Sermons on Synagogue:

A Blinded City

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 27, 2007

Blinded eyes of people, family, the church, the religious crowd, to the wonerdful work of Christ.

A Blinded City John 9:1-41 Introduction: But John, the writer of the Gospel, wasn’t just interested in one blind man receiving sight. He wanted us to "see" the metaphorical meaning of blindness. We all use metaphorical expressions like, "I can’t see the point . . . I can see how to do it . . . I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of Introduction To The New Testament Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015

The Study Of Introduction to the New Testament

The Study Of Introduction to the New Testament 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: We are beginning a journey through the most important book in the world. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Resident Aliens

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 9 (b) Christ was rejected in his hometown. We, too, are rejected by the world. Focus on our status in the world distracts us from the truth of our citizenship in God's kingdom.

Mark 6: 1-11 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Resident Aliens” It has been quite a week. A week ago the Supreme Court redefined marriage within the legal and civic sphere. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Think Ye Of Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 12, 2013

What do you think of our Lord?

WHAT THINK YE OF JESUS CHRIST? Matthew 22:41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. The best way to find out the truth is to ask a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed To Serve

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 20, 2013

God calls each of us to serve in some capacity no matter our past. God opens doors for a new life will we enter?

We are Appointed to Serve 1 Timothy 1:12-17 1. God appoints unlikely People to serve A. John Newton appeared to be a life who was unlikely to be a servant of Christ In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Paul’s Pisidian Antioch Sermon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

This sermon became a turning point for the gospel going to the ends of the earth. The gospel would be preached to all for the gentiles to receive .

Context of Paul’s Pisidian Antioch sermon This message to Pisidian Antioch came well into the journey after the Holy Spirit told the Antioch church to set aside Barnabas and Saul for the work for which He called them. This journey of Paul and Barnabas began and ended in Antioch of the Syrian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Decision About Jesus Christ We All Must Make Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2022

What part of Christ's message trips us up, makes us want to turn away?

Fourth Sunday in Course We’ve been told that our incorporation into Christ, effected in faith and sacrament, remakes us in the image of Jesus, prophet, priest, and leader. So it may come as a shock to us to hear the Lord say to the synagogue of Nazareth, “no prophet is acceptable in his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30, Jeremiah 1:4-7, Jeremiah 1:17-19

Denomination: Catholic

Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 2, 2021

The birth of Christ did not happen all of the sudden. From the beginning of creation, this plan of God of sending His Son into the world was revealed. In Galatians, Paul describes a moment in history when everything was in place and the stage was all set for Christ to be born.

But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. Galatians 4:4 What does fullness of time mean? It is like eagerly waiting for something and suddenly the time comes very appropriately. Like a ripe apple ready to be picked. In this context ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11, Daniel 9:24-27, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Genesis 49:10, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22:16-17, Galatians 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Oct 13, 2002

Exegetical, verse-by-verse exposition of John 5:1-17. "The only teaching more dangerous than liberalism is legalism, but Jesus is Lord. In Ch.1, Jesus is Lord of creation; in ch. 2, disciples, customs, & Temple; in ch. 3 plan of salvation; in ch. 4, gend

1) He is Lord of the Sabbath: Jesus went to an unnamed, but obligatory, feast. Jesus went to church habitually, Luke 4:16 “and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath.” His habit was to go to synagogue on the Sabbath. Worship on Sunday should be our habit as it was Jesus’. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16, John 5:1-17

An Outline For Acts 18:24-28

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 9, 2023

This passage, though brief, mentions three believers: Aquila, his wife Priscilla, and Apollos. Aquila and Priscilla heard Apollos and helped him to better understand the Scriptures

Introduction: This section gives highlights about the ministries of Apollos and Aquila and Priscilla. None of them are mentioned very often after this passage but their faithfulness speaks volumes even to us today. Text: Acts 18:24-28, KJV: 24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Ephesus

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005

Paul heads back to Ephesus, to take a look around, and minister. God does a great work.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. If you have every been anywhere for any length of time, and then leave the place, only to return a while later, you know how the Apostle Paul felt when he returned to Ephesus. b. Last week, we saw in Acts chapter 18, where Paul landed at Ephesus for a short while with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Generous! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 9, 2019

We serve a Generous God - who shows us how we can be generous as well. This sermon is designed to help those who we serve be generous people therefore being a blessing to others and bringing blessings into their own lives! Sermon 2 on Series of Back to the Basics

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; John 3:16 Theme: Generosity Title: I Am Generous! INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Good morning! How many of us this morning loved that part of the day when our teacher told us to get out our math ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Exodus 36:1-7, Luke 21:1-4, Genesis 27:41-46, Luke 10:25-37, Luke 7:1-10, John 3:16, Matthew 14:13-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Marks Of The Messenger (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

We must resolve today, as a church, as a people, as individual Christians, that we will boldly proclaim the gospel, regardless of the response, regardless of the division it brings - we will boldly proclaim it.

Marks Of The Messenger Acts 14:1-28 Have you ever walked into a movie after it’s already started? Or perhaps you started watching a television series halfway into the season and you’ve missed a lot of the character development and plot lines that preceded that particular episode? I know for some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Paul In Ephesus En Route To Antioch Of Syria Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2017

Acts 18:18-22 provides a transition between Paul’s second and third missions. On the one hand, it concludes the second, with Paul returning to Antioch where his journey began. On the other hand, Paul’s brief visit to Ephesus looks toward the third....

May 8, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.9: Paul in Ephesus en route to Antioch of Syria (18:18-22) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Apollos Goes From Ephesus To Corinth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 8, 2017

Paul began his third mission by visiting for the third time the churches established on his first missionary journey. His ultimate destination was Ephesus, where he had left Priscilla and Aquila. Before Paul’s return, the two encountered Apollos....

June 2, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.2: Apollos Goes from Ephesus to Corinth (18:24-28) Acts 18:24-28 (KJV) 24 And a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist