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What Do You Do When The Lights Go Out?

Contributed by Paul Green on May 1, 2024

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Are you experiencing a dark time in your life? Are you unable to make sense of what is happening? There are times in every Christians life when, despite our faithfulness, we’re suddenly plunged into deep, deep darkness. And we’re left asking the question – why? What do we do when the lights go out?

Five-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he persisted. Finally, she said, “It’s OK, go; Jesus will be in there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:4, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Located, Loosed And Lead

Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 3, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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This sermon is an account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, and focuses on the beast that he called from obscurity to service.

Located, Loosed and Lead Mark 11: 2-10 Job 39:5-7 The preaching of this passage usually is reserved for palm Sunday but it is a very important passage and is practical and applicable to us in many ways. It is the narrative of Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It fulfills prophecy and it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:2-10, Job 39:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

A Long Way To Go

Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Jan 12, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem teaches us some important lessons about a life committed to God.

Today we celebrate what is commonly called Palm Sunday, which is interesting, because if you noticed, there was no mention of palms in the Mark reading. In fact, palms are only mentioned in the gospel of John. But early Christians quickly figured out that “Branches Cut from the Field” Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door With No Handle Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 24, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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The painting by Holman Hunt shows Jesus outside a door with no handle requesting entry but will he be admitted?

Take a look at this picture. It’s a rather famous painting by an artist whose name was Holman Hunt. The original is hung in St Paul’s Cathedral in London. If you look at it closely there’s something rather odd about it. Can you spot it? It’s unusual because it’s a door with no handle! Now ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

An Unexpected Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 1, 2018

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Of all the things that were expected to happen the Friday after the triumphant entry, nobody expected these things.

An Unexpected Friday Nobody had expected this. It was only five days ago that the people of Jerusalem had welcomed Jesus as their Messiah. For three years Jesus had travelled throughout Israel. Preaching, teaching, healing the sick and feeding the hungry. He had quieted storms and cast out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thank-You Mom!

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 9, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Motherhood is full of laughter and tears. A look at one of the favorite mothers in the Bible makes this very clear.

Thank-you Mom! 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Reading Have you seen the play, Fiddler on the Roof? At one point Tevea’s oldest daughter is getting married and Tevea and Golden sing a song in the background. The last chorus refrain says, “Sunrise, sunset, sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years. One season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Edify One Another"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 25, 2002

based on 84 ratings

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This sermon deals with the need of Christians encouraging each other, instead of tearing each other apart.

"Edify One Another" Text: Romans 14:1-15:6 Introduction- There is nothing that quite divides and destroys the church as gossip and slander. We are commanded to love one another, and to edify one another, not tear each other to pieces. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unbind Your Children

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Mar 2, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 4,414 views

Addresses inheritances, which are ment to bless descendents, but often end up tearing families apart

GOD ‘S WAY FOR HIS CHILDREN IS PROSPERITY. HE WANTS US TO HAVE AND HAVE IN ABUNDANCE. SO THAT WE CAN NOT ONLY PROVIDE FOR OUR NEEDS BUT HELP PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO WILL COME AFTER US ( children and grand children). BUT... EVERY DAY, PARENTS AND GRANDS DIE AND THEIR CHILDREN FIND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of A Parent's Words

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 19, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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This sermon encourages parents to use words that build up their children instead of tear them down.

I) DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLSOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, Words that tear down... A) Words of abuse : Parents who would never physically abuse their child may think nothing of verbal abuse. 1) Direct – name calling and put downs. Screaming tantrums, 2) Indirect - Sarcasm, teasing, harsh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worshipping Without Words

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 29, 2016

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A Sinner worships Jesus without speaking a word, but her tears speak what is in her heart.

TITLE: Worshipping Without Words TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 INTRO: Now, we look at another story that is recorded only in Luke. Sometimes this story gets confused with one in the other gospels, where Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus, but the two incidents take place at different times, in different places, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking God's Heart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 11, 2025

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When we sin, do not imagine a judge slamming a gavel — but a Father with tears in His eyes.

When We Break God’s Heart Hosea 1–3 and 11:1–9 1. Rejection: It was almost 1 AM when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. There had been an accident, and he was needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to be through a rather ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness To Family Members

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 15, 2024

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Unable to hold any longer, a tearful Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers.

I. The CONFRONTATION With His Brothers. 1. The REQUEST of Joseph *verse 1, (he asked those PRESENT to have PRIVACY for the siblings) Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Have everyone leave my presence!” So there was no one with Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not My Donkey You Don't!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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Learning from the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem by learning from the donkey he rode on.

****This message was inspired by the following contributors to SermonCentral.com---Kieth Linkous, Thomas Monroe, and Guy Caley, Thanks to you and the Holy Spirit, I too was able to write a ?Donkey Sermon!?**** NOT MY DONKEY YOU DON?T!!!--- Luke 19:29-35 JOKE--- Fred and his brother walk into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Coming - Apattern For Radical Worship

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem shows us a pattern for radical worship that includes obedience, sacrifice, and praise.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Just days into the war with Iraq our American troops were knocking on Bagdad’s door and jubilant crowds packed the streets to cheer for Sadam Hussein. Sadam stood atop a vehicle with a rifle in hand shouting and stirring up the people who were apparently oblivious to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Kind Of King Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 7,984 views

Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem reveals Jesus as the promised king, the humble king, and the unexpected king.

Note: This sermon was introduced with scene 49 from the play "Traveling Light." As Americans, most of us don’t like kings very much. After all, that’s why we fought a revolutionary war in 1776, to be free of the tyranny of a king. Even though the king might be a benevolent king, he’s still a king ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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