Sermons on Sweat Of Face:

Who Is Jesus? -- A Palm Sunday Lesson

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 20, 2002

Biblical claims about Jesus are presented to refute popular myths about JESUS.

(Power point and outline available) Begin message by inviting children to platform: Have on hand a bucket full of rocks and stones. Read scripture passage and direct children to spread palms and join in the shouting of the crowds in v. 38. After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101, Professor: The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 23, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the Scriptural priority of and gives an overview of the process of disciple-making.

Course Title: Disciple-Making 101 Professor: The Apostle Paul Acts 18 August 15, 2002 Intro: A. [Finger of God] An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, which was “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28, 2 Timothy 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Get The Power To Change? Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram talks about where believers can find the power to change their lives for the better.

If you’ll open your Bibles to Romans chapter 6, Romans chapter 6, as you get there I want to tell you a story about a young man named Dan and got to know him. He was a college player at a local college, could shoot the three-point like few guys ever, got into some trouble, watched him come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

No Wake Zone: Assessing Your Wake Series

Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the effect of our "wakes" in our relationships, i.e. how our behavior and attitudes affect those around us in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, friendships and extended families.

I’m so excited about this series we’re starting today. We’ve entitled it No Wake Zone. We’ve done that for a real specific reason. This is a relationship series, but we want to do a visual of what healthy relationships are really like. I think if we could see it first, then we could begin to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

James: An Introduction And Exposition Of James I Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009

A in-depth look at James Chapter one encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context. This entire series is also available as an IBOOK via ITUNES for the nominal cost of $4.95

Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

River Rafting 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

It’s important to understand that river rafting has many dangers and difficulties just as the journey of life does. We must know how to ride the river and manage the spiritual journey of life.

Series: Let the river flow pt 2/3 John 7:37-39 “Jesus has the life giving water!” • 37…Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” 39By this he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Response To Rob Bell’s Love Wins

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 23, 2011

A Biblical Response to Rob Bell’s New Book "Love Wins."

A Review of Love Wins by Rob Bell: By Pastor Chris Jordan An Introduction: Why I’ve Written This Response: After I graduated from Pacific Life Bible College in May of 1999, I had the privilege of serving in my alma mater as the adjunct professor of Bible Research and Hermeneutics (Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

Same Three Plays

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

Jesus endured temptations, and so can we with His help.

All right, let me ask you a question. If the team that you’re rooting for-- if they knew the other team’s plays, in other words all this week they knew exactly what play the other team was going to run every time. It was all scripted out right there for you. Do you think that your team ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesians Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 10, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Chapter 6. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 6 Broken Families (Chuck Missler) *As of 1993 -National policies contribute to family instability and breakup. -Divorce is the public acknowledgement of failure. -Problem since the 1960s: after the Supreme Court outlawed mentioning God in schools. -Divorce rate: 2.2/1000; then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First 3 Kings Of Israel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

There are four major characters to this time period in Israel’s history: the prophet and judge Samuel, King Saul, King David, and King Solomon.

When we are touring around Israel in recent trips, my friend and tour guide, Nir likes to say “It’s Good to be King” when he explains certain periods of history and how the monarch availed himself of certain privileges. It’s reference to Monty Python movies of old. Several decades ago, Tom Petty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:14-15, 1 Samuel 11:1-13, 1 Samuel 14:13-15, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 2 Samuel 7:18-22, 1 Kings 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Stages Of Spiritual Life According To 1 John. Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 20, 2021

A study of The Stages of Spiritual Life set forth in 1 John 2:12-14 will inform us as to what they are, and will instruct us on how spiritual growth comes about!

1 John 2 (NASB) 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you on account of His name. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Check Your Attitude - Genesis 40-41 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

We're going to start with an attitude test. Everybody takes this test. Put your thumbs out. Show me your thumbs. Everybody, I want to see your thumbs. Okay, good.

We're going to start with an attitude test. Everybody takes this test. Put your thumbs out. Show me your thumbs. Everybody, I want to see your thumbs. Okay, good. If you have a positive attitude, you put your thumb up. If you have a negative attitude to the word I'm going to say, you put ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thy Kingdom Come! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 21, 2020

To establish the Kingdom of God has come, and everyone can be members of it today. Those who are still looking for the kingdom to come; will find dispute with the preaching of Christ, the apostles, and me: concerning the good news of the kingdom of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Thy Kingdom Come! Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Thy Kingdom Come!" This is the seventh lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Acts 2:47, Acts 8:12, Colossians 1:13, Daniel 2:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jotham’s Fable Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2019

Jotham was not condemning the monarchy itself, but was to a certain extent pointing out that Abimelech was a worthless person."

Chapter 38 Jotham’s Fable [Judges 9.7-9.15] Scripture 7 And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you. 8 The trees went forth on a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Apollos' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 26, 2019

To establish that Apollos’ Conversion; followed the same “pattern of conversion,” outlined in the Book of Acts. He came to Ephesus preaching John’s baptism; after being taught “the way of God more perfectly;” he was sent into Achaia, being able to show by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Apollos' Capabilities 2. Apollos' Conversion 3. Apollos' Commission Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will speak to the theme: “Apollos’ Conversion.” This lesson reminds us that even this man’s conversion followed the same “pattern of conversion” as others, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ