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Two Men Preparing For Easter

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2002

Preparation goes a long way when it comes to worship; are you prepared?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGEBAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendships March 17, 2002 9Then Jesus told this story to some who had great self-confidence and scorned everyone else: 10“Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Election Is Over – Now What?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to step behind and prayerfully support those whom God has raised up.

Romans 13:1-8 (NKJV) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

2 Praying Men

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010

What is the appropriate attitude toward our faith? How we live and what we do reflects who we really are.

Luke 18: 9 – 14 / Two Praying Men Intro: The young minister often boasted in public that all the time he needed to prepare his Sunday sermon was the few minutes it took him to walk to the church from the parsonage next door. After a few weeks of hearing his sermons, the congregation bought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"out On A Limb"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 30, 2019

we need to help all people no matter who they are.

Matthew 19:1-10 “Out on a limb” 1. Let's us look at who Zacchaeus is : • Zacchaeus is is known as the Patron Saint of Tree Climbers • Zacchaeus was a a "wee little man" (or, as the the Bible says "short in stature"). • Zacchaeus was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Short Of Stature And Morals-But Saved

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008

Zacchaeus was hated and misanthropic, but salvation came through the obedience of faith and the call of Jesus.

Tuesday of 33rd Week in Course Lk 19: 1-10 Jericho is the oldest city in the world, as near as archaeologists can determine. Today it’s a dusty little Palestinian village a short drive away from the Dead Sea. The town would be dead, too, if it weren’t also the lowest city in the world, at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Assume

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 14, 2010

A sermon for a school service of teenagers, not necessarily believers.

I want to begin this morning thinking about assumptions. If I asked you what is about six inches long and produces a white, frothy substance when rubbed back and forth and in and out, I’m sure you’d all make an assumption, when the answer is in fact a toothbrush. Assumptions cause all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Demanding Widow And A Deluded Pharisee

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

A Demanding Widow and a Deluded Pharisee (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 1-14 Ill: • When a night club opened on the main street of a small American town; • The local Church held an all-night prayer meeting. • One member asked God to burn it down. • Within a few moments, lightning struck the club and it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Revival Comes To Thomas And Matthew Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2021

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew.

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew. 1) Thomas’s Revival Can skepticism turn into faith? Let’s look at the Apostle Thomas and how his pessimism and doubt turned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Little Man; Big Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 29, 2004

Zaccheus’ attitude toward money completely changed when Jesus found him up a tree.

The owner of a fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who was stronger than he was. He would squeeze a lemon dry, and then hand the lemon to anyone who wished to challenge him. Anyone who could squeeze just one more drop out would win the money. Many strong people tried, but nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Good Answers To Bad Questions Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

One day as Jesus was teaching in the temple, his enemies questioned his authority. He gave such good answers, no one dared to ask him any more questions. This is an in-depth look at Christ’s answers and their modern applications.

Good Answers to Bad Questions Luke 19:45-48, 20:1-8, 20:20-26 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION We are approaching a section in Luke when the enemies of Jesus are going to ask Him three strange questions. These questions were intended to force Jesus to incriminate Himself. They are bad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-26, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 1, 2004

God's Word 'trumps' all ... including the new President. A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes link to PowerPoint.

Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: http://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Our text begins: “Blessed is the nation whose…” And how does it continue? “…whose president is Trump”? Whose stocks are on the rise? / ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Finalizing His Authority Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2023

In this section of Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus finalizing His authority. We see His superior wisdom, knowledge and power as He is confronted by three groups of Jewish religious leaders and rises above each confrontation.

Introduction: A. Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts back in the 1950s and one day when he was campaigning for a second term in office, he went looking for votes at a church barbecue. 1. Herter was famished and as he moved through the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submit To The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 23, 2003

Since earthly governments are an extension of God’s authority in the lives of mankind we are call upon to submit to them.

A government surveyor brought his surveying equipment to a farm to do some work for the state and county by which he was employed. He knocked on the farmhouse door and asked the farmer for permission to go into one of his fields and take some readings. The farmer had no hospitality for any state ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's Is This?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 16, 2008

Because we are created in the image of God, we must give to God all that we are and have.

Matthew 22: 15 – 22 / Who’s Is This? Intro: A little boy wanted $100 to buy a new toy. He decided to pray to God for a whole week. When nothing happened, he wrote and mailed a letter addressed to God requesting the money. The letter was forwarded to the White House by the Post Office. The ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Reject Saved

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2022

Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10.

Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10. Taxes Before we examine the chief tax collector, we need to speak about taxes. In principle they are not wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist