Sermons on Synagogue:

The Elijah Factor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2014

The substitution of John for Elijah teaches us much about God’s ways and his dealings with mankind.

The Elijah Factor (Mark 9:9-13, Malachi 4:5-6) 1. The world has been going through a chaotic time. Islamic terrorists have been cruelly killing anyone unlike them. 2. Scotland almost voted for independence but decided to stay with the UK. 3. Vladamir Putin talks about starting World War III; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleaning The Clutter Of The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 7, 2014

A message about what happens when we clean the clutter of the church, then the blind and the lame come into the church.

Note: This is a working outline. These are just my notes and thoughts on the topic. Title: Cleaning the House of the Church or Getting the House in Order or Cleaning the Clutter Theme: Text: Matthew 21:12 - 14 Matthew 21:12-14 Then (when, right after the triumphal entry, the peoel had gathered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bridge Of Forgivness Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 12, 2012

Jesus teaches His disciples the importants of forgiveness. To have your prayers answered you must forgive.

The Bridge of Forgiveness Matthew 6:14/15 To have a contented and enjoyable Christian experience one must learn to forgive. Most of us at one time or another have wounded someone with words or have been wounded. And most of the time the hurt has comes from someone who is dear to us. To often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

Knowing God

Contributed by Rene Perez on Aug 3, 2012

when we have an intimate relationship with God and get to know him and believe in him, then we are able to trust him through everything

Sermon: Knowing God. Point: A life that knows God trusts God. (7.2012) • In 1993, my wife and I moved to Philadelphia to serve our first church • We were both 24 years old. Naïve but excited. • We left our two jobs in NY taking a 50% pay cut. • 3 years into the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

Death is the great leveler. Not all rich men go to hell, nor do all poor men go to heaven. It was how Lazarus lived his life before God, and how the rich man squandered his opportunities, that determined their differing destinies.

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS. Luke 16:19-31. It was against the Pharisees who were lovers of money that Jesus spoke the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is a sad story, which shows two men in quite different lifestyles in this life, and the fate of each of them in the life to come. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not What We Expected

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 9, 2018

Opposition to the Good News of Jesus Christ is nothing new. The first 12 pastors were instructed how to deal with it. Think long and hard how you respond to the message of the Good News as there are consequences depending on your reaction.

Not What We Expected Mark 6:1-13 Jesus said that; ““A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:4 Sometimes people think they know you. They think they know your family and your family ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3, James 5:13-16, Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lepers Changed Their Spots

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 26, 2018

A first person account of the healing of the 10 lepers.

I want to tell you about my encounter with Jesus (we call him Yeshua) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the priests to be examined. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking God's Name In Vain

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

Why do sinners take God's name in vain, and how they can have forgiveness through the Lord Jesus Christ.

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 20:7 "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." Psalms 139:20 "For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show ...read more

I Can Only Imagine Home

Contributed by John Payton on Mar 22, 2018

This is the 4th and last of a series of messages using the themes of the Movie, "I Can Only Imagine." I took the major themes and a few quotes, but went my own direction on each. The introduction recaps the 1st 3. Main thought: being at home with Jesus.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE-HOME INTRO: The song that was written in mere minutes by “Mercy-Me” lead singer Bart Millard ,“I Can Only Imagine,” is renewing hope to many in the midst of life’s challenging situations. The movie by that name tells the story behind the song and is being played to sell-out ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

It Is Really Your Choice

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 9, 2023

John 12:44-50 says that each person has the choice to follow His word or not. The problem in the church over same-sex marriage is one of those choices. It is difficult for the Preacher to be on one side or the other.

It is Really Your Choice John 12:37-50 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT? AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: United Methodist

When Jabez Prays Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 15, 2023

What do we know about Jabez and why did he pray; perhaps more importantly is why did it end up in the Bible?

“When Jabez Prays” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Perhaps one of the most noted prayers is the “Prayer of Jabez.” A book was written by Bruce Wilkinson in 2000 and had over 9 million copies sold. I will not attempt to make a book out of this nor have I read the book; I just know it’s out there. What do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Clay Jars

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 18, 2019

Where does God place the indescribable treasure of Eternal Life?

Where do you hide your emergency house key? (And if you’ll give me that information, you’ll give me your Bank PIN number) Do you have it near the back door in a fancy marble box engraved with the words: Emergency House Key? Do you have it encased in an alabaster jar sitting on a pedestal on your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Was A Man Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 2, 2024

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain

Jesus was a man who knew sorrow. You don’t need to look further than the bible to know this is true. The Old Testament Hebrew word that is used here is “makob”. This obviously, means sorrow but can also mean pain. Therefore, this verse can be read as “a man of sorrows” or a man of pain; either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3, Job 33:19, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

His Masked Personality

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

His Masked Personality

His Masked Personality Isaiah 53 v. 1 & 2 "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Holiness