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Elections: Our Response

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008

With the elections over, what should be our response as we seek to follow Jesus. Is it enough to get on with our lives? Or is there more asked of us?

Elections: Our Response Romans 13:1-7 November 9, 2008 There were two men who were good friends but disagreed on one thing: what color Jesus was. Jack was certain that Jesus had been white. Charles was convinced that Jesus was black. Around and around they went. Well, as strange circumstances had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

"No Point Starving At A Feast"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2010

God is doing new things! It’s time to celebrate.

Luke 5:27-39 “No Point Starving at a Feast” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tax-collectors are never popular, but in Jesus’ day it was much worse. They were extortionists. And more than that: they were working for the Romans, or for Herod, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving 2006: Are You Truly Thankful

Contributed by John Browning on Nov 19, 2006

In this thanksgiving sermon, I asked the question are you truly thankful and thankful for the right things and reasons

Thanksgiving 2006: Are you truly Thankful? By: Pastor Clinton Browning Illustration: My daughter has often been caught doing something she not supposed to be doing. Now once confronted with the fact that she is wrong she is generally quick to admit when she is wrong. She is very apologetic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Father Will Reward You

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009

A sermon on hypocrisy or pompus piety from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Evening Service for 8/9/2009 Matthew 6:1-6, 16- 18 Introduction: Did you grow up in an openly “religious” home? WBTU: A. Jesus has been talking about superior righteousness (Matthew 5:20- Righteousness exceed the Pharisees), now he warns them of the danger of religious hypocrisy. B. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Testament Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 22, 2009

New Testament: A brief survey of the New Testament including brief descriptions of each major grouping of books. The goal is to encourage greater use of the Bible.

[Start the sermon after the presentation of the video, The Bible, from sermonspice.com]. What did you think of the video? I think that the video truly unearths realities that we are often hesitant to speak about. I also think that we have to admit that there really is that sort of either ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eight Highway Signs That Lead To Hell

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jul 31, 2011

First let me tell you that this passage is addressed to people that have an aspiration to go to heaven but because of personal issues will not make it. This is not an advice to unbelievers but rather a strong warning to us Christians and Church going peop

You are in a journey with Jesus Christ but there's always some choices we can make. There is a gate at the end of this journey. Jesus said that the road is not easy to follow and we will be tempted to take other roads. Matthew 7:13 (NLT) You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

When A 99 Isn't Good Enough

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2014

How should we respond to the lost?

When a “99” Isn’t Good Enough Luke 15:1-7 Introduction How many of you can remember your school days? How many of you would be satisfied with a 99 on your exam? For some of us, we would rejoice at the seventy and one, no less with ninety and nine. But how does God see 99 percent? This parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Radical

Contributed by John Quigley on Nov 12, 2012

A sermon that speaks of the radical preaching and teaching of Jesus Christ.

Mar 12:38-44 NKJV Then He said to them in His teaching, "Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, (39) the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, (40) who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Found Among Sinners Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 5, 2017

Large crowds followed Jesus, coming where He was. He could've waited on them to come to Him, but often He went out, seeking them. Jesus was often found among those society rejected. We too must be willing to go where they are, seeking to reach them.

Found among Sinners Mark 2: 13-17 Following a season of ministry around the region of Galilee, Jesus had returned to Capernaum. His return created quite a stir, as multitudes arrived at Peter’s house, hoping to see Jesus. The palsied man was miraculously healed, and Jesus made a statement that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Before There Was A Christmas

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Describes situation before Christ and after Christ

BEFORE THERE WAS A CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: Christmas, as we know it, is a rather modern innovation. Christ’s birthday was not celebrated until more than 300 years had gone by, years in which accurate birth records (if there were any) had been lost. The early Church remembered and celebrated ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"a Right To Be Angry" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2019

Jesus had a right to be angry with the people of God in His day. Does He have a right to be angry with God's people today?

There are a few times in the gospels where we read about our Lord becoming angry. This was one of those times. On the previous evening, Sunday evening, Jesus had gone to the temple area with His disciples and looked around. Apparently, what He saw there angered Him very much, for the next day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Mar 21, 2019

Prayer is the fruit of a man or woman who understands their humanity and the sovereignty of an almighty God in other words you are God and I am human You are almighty and I am weak

PRAYER 101 Luke 18:1-14.....Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Owns It All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

Explore Jesus' teachings about God's sovereignty, recognizing tests of allegiance, and maintaining our loyalty to God above all else.

Good Morning Church family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today. We're going to dive into a passage from Matthew, specifically Matthew 22:15-22, where Jesus teaches us some important lessons about God's sovereignty, recognizing tests of allegiance, and upholding our loyalty to God. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Allegiance

Dr. Jesus - Mark 1:40-2:20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

To receive forgiveness, realize your disease, have faith, and follow him. And once you’re forgiven, obey, invite others, and rejoice.

Mark 1:40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured. 43 Jesus sent him ...read more