Sermons on Synagogues:

Sardis - The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS SARDIS - THE DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3: 1-6 Warner Sallman was a gifted American artist and illustrator. During WWII his popular and sympathetic Head of Christ inspired and comforted millions. More that 500 million copies of his portrait have been printed. Among ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Testament Church; Its Baptism Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 11, 2003

The who, how, and why of Christian baptism.

The Church; Its Baptism I Pet. 3:21 INTRO.: Alexander Campbell was a Presbyterian minister from Scotland who immigrated into the United States in 1809. His father, Thomas, had come to the new world two years earlier. Thomas had settled in the area of Washington, Pa. And had begun The Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-6, 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The House On The Rock Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 30, 2002

Message 1 of 10: Early in Jesus’ ministry he spoke to a great crowd of interested listeners in what is referred to as the “Sermon on the Mount”. His words are as powerful today as they were then. It was during this message that Jesus gave a brief illus

The House on the Rock Jesus was different. He was the same as everyone else. He played with the other children. He learned how to make boats and hew beams with his carpenter father. He studied the torah at they synagogue with the other boys every week and he worshipped there on the Sabbath ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blocking The Door To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In religious leaders’ refusal to accept God’s way not only did they not go through the door but also blocked the door to heaven for others.

In Matthew 23:13 Christ pronounced judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees when He said, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." Christ condemned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Do Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 9, 2003

There are vast viewpoints of ministry today. How do we view ministry through the eyes of servanthood? Study in Gospel of Mark

HOW DO WE VIEW MINISTRY? Mark 1:29-39 INTRO: A Man With a Servant’s Heart A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’s Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Call For Passionate People Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 18, 2003

What are you passionate about? Mark 2:1-5 gives us a great example of what passion looks like. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

A CALL FOR PASSIONATE PEOPLE Mark 2:1-5 INTRO: Truth or Fiction? There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it? I don’t know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

God’s Open Door—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are

GOD’S OPEN DOOR-II—Revelation 3:7-13 Father’s Day—2002 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places where God’s open door leads the church are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To stress that the Lord gives us commands for our benefit.

The Gospel of Mark #9: The Lord of the Sabbath Text: Mark 2:23-3:6 Thesis: To stress that the Lord gives us commands for our benefit. Introduction: (1) After discussing the need for new wineskins, the Pharisees attempt to go back to the old wineskins of observing the Sabbath according to their ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believest Thou This?

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon on some of the beautiful lessons we can learn from the events surrounding the resurrection of Lazurus.

BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Jn. 11:25-26 INTRO. As a preacher of the truth of Jesus Christ, it is a disgusting thing, to me, to hear someone ascribe the holy power of God to the depraved weakness of man. That is to say, many in their spiritual ignorance and heretical teachings, attempt to attribute ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Still Holding On

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 20, 2002

No matter what happens, I’m still holding on to God

Still Holding On Intro: Flying at 4000 feet, the flight seemed normal. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. Flying at 200 mph. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church...built On A Rock

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002

In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10, Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Lutheran

3 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jun 6, 2002

Jesus wanted mercy not sacrifice. He calls us, as he called Matthew to bring mercy into the world in which we live.

3 Pentecost A Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Oh, the life of a Pharisee! They worked so hard to get it right with God, and seemed to get it all wrong. They had rules and regulations. They knew when to come to the temple, how to behave there. They knew how everyone else was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Upbeat Dads

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 16, 2002

A short meditation for Father’s Day: Dads are to lead the home positively.

UPBEAT DADS I Corinthians 16:13-14 S: Fathers Th: Father’s Day Pr: Dads are to lead the home positively. ?: How? KW: Exhortations TS: We can be dads that lead positively when we follow these five exhortations. The _____ exhortation is… I. BE ALERT II. BE TRUE III. BE COURAGEOUS IV. BE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creation Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 30, 2002

Paul concludes his letter to the Galatians with an emphasis on the central theme of the Gospel: The Cross. Relating the Cross to the False Teachers, Himself, and all Believers.

The government of Polish Prime Minister Jaruzelski had ordered crucifixes removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public institutions. Catholic bishops attacked the ban that had stirred waves of anger and resentment all across Poland. Ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Make God Sick?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 23, 2002

Keeping Christ out of your life is nauseous to our Savior.

DO YOU MAKE GOD SICK? REVELATION 3:14-20 Introduction: I am sure that every one of us have heard someone who has said upon learning of another person?s offensive or obnoxious action(s), ?I can?t believe he (she) did that. They make me sick.? There is a place in the Bible where God said that the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist