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Zacchaeus- Committed To Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2014

Zacchaeus gives an example of the commitment one is called to as a follower of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin a new series entitled “Committed”. In this series we will examine various aspects of what it means to be committed to Jesus. • I see countless Christians who appear to be frustrated with their relationship with Jesus. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Life Of A Changed Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2024

Three expressions in the life of new believer in Christ.

Lessons from the Life of a Changed Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Although Jericho played a minor role in the ministry of Jesus. It seems to have been the “gateway” to Jerusalem and was approximately 17 miles away. All of us remember the children of Israel marching around this city and the walls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, John & Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 25, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Jesus, John & Us” Luke 7:18-35 A sermon for 6/27/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 7 “24 When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35, John 1:35-40, Luke 4:16-19, Genesis 50:20, Romans 6:23, Acts 5:27-29, John 14:15, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

You Matter To God

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on May 21, 2019

In a world where there is a decline of respect towards human life, people can decide who lives and who don’t.

Abortion is allowed in all States and Territories of Australia under certain circumstances and when it is done by a registered doctor. In NSW, a young woman under the age of 16 years may give valid consent to an abortion without her parent or guardian's knowledge. They say that Parental rights ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Did Jesus Really Come?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

The prophet Isaiah foretold some of the most beautiful results of the coming of Jesus.

There is a phrase that you hear more and more this time of year, as we get closer and closer to Christmas. The phrase is ‘the true meaning of Christmas.’ Mostly you hear it used with an unhappy tone as people are missing out on ‘the true meaning of Christmas.’ I’m one of these people who like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 8, 2018

All Are Welcome, Coming In and Going Out, Partnership

I AM - I AM the Gate Mother’s Day - May 13, 2018 John 10:9 (p. 748) Introduction: Please remember every time Jesus made an “I AM” statement it caused the Pharisees and religious leaders to wince…God’s name is Yehoveh… “I AM” and every time Jesus would say, “I AM the gate” or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My God In Whom I Trust Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 22, 2020

We cannot trust a person until we know him or her. It is the same with God. How well do you know God? This study will throw more light on knowing and trusting God through all the situations of our life.

The Psalmist says in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."” (GW) For those of us who were born and brought up in Christian homes, Psalm 91 is a familiar one, which many of us may have read or even memorized as a child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

Unexpected Grace Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2020

Our response to those who are have false motives and who scoff at Jesus is to show unexpected grace so that the ungodly may still have an opportunity to experience God’s forgiveness and love.

Message Jude 17-25 Unexpected Grace The book of Jude takes many different and, sometimes, unexpected turns. Jude wanted to write about the wonders of salvation – instead a difficult and spiritually dangerous situation compelled him to urge the recipients to “contend for the faith”. They needed to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Uses Religion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2022

Satan uses hypocrisy, fratricide, and self righteousness to misdirect and misfocus the Christian (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

HoHum: Does Satan go to church? I know he does. Yes, the spiritual forces of evil are here but mostly they work through people. Imagine Simon Peter’s surprise when this happened: “Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:28, Matthew 12:25, Luke 18:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Lessons From Jonah; Or, What Happens When You Run Away From God’s Calling

Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 10, 2018

1 Turning away from God’s will is always a step down. 2 turn your back on God’s will & everyone around all around you is negatively impacted 3 God can still use you to accomplish His purposes because 4 He is the God of 2nd chances 5 We Are Called 2 go

5 Lessons from Jonah What happens when you run away from your calling? More than ½ of UK now claims to have no religion. An entire nation that only a generation past claimed to be more than 90% Christian now largely has left the Faith. In the US, ½ of all catholics have left the church at some ...read more

Denomination: *other

Divine Healing

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2018

When the doctors and medicines cannot heal a person to whom can one turn? Cry out to the Great Physician for He who knit you in your mother's womb can heal any disease of the body, mind and soul!

Divine Healing Luke 7:22; Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 5:27-32 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Where can one look for healing of the body, mind and soul when all human attempts at healing have failed? While we would all like to stay forever on the mountain top of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Encounters

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 27, 2015

A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Palm Sunday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2024

What important events surround Palm Sunday? Let's find out in Matthew 21.

Palm Sunday brings lessons on the purpose of church buildings, faith, heavenly versus human authority, following through after saying yes, and producing fruit. Let’s review them in Matthew 21. Palm Sunday Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of the failure of human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thank Goodness I've Found It!

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2019

Through which camera angle will we hear the stories of the lost sheep and the lost coin? Do we need to look from a different angle?

..................................................... I’d like you to think back - at least six months ago, it could be longer. Remember yourself going to the cinema. Not just any time you went to the cinema, but a time when you actually got there early enough that even after you had bought your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Solving The Mystery Behind Abel's Murder.

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Nov 12, 2018

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives.

An important narrative to live more connected and meaningful lives. The Genesis Narratives are most important constructs of first mention: The original Sin, the first Murder. The destruction of our relationship with God, then the destruction of the brotherhood of man. In the same way we understand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational