Sermons on Sympathizer:

Agnostic Nazarenes - Mark 6:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

In his hometown, the people didn’t believe Jesus because he was a local handyman. Such an irrational conclusion is due to living by feeling instead of fact. Agnosticism is an effort to justify ignorance.

Mark 6:1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him and such miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58, Luke 4:16-30

Problems Of Presumption - Rom. 9:19-29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001

People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Problems of Presumption - Rom. 9:19-29

The Problems of Presumption – Rom. 9:19-29 People who presume to know what is best for them are often mistaken. Illustration: Take for example the man who presumed that he knew which plane to board when he wanted a quick 50 minute flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Can Say Goodbye

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jan 26, 2001

Goodbye’s are ineveitable, but Christians never say goodbye for the final time.

West Greeley Baptist Church January 28th 2001 “Never Can say Goodbye” Act’s 20:25, Acts 20:37-38, Acts 21:1 By Pastor Mark Hensley Acts 2025"Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Acts 20:37 “They all wept as they embraced him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38, Acts 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Though You Were Special

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

Three guidelines for living a holy life, a life that is special to God.

Living As Though You Were Special 1 John 1:5-2:6 The tall order for living a Christian life is established in two short verses by Peter: But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ’Be holy, because I am holy’ (1 Peter 1:15-16). We are called to be holy. We ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Radical Hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2002

The Christian life is one of radical hope...no matter what the circumstance.

1 Peter 1:3-9 “Radical Hope” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Is there any hope? This is a question that many of us face at some point in our lives. Is there any hope...for the married couple who seem to wind up at the same dead-end of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 23, 2002

First sermon in series on encouragement for the home.

Once upon a time a rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up Into The Truth

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 4, 2002

Growing up into the truth means living life God’s way, the way of Love!

GROWING UP INTO THE TRUTH I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 MARCH 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Going On A Little Further

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Mar 16, 2002

Using Jesus Gethsemane experience of "going on a little further" He is seen as going further in compassion, commitment and courage.

Going on a Little Further Matthew 26:39 Introduction Illustration: Gordon MacDonald said, “You can tell whether you are becoming a servant by how you act when people treat you like one.” How do you react when you are treated like a servant? I must confess that my reaction isn’t always a prime ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hark The Herald Angels Sing Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

Christmas Carol Series #1 Hark the Herald Angels Sing teaches theology, Christology, and soterology in its stanzas.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Christmas Carol Series #1 (adapted from Michael Luke & Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION: The TEXT from Luke chapter 2 is a very familiar passage. Even people who never crack open the Bible had a chance to hear it in the Charley Brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Came

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

Jesus Christ came to earth to become human, to share our experience, to become our savior and our high priest.

Christ Came Hebrews 2:9-18 Introduction: The book of Hebrews is the closest book in the New Testament to being pure doctrine. It is written to Christians who had been converted from Judaism and had been Christians for awhile. But now they were in danger of drifting back into their old Judaistic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can Live On God's Holy Hill?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 18, 2005

A sermon on Psalm 15 on how we cannot live on God’s Holy Hill except through Jesus Christ.

Sermon for 7/17/2005 Psalm 15 Who can live on God’s Holy Hill? Introduction: A little girl sat with her parents during a baptismal service one Sunday night, which was a new experience for her. She exclaimed in surprise, ‘Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Dad, why?’ Her mom tried to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Storm He Sees

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005

Regardless of the storm, you need to know something about the Lord: “The Storm He Sees.”

“The Storm He Sees” In Florida we know about the devastation of storms – hurricanes, tornadoes, flash flooding – you name it – we have experienced it. With Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne hitting the Florida coast last year and Dennis this year we have become more than aware of the destruction, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Greater High Priest Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

Jesus is our sympathetic, duely appointed, eternal, obedient, and perfect Priest.

Jesus: the Greater High Priest Hebrews 4:14-5:14 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Up to this point we have seen in Hebrews, the message that Jesus is GREATER… · Chapter 1 – Greater than Angels and Prophets · Chapter 2 – The Greater Man · Chapter 3 – Greater than Moses, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Feel Insignificant? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2006

Luke 2 teaches us that Jesus purposefully came to those who no one would choose - from a young poor couple to outcast shepherds. Learn also about his ordinary/extraordinary childhood.

Luke chapter 2 is very unique - it is the only place where we learn in detail what happened at the birth of Christ - again, evidence that Luke may have gotten the story from Mary herself. It is the only place where we see Jesus presented for circumcision at the Temple, and the only gospel that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Having Confidence Always

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

In our Christian life there are many issues that test us and cause us to stumble. Sometimes they even have the ability to make us lose our confidence in God. In this passage we are shown how to keep our confidence in difficult circumstances.

Hebrews 10:32-39 Having Confidence Always Scripture Readings:- 1 Peter 4:12-19 Hebrews 10:32-39 Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Have you ever been involved in a “remember the good old days” discussion? That is one of those discussions where you sit with your parents or grandparents and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist