Sermons on Temple Corruption:

Everything Made New

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 5, 2010

Each New Year many people make all sorts of resolutions. Resolutions for greater Health, or Wealth. These resolutions are a desire through self discipline to have the things change for the better. The good news is that, God also has a desire for new cha

Everything Made New Each New Year many people make all sorts of resolutions. Resolutions for greater Health, or Wealth. These resolutions are a desire through self discipline to have the things change for the better. The good news is that, God also has a desire for new changes to take place ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pilgrim's Path 4 Thirsting For God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 20, 2009

Just as our natural bodies crave nourishment, so too our spiriutal bodies crave Christ!

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-4, Mathew 5:1-12 Thirsting For God Introduction Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship. Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called “great” above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Do Good Men Make Good Fathers?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Training and proper discipline based on love will result in a family that will be a true testimony of God's grace. And the buck stops with you, dad! You are the one who will stand before a holy God and answer for the way your children are raised.

DO GOOD MEN MAKE GOOD FATHERS? 1 SAMUEL 2-4 A father of five children had won a toy at a raffle...so he called his kids together to decide which one of them should get the present. So he asked them, "Who is the most obedient... who never talks back to your mother...who does everything she says?" ...read more

Jesus, A King For All.

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on Nov 27, 2018

At the triumphal entry, Luke emphasizes that Jesus has some similarities with Roman rulers, even while having important differences, in order to help make the point that Jesus is a king for all.

12/2/18 Luke 19:28–40 This morning we begin a new church year, a year that will focus on readings from Luke’s Gospel. Luke has some distinctive themes and emphases. One that is central is that Luke wrote his Gospel in a way that would be easily accessible to people in the Roman Empire. The early ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Commentary On Hezekiah

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Sep 8, 2017

Hezekiah the king of Judah was faithful to God and trusted him through great opposition bringing revival to the nation when it was far away from God.

**INTRODUCTION** Many people in the Bible are known for different things. King David was known for killing the giant Goliath. What would you say Moses was known for? What about Joshua, what was Joshua known for? Today we are going to learn about Hezekiah. Q. What was Hezekiah known for? A. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:27-28, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Kings 20:1-21, 2 Kings 19:1-37, 2 Kings 18:1-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2018

In the day in which we live, we need to know where our freedom comes from and how to use it properly.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • We live in a great country. American citizens enjoy a level of freedom not found in too many places in the world or throughout history. • We are closing in on celebrating our nation’s independence. We are blessed that the one life that we have to live, we get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Does It Belong To? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2018

Who does everything belong to, and why does it matter?

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " What is one area in life that we tend to stress over maybe more than any other. We stress about it when we are young there does not seem to be enough, and when we get older, we begin to stress about running out of what we have, or put another way, do we have enough stored ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Count On Me Like 1, 2, 3...

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Mar 18, 2015

As God's children, we must be able to help each other out and lift each other up.

Text: Ephesians 4: 29 – 32 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Further Assurances Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

Those who don’t repent and turn to God in the end time will have the wrath of God fall upon them. The assurance is that justice will triumph. But it will triumph at the expense of the ungodly.

Verses 9 – 12 of Rev. 14 are the picture of the anger and wrath of God against the ungodly and evil of this world. Those who don’t repent and turn to God in the end time will have the wrath of God fall upon them. The assurance is that justice will triumph. But it will triumph at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Lord Builds The House

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011

An understanding of what happens when the Lord builds the house: church, family structure, business.

Title: Unless the Lord Builds the House Theme: To show the importance of the Lord being in and of the house. Text: Psalms 127:1-5 Introduction Proverbs 27:12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. NIV 12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Goodness Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021

You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

August 22, 2020 We throw the word “good” around a lot: • That was a “good” sermon - Pastors really like that one…. ??? • She is really “good” at math. • Fresh vegetables are “good” for you. • He is a “good” singer. The word “Good” suggests a desirable quality and "Goodness" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Faulty Motive With A Kiss (Maundy Thursday 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 4, 2023

Why did Judas betray Jesus with a kiss? In that day, a kiss was a way of greeting. Even in some other cultures around the world, kissing is still a way of social greeting.

A FAULTY MOTIVE WITH A KISS Text: Matthew 26:47 - 56 Matthew 26:47-56  While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; with him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.  (48)  Now the betrayer had given them a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: United Methodist

A Christian Is... A Saint Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation For Ministry 2: Understanding Power Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

The devil's offer of giving to Jesus authority over all the nations might have seemed like an easy shortcut to fulfill his calling, but of course, Jesus saw through the temptation of power. He saw power far above coercion. He saw the power of love and servanthood.

When you hear me say the word, “power,” I’ll bet it can stir up all sorts of feelings inside. On one hand it may bring memories of a time when someone used power over you in a painful and destructive way and you cringe a bit inside. On the other hand it may stir up a hope of having power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Sermon: The Pentecost Effect - The Spirit Of Truth In Full Manifestation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 30, 2024

Until now, the church had been walking in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, today we learn what it means to walk in the fear of the Lord. Holy Spirit Sees, Knows and Understands Everything.

Sermon: The Spirit of Truth In Full Manifestation Scripture: Acts 5:1-11” But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. Then Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, John 16:13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Methodist