciating detail so that even today we might have no doubt about His Sovereign Grace.

The Master’s Plan of Sacrifice: A FOREORDAINED SAVIOR Perth Bible Church, Good Friday Service April 10, 2009 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Seven hundred years before Jesus of Nazareth was born, the LORD God Almighty revealed the details concerning the Messiah (Anointed One) that would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perspectives On Fire

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 21, 2013

A Sermon on Daniel.

Reylourd P. Reyes OTST 571 The Book of Daniel 1st Sermon on the Book of Daniel Perspectives on Fire Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION "Perspective" Defined “The appearance of objects in depth as perceived by normal binocular vision” “A way of regarding situations, facts, etc., and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Adventist

Christian Tolerance—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Part 2 of a 2-part sermon.

CHRISTIAN TOLERANCE-II—Revelation 2:18-29 Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Possessions of God accepted by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God, Even Into Eternity

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 16, 2010

We exist to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God?

Intro Creation exists to glorify God. We exist to glorify God. The purpose of our life is to glorify God. The purpose of all you do is to glorify God. And the purpose of the Church is to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God? First, God wants to be glorified by your salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

This Is The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016

John the Baptist's declaration

This is the Son of God - John 1:29-34 Intro. It is worth noting, that so far in this first chapter there have been many names of our Lord revealed. The Word, the Light, Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, and the Christ are in the first 28 verses. In our text tonight, there are two more names. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey Is The Key

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2015

The Donkey is the key to understanding that Palm Sunday didn't just happen but the=at it was carefully planned to stop Judas interrupting with his betrayal until the time was right.

SERMON : The donkey is the key This morning’s Gospel reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem - which happened at the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Resume. Jesus decided to go into Jerusalem, even though it was a dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Anglican

The Coming Of The King

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 23, 2024

In this sermon, we delve into the significance of Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, exploring its rich symbolism and prophecy, and understanding Jesus as a King unlike any other.

The Coming of the King Matthew 21:4–5; Zechariah 9:9 Introduction Welcome, brothers and sisters, as we gather here on this blessed Palm Sunday. Today, we commemorate a pivotal moment in history - the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. This event, rich in symbolism and prophecy, marked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Zechariah 9:1-10, 1 Kings 1:38-39, Psalm 118:26, Genesis 49:10-11, 1 Peter 2:22, Psalm 20:9, Psalm 72:12-13, John 12:13, Psalm 118:25, Exodus 4:22, Isaiah 62:11, Isaiah 35:5-6, Matthew 11:4-5, Matthew 8:3, Matthew 8:15, Mark 8:22, John 9:1-7, Luke 22:51, Luke 18:15, Galatians 5:23, 2 Corinthians 10:1, Philippians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Immensity Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2019

So much of the time, life seems unreasonable.

They Recognized Him Wednesday in Easter Week One of the great stories of the OT is told in the Book of Job, one of our OT saints. This wealthy but pious fellow named Job does everything right, keeping the commandments, worshiping God alone, and he is attacked by Satan, who murders his whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Catholic