Sermons on Superiority Complex:

Wise Men Still Seek Jesus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on matt ch 2

Wise men still seek Jesus Matthew ch 2 Notice:- 1. The testimony they shared - v. 2 "where is He that is born" (a) Who came - wise men, (astrologers or king makers) (b) Where came - Jerusalem v. 1 obvious place for a king (c) Why came - v. 2 because of what they:- 1. sought "The king" 2. saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

The Truth About Betrayal

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 22, 2001

The story of Jesus and His betrayal by Judas challenges us to consider the real truth about betrayal, and our personal struggle with it.

"The Truth About Betrayal" Matthew 26:17-35 INTRODUCTION When you hear the word "betrayal", what do you think of? Do you think of --- Joseph, Jacob, David, Julius Caesar, Benedict Arnold, or perhaps someone close to you? To "betray" means "to prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come To Destroy The Law But Fulfill

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to show that Christ did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it with infinite wisdom, love and meaning

How to Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come to Destroy the Law But To Fulfill It (Acts 22:14-30) 1. How can we present Christ so people will know He did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it? Paul gives us a fine example of how he taught the Jews that Jesus did not come to abolish their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feetwashing: An Example To Follow

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Mar 20, 2005

Jesus’gives us an example of feetwashing.

Feetwashing: An Example To Follow John 13:1-17 March 20, 2005 PM Subject: Examples Central Theme: Why we ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing. Objective: Every Christian ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing because of four R’s. Introduction: One of the Free Will Baptist ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

Blind Spots Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We’ve all got blind spots - how can God help us to overcome them?

WE (intro) Professor poll: How may were… valedictorian, salutatorian, class president, yearbook editor, multiple-letter athletes, youth group leaders…bigger sea. 2 percent below average in leadership ability / YOU Ever realized something about yourself that you seemed to be the last to know? How ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Revelation Nativity

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007

Advent only has three midweek services this year. This was the last midweek sermon before Christmas. I was reminded of this interesting text reading a book by John Eldridge and thought that it’s a "nativity" story that doesn’t get much press in the church

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who sent a child to slay a dragon. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s not the usual nativity story that we’re used to. There is no mention of shepherds and their flocks, no mysterious glow around a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Assumptions & Accusations Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 5, 2008

Jesus was misunderstood by His family and accused by the religious leaders. Jesus was willing to endure it all to bring about the assurance of forgiveness.

Assumptions & Accusations Mark 3:20-30 Mark 3:20-21 (HCSB) Then He went home, and the crowd gathered again so that they were not even able to eat. When His family heard this, they set out to restrain Him, because they said, “He’s out of His mind.” Misunderstood * The truth * Jesus had gone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teachers In Church

Contributed by David Powell on Aug 27, 2007

Lesson on New Testament Teachers

Teacher: Did you do your homework? Boy: No, Teacher. Teacher: Do you have an excuse: Boy: Yes. It’s all my mother’s fault. Teacher: She kept you from doing it? Boy: No, she didn’t nag me enough. TEACHERS IN CHURCH David Powell Cotton Lane Community Church I. Teaching Is A Gift From God A. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Creation

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

How noble and how awe inspiring is our being - the image of God.

THE CREATION OF MAN GENESIS 1:27 A. "SO GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE" 1. These words give us the origin of the human race: a. How noble and how awe inspiring is our being - the image of God. b. That shows that the theory by the evolutionist, that man came from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Back To God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message on reclaiming a relationship with Christ.

GETTING BACK TO GOD John 21:1-25 INTRO: The man asked to see me privately. I agreed to see him. As soon as we were alone, he confessed, “I am a Christian, but I have gotten away from the Lord.” After a pause, he asked, “Can I come back?” What a joy to tell him out of the biblical witness and out ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Women, Arise And Conquer

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon on Deborah

Woman, Arise and Conquer By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Judges 4:1-24 1. Break out of the mold (4:4) a. Leadership i. God has called you to be a leader 1. For too long, woman have be held back from arising and taking their leadership role ii. Some of you are stuck, just like Israel b. Speak out ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Your Prayers Answered

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

The keys to getting your prayers answers.

Lesson Topic: Getting Your Prayers Answered (Matthew 7:7-11) Many Christians struggle in the area of prayer. There are many reasons why people claim that they don’t make time to pray. But the main reason can be summarized this way: OUR COMFORT KEEPS US FROM PRAYER. Jesus did give us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

What is the most important question ever to ask?

Chapel 3 from Acts 16:25-34 He had the knife in his hand, and he was about to kill himself. All was lost. He was a walking dead man. It was time to end it. He was in charge of a prison, and there had been an earthquake, and all the doors of the prison had opened up. The prisoners must have all ran ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Wolves Inside

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 20, 2012

Why do we complain,get angry, and are so impatient, perhaps it is a result of two wolves inside.

Two wolves inside Numbers 21:4-9 A Cherokee Elder was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me... it is a terrible fight between two wolves.”One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Higher Level Living Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Living for the Lord!

Ephesians 5:1-2 “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (NIV) What does it mean to be an imitator of God? By understanding what the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist