Sermons on Synagogues:

The Seven, Part 8

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted

The Seven, part 8 Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted Revelation 2:8-11 July 7, 2013 Review: We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. We saw in chapter one that John describes a portrait of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Everyone Is Looking For Jesus

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2020

Sometimes we seek Jesus for good reasons and sometimes not so Good. All the while Jesus is maintaining his priorities.

1. William H. Hinson tells us why animal trainers carry a stool when they go into a cage of lions. They have their whips, of course, and their pistols are at their sides. But they also carry a stool, the most important tool of the trainer. He holds the stool and thrusts the legs toward the face of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And He Shall Reign Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 5, 2022

Utopia on earth awaits the return of Jesus, because He will be the perfect absolute Monarch.

And He Shall Reign (Isaiah 11:1-16) 1. During a service at an old synagogue in Eastern Europe, when the Shema prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, and the ones standing yelled at the ones ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As Sheep In The Midst Of Wolves

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 22, 2024

We are told many times over, we are to go and preach/teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but has anyone warned you of the possible situations you might be caught in trying to preach Christ and his crucifixion to a heathen world?

Mt. 28:19-20, we know Jesus ordained the ‘Great Commission’. He said, ‘19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United To Build A Stronger Church For Christ

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on May 4, 2013

Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction

“Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction”. The Greek translation for unity is (henotes) meaning to function as one, unanimity, agreement. The English translation parallels to the Greek interpretation to be in harmony, or union. What does unification look like? or what does it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Such Great Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 29, 2016

How can we have faith since we are at such a distance from the days of the Apostles?

Intro The culture and history in the Bible are in the distant past. How can we have faith in God when the stories we read are so far from us? Purpose Let’s understand that distance does not have to diminish faith may enhance it. Plan Let’s look at Luke 7:1-10 and see how one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trapped In The Fog

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 7, 2013

The man born blind was trapped in the fog from birth. Until the light of Christ illuminates us, we too are trapped in the fog from birth.

“Trapped in the FOG” Introduction: Today we are introduced to a man who’s name could very well be “Mr. Born Blind.” Born Blind is a strange mixture of words in the believer’s community. It’s a kind of oxymoron. We generally think of acquired sickness or sickness that results from sin generally or ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Wenceslas And Stephen And Paul Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014

To understand the strange hymn "Good King Wenceslas" we must return to the Scriptures and understand the role of deacons in the early Church, and all of us today.

St Stephen’s Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen, when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.” I checked on the Internet, and found the titles of thirty-three hymns for St. Stephen’s Day, the day ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Paul Becomes A Leader Lesson 42 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul becomes a leader

A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY – ACTS 13, 14 1. The call to service. “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” (Acts 13:2). a. Great Commission. b. _______________________________________. c. __________________________________ (John 15:16). 2. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Galilee Of The Nations

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

Jesus reaches out beyond the borders of life.

GALILEE OF THE NATIONS. Matthew 4:12-23. In Egypt, Joseph Ben-David was instructed to take the holy family back to Israel, because Jesus had things to do there. Joseph took Jesus and Mary to Nazareth in Galilee. There they dwelt, and there Jesus grew up (Matthew 2:20-23). The years passed by, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Stones--Living In Reference To The Cornerstone Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2023

The Church must always be moving forward into the future, so into the sunrise, with and for Christ.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2023 “The cornerstone is an important part of any masonry foundation. It is the first stone that is set in the construction of the foundation and all other stones are set in reference to this stone.” If you haven’t figured out what the cornerstone of the Church is, please ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Extending The Ministry Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2020

Withdrawing from a Service to service. The setting apart of the Apostles.

EXTENDING THE MINISTRY OF JESUS. Mark 3:7-19. “But Jesus withdrew” (Mark 3:7). After Jesus’ healing of a man with a withered hand, on the sabbath, in the synagogue (Mark 3:1-5); the Pharisees were found ‘immediately’ plotting with the Herodians against Jesus, ‘how they might destroy Him’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murderous Leaders Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 19, 2021

Why are religious leaders so full of hate they would want to destroy somebody full of love? It is a question for our times.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:1-6 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Carpenter’s Son Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 2, 2021

The people of Jesus’ time judged him on a variety of factors, except the really important one which was who he was. How do we fare in comparison?

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:1-6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 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? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With God's Delay

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 4, 2012

Just because God hasn’t done something yet doesn’t mean that He won’t do it at all! We need to just wait on God, but What do I do when God delays coming to my aid.

“Dealing with God’s Delay” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- How many have heard this before:- God’s delay doesn’t mean God’s denial! Just because God hasn’t done something yet doesn’t mean that He won’t do it at all! We need to just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Apostolic